Category: Basketball

UNCG’s Kyrie Galloway signs with New Zealand Breakers

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From Liam Santamaria at nbl.com.au : With free agency underway, NBL Media’s Liam Santamaria is taking a look at each and every signing and breaking down what it all means ahead of #NBL21. Signed by: New Zealand Breakers The deal: Three years (development player in NBL21 then upgraded to full roster) Age: 21 2019-20 team: University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2019-20 stats (per game): 8.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 39.8 FG%, 35.0 3p%, 77.8 FT% Projected role: As a DP, Galloway will only receive spot minutes this season…

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NBL Free Agency: Anthony Drmic signs with Brisbane

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From Liam Santamaria at nbl.com.au With free agency underway, NBL Media’s Liam Santamaria is taking a look at each and every signing and breaking down what it all means ahead of #NBL21. Signed by: Brisbane Bullets The deal: Three years (mutual option final year) Age: 28 2019-20 team: Adelaide 36ers 2019-20 stats (per game): 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 43.9 FG%, 29.5 3P%, 64.9 FT% Projected role: With Gliddon out of town, Drmic should start on the wing and play a big load of minutes for the Bullets.  Quote:…

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What you need to know heading into NBL21 Free Agency

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from Liam Santamaria at nbl.com.au : By Liam Santamaria It’s been a long wait but the 2020 free agency period is finally here. Delayed over three months by the Coronavirus pandemic, free agency will officially open across the NBL this Wednesday. Let’s gooooo! There are some big names in play this off-season, including two members of last year’s World Cup Boomers team – Chris Goulding and Cam Gliddon – who are both currently out of contract. Teams are also looking to bolster their stocks of local talent as they prepare…

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Nick Kay signs with Spanish club Real Betis

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From the nbl.com.au: Two-time NBL champion Nick Kay has signed with Real Betis in Spain for the coming season. Kay opted out of his contract in May of 2020 to assess his opportunities outside of the NBL. The Spanish club made the signing official, revealing Kay as their latest recruit on social media. Kay started his NBL career with the Townsville Crocodiles in 2015/16, claiming Rookie of the Year honours before moving to the Hawks where he spent two seasons. He joined the Wildcats in 2018, winning a championship in…

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John Roberson will not return to South East Melbourne

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From nbl.com.au : John Roberson won’t return to the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the coming season after the sharp shooting point guard was revealed as the latest signing by Estudiantes in Spain. Roberson set records for South East Melbourne in NBL20 including the most three point makes in a season during the 40-minute era after he finished with a tally of 112 makes on the season. In 28 games with South East Melbourne, Roberson averaged 20.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. His season-high came in the second game…

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TBT Title Game Preview: (4) Golden Eagles v (22) Sideline Cancer

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From thetournament.com: By: Josh Goldfine | @jgoldfine THE GOLDEN EAGLES AND SIDELINE CANCER WILL PLAY FOR $1 MILLION ON TUESDAY NIGHT The battle for TBT’s $1 million prize began on Independence Day and will conclude with a new champion for the second straight year. The second-winningest team in TBT history, the Golden Eagles fell to Carmen’s Crew in the title game last summer after reaching the semi-finals in 2018. The Marquette University alumni squad looks to Darius Johnson-Odom and Jamil Wilson to pace the offensive attack, with each averaging 17.3 points per game. Wilson is particularly dangerous…

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TBT 2020 Semifinals (4) Golden Eagles 79, (8) Red Scare 80

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From thetournament: By: Josh Goldfine | @jgoldfine In the end, the depth and experience of the TBT veterans proved to be the difference. Jamil Wilson had 18 of his game-high 23 points in the second half, and the Golden Eagles ran away from Red Scare in the fourth quarter, 79-70, to advance to their second straight TBT title game. Wilson, who scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and hit his fifth career Elam Ending game-winner, also grabbed a game-high seven rebounds for the Marquette University alumni squad, which closed the game on…

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TBT 2020 Semifinals, (22) Sideline Cancer upsets (2) Overseas Elite 67-65

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From thetournament.com : By: TBT Staff | @thetournament The only seven-time TBT participant will finally get its chance at the ultimate prize. Mo Creek hit a three-pointer to cap a double-digit comeback and send Sideline Cancer to its first-ever TBT title game with a 67-65 win over four-time TBT champion Overseas Elite. “That might be the biggest shot of my career,” said Creek, who scored 10 second-half points after being shut out in the first half. “To do it here, on the biggest stage…oh my gosh. Once I shot it, I…

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TBT 2020 Semifinals Previews

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By: Josh Goldfine | @jgoldfine THE TBT SEMIFINALS TIP OFF ON SUNDAY From thetournament.com : (4) Golden Eagles vs (8) Red Scare, 4 pm, ESPN t’s a matchup of midwestern alumni teams, with the winner headed to the $1 million title game on Tuesday night. The Golden Eagles look to win their first TBT title after falling just short against Carmen’s Crew in last year’s championship game. The Marquette University alumni squad relies on the scoring of Darius Johnson-Odom (19.5 ppg), Dwight Buycks (15.5 ppg) and Jamil Wilson (14.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg). Elgin Cook provides a strong inside presence, and the…

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