#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.
APOP Paphou (Division A) agreed terms with 24-year old Canadian guard Junior Lomomba (196-93kg-93). He just graduated from W.Kentucky (NCAA). In 32 games he had 6.1ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.4apg last season. As mentioned above Lomomba is just out of the college and it will be his first season as a pro. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals for two years in a row (2015 and 2016). Lomomba represented Canada at the Worl... [read more]
APOP Paphou (Division A) agreed terms with 24-year old Canadian guard Junior Lomomba (196-93kg-93). He just graduated from W.Kentucky (NCAA). In 32 games he had 6.1ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.4apg last season. As mentioned above Lomomba is just out of the college and it will be his first season as a pro. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals for two years in a row (2015 and 2016). Lomomba represented Canada at the World Championships U19 in Latvia six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 70.4%.
Andrew Rautins (ex Tofas) is a newcomer at the Raptors - 1 day ago
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Toronto Raptors strengthened their training camp roster with addition of 31-year old Canadian ex-international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86kg-86, college: Syracuse). He moved there from Tofas in Turkish BSL league where he played this season. The last season Rautins played at Gaziantep (also in BSL). In 30 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.7apg and 1.3spg. He also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged impressive 15.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg. In 2010 Rautins was dra... [read more]
Toronto Raptors strengthened their training camp roster with addition of 31-year old Canadian ex-international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86kg-86, college: Syracuse). He moved there from Tofas in Turkish BSL league where he played this season. The last season Rautins played at Gaziantep (also in BSL). In 30 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.7apg and 1.3spg. He also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged impressive 15.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg. In 2010 Rautins was drafted by New York Knicks in second round (38th overall). He attended Syracuse University and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Rautins' team won Big East Regular Season in 2010. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Honorable Mention in 2016. Rautins was also a member of Canadian international program for some years. He played for Canadian Senior National Team between 2006 and 2013 and previously for U21 National Team back in 2005. Rautins also represented Canada at the World Championships in Turkey seven years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 8.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.5apg. Rautins is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Deutsche Bank Skyliners), Italy (Openjobmetis VA), Spain (HLA Alicante), NBA (Oklahoma City Thunder) and NBA G League (Oklahoma City Blue). The scouts decsribe him following way:
(by Jonathan Wasserman for NBADraft.net in 2010)
He is always active without the ball, constantly running through and around screens to free himself open More than just a 3 point specialist, it's his play making abilities that make him a well rounded player He has an excellent basketball IQ, along with tremendous court vision, his passing skills can sometimes go overlooked When he does have an open lane to penetrate, Andy has the ability to take it, and set up his teammates for easy baskets.
He lacks athleticism, size and strength, which hurt him on both ends when comparing him to other shooting guards at the next level He does not have the quickest first step, which really makes him nothing more than catch and shoot threat when it comes to scoring.
JUCO transfer adds to Marauders back court depth - 2 days ago
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Head Coach Patrick Tatham continues to mould the McMaster Marauders toward the manner he wants them to play as he welcomes another likely-impact transfer in 5'11' Tyrick Thompson (180-G), originally out of St. Mary's Catholic High School in Kitchener, Ontario, a program that was ranked #1 in the National Pre-Season in 2014-2015 finished with being ranked #10 in the province (his final season of high school). Thompson, who also starred in the Waterloo Wolverines club system, spent the past... [read more]
Head Coach Patrick Tatham continues to mould the McMaster Marauders toward the manner he wants them to play as he welcomes another likely-impact transfer in 5'11' Tyrick Thompson (180-G), originally out of St. Mary's Catholic High School in Kitchener, Ontario, a program that was ranked #1 in the National Pre-Season in 2014-2015 finished with being ranked #10 in the province (his final season of high school). Thompson, who also starred in the Waterloo Wolverines club system, spent the past two seasons at Dawson C. College an NJCAA Division 1 school in Glendive, Montana where he averaged 2.5 ppg this past season as a sophomore. The diminutive guard with quick feet should allow Tatham to play an up-tempo, pressure game along with incumbent point guard 6'1 David McCulloch (185-G) and transfer 6'2 Miles Seward (190-G). While Mac's back court gets deeper and more talented - other key returnees include reserves 6'3 Andre Toic (190-G) and 6'0 Marko Grahovac (183-PG), the front court will likely have to rely heavily on returning 6'8 Matthew Quiring (203-F) and JUCO transfer 6'6 Sasha Simic, who projects as more of a face-up, perimeter-oriented shooter albeit with range beyond the three point line. Expect Tatham to try to protect his bigs and when fatigue and/or foul trouble appear, to go to a smaller lineup. Nonetheless, this season's version of the Marauders shapes up to be much different in personnel and likely playing style than usual. Courtesy of: canhoopsca.wordpress.com
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