The ABA Chicago Steam has named former Bradley University star and assistant coach Willie Scott as its new head coach and general manager. A first team All-Defensive All-American at Hillsdale College, Scott transferred to Bradley, where he led the team to an NIT Championship in 1982 and he also played professional basketball in Canada, Europe and Argentina [read more]
The ABA Chicago Steam has named former Bradley University star and assistant coach Willie Scott as its new head coach and general manager. A first team All-Defensive All-American at Hillsdale College, Scott transferred to Bradley, where he led the team to an NIT Championship in 1982 and he also played professional basketball in Canada, Europe and Argentina. Scott was the assistant men's basketball coach at Bradley from 2010-12 and most recently was the head coach this past season at Dyett High School in Chicago leading the team to a 19-10 record, its best performance in seven years. "I am honored and very excited to become the new head coach and GM of the Steam," said Scott. "I thank Ron Hicks for choosing me over many candidates who I know would love the opportunity. This organization has been up and running for five seasons and ranked in the Top 5 ABA teams in the country. So, to be a part of this great establishment is a blessing and I look forward to working for the Steam. My goal is to make sure the players have a great experience and win championships." "We are very happy to have Willie as the new GM and head coach," added Hicks. "He brings a ton of basketball experience to the Steam andalso was a great player at King, Bradley and the pros. I feel he will do a great job with these young men. The Steam plays its home games at South Suburban College in South Holland...for more information, visit www.chicagosteambasketball.com
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Duran Blue (6'1''-G), from Lee University (TN) for the 2013-2014 ABA (American Basketball Association) seasons. The Lee University standout led the Flames with 162 assists and only 63 turnovers in 34 games enroot to a 30 win and 4 lost season. The lee team advanced to the Elite 8 in the NAIA National Tournament. Duran was selected to the All Southern States Conference Division Team [read more]
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Duran Blue (6'1''-G), from Lee University (TN) for the 2013-2014 ABA (American Basketball Association) seasons. The Lee University standout led the Flames with 162 assists and only 63 turnovers in 34 games enroot to a 30 win and 4 lost season. The lee team advanced to the Elite 8 in the NAIA National Tournament. Duran was selected to the All Southern States Conference Division Team. "I am very excited to sign a player of Duran ability; hes smart, athletic, fast and a team leader. We needed to bring in a player with these qualities to quarterback our team", stated Mountaineer Coach Sims.
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Rory Miller (6'7''-F-89), from Columbus State University (GA) for the 2013-2014 ABA (American Basketball Association) seasons. The Columbus State men's basketball senior took home Most Valuable Player honors at the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game played this month in Atlanta.
Miller earned the MVP honor despite his team losing the game, as he scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds [read more]
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Rory Miller (6'7''-F-89), from Columbus State University (GA) for the 2013-2014 ABA (American Basketball Association) seasons. The Columbus State men's basketball senior took home Most Valuable Player honors at the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game played this month in Atlanta. Miller earned the MVP honor despite his team losing the game, as he scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. The game featured the top seniors from NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III schools across the state of Georgia. Miller was also selected to the GABCA NCAA Division All-State 1st team. What we get in Rory is a very solid player that does more on the floor than his stats indicate. (14 pts., 8 rebounds-Columbus State U.). Rory is not only an outstanding basketball player but is also a person of solid character, he will do well in our program, stated Mountaineer Coach Don Sims.
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