Niagara River Lions (NBL Canada) tabbed 26-year old forward Anthony Ottley (198-91). He just graduated from Red Deer. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to All-ACAC South Division 2nd Team. The previous (2015) summer Ottley played at Blessed Sacrament Nation (NBBL). He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in NBBL. Ottley has played previously for Lancers and Spartans.
Dillon Brooks' 36 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - 3 days ago
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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. This week's number one is former international forward Dillon Brooks (198-96). He could not help the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) in their last game. Despite Brooks' very good performance the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) lost 123-137 on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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DILLON BROOKS
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 forward Dillon Brooks (198-96, college: Oregon, currently plays in NBA). He could not help the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) in their last game. Despite Brooks' very good performance the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) lost 123-137 on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He was the top scorer with 36 points. Brooks also added 7 rebounds in 33 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
It's Brooks' first year with the team.
Brooks has relatively good stats this season: 11.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 48.4%, 3FGP: 35.9% and FT: 74.4% in 81 games he played so far.
He played for the Canadian senior national team three years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA). Olynyk was not able to help the Miami Heat (44-38) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Miami Heat (44-38) was crushed 130-103 at home by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Olynyk was the top scorer with 26 points. He also added 7 rebounds.
Olynyk has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 11.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.7apg, 2FGP: 58.6%(217-370), 3FGP: 38.7% and FT: 76.8%.
Olynyk played for the Canadian national team in 2015.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Thomas Scrubb (198-91, currently plays in Italy). He was the major contributor in a Scandone AV's victory against the league outsider VL Pesaro (6-20) crushing them 103-81 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night.
Scrubb scored 14 points in 21 minutes.
Scandone Avellino (17-9) is placed fourth in the Serie A.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Scrubb's first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 9.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 56.9%(58-102), 3FGP: 57.6%(38-66) and FT: 77.8% in 26 games.
Scrubb has a dual citizenship: British and Canadian.
He is also a member of the Canadian senior national team.
#4. Guard Philip Scrubb (191-92, college: Carleton, currently plays in Germany) was not able to secure a victory for Deutsche Bank Skyliners (16-14) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Scrubb's very good performance Deutsche Bank Skyliners was defeated 87-83 in Muenchen by the leading Bayern.
He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Scrubb also added 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
This season Scrubb has very high stats. He averages: 19.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.9apg and 1.5spg.
Scrubb is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and British.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#5. Former international swingman Jamal Murray (198-97, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Denver Nuggets (46-36) in their last game. Despite Murray's very good performance the Denver Nuggets (46-36) lost 106-112 in Minnesota to the Timberwolves.
He scored 20 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 43 minutes; not bad, considering it's only Murray's second season in pro basketball.They ended the series of six consecutive victories.
The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
Murray has very impressive stats this year: 16.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.4apg in 81 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#6. An experienced forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) led Valencia Basket to an easy victory against the 15th-ranked Zaragoza (8-20) crushing them 97-74 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night.
Doornekamp recorded 14 points.
Valencia Basket (23-3) is placed first in the Liga Endesa.
It was his team's 19th consecutive victory in a row.
Doornekamp's total stats this season are: 7.1ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.7apg.
He is a former international player as he played for the Canadian senior team three years ago.
#7. Former U19 international power forward Stefan Jankovic (211-93, college: Hawaii, currently plays in ABA League) couldn't help Crvena Zvezda (19-3) in their last game. Despite Jankovic's good performance the league leader Crvena Zvezda lost 76-80 on their home court in Beograd to the second-ranked Buducnost.
He recorded 12 points in a mere 18 minutes.
This year Jankovic's total stats are: 5.3ppg and 2.9rpg in 27 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
seven years ago.
#8. Point guard Kenny Chery (180-92, college: Baylor, currently plays in Spain) led Gipuzkoa to a victory against the closely-ranked CB Canarias (14-14) 92-88 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Thursday.
Chery scored 17 points, had 6 boards, passed 5 assists and added 5 steals.
Delteco Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian (12-16) is placed 12th in the Liga Endesa.
This season Chery has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.4apg.
He used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
back in 2010.
#9. Former international point guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Lithuania) managed to help B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas in a victory against the closely-ranked Neptunas (22-9) crushing them 94-47 in the Lithuanian LKL last Tuesday.
Pangos scored 5 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 17 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (27-4) is placed first in the LKL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Pangos has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 4.2apg in 31 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
nine years ago.
#10. Shooting guard Nik Stauskas (198-93, college: Michigan, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Brooklyn Nets (28-54) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Stauskas' very good performance the Brooklyn Nets (28-54) were defeated 110-97 in Boston by the Celtics.
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Stauskas also added 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
Stauskas has averaged so far 5.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.1apg.
He is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.
#11. Former international guard Andrew Wiggins (203-95, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) faced previously mentioned Jamal Murray in the NBA last game.
Wiggins contributed to a Minnesota Timberwolves' victory against the Denver Nuggets 112-106.
He scored 18 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 42 minutes.
Wiggins has very impressive stats this year: 17.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg in 83 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#12. Former international guard Devoe Joseph (193-90, also represented by Interperformances, college: Oregon, currently plays in Finland) led BC Nokia to a victory over the seventh-ranked Joensuun Kataja 92-80 in the Finnish Korisliiga last Thursday.
Joseph was MVP of the game. He scored 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 7 rebounds.
This season Joseph has very high stats. He averages: 17.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.4apg.
Joseph used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2013.
#13. International forward Melvin Ejim (201-91, college: Iowa St., currently plays in VTB United League) helped his Russian team Unics Kazan win their game against the 11th-ranked Astana 90-75 in the VTB United League on Sunday night.
He scored 10 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 26 minutes.
Ejim has averaged so far 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6apg in 20 games.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#14. Former international center Khem Birch (208-92, college: UNLV, currently plays in NBA) helped Orlando Magic win their game against the Washington Wizards 101-92 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Birch scored 13 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
Birch has averaged so far 4.3ppg and 4.4rpg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2016.
#15. International power forward Owen Klassen (208-91, college: Acadia, currently plays in Germany) helped s Oliver Baskets win their game against the closely-ranked EWE Baskets 93-80 in the German BBL last Saturday.
Klassen scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes.
Klassen has averaged so far 7.6ppg and 5.0rpg in 16 games.
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.Yannick Anzuluni (205-F-87, college: Houghton, currently plays in Sweden) led BC Lulea to a victory over the closely-ranked Sodertalje Kings (15-13) crushing them 83-62 in the Swedish Basketligan on Tuesday night.
Anzuluni was MVP of the game. He recorded 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals in 30 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. BC Lulea (22-6) is placed first in the Basketligan.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Anzuluni has reliable stats this year: 14.7ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg in 31 games he played so far.
#2.Dejan Kravic (211-F/C-90, college: Texas Tech, currently plays in Greece) could not help one of league's weakest teams Panionios (15-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Panionios was defeated 79-73 at home by the second-ranked Olympiacos.
Kravic recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 13 rebounds.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Kravic has reliable stats this season: 12.1ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.3bpg.
He has a dual citizenship: Serbian and Canadian.
#3. Experienced Billy McNutt (203-C/F-85, currently plays in Luxembourg) was the main contributor in Etzella's victory against the second-ranked Musel Pikes (18-8) crushing them 114-94 in the Luxembourg Total League last Thursday.
McNutt was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 39 points and getting 21 rebounds. McNutt also added 3 assists and 3 blocks.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. BBC Etzella Ettelbruck (18-5) is placed second.
It was his team's 13th consecutive victory in a row.
McNutt is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Etzella's roster.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. McNutt averages: 22.7ppg, 11.7rpg, 2.8apg and 2.0bpg.
#4.Michael Fraser (203-C-84, college: Oklah.Baptist, currently plays in Poland) contributed to a 2-point Rosa's victory against the 12th-ranked Start (15-15) 72-70 in the Polish PLK in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Rosa Radom (18-14) is placed seventh in the PLK.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Fraser has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 7.2rpg.
#5.Ali Mahmoud (184-PG-83, currently plays in Lebanon) managed to help Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut in a victory against the second-ranked CS Antonine (10-16) crushing them 102-79 in the Lebanese LBL on Friday night.
He scored only 4 points and added 5 assists in 14 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group A. Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (21-5) is placed second.
Mahmoud has averaged so far 1.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg in 25 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Lebanese.
#6.Kendall Williams (191-G-91, college: N.Mexico, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to help Pioneros Los Mochis (2-4) in their last game. Despite Williams' very good performance Pioneros Los Mochis was badly defeated 102-82 on the road by the higher-ranked (#3) Ostioneros de Guaymas.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Williams also added 5 rebounds and dished 8 assists in 32 minutes.
Williams has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 7.4rpg and 8.6apg in five games.
#7.Jamal Williams (196-F-86, college: Regina, currently plays in United Kingdom) was not able to secure a victory for Newcastle Eagles (20-9) in their last game. Despite his good performance Newcastle Eagles was crushed 87-65 in Worcester by the lower-ranked (#6) Wolves.
Williams was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Williams has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.9apg in 22 games.
He has both Canadian and British nationalities.
#8.Jermel Kennedy (201-F-89, college: Lander, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help Ovarense in their game against Lusitania in the Portuguese LPB, despite his very good performance last Sunday.
Kennedy was the second best scorer with 19 points. He also added 7 boards, passed 8 assists and added 3 steals in 32 minutes.
But his team lost 71-79.
Kennedy has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.5apg and 1.8spg in 21 games.
He also holds two passports: Canadian and British.
#9.Mohamed Hachad (194-SG-83, college: Northwestern, currently plays in France) couldn't help Le Portel in their game against Gravelines-Dunkerque in the French ProA.
Hachad scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
His team was defeated 80-69.
Hachad has averaged so far 6.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.9apg.
He holds both Moroccan and Canadian passports.
#10.Joey Puddister (183-PG, currently plays in Holland) couldn't help Rotterdam in their game against Den Bosch in the Dutch Eredivisie, despite his very good performance last Saturday.
He was the second best scorer with 14 points in a mere 17 minutes.
But his team was crushed by 28 points 114-86.
Puddister has averaged so far 3.4ppg and 1.3apg in 16 games.
Worth to mention Puddister played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.
Saskatoon win Goyang 3x3 Challenger 2018 - 4 days ago
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Saskatoon (CAN) won the Goyang 3x3 Challenger - the first event of the professional season - after beating last year's FIBA 3x3 World Tour winners Zemun (SRB) 17-11 in the final in Goyang, South Korea on April 14-15, 2018. With the scored tied at 9-9 with 3 minutes to go, Saskatoon switched to 6th gear and finished on a 8-2 run. Saskatoon captain Michael Linklater was named MVP of the tournament. He got plenty of help from sharpshooter Steve Sir and the latest addition to the team, Jordan... [read more]
Saskatoon (CAN) won the Goyang 3x3 Challenger - the first event of the professional season - after beating last year's FIBA 3x3 World Tour winners Zemun (SRB) 17-11 in the final in Goyang, South Korea on April 14-15, 2018. With the scored tied at 9-9 with 3 minutes to go, Saskatoon switched to 6th gear and finished on a 8-2 run. Saskatoon captain Michael Linklater was named MVP of the tournament. He got plenty of help from sharpshooter Steve Sir and the latest addition to the team, Jordan Baker, who topped all scorers in Korea (34 points in 5 games). Though Saskatoon reached the World Tour Final 4 times in 6 editions, won 2 Masters (Chicago 2014 and Lausanne 2016) and have consistently ranked among the best teams in the ranking, it is their first-ever Challenger title. With this win, not only did Saskatoon get 10,000 USD, they also earned their ticket to the (home-based) FIBA 3x3 World Tour Saskatoon Masters, where they finished second last season and which will be staged on July 21-22. Zemun (SRB) took home 6,000 USD and a trip to Canada as well. This means the number 2 team in the world is already guaranteed to play in 4 Masters this year. Thanks to their ranking, they were already given a wildcard to the Utsunomiya, Lausanne and Kuala Lumpur Masters. The Serbian team was missing last year's World Tour Final's MVP Bogdan Dragovic (195-G/F-90), who tore his MCL in practice and could be out for 3 months. Both semi-finalists Princeton (USA) and Riga (LAT) will join Saskatoon and Zemun since they had already earned their ticket to Canada (by winning the NBA Dew 3X Tour and thanks to a ranking wildcard respectively). Princeton featured 2 new players in Korea: the athletic Kareem Maddox (202-F/C-89, college: Princeton) (who finished 4th in scoring) and former NBA player Robbie Hummel (205-F-89, college: Purdue). A total of 16 teams from 7 different countries competed in a crowded shopping mall, including 6 of the top 20 teams in the world: Zemun (#2), Riga (#6), Belgrade (#8), Amsterdam (#10), Ulaanbaatar (#12) and Saskatoon (#16). Final Standings 1. Saskatoon (CAN) 2. Zemun (SRB) 3. Princeton (USA) 4. Riga (LAT) 5. Amsterdam (NED). Courtesy of: fiba.basketball
Boomers romp to Commonwealth Games gold over Canada - 5 days ago
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Lightning failed to strike twice for Canada as Australia cruised to Commonwealth Games gold, the Boomers making good on pre-tournament favouritism with an 87-47 romp in the final. Canada stunned New Zealand with a last-second semi-final win on Saturday, but they were unable to back it up 24 hours later against the Boomers. Australia, who were only really challenged once all tournament - by New Zealand in their pool game - broke open the game with a 14-0 run to start the second quarter. Wi... [read more]
Lightning failed to strike twice for Canada as Australia cruised to Commonwealth Games gold, the Boomers making good on pre-tournament favouritism with an 87-47 romp in the final. Canada stunned New Zealand with a last-second semi-final win on Saturday, but they were unable to back it up 24 hours later against the Boomers. Australia, who were only really challenged once all tournament - by New Zealand in their pool game - broke open the game with a 14-0 run to start the second quarter. With it they established a 24-point lead, Canada's spirits all but broken as the host nation cruised the rest of the way. "The scoreboard suggested it was easy, but we saw what they did to New Zealand yesterday, they played a great game and won on the buzzer," said Boomers guard Chris Goulding (192-G-88), who top-scored with 11 points. "We wanted to come out and show them the utmost respect and give them our A-game, which pushed the scoreboard out a bit. "There was every danger if we disrespected them, we could have got our arses handed to us." It completes a big few weeks for Goulding, who joined the Boomers camp just days after leading Melbourne to the NBL championship, where he was named finals MVP. Having played with a mantra of unselfishness throughout the competition, the Boomers lacked direction early. Their first possession resulted in a shot clock violation, while assists and turnovers were waging a running battle. A pair of Goulding threes powered the host nation to a 20-10 quarter-time lead. By the time Canada had scored their first points of the second stanza, there were just over four minutes remaining, by which time the game was as good as gone. Courtesy of: smh.com.au
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