#1. This week's number one is former international power forward Kyle Landry (207-86, college: N.Arizona, currently plays in VTB United League), who plays in Russia. He could not help Triumph Lyubertsy (4-6) in their last game. Despite Landry's very good performance the seventh-placed Triumph Lyubertsy was edged 80-78 on the road by the higher-ranked (#3) VEF Riga in the group B of VTB United League.
He was the top scorer with 29 points. Landry also added 5 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court.
Landry belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #4 with 6.9rpg.
He also averaged so far 11.2ppg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 54.7%, 3FGP: 23.5% and FT: 88.2% in the 10 games he played so far.
Landry played for the Canadian senior national team four years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former U19 international forward Tristan Thompson (203-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA). He was the major contributor in a 2-point Cleveland Cavaliers' victory against the Charlotte Bobcats (9-24) 106-104 in the NBA last Friday.
Thompson recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 13 rebounds; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers have not so impressive 8-28 record this season.
Thompson has relatively good stats this year: 9.7ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 47.8% and FT: 62.7%.
He played for the Canadian U19 national team in 2009.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international point guard Steve Nash (190-74, college: Santa Clara, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. Nash was not able to help the Los Angeles Lakers (15-18) in their last game. Despite his good performance the Los Angeles Lakers lost 105-112 in Denver to the Nuggets.
Nash had a double-double by scoring 10 points and making 13 passes in 35 minutes.
It was Lakers' third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Nash has relatively solid stats: 10.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 8.8apg, 2FGP: 58.3%(28-48), 3FGP: 40.9% in the nine games.
He played for the Canadian national team ten years ago.
#4. Forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Gonzaga to a victory against the Santa Clara University (1-1) 81-74 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
Olynyk recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks.
The Gonzaga University has 2-0 conference record this season.
It's Olynyk's fourth year with the team.
Olynyk has reliable stats this year: 10.2ppg, 2.7rpg and 8.8apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2011.
#5. Former international forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked Blancos de Rueda (6-10) crushing them 89-56 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Kendall recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in 31 minutes.
Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (9-7) is placed seventh in the ACB.
Kendall's stats this year are: 13.6ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg in the 16 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Irish.
Kendall used to play for the Canadian national team
two years ago.
#6. Forward Ross Bekkering (203-87, currently plays in Holland) was not able to secure a victory for Leiden (14-4) in their game against Weert (6-12) in the Dutch Eredivisie. Despite his very good performance last Saturday He was the top scorer with 22 points. Bekkering also added 8 rebounds.
It's Bekkering's first season with the team.
Bekkering is ranked fifth on the list of the best rebounders in the league.
He has very reliable stats this season: 12.8ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.3apg.
Bekkering is a former university international player as he played for the Canadian team four years ago.
#7. Former international center Joel Anthony (206-82, college: UNLV, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an overtime Miami Heat's victory against the Orlando Magic (12-22) 112-110 in the NBA on Monday night.
He recorded 8 points in only 13 minutes.
The Miami Heat has a solid 23-9 record this season.
Anthony has been at the team for five years.
This year Anthony's overall stats are: 1.6ppg and 1.7rpg in the 28 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
two years ago.
#8. Guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, currently studies in the States) is a teammate of previously mentioned Kelly Olynyk. But that was another game of his team in NCAA which we would like to mention.
Pangos contributed to a 1-point Gonzaga's victory against the Oklahoma State University (0-1) 69-68.
He scored 23 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
The Gonzaga University has 2-0 conference record this season.
Pangos' total stats this year are: 1.6ppg and 1.7rpg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2009.
#9. Former U17 international forward Anthony Bennett (203-93, is currently at the American university) contributed to an easy victory against the Cal State - Bakersfield crushing them 84-63 in the NCAA last Saturday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 10 rebounds.
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas have conference record this season.
Bennett has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8bpg and 1.6spg.
Bennett used to play for the Canadian U17 national team
three years ago.
#10. Forward Henry Bekkering (198-85, college: E.Washington, currently plays in Holland) couldn't help M.Magixx (11-7) in their game against Den Bosch (15-3) in the Dutch Eredivisie. Despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game He was the top scorer with 20 points.
Bekkering's total stats this season are: 8.8ppg and 2.9rpg.
He is a former U21 international player as nine years ago he still played for the Canadian national team.
#11. Former U19 international forward Marc Trasolini (206-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) faced previously mentioned Kelly Olynyk in the NCAA last game.
Trasolini couldn't help the Santa Clara in their game against the Gonzaga University, despite his very good performance in Saturday night's game.
He scored 19 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 35 minutes.
But his team lost 74-81.
Trasolini averaged so far 13.8ppg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg in the 18 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
four years ago.
#12. Former U19 international center Sim Bhullar (226-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a N.Mexico St.'s victory against the Texas State University at San Marcos 78-67 in the NCAA on Saturday night.
Bhullar scored 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 27 minutes.
He averaged so far 13.8ppg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg in the 18 games.
Bhullar used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
back in 2011.
#13. Former U19 international guard Nik Stauskas (198-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Michigan win their game against the University of Iowa crushing them 95-67 in the NCAA last Sunday.
Stauskas scored 13 points in 30 minutes.
This year his total stats are: 6.9ppg and 1.8apg in the nine games.
Stauskas used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
two years ago.
#14. Former U19 international guard Devoe Joseph (193-90, agency: Interperformances, college: Oregon, currently plays in Ukraine) helped Khimik win their game against the closely-ranked Mykolaiv crushing them 86-45 in the Ukrainian Superleague on Saturday night.
He scored 9 points and added 3 assists.
Joseph averaged so far 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.9apg.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
back in 2007.
#15. Former U18 international forward Khem Birch (205-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) is a teammate of previously mentioned Anthony Bennett. However that was another game of his team in NCAA which brought him to that list.
Birch helped UNLV win their game against the Chicago State University crushing them 74-52.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 12 rebounds. Birch also added 4 blocks.
He averaged so far 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.9apg.
Birch used to play for the Canadian U18 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. Experienced Matt Bonner (206-F-80, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an easy victory against the Brooklyn Nets (19-15) crushing them 104-73 in the NBA on Monday night.
He recorded 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 27-10 record this season.
Bonner has been at the team for seven years.
Bonner's overall stats this year are: 3.9ppg and 2.0rpg.
He is a naturalized American.
#2.Andrew Nicholson (205-PF-89, agency: Priority Sports, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA could not help the Orlando Magic (12-22) in their last game. Despite Nicholson's good performance the Orlando Magic lost 106-114 on the road to the New York Knicks.
He scored 11 points in only a mere 14 minutes.
It was Magic's ninth consecutive loss in a row.
It's Nicholson's first season with the team.
Nicholson averaged so far 7.6ppg and 3.2rpg in the 33 games he played so far.
#3.Jason Calliste (188-PG, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Detroit Mercy to a victory against the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (0-2) 84-76 in the NCAA last Saturday.
Calliste scored 20 points and added 3 passes (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) in 39 minutes.
The University of Detroit Mercy has 2-0 conference record this season.
This year Calliste's total stats are: 1.6ppg and 1.7rpg in the 28 games.
#4.Sefton Barrett (196-SF-83, agency: Limelight Hoops, college: Cent.Michigan, currently plays in Finland), who plays in the Finnish Korisliiga was not able to help one of league's weakest teams KTP-Basket (14-6) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance KTP-Basket was defeated 99-88 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked Joensuun_Kataja (#3).
Barrett was the top scorer with 23 points. He also added 7 rebounds.
Barrett is currently first on the league's list of best blockers.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Barrett averages: 15.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8bpg and 1.6spg.
#5.Daniel Mullings (188-G, currently studies in the States) contributed to a N.Mexico St.'s victory against the Texas State University at San Marcos (0-4) 78-67 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
He scored 22 points, grabbed 7 boards, dished 5 assists and stole 3 balls in 38 minutes.
The New Mexico State University has 2-2 conference record this season.
Mullings has very impressive stats this year: 15.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8bpg and 1.6spg in the 20 games.
#6.Nicholas Wiggins (198-G, is currently at the American university) helped Wichita St. win their game against the Drake University 75-63 in the NCAA on Wednesday night.
He scored 18 points in a mere 17 minutes.
Wiggins has very impressive stats this year: 15.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8bpg and 1.6spg in the 20 games.
#7.Corey Muirhead (197-F-83, college: W.Carolina, currently plays in Czech Republic) was the major contributor in a BK Pardubice's victory against the closely-ranked BK Prostejov 75-66 in the Czech Republic NBL last Thursday.
Muirhead scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Muirhead is currently fourth on the list of best rebounders with 8.3rpg.
This year he also averages: 13.8ppg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg in the 18 games.
Muirhead has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Jamaican.
#8.Justin Edwards (190-PG-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Maine win their game against the University of Maryland -Baltimore County 81-66 in the NCAA on Saturday night.
He scored 17 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Edwards is currently first on the league's list of top scorers and also on the list of best passers (fifth place).
This season he has very good stats: 13.8ppg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg.
#9.Juevol Myles (185-G-89, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped S.Dakota win their game against the South Dakota State University 74-71 in the NCAA last Saturday.
Myles scored 22 points and added 5 passes (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
He averaged so far 13.8ppg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg.
#10.Omar El Turk (186-SG-81, college: Dawson Coll., currently plays in Lebanon) helped Al Riyadi win their game against the seventh-ranked Bejjeh crushing them 94-68 in the Lebanese Division A in Friday night's game.
He scored 14 points.
El Turk's total stats this season are: 6.9ppg and 1.8apg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Lebanese.
New Euroleague ChampionFenerbahce Istanbul (BSL) parted ways with ex-no1 pick of the NBA draftAnthony Bennett (203-93, college: UNLV). In 7 BSL games he recorded 9.0ppg, 6.4rpg and 1.4apg this season. He also played 10 games in Euroleague, but he averaged only 1.2ppg. By Eurobasket Data Center Check also Complete Transfers List in Turkey [read more]
New Euroleague Champion Fenerbahce Istanbul (BSL) parted ways with ex-no1 pick of the NBA draft Anthony Bennett (203-93, college: UNLV). In 7 BSL games he recorded 9.0ppg, 6.4rpg and 1.4apg this season. He also played 10 games in Euroleague, but he averaged only 1.2ppg.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Canadian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is former international forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-85, agency: Interperformances). He could not help one of league's weakest teams CB Canarias (22-10) in their last game. Despite Doornekamp's very good performance CB Canarias lost 65-79 on the road to the higher-ranked (#4) Unicaja Malaga.
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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 international forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain). He could not help one of league's weakest teams CB Canarias (22-10) in their last game. Despite Doornekamp's very good performance CB Canarias lost 65-79 on the road to the higher-ranked (#4) Unicaja Malaga.
He was the second best scorer with 15 points. Doornekamp also added 5 rebounds (made all of his six free throws) in 31 minutes on the court.
Doornekamp has relatively good stats this year: 12.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 56.5%(52-92), 3FGP: 42.5% and FT: 86.4% in 33 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Dutch.
Former Carleton University starter played for the Canadian senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Khem Birch (208-92, college: UNLV, currently plays in Euroleague). Birch was not able to help Olympiacos (19-11) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance Olympiacos was badly defeated 80-64 in Istanbul by the lower-ranked Fenerbahce (#5).
Birch was the top scorer with 14 points.
This season Birch averages: 7.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 2FGP: 62.4%(103-165) and FT: 64.3%.
He is in the roster of the Canadian senior national team.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA). Olynyk was the major contributor in a Boston Celtics' victory against the Washington Wizards (49-33) 115-105 in the NBA on Monday night.
He recorded 26 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 28 minutes.
The Boston Celtics have a solid 53-29 record this season.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
It's Olynyk's fourth year with the team.
This season Olynyk has relatively solid stats: 9.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 61.6%(233-378), 3FGP: 34.9% and FT: 72.7% in 91 games.
He played for the Canadian national team two years ago.
#4. Forward Tristan Thompson (206-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA) led Cleveland Cavaliers to a victory against the Boston Celtics (53-29) 117-104 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Thompson recorded 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a solid 51-31 record this season.
Thompson is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his sixth year in Cavaliers' roster.
He has reliable stats this season: 8.3ppg and 9.3rpg.
Thompson is also Canadian national team player.
#5. Former international point guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Lithuania) was not able to secure a victory for Zalgiris (33-3) in their game against Neptunas (21-15) in the Lithuanian LKL, despite his good performance last Tuesday.
He was the top scorer with 12 points. Pangos also added 3 passes in 26 minutes.
But the league leader Zalgiris was edged 73-70 in Klaipeda by the lower-ranked (#4) Neptunas.
It's Pangos' first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 8.0ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.9apg in 42 games.
Pangos is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Slovenian.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
eight years ago.
#6. Forward Melvin Ejim (200-91, college: Iowa St., currently plays in Italy) contributed to an Umana Venezia's victory against the seventh-ranked The Flexx PT (15-15) 72-68 in the Italian Serie A on Monday night.
Ejim scored 8 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
Umana Reyer Venezia (21-9) is placed second in the Serie A.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Ejim's stats this season are: 10.5ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.7apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Canadian National Team roster.
#7. Former U18 international forward Grandy Glaze (204, college: Grand Canyon, currently plays in Mexico) contributed to a Caballeros de Culiacan's victory against the fourth-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-15) 123-117 in the Mexican CIBACOPA in Saturday night's game.
Glaze recorded 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Caballeros de Culiacan (12-18) is placed second from the bottom (#9) in the CIBACOPA.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
Glaze has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.9ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.5apg in 30 games.
Glaze used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
seven years ago.
#8. Forward Greg Surmacz (203-86, currently plays in Poland) couldn't help Energa Czarni (19-13) in their game against Twarde Pierniki (21-11) in the Polish PLK. Despite his very good performance last Saturday He was the top scorer with 15 points. Surmacz also added 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Surmacz's total stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.8apg.
He used to play for the Canadian university national team
back in 2009.
#9. Former international guard Olivier Hanlan (193-93, college: Boston Coll., currently plays in France) couldn't help Le Mans (14-20) in their game against Chalon/Saor (27-7) in the French ProA, despite his good performance on Tuesday night.
Hanlan recorded 12 points and added 5 passes in 24 minutes.
But Le Mans was edged 97-94 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Chalon/Saor.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Hanlan's total stats are: 10.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.0apg in 34 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
two years ago.
#10. Point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-91, college: Calgary, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help Galitos-Barreiro (18-14) in their game against Vitoria SC (21-11) in the Portuguese LPB. Despite his very good performance in Wednesday night's game Ogungbemi-Jackson was the top scorer with 28 points. He also added 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
This season Ogungbemi-Jackson has very high stats. He averages: 18.9ppg, 3.8rpg, 4.8apg and 1.1spg.
Ogungbemi-Jackson is a former university international player as two years ago he still played for the Canadian national team.
#11. Former international center Sean Denison (210-85, agency: 011 Sports, college: Santa Clara, currently plays in Romania) led Oradea to a victory over the second-ranked CSU Sibiu 70-66 in the Romanian Liga Nationala last Monday.
He was MVP of the game. Denison scored 14 points, grabbed 5 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots.
Denison averaged so far 10.9ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.6apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
ten years ago.
#12. International center Joel Anthony (206-82, college: UNLV, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the San Antonio Spurs in their game against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
He scored 6 points.
His team were crushed by 36 points 136-100 in the NBA.
Anthony has averaged so far 1.5ppg and 1.7rpg.
He is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.
The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:
#1.Matthew Wright (193-G-91, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in Philippines) could not help Phoenix (4-6) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Phoenix were edged 122-121 on the road by the lower-ranked (#10) Mahindra.
Wright was the second best scorer with 17 points. He also added 9 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 46 minutes; not bad, considering it's only Wright's third season in pro basketball. The Regular Season already ended.
Wright's stats this year are: 10.5ppg, 5.8rpg, 4.5apg and 1.3spg in six games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Filipino.
#2.Ashton Smith (187-G-89, college: Indiana, PA, currently plays in Colombia) led Sabios to a victory over one of league's weakest teams Bucaros (0-2) 69-65 in the Colombian PBD on Saturday night.
Smith was MVP of the game. He recorded 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Sabios de Manizales (2-0) is placed second in the PBD.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Smith has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 17.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg and 2.5spg.
#3.Shamar Coombs (185-G-86, college: Texas A&M-CC, currently plays in Colombia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ashton Smith. But that was another game of his team in Colombian PBD which we would like to mention.
Coombs was the major contributor in Sabios' victory against one of league's weakest teams Bucaros (0-2) 73-59.
He scored 15 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 31 minutes.
Sabios de Manizales (2-0) is placed second in the PBD.
Coombs has very impressive stats this year: 15.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.0apg and 1.5spg in two games.
#4.Keanau Post (211-F-92, college: Missouri, currently plays in Australia) contributed to a Logan Thunder's victory against the third-ranked Ipswich Force (3-1) 89-85 in the Australian State League (second division) on Friday night.
Post scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Logan Thunder (2-1) is placed fifth in QBL group.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Post's stats this year are: 11.0ppg and 7.8rpg in four games.
#5.Hernst Laroche (185-PG-89, agency: HMS, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in France) was not able to help Saint-Quentin in their game against Lille Metropole (21-13) in the French ProB (second division).
Laroche recorded 9 points and added 3 passes in 28 minutes.
But the bottom-ranked Saint-Quentin lost 73-80 in Lille to the much higher-ranked (#3) Metropole.
It was Saint-Quentin's third consecutive loss in a row.
The Regular Season already ended.
Laroche has averaged so far 7.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg in 34 games.
#6.Robbie Sihota (201-F-87, currently plays in Hungary) helped MAFC win their game against the third-ranked Vasas 81-68 in a derby game in the Hungarian A Division on Wednesday night.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Sihota averaged so far 14.6ppg, 7.9rpg and 1.4apg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Indian and Canadian.
#7.Dallin Bachynski (213-C-91, college: Utah, currently plays in Poland) was not able to secure a victory for Energa Czarni in their game against Twarde Pierniki in the Polish PLK.
Bachynski scored only 4 points in 11 minutes.
His team lost 76-83.
Bachynski has averaged so far 3.2ppg and 2.0rpg in 17 games.
He has both Canadian and Polish nationalities.
#8.Norberto Torres (198-F-90, currently plays in Philippines) is a teammate of previously mentioned Matthew Wright and both played together in the last Filipino PBA game.
Torres couldn't help Phoenix in their game against Mahindra. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Torres scored only 2 points.
His team were edged 122-121.
Torres has averaged so far 2.4ppg and 3.6rpg.
He also holds two passports: Canadian and Filipino.
#9.Jose Araujo (186-G-86, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in El Salvador) couldn't help Halcones in their game against Cojute in the Salvadorean Liga MB (second division).
Araujo scored 9 points and added 7 passes in 33 minutes.
His team lost 87-100.
Araujo has very impressive stats this year: 15.7ppg, 4.5rpg and 4.7apg in 21 games.
He has Canadian and Salvadorean nationalities.
Joondalup City Wanneroo Wolves (SBL) inked 30-year old Canadian power forward Ryan Wright (206-111kg-87, college: Oklahoma). He moved there from Vasas in Hungarian NB I. B where he started the season. In 21 games he recorded 13.0ppg and 7.3rpg this season. Wright also played that season for Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (A Division) in Hungarian league. In 9 NB I. B games he averaged 6.1ppg and 5.7rpg. Among other achievements his team was regular season runner-up in Big 12 in 2009. Wright receive... [read more]
Joondalup City Wanneroo Wolves (SBL) inked 30-year old Canadian power forward Ryan Wright (206-111kg-87, college: Oklahoma). He moved there from Vasas in Hungarian NB I. B where he started the season. In 21 games he recorded 13.0ppg and 7.3rpg this season. Wright also played that season for Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (A Division) in Hungarian league. In 9 NB I. B games he averaged 6.1ppg and 5.7rpg. Among other achievements his team was regular season runner-up in Big 12 in 2009. Wright received also Asia-basket.com All-Taiwanese SBL 1st Team award back in 2012. He is a very experienced player. Wright has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eleven different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Wright has played previously professionally in China (Blue Whales), Finland (Namika Lahti), Mexico (Soles), Poland (Anwil), Turkey (Gelisim), Ukraine (Cherkasy), Venezuela (Trotamundos), Taiwan (Taiwan Mobile), South Korea (Sonic Boom KT) and Dominican Republic (Indios de San Francisco). He attended University of Oklahoma until 2010 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Wright's game is described as:
Explosive dunker that does some things above the rim that really electrifies the crowd.. A phenomenal athlete who can score with his back to the basket or faced up. Advanced to the NCAA Final 4 (2) Consecutive years in a row while at UCLA before transferring to Oklahoma. Exceptional timing for shot blocking and hits the glass for rebounds hard. Shows leadership quality while setting the example in the classroom with Pac-10 & Big 12 All-Academic Team Honors.
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