CIS Round 16: Panthers hand first loss to undefeated Axemen - Jan 9, 2013
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The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team and favorites losing the games.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Axemen (6-1) in Wolfville, NS on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Panthers (5-2) 84-69. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Axemen. The game was mostly controlled by Panthers. Axemen managed to win second period 17-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Axemen 49-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Deontay Smith who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Terrence Brown (186) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Panthers' coach Tim Kendrick used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jonathan Tull (190, college: Cent.Conn.St.) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds for Axemen. Panthers maintains third position with 5-2 record having 3 victories less than leader Bishop's. Axemen at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Important game to mention about took place in Montreal, QC. Third ranked Gaiters (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Citadines (1-4) 68-66 on Sunday evening. Gaiters have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with McGill. Citadines at the other side keep the fifth place with four games lost. Gaiters will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Citadines will play again on the road against Gaiters in Lennoxville, QC to get more than just one victory in their record. An interesting game for Capers (8-0) which played road game in Antigonish, NS against 4th ranked X-Men (4-5). Top-ranked Capers managed to get a 5-point victory 77-72. The winners were led by Jimmy Dorsey who scored that evening 26 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Jeremy Dunn did not help to save the game for X-Men. Undefeated Capers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. X-Men lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with McMaster. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. An interesting game for Rams (9-0) which played road game in Kingston, ON against one of their biggest challengers Golden Gaels (7-3). Top-ranked Rams managed to get a 5-point victory 82-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Golden Gaels. Jordon Gauthier fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Rams' coach Roy Rana allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Rams have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Golden Gaels at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. An interesting game for Lancers (7-2) which hosted in Windsor, ON 3rd ranked Gryphons (3-6). First ranked Lancers managed to get a 10-point victory 82-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gryphons. It was a very good performance for Enrico Diloreto who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lancers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-2 record. Loser Gryphons dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Lancers will face Golden Hawks (#6) in Waterloo, ON in the next round where they are favorite. Gryphons will play at home against Marauders in Hamilton, ON and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Ottawa beat Laurentian on the road 87-77. Winless Waterloo was destroyed by Lakehead on its own court 52-85. Carleton outscored York in Ottawa, ON 112-62. Dalhousie rolled over St.Francis X. at home 85-59. Brock defeated Western on the opponent's court 87-79. McMaster beat Laurier in a home game 93-84. Toronto Univ. lost to Queen's on the road 74-82. TRU unfortunately lost to UBC Okanagan on its own court 59-76. The most impressive performance of 16th round was 26 points by Johnny Berhanemeskel of Ottawa.
An interesting game for Capers (8-0) which played road game in Antigonish, NS against 4th ranked X-Men (4-5). Top-ranked Capers managed to get a 5-point victory 77-72. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 25-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The winners were led by American guard Jimmy Dorsey (188) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 rebounds and guard Shaquille Keith (196) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Jeremy Dunn (196) did not help to save the game for X-Men. Guard Jordan Clarke (188) added 18 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four X-Men players scored in double figures. Capers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. X-Men lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with McMaster. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: St.Francis X.: J.Clarke 18+4reb+4ast, T.Vernon 17+4reb+3ast, J.Dunn 16+9reb+4ast, W.Donkoh 11+10reb+1ast, S.Coupland 8+5reb+1ast, R.Madera 2+6reb Cape Breton: J.Dorsey 26+5reb+2ast, S.Keith 14+7reb+4ast, A.Geugjes 13+7reb, C.Kasongo 9+2reb+1ast, K.Devereaux 6+5reb, S.Mccormick 5+11reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Gee-Gees (9-1) beat 5th ranked Voyageurs (5-5) in Sudbury, ON 87-77 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Gee-Gees. Voyageurs was better in fourth quarter 26-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Gee-Gees forced 20 Voyageurs turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. It was a very good performance for guard Johnny Berhanemeskel (185) who helped to win the game recording 26 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). The former international guard Warren Ward (196-89) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Gee-Gees' coach James DeRouin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Alex Ratte replied with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Josh Budd (186) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Voyageurs. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gee-Gees have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Carleton and Alberta. Voyageurs lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Laurentian: A.Ratte 24+5reb+5ast, J.Budd 16+5reb+5ast, G.Serresse 16+9reb+1ast, N.Yengue 14+4reb, J.Weldon 5+7reb+1ast, M.Pasquale 2+4ast Ottawa: J.Berhanemeskel 26+4reb+3ast, W.Ward 17+8reb+4ast, M.Tihani 11+3reb+3ast, G.Gonthier-Dubue 11+7reb+1ast, V.Gill 9+2reb, M.L'Africain 6+1reb+5ast
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Warriors (0-9) were smashed by second ranked Thunderwolves (5-4) in Waterloo, ON 85-52 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Thunderwolves. Warriors was better in third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Thunderwolves forced 19 Warriors turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for naturalized Egyptian forward Yoosrie Salhia (198-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Center Ryan Thomson (201-90) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Thunderwolves players scored in double figures. Gill Jaspreet replied with 18 points and guard Wayne Bridge (188-90) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Warriors. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunderwolves have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-4 record having four points less than leader Bishop's. Loser Warriors still closes the standings with nine games lost. Thunderwolves will have a break next round. Warriors will play on the road against Mustangs (#7) in London, ON and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Waterloo: G.Jaspreet 18+3reb+2ast, W.Bridge 11+5reb, K.Coleman 10+3reb, M.Glibota 5+3reb, B.Smith 4+2reb+1ast, S.Pejicic 2 Lakehead: R.Thomson 19+7reb+2ast, G.Carter 17+3reb+2ast, Y.Salhia 16+15reb+2ast, B.Johnson 13+2reb, D.Harvey 7+4reb+4ast, M.Schmidt 6+3reb+3ast
Important game to mention about took place in Montreal, QC. Third ranked Gaiters (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Citadines (1-4) 68-66 on Sunday evening. Gaiters have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with McGill. Citadines at the other side keep the fifth place with four games lost. Gaiters will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Citadines will play again on the road against Gaiters in Lennoxville, QC to get more than just one victory in their record.
An interesting game for Rams (9-0) which played road game in Kingston, ON against one of their biggest challengers Golden Gaels (7-3). Top-ranked Rams managed to get a 5-point victory 82-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Golden Gaels. Rams forced 25 Golden Gaels turnovers. Guard Jordon Gauthier (191) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Guard Aaron Best (193) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Rams' coach Roy Rana allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Greg Faulkner (193) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Nikola Misljencevic (196) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rams have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Golden Gaels at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Queen''s: G.Faulkner 21+12reb+4ast, N.Misljencevic 19+5reb+2ast, S.Singh 10+10reb+4ast, R.Roberts 10+9reb+2ast, M.Simpson 9+2reb+1ast, J.Asefa 3+4reb+1ast Ryerson: J.Gauthier 26+17reb+1ast, A.Best 21+8reb, J.Jones 14+6reb+8ast, B.Michaelsen 10+8reb+2ast, N.Stankovic 4+1reb, G.Berry 3+1reb
Rather predictable result when second ranked Ravens (9-1) rolled over 6th ranked Lions (4-6) in Toronto, ON 112-62 on Saturday. The game without a history. Ravens led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lions' 22 and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Ravens forced 20 Lions turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Lions' players. It was a very good performance for the former international guard Philip Scrubb (190-92) who helped to win the game recording 28 points. The former international forward Tyson Hinz (198-91) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Ravens players scored in double figures. Guard David Tyndale (180) replied with 13 points and 4 assists and forward Aaron Rados (198) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Lions. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ravens have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ottawa and Alberta. Lions lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Ravens will have a break next round. Lions will play on the road against Golden Gaels in Kingston, ON. Top scorers: York: D.Tyndale 13+2reb+4ast, A.Rados 10+7reb+1ast, N.Chandrakumar 9+2reb, R.Isaac 7+1reb, R.Iheadindu 6+2reb, N.Tufegdzich 5+7reb Carleton: P.Scrubb 28+3reb+3ast, K.Blain 16+5reb+3ast, T.Hinz 13+7reb+6ast, G.Resch 11+2reb+2ast, C.Springer-Williams 11+3reb+1ast, J.Pierre-Charles 8+3reb
An interesting game for Lancers (7-2) which hosted in Windsor, ON 3rd ranked Gryphons (3-6). First ranked Lancers managed to get a 10-point victory 82-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gryphons. The game was mostly controlled by Lancers. Gryphons was better in second period 26-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Gryphons 49-38 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a very good performance for point guard Enrico Diloreto (185-90) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. The former international forward Lien Phillip (203-89) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Lancers players scored in double figures. Forward Daniel McCarthy (190) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and forward Trevor Thompson (196) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Gryphons. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lancers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-2 record. Loser Gryphons dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Lancers will face Golden Hawks (#6) in Waterloo, ON in the next round where they are favorite. Gryphons will play at home against Marauders in Hamilton, ON and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Guelph: D.McCarthy 20+13reb+2ast, A.Kemp 13+5reb, M.Clark 10+4reb, T.Thompson 9+8reb+1ast, Z.Angus 6+3reb+6ast, C.Amponsah 4+2reb+2ast Windsor: E.Diloreto 21+4reb+1ast, L.Phillip 12+10reb+1ast, R.Osuntola 11+8reb, M.Petrella 11+4reb+4ast, J.Collins 7+1reb+1ast, E.Matthews 7+9reb
There was a minor upset when 4th ranked X-Men (4-5) was outscored by sixth ranked Tigers (3-5) in Halifax, NS 85-59 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-59. Tigers dominated on the defensive end, holding X-Men to just 7 points in second quarter. They outrebounded X-Men 51-23 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Quite impressive performance for guard Kashrell Lawrence who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Devon Stedman contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Guard Will Donkoh (185) replied with 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Jeremy Dunn (196) added 19 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for X-Men. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with New Brunsw. X-Men lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: St.Francis X.: J.Dunn 19+6reb+1ast, W.Donkoh 17+7reb+2ast, J.Clarke 10+2reb, T.Vernon 7+2reb+3ast, M.Macdonald 2+1reb, J.Tyrrell 2+1reb Dalhousie: H.Abdullahi 16+3ast, D.Stedman 13+9reb, K.Lawrence 13+11reb+2ast, J.Reid 10+6reb+3ast, D.Norris 9+2reb+1ast, S.Marr 9+3reb
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Axemen (6-1) in Wolfville, NS on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Panthers (5-2) 84-69. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Axemen. The game was mostly controlled by Panthers. Axemen managed to win second period 17-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Axemen 49-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Deontay Smith who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Terrence Brown (186) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four Panthers players scored in double figures. Panthers' coach Tim Kendrick used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jonathan Tull (190, college: Cent.Conn.St.) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Anthony Ashe (193) added 16 points in the effort for Axemen. Panthers maintains third position with 5-2 record having 3 victories less than leader Bishop's. Axemen at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Acadia: J.Tull 21+5reb+1ast, A.Ashe 16+2reb+3ast, T.Scott 10+8reb, B.States 9+5reb+1ast, T.Filigiano 6+9reb+3ast, S.Stoqua 3+3ast UPEI: T.Brown 17+4reb+3ast, D.Smith 16+13reb+2ast, M.Downey 16+5reb+2ast, G.Doane 13+5reb, L.Parker 8+2reb, J.Duke 5+7reb+2ast
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Badgers (3-6) defeated 7th ranked Mustangs (1-8) in London, ON 87-79 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 14 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 8 points. Badgers made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 28 Mustangs turnovers. Quite impressive performance for American guard Jameson Tipping (201, college: W.Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Mark Gibson (198) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Greg Morrow (190) replied with 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Peter Scholtes (196) added 11 points in the effort for Mustangs. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Badgers moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guelph. Mustangs lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Badgers will have a break next round. Mustangs will play at home against Warriors (#8) in Waterloo, ON and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Western: G.Morrow 18+2reb+3ast, R.Higgins 15+2reb, P.Scholtes 11+4reb+3ast, Q.Henderson 9+5reb+1ast, J.Daneyko 9+2reb, C.Drouin 6+1reb+4ast Brock: J.Tipping 32+7reb+1ast, T.Kasamba 20+1reb+1ast, M.Gibson 17+7reb+3ast, D.Mukendi 8+2reb+2ast, I.Egueh 6+1reb+4ast, C.Smith 4+3reb+1ast
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Golden Hawks (2-7) lost to fourth ranked Marauders (4-5) in Hamilton, ON 84-93 on Saturday. Golden Hawks were trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 26-16 charge of Marauders, which allowed them to win the game. Marauders shot 31 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Golden Hawks only scored fifteen points from the stripe. Marauders forced 19 Golden Hawks turnovers and outrebounded them 54-39 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Golden Hawks were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Quite impressive performance for guard Aaron Redpath (193) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds. Center Taylor Black (201) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Five Marauders players scored in double figures. Guard William Coulthard (188) replied with 39 points (!!!) and forward Garrison Thomas (190) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Golden Hawks. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Marauders moved-up to third place, which they share with St.Francis X. Golden Hawks lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Marauders will face Gryphons (#5) in Guelph, ON in the next round. Golden Hawks will play at home against the league's leader Lancers in Windsor, ON. Top scorers: Laurier: W.Coulthard 39+1reb+3ast, M.Grantis 11+3reb, G.Thomas 8+8reb+3ast, P.Donnelly 8+7reb, M.Chesson 6+6reb, J.Forde 4+7reb+3ast McMaster: A.Redpath 23+9reb+1ast, T.Black 14+14reb+2ast, R.Boney 12+8reb+3ast, J.Rocca 11+2reb+2ast, S.Laws 10+3reb+1ast, N.Mccarthy 10+5reb
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Golden Gaels (7-3) beat 7th ranked Blues (2-7) in Kingston, ON 82-74 on Saturday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-10. But Blues won second period 25-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Golden Gaels forced 20 Blues turnovers. Quite impressive performance for forward Greg Faulkner (193) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Roshane Roberts (183) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Golden Gaels' coach Stephan Barrie used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Greek guard Alex Hill (196-90, college: Cornell) replied with 23 points and forward Ben Garvin (190) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Blues. Golden Gaels moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Blues lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Toronto Univ.: A.Hill 23+2reb+1ast, B.Garvin 15+9reb+1ast, A.Kumar 13+3reb+1ast, D.Laurin 8+8reb, M.Savel 7+1reb+1ast, N.Irvine 4+7reb Queen's: G.Faulkner 27+9reb, R.Roberts 19+3reb+1ast, S.Singh 9+2reb+3ast, N.Misljencevic 9+4reb, J.Lenz 6+3reb, C.Samuels 4+4reb+1ast
There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Wolfpack (4-6) lost to eighth ranked Heat (2-8) in Kamloops, BC 59-76 on Saturday. Heat moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Brandon and Mount Royal. Loser Wolfpack keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
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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
James Hillis resigns as Regina Cougars men's basketball head coach - May 6, 2013
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Source: Braden Konschuh, Regina Sports Info / Photo credit www.sportsshooter.ca
REGINA - University of Regina men's basketball head coach James Hillis (pictured) announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon effective immediately.
Hillis recently completed his 19th season as the school's head coach and finishes his time at the U of R with 175 conference wins and 28 postseason victories [read more]
Source: Braden Konschuh, Regina Sports Info / Photo credit www.sportsshooter.ca REGINA - University of Regina men's basketball head coach James Hillis (pictured) announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon effective immediately.
Hillis recently completed his 19th season as the school's head coach and finishes his time at the U of R with 175 conference wins and 28 postseason victories. The team participated in three Canada West Final Fours during Hillis' tenure, with the program's best season coming in 2005-06 when the Cougars put together a 16-4 conference record.
It was a very difficult decision, but after much deliberation I decided that after serving as a head coach for over 20 years and 19 years at the University of Regina, it was time to step down, Hillis said. Over the past 19 years, I have enjoyed tremendously the opportunity to coach various cohorts of fine young men who have worn the Cougar basketball uniform. I have had the great pleasure over the years to meet wonderful people and make many friendships at the University, in the community, and around the country. I would like to thank the University of Regina for the experience and wish the men's basketball team and the entire athletic department future and continued success.
The process to replace Hillis as head coach will begin immediately. Courtesy of: http://english.cis-sic.ca
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