Kyle Landry selected the top Canadian playing abroad in last week's games - Dec 11, 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 former international power forward Kyle Landry (207-86, college: N.Arizona, currently plays in VTB United League). Landry led his Russian team Triumph Lyubertsy to a 3-point victory against the ninth-ranked Neptunas (1-7) 83-80 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line).
Triumph Lyubertsy (4-4) is placed fifth in group B.
Landry is currently third on the league's list of best rebounders.
He has very reliable stats this season: 10.4ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 51.9%, 3FGP: 18.8% and FT: 87.0%.
Landry played for the Canadian senior national team three years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former U19 international forward Tristan Thompson (203-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. Thompson could not help the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-17) in their last game on Monday. Despite his good performance the Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated 89-79 on the road by the Detroit Pistons.
Thompson recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Thompson has relatively good stats this season: 8.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 2FGP: 45.8% and FT: 58.2%.
He played for the Canadian U19 national team in 2009.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U19 international guard Devoe Joseph (193-90, agency: Interperformances, college: Oregon, currently plays in EuroChallenge). Joseph was the major contributor in Khimik's victory against the fourth-ranked JDA Dijon (1-4) 79-74 in the EuroChallenge last Tuesday.
He scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes; not bad, considering it's only Joseph's first season in pro basketball. Khimik-OPZ Yuzny (3-2) is placed second in group D.
His team will play only one more game in the EuroChallenge Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
This year Joseph has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.2apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 48.1%, 3FGP: 47.4%(9-19) in the five games he played so far.
He played for the Canadian U19 national team five years ago.
#4. Guard Carl English (192-81, college: Hawaii, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Asefa Estudiantes (6-5) in their game against Real Madrid (11-0) in the Spanish ACB. Despite his very good performance on Sunday night English was the second best scorer with 16 points (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
English is currently first on the list of top scorers.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. English averages: 19.8ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.8apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
#5. International forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Spain) led Blusens Monbus to a victory against the closely-ranked Unicaja Malaga (6-5) 76-70 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
Kendall scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (6-5) is placed tenth in the ACB.
Kendall is currently eighth on the league's list of top scorers with 14.3ppg.
He also averaged so far 5.8rpg and 1.8apg in the 11 games.
Kendall has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Irish.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
#6. Point guard Cory Joseph (190-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an easy victory against the Charlotte Bobcats (7-13) crushing them 132-102 in the NBA last Saturday.
Joseph scored 6 points.
The San Antonio Spurs have quite an impressive 18-4 record this season.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
Joseph's overall stats this season are: 3.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 2.2apg.
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) was not able to secure a victory for the Milwaukee Bucks (10-9) in their game against the San Antonio Spurs (18-4) in the NBA.
Dalembert scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 17 minutes.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 99-110 in San Antonio to the Spurs.
It's Dalembert's first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 6.2ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.3bpg in the 15 games.
Dalembert used to play for the Canadian national team
four years ago.
#8. Forward Jevohn Shepherd (196-86, college: Michigan, currently plays in Romania) couldn't help CSM Bucuresti (8-4) in their game against Oradea (11-1) in the Romanian Division A. Despite his very good performance in Monday night's game He was the top scorer with 21 points. Shepherd also added 5 boards, handed out 5 passes and blocked 3 shots.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Shepherd is currently third on the league's list of top scorers.
This season he has very high stats. Shepherd averages: 21.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.9spg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
#9. Former University international forward Ross Bekkering (203-87, currently plays in Holland) led Leiden to a victory over one of league's weakest teams Amsterdam (1-13) 85-68 in the Dutch Eredivisie last Sunday.
Bekkering was MVP of the game. He scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden (12-2) is placed first in the Eredivisie.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Bekkering has reliable stats this year: 11.5ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.4apg in the 14 games.
He used to play for the Canadian university national team
three years ago.
#10. Center Joel Anthony (206-82, college: UNLV, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Miami Heat (14-5) in their game against the Washington Wizards (2-15) in the NBA.
Anthony scored 6 points.
The Miami Heat was defeated 105-101 in Washington by the Wizards.
Anthony has been at the team for five years.
This season he averages only 1.4ppg.
Anthony is international player as one years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.
#11. Former U17 international forward Anthony Bennett (203-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a 1-point UNLV's victory against the University of California 76-75 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game.
He had a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 13 rebounds in 35 minutes.
This year Bennett averages only 1.4ppg in the 15 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U17 national team
two years ago.
#12. Former international forward Kai Williams (190-88, college: S.Dakota St., currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Newcastle Eagles 88-73 in the British BBL last Saturday.
Williams scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. It was his first game for Worcester Wolves this season.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2009.
#13. Former U18 international guard Kemy Osse (185, currently studies in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the St.Gregory's University crushing them 91-30 in the NCAA on Tuesday night.
Osse scored 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 22 minutes. It was his first game for UALR this season.
He used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
two years ago.
#14. International forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, is currently at the American university) contributed to a 2-point Gonzaga's victory against the Washington State University 71-69 in the NCAA on Wednesday night.
He scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Olynyk's stats this year are: 13.4ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg in the 13 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
last year.
#15. Former international 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 league outsider Liverpool Mersey Tigers crushing them 94-74 in the British BBL on Friday night.
Tuck was the best player in that game. He scored 21 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Tuck averaged so far 11.8ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.6apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:
#1.Andrew Nicholson (205-PF-89, agency: Priority Sports, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in an Orlando Magic's victory against the Phoenix Suns (7-15) 98-90 in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in 25 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Nicholson's first season in pro basketball. The Orlando Magic has 8-12 record this season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Nicholson's first year with the team.
He has relatively good stats this season: 7.7ppg and 2.7rpg in the 19 games he played so far.
#2.Matt Bonner (206-F-80, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an easy victory against the Charlotte Bobcats (7-13) crushing them 132-102 in the NBA on Saturday night.
He scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 20 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have quite an impressive 18-4 record this season.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Bonner's seventh year with the team.
This season Bonner averages: 4.3ppg and 2.5rpg in the 18 games.
He is a naturalized American.
#3.Kyle Johnson (195-G-88, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian SerieA could not help Sutor Montegranaro (3-8) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Johnson's good performance Sutor Montegranaro was badly defeated 106-88 on the road by the leading Cimberio Varese.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Johnson's total stats this season are: 6.7ppg and 3.5rpg.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and British.
#4.Devin Price (185-G-90, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA was not able to help the Marist (1-1) in their last game. Despite Price's very good performance the Marist lost 82-94 at home to the Canisius College.
He recorded 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his six free throws) in 38 minutes.
Price plays fourth season for the team.
This year Price's total stats are: 6.7ppg and 3.5rpg in the 11 games.
#5.Corey Muirhead (197-F-83, college: W.Carolina, currently plays in Czech Republic) contributed to a BK Pardubice's victory against the closely-ranked BK Decin (7-6) 82-75 in the Czech Republic NBL on Saturday night.
He scored 10 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
BK JIP Pardubice (8-6) is placed fourth in the NBL.
Muirhead is currently third on the list of best rebounders.
This season he has very good stats: 13.4ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg.
Muirhead is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Jamaican.
#6.Jordan Bachynski (218-C-89, currently studies in the States) led Arizona St. to a victory against the Cal State - Northridge 87-76 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
He had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 12 rebounds. Bachynski also added 12 blocks in 32 minutes.
His stats this year are: 13.4ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg in the 13 games.
#7.Melvin Ejim (198-F-91, is currently at the American university) helped Iowa St. win their game against the Florida Gulf Coast University 83-72 in the NCAA last Tuesday.
Ejim recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added and 3 steals.
Ejim averaged so far 13.4ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg.
#8.Alexander Murphy (183-G-88, currently plays in Denmark) helped Naestved win their game against the league leader Svendborg 96-78 in the Danish Ligaen in Thursday night's game.
Murphy scored 19 points and added 8 assists (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
Murphy belongs to league's best passers and is ranked #4.
This season he has very good stats: 11.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.5apg and 1.4spg.
#9.Jason Calliste (188-G, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Detroit Mercy win their game against the The University of Toledo 79-73 in the NCAA last Wednesday.
Calliste scored 22 points in 34 minutes.
He averaged so far 11.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.5apg and 1.4spg in the 14 games.
#10.Grant Mullins (190-PG, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Columbia win their game against the The American University 54-42 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game.
Mullins recorded 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 37 minutes.
He averaged so far 11.8ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.6apg in the 11 games.
FIBA Americas U16: Canada beat Puerto Rico to clinch Bronze - Jun 16, 2013
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Canada U16 - Puerto Rico U16 62:50
Canada finished their FIBA Americas U16 Championship on a high note. They rallied past Puerto Rico to climb onto the pedestal. Jamal Murray (191-PG-96) nailed 15 points helping Canada earn the Bronze medals.
Canada grabbed a narrow 12:11 lead at the first intermission. But Puerto Rico denied it in the second term. Puerto Rico surged ahead to secure a 25:21 halftime advantage. Canada increased the tempo in the second half [read more]
Canada U16 - Puerto Rico U16 62:50
Canada finished their FIBA Americas U16 Championship on a high note. They rallied past Puerto Rico to climb onto the pedestal. Jamal Murray (191-PG-96) nailed 15 points helping Canada earn the Bronze medals. Canada grabbed a narrow 12:11 lead at the first intermission. But Puerto Rico denied it in the second term. Puerto Rico surged ahead to secure a 25:21 halftime advantage. Canada increased the tempo in the second half. They trimmed the deficit to trail by a single point at the final intermission. Canada triggered a 24:11 run in the fourth quarter to escape with a tough victory at the end. Koby McEwen (187-PG-97) chipped in 12 points, while Nolan Narain (205-C-97) added 10 points in the winning case. Leandro Allende (190-F/G-97) answered with 16 points for Puerto Rico. Arnaldo Toro (205-C-97) had 15 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
FIBA Americas U16: Argentina needs overtime to beat Canada - Jun 15, 2013
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Canada U16-Argentina U16 64:65
Argentina U16 needs overtime to beat Canada at the Semifinals of the FIBA Americas Championship. The team posted a 65:64 win over Canada and advanced to the Final.
Argentina started the game with 18-10 in the first period and dominated the first half. They added 17-13 in the second frame and led 35:23 at the halftime [read more]
Canada U16-Argentina U16 64:65
Argentina U16 needs overtime to beat Canada at the Semifinals of the FIBA Americas Championship. The team posted a 65:64 win over Canada and advanced to the Final. Argentina started the game with 18-10 in the first period and dominated the first half. They added 17-13 in the second frame and led 35:23 at the halftime. Canada, meanwhile, served with extra passes on offense and cut the lead to Argentina to 4, but a half-court basket in the final seconds of the third quarter by Guillermo Aliende gave a 7-point lead back to Argentina who closed the third quarter, 45-38. Canada won the fourth period 18-11 and tied the game after fourth period. In overtime Argentina led 8 points, while Canada tied the game again at 64:64. Maximo Fjellerup (192-SG-97) scored one free throw for the final result in the game. Christian Boudet (193-F-97) paced all the winners with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Lucio Delfino (197-PF-97) netted 13. Guillermo Aliende (178-PG-97) scored 12, while Maximo Fjellerup brought 9. Jamal Murray (191-PG-96) finished the game with high 27 points and Edward Ekiyor (203-F/G-96) netted 9. Malick Turenne (195-SG-97) and Koby McEwen (187-PG-97) ended up with 8 points in defeat.
FIBA Americas U16: Canada defeat Uruguay to stay perfect - Jun 14, 2013
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Uruguay U16 - Canada U16 53:75
Canada maintained their perfect record at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship. The North American team outgunned Uruguay to clinch the top position in Group B. Jamal Murray (191-PG-96) chipped in 17 points and pulled down 9 rebounds to pace Canada. They will now take on Argentina in the semis. Uruguay finished winless at the bottom of the standings. They will take on Bahamas in the classification round.
Canada outmuscled the hosts in the first half [read more]
Uruguay U16 - Canada U16 53:75
Canada maintained their perfect record at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship. The North American team outgunned Uruguay to clinch the top position in Group B. Jamal Murray (191-PG-96) chipped in 17 points and pulled down 9 rebounds to pace Canada. They will now take on Argentina in the semis. Uruguay finished winless at the bottom of the standings. They will take on Bahamas in the classification round. Canada outmuscled the hosts in the first half. The visitors built a 15:7 lead at the first break. Canada went on a 25:10 run in the second period. They claimed a 40:17 halftime advantage. Uruguay narrowed the deficit in the third term. But the deficit proved too deep to overcome as Canada cruised to the victory at the end. Justin Jackson (198-SG-97) netted 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Edward Ekiyor (203-F/G-96) had 11 points for the winning side. Federico Baltasar (185-PG-96) responded with 15 points for Uruguay. Facundo Grolla (193-C-97) netted 9 points in the loss.
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