Carl English's 39 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - Dec 4, 2012
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We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international guard Carl English (192-81, college: Hawaii, currently plays in Spain). He led Asefa Estudiantes to a victory over the closely-ranked Blusens Monbus (5-5) crushing them 89-66 in the Spanish ACB in Saturday night's game.
English was MVP of the game. He recorded 39 points (!!!) and grabbed 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) in 31 minutes on the court.
Asefa Estudiantes Madrid (6-4) is placed eighth in the ACB.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's English's first year with the team.
English is the league's top scorer with 20.2ppg.
He also averaged so far 3.6rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 54.9%, 3FGP: 45.3%(29-64) and FT: 88.1% in the 10 games he played so far.
English played for the Canadian senior national team one years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Kyle Landry (207-86, college: N.Arizona, currently plays in Eurocup). He contributed to a Triumph Lyubertsy's victory against the closely-ranked VEF Riga (1-3) 82-77 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night.
Landry recorded 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 28 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Triumph Lyubertsy (4-0) is placed first in the Eurocup.
So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Landry belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #5 with 7.8rpg.
This year his other stats are: 10.3ppg, 2FGP: 58.1%(18-31) and FT: 62.5% in the four games.
Landry played for the Canadian national team in 2009.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U19 international forward Tristan Thompson (203-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. He could not help the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-14) in their last game. Despite Thompson's good performance the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 79-89 on the road to the Detroit Pistons.
He had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds. Thompson also added 2 blocks in 33 minutes.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Thompson has relatively good stats this year: 8.9ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 44.5% and FT: 58.8% in the 18 games.
He played for the Canadian U19 national team three years ago.
#4. Guard Devoe Joseph (193-90, agency: Interperformances, college: Oregon, currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague was not able to help Khimik (11-4) in their last game on Friday. Despite Joseph's very good performance Khimik was defeated 92-85 at home by the lower-ranked Cherkasy (#9).
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Joseph also added 7 boards, dished 6 assists and stole 3 balls.
It's Joseph's first season with the team.
This year he has relatively solid stats: 11.9ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.6apg and 1.1spg.
Joseph used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
back in 2007.
#5. Former University international forward Ross Bekkering (203-87, currently plays in Holland) was the major contributor in Leiden's victory against the closely-ranked Groningen (8-4) crushing them 70-48 in the Dutch Eredivisie in Saturday night's game.
He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 10 rebounds in 25 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden (11-2) is placed first in the Eredivisie.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
Bekkering has reliable stats this year: 11.2ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.4apg in the 13 games.
He used to play for the Canadian university national team
three years ago.
#6. Forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan, currently plays in Romania), who plays in the Romanian Division A was not able to secure a victory for CSM Bucuresti (7-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Shepherd's very good performance CSM Bucuresti was defeated 96-88 on their home court in Bucuresti by the lower-ranked Rovinari (#4).
He was the second best scorer with 22 points. Shepherd also added 7 rebounds.
Shepherd is currently second on the league's list of top scorers.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Shepherd averages: 21.2ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.4apg and 1.9spg.
He is international player as he played for the Canadian senior team one years ago.
#7. Former international center Samuel Dalembert (211-81, college: Seton Hall, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Milwaukee Bucks (8-8) in their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-8) in the NBA. Dalembert cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 2 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 16 minutes.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 85-95 in Minnesota to the Timberwolves.
This year Dalembert's overall stats are: 6.2ppg and 4.8rpg in the 13 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
four years ago.
#8. Center Scott Morrison (212-86, college: Portland St., currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German BBL couldn't help Eisbaeren Bremerhaven in their last game on Sunday. Despite Morrison's very good performance Eisbaeren Bremerhaven was defeated 89-82 in Weissenfels by the much lower-ranked Mitteldeutscher BC (#16).
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Morrison also added 9 rebounds.
Morrison is currently fourth on the list of best blockers.
He has very reliable stats this season: 12.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3bpg.
Morrison used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2009.
#9. U19 international point guard Olivier Hanlan (193-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Boston Coll. win their game against the The Pennsylvania State University 73-61 in the NCAA last Wednesday.
He scored 22 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
The Boston College has conference record this season.
Hanlan's stats this year are: 13.7ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3spg.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
last year.
#10. Forward Mike Tuck (201-83, college: Loyola, MD, currently plays in United Kingdom) was the main contributor in a Sheffield One Health Sharks' victory against the closely-ranked Durham Wildcats (3-9) 88-73 in the British BBL on Sunday night.
Tuck was the best player in that game. He recorded 27 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 40 minutes.
Sheffield One Health Sharks (3-8) is placed ninth in the BBL.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
Tuck averaged so far 10.9ppg, 8.0rpg and 1.6apg in the 10 games.
He is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.
#11. U19 international guard Nik Stauskas (198-93, currently studies in the States) helped Michigan win their game against the Bradley University 74-66 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
Stauskas scored 22 points.
Stauskas' stats this season are: 10.9ppg, 8.0rpg and 1.6apg.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
last year.
#12. Former U17 international forward Anthony Bennett (203-93, is currently at the American university) helped UNLV win their game against the University of California-Irvine crushing them 85-57 in the NCAA on Wednesday night.
He scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Bennett is currently third on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (seventh place).
This year he has very good stats: 12.5ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2apg in the six games.
Bennett used to play for the Canadian U17 national team
back in 2010.
#13. Former University international forward Jacob Doerksen (200-87, currently plays in Germany) helped SC Rasta Vechta win their game against one of league's weakest teams Oettinger Rockets Gotha 86-72 in the German ProA (second division) last Saturday.
Doerksen was the top player that evening. He scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 16 minutes.
Doerksen averaged so far 13.2ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.3spg in the nine games.
He used to play for the Canadian university national team
three years ago.
#14. International forward Murphy Burnatowski (201-90, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA couldn't help the one of league's weakest teams Colgate in their last game on Saturday. Despite Burnatowski's very good performance the Colgate was defeated 70-63 in Ithaca, NY by the Cornell University.
He scored 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Burnatowski averaged so far 13.2ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.3spg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
#15. International forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Carl English in the Spanish ACB last game.
Kendall couldn't help Blusens Monbus in their game against Asefa Estudiantes.
He recorded 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
His team was crushed by 23 points 89-66.
Kendall is ranked eighth on the list of the top scorers in the league.
He has very solid stats this season: 14.4ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg.
Kendall used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:
#1.Matt Bonner (206-F-80, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA could not help the San Antonio Spurs (14-4) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his good performance the San Antonio Spurs were defeated 105-100 on the road by the Miami Heat.
Bonner recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Bonner has been at the team for seven years.
This season he averages: 4.2ppg and 1.6rpg.
Bonner is a naturalized American.
#2.Andrew Nicholson (205-PF-89, agency: Priority Sports, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Orlando Magic (7-10) in their game against the Brooklyn Nets (11-5) in the NBA. Despite his good performance in Friday night's game He recorded 12 points.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
This season Nicholson averages: 6.6ppg and 2.3rpg.
#3.Dwight Powell (208-F-91, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Stanford to a victory against the Denver University 71-58 in the NCAA last Sunday.
He scored 29 points (!!!) and grabbed 5 rebounds in 33 minutes.
The Stanford University has conference record this season.
Powell's stats this year are: 12.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3bpg in the 11 games he played so far.
#4.Corey Muirhead (197-F-83, college: W.Carolina, currently plays in Czech Republic) was not able to secure a victory for BK Pardubice (7-6) in their game against NH Ostrava (12-2) in the Czech Republic NBL. Despite his very good performance on Wednesday night He was the second best scorer with 16 points. Muirhead also added 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Muirhead is currently third on the list of best rebounders.
This season he has very good stats: 13.7ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3spg.
Muirhead has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Jamaican.
#5.Justin Edwards (190-G-92, currently studies in the States) contributed to Maine's surprising victory against the Northeastern University 76-73 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game.
He scored 30 points (!!!) and grabbed 5 rebounds in 36 minutes.
The University of Maine has conference record this season.
Edwards' stats this year are: 13.7ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3spg in the 12 games.
#6.Ryan Wright (206-C/F-87, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in Poland) contributed to Anwil's victory against the closely-ranked Start Gdynia 76-69 in the Polish TBL last Saturday.
Wright recorded 10 points in 23 minutes.
This year Wright's total stats are: 6.9ppg and 3.0rpg in the 10 games.
#7.Juevol Myles (185-G-89, is currently at the American university) contributed to an easy victory against the Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ-Indianapolis crushing them 88-68 in the NCAA on Saturday night.
He scored 26 points (!!!), grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
Myles' total stats this season are: 6.9ppg and 3.0rpg.
#8.Robbie Sihota (198-F-87, currently plays in Holland) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Rotterdam 88-70 in the Dutch Eredivisie in Sunday night's game.
He scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 17 minutes.
Sihota averaged so far 12.5ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2apg in the six games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Indian and Canadian.
#9.Daniel Mullings (188-G, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a N.Mexico St.'s victory against the University of Southern Mississippi 68-60 in the NCAA last Saturday.
Mullings recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 11 rebounds.
Mullings averaged so far 12.5ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2apg.
#10.Dejan Kravic (211-F-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Texas Tech win their game against the Jackson State University 84-75 in the NCAA in Monday night's game.
He scored 16 points, had 8 rebounds and made 5 blocks.
Kravic averaged so far 12.5ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2apg.
He has both Serbian and Canadian nationalities.
Ross Bekkering wins the title in Holland - May 24, 2013
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Ross Bekkering (203-F-87) wins the title in Holland with his Leiden. The latter swept the Finals 4-0 against Leeuwarden and won 2012/2013 Play-offs. The second team of the Regular Season posted a 65:59 win in Game 4 to become the Champions of the country.
Leeuwarden had nothing to lose in the game and started with 14-11 lead. Leiden however replied with a 21-16 burst in the second frame and added 12-11 rally in the third period. They also won the last quarter 21-20 and sealed a 2012/2013 title [read more]
Ross Bekkering (203-F-87) wins the title in Holland with his Leiden. The latter swept the Finals 4-0 against Leeuwarden and won 2012/2013 Play-offs. The second team of the Regular Season posted a 65:59 win in Game 4 to become the Champions of the country. Leeuwarden had nothing to lose in the game and started with 14-11 lead. Leiden however replied with a 21-16 burst in the second frame and added 12-11 rally in the third period. They also won the last quarter 21-20 and sealed a 2012/2013 title. Arvin Slagter fired 23 points for the winners. Worthy de Jong chipped in 12 points, while Ross Bekkering collected 4 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Samme Givens produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. American import guard Robert Holcomb Faye added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side.
Ross Bekkering's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Canadians playing currently abroad - May 21, 2013
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Canadian players, who play currently abroad. Experienced Matt Bonner (206-F-80)to an easy victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Canadian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former University international forward Ross Bekkering (203-87, currently plays in Holland). He was the major contributor in Leiden's victory against the closely-ranked Leeuwarden (20-16) 68-63 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday night.
Bekkering had a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 15 rebounds in 29 minutes on the court.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden (27-9) is placed second in the Eredivisie.
It's Bekkering's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 12.3ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 56.2%(195-347), 3FGP: 25.9% and FT: 57.6% in the 44 games he played so far.
Bekkering played for the Canadian university national team four years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Spain). He led Blusens Monbus to a victory over the closely-ranked Gescrap BB (19-15) 79-73 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
Kendall was MVP of the game. He recorded 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (18-16) is placed eighth in the ACB.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This season Kendall has relatively solid stats: 12.2ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 47.4%, 3FGP: 20.8% and FT: 74.8%.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Irish.
Kendall played for the Canadian national team in 2011.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international point guard Cory Joseph (190-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA). He contributed to an easy victory against the Golden State Warriors (47-35) 109-91 in the NBA last Tuesday.
Joseph scored 7 points and added 3 assists in only 14 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 58-24 record this season.
This year Joseph averages: 4.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 51.2%, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 79.2% in the 36 games.
He played for the Canadian national team two years ago.
#4. Forward Olu Ashaolu (200-88, agency: Norton Sports Management, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) could not help Caceres Basket (12-14) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Caceres Basket lost 70-82 on the road to the second-ranked River_Andorra.
Ashaolu was the top scorer with 17 points. He also added 6 rebounds in 28 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Ashaolu's third season in pro basketball. Ashaolu has reliable stats this year: 10.3ppg and 5.5rpg in the 35 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and Canadian.
Ashaolu used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
back in 2006.
The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:
#1. Experienced Matt Bonner (206-F-80, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) led San Antonio Spurs to an easy victory against the Memphis Grizzlies (56-26) crushing them 105-83 in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 12 points in a mere 17 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 58-24 record this season.
It's Bonner's seventh year with the team.
This year Bonner averages: 4.3ppg and 1.9rpg in the 79 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
#2.Sefton Barrett (196-SF-83, college: Cent.Michigan, currently plays in Finland), who plays in the Finnish Korisliiga could not help KTP-Basket (32-12) in their last game on Monday. Despite Barrett's very good performance KTP-Basket was defeated 84-73 on the road by the leading Loimaan Korikonkarit.
He was the top scorer with 23 points. Barrett also added 9 boards, passed 4 assists and added 3 steals.
Barrett is currently fourth on the list of best blockers.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Barrett averages: 16.4ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1bpg and 1.4spg.
#3.Michael Fraser (203-C/F-84, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Oklah.Baptist, currently plays in Lebanon), who plays in the Lebanese Division A was not able to help Byblos (14-17) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Fraser's very good performance Byblos was badly defeated 101-81 in Tripoli by the higher-ranked Al Moutahed (#3).
He recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 17 rebounds.
Fraser is the league's best rebounder and also on the list of best blockers (fourth place).
This season he has very high stats. Fraser averages: 20.1ppg, 16.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.4bpg and 1.2spg.
#4.Corey Muirhead (197-F-83, college: W.Carolina, currently plays in Czech Republic) was not able to secure a victory for BK Pardubice (19-15) in their game against CEZ Nymburk (33-1) in the Czech Republic NBL.
He scored 7 points, had 4 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
The fifth-placed BK Pardubice was crushed 90-57 in Nymburk by the leading CEZ Nymburk in the Group A1.
It was BK Pardubice's third consecutive loss in a row.
Muirhead belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #5.
He has very reliable stats this season: 13.9ppg, 7.6rpg, 3.1apg and 1.2spg.
Muirhead has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Jamaican.
#5.Diego Kapelan (190-G-87, college: McNeese St., currently plays in Greece) couldn't help Kolossos (8-18) in their game against Aris (13-13) in the Greek A1.
He scored only 4 points in 11 minutes.
Kolossos was badly defeated 99-82 at home by the higher-ranked (#6) Aris.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Kapelan averages just 6.4ppg in the seven games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Campbell names Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball head coach - May 6, 2013
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TORONTO - The University of Torontos Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education today announced that John Campbell will assume the role of head coach of the Varsity Blues mens basketball program, effective May 13, 2013.
After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job, said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport [read more]
TORONTO - The University of Torontos Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education today announced that John Campbell will assume the role of head coach of the Varsity Blues mens basketball program, effective May 13, 2013.
After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job, said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport. His knowledge of the game and his coaching experience, not only across the CIS but on the international stage, will help us revitalize our program as we move into a new chapter of mens basketball at U of T.
Campbell joins the Blues after 11 seasons as the Dalhousie Tigers bench boss. During that time, he guided the Tigers to two AUS championship titles (2008-09, 2010-11) and earned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) coach of the year honours in 2010-11.
Internationally, Campbell helped Canada to a silver medal as the assistant coach at the FISU Games in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, he was an assistant with the British Basketball under-20 team that placed sixth at the 2012 European championships.
Prior to Dalhousie, Campbell was the head coach of the Laurentian Lady Vees womens basketball team, where he captured two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) titles, a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) bronze medal and was named the OUA East coach of the year three times (1999, 2001, 2002). He also worked as an assistant coach with both the University of Victoria (1996) and Laurentian University (1994) mens basketball teams.
Im excited for the opportunity to come to U of T, said Campbell. The investment that the athletic department is making in mens basketball is very exciting. I believe with the combination of the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and the support of the institution, theres a possibility of great success. Im very excited to meet the players and to continue the recruitment of top student-athletes.
Campbell is a graduate of the physical education program at Laurentian University, where he was a two-time provincial all-star during a successful playing career. Courtesy of: http://english.cis-sic.ca
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