Andrew Wiggins' 31 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - Feb 14, 2017
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We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is former international guard Andrew Wiggins (203-95, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA). He led Minnesota Timberwolves to a 3-point victory over the Toronto Raptors (32-23) 112-109 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Wiggins was MVP of the game. He scored 31 points (!!!), had 5 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 38 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Wiggins' third season in pro basketball. The Minnesota Timberwolves have 21-34 record this season.
Wiggins has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 22.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 48.4%, 3FGP: 34.7% and FT: 75.3% in 55 games he played so far.
Wiggins played for the Canadian senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86, college: Syracuse, currently plays in Turkey). He could not help Gaziantep (8-10) in their last game on Monday. Despite Rautins' very good performance Gaziantep was defeated 89-85 at home by the higher-ranked Darussafaka (#5).
He was the top scorer with 24 points. Rautins also added 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Rautins has relatively good stats this season: 11.2ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.1apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 40.6%, 3FGP: 34.6% and FT: 92.3%.
He is a naturalized American.
Rautins played for the Canadian national team in 2013.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international center Samuel Dalembert (211-81, college: Seton Hall, currently plays in China). He led Shanxi Zhongyu to a victory over the 18th-ranked Jiangsu TX (8-27) 127-114 in the Chinese CBA on Wednesday night.
Dalembert was the best player in that game. He had a double-double by scoring 41 points and getting 22 rebounds. Dalembert also added 4 blocks (went 14 for 14 at the free throw line !!!) in 46 minutes.
Shanxi Zhongyu (14-21) is placed 13th in the CBA.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Dalembert has very impressive stats this year: 16.9ppg, 12.5rpg, 2.0bpg, 2FGP: 56.5%(143-253), 3FGP: 31.3% and FT: 75.3% in 23 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Haitian and Canadian.
Dalembert played for the Canadian national team nine years ago.
#4. Guard Daniel Mullings (188-91, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in Finland) was the main contributor in a 3-point Joensuun Kataja's victory against the eighth-ranked KTP-Basket (10-17) 82-79 in the Finnish Korisliiga in Friday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Mullings recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added and 3 steals; not bad, considering it's only Mullings' second season in pro basketball. Joensuun Kataja Basket (16-8) is placed fourth in the Korisliiga.
This season Mullings has very high stats. He averages: 15.2ppg, 7.3rpg, 3.4apg and 2.1spg.
Mullings used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.
#5. International center Khem Birch (208-92, college: UNLV, currently plays in Greece) was the major contributor in Olympiacos' victory against the sixth-ranked Kolossos HH (9-8) 70-59 in the Greek A1 last Monday.
He scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes.
Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (14-0) is placed first in the A1.
So far his team won all fourteen games in the Regular Season.
This year Birch's overall stats are: 5.9ppg and 5.4rpg in 16 games.
He plays currently for the Canadian national team.
#6. Forward Melvin Ejim (200-91, college: Iowa St., currently plays in Basketball Champions League) was not able to help Umana Venezia (9-5) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Ejim's very good performance the third-placed Umana Venezia (9-5) was defeated 74-67 on the road by the lower-ranked Ventspils (#5) in the group B of Basketball Champions League.
He was the top scorer with 15 points. Ejim also added 6 rebounds.
This season Ejim has relatively solid stats: 10.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Canadian National Team roster.
#7. International forward Anthony Bennett (203-93, college: UNLV, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to Fenerbahce's victory against the ninth-ranked Yesilgiresun Bld (8-10) 76-65 in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game.
Bennett scored 7 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Fenerbahce Istanbul (14-3) is placed first in the BSL.
This year Bennett's total stats are: 9.3ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg in three games.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#8. Forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for CB Canarias (15-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Doornekamp's good performance CB Canarias was defeated 70-60 in Las Palmas by the lower-ranked Gran Canaria (#7).
He scored 12 points.
Doornekamp has reliable stats this season: 12.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.4apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.
#9. International forward Tristan Thompson (206-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA) contributed to a Cleveland Cavaliers' victory against the Washington Wizards (33-21) 140-135 in the NBA on Monday night.
Thompson had a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 12 rebounds in 41 minutes.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a solid 37-16 record this season.
It's Thompson's sixth year with the team.
His stats this year are: 8.0ppg, 9.7rpg and 1.2bpg in 53 games.
Thompson is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.
#10. Point guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Lithuania) helped Zalgiris win their game against the eighth-ranked Dzukija (6-17) crushing them 96-68 in the Lithuanian LKL in Sunday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Pangos scored 15 points and added 3 assists.
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (21-2) is placed first in the LKL.
Pangos has averaged so far 9.1ppg, 2.5rpg and 3.5apg.
He is a former international player as eight years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.
#11. Former international guard Carl English (195-81, college: Hawaii, currently plays in EuroCup) couldn't help ALBA Berlin (1-5) in their last game. Despite English's very good performance ALBA Berlin was crushed 99-73 in Valencia by the leading Basket.
He was the second best scorer with 18 points in 21 minutes.
English has averaged so far 7.4ppg and 2.0rpg in seven games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
two years ago.
#12. Former international power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA) helped Boston Celtics win their game against the Utah Jazz 112-104 in the NBA on Saturday night.
Olynyk scored 19 points, had 7 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots.
Olynyk's stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.9apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.
#13. Former international shooting guard Nik Stauskas (198-93, college: Michigan, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Philadelphia 76ers (20-35) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Stauskas' very good performance the Philadelphia 76ers were defeated 111-103 in San Antonio by the Spurs.
He scored 16 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 7 assists.
Stauskas averaged so far 8.9ppg, 2.6rpg and 2.3apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
two years ago.
#14. Former international forward Dwight Powell (211-91, college: Stanford, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Dallas Mavericks (22-33) in their last game. Despite Powell's good performance the Dallas Mavericks were crushed 110-87 in Denver by the Nuggets.
He recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in 26 minutes.
Powell averaged so far 7.1ppg and 4.5rpg in 54 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.
#15. Former international center Sean Denison (210-85, agency: 011 Sports, college: Santa Clara, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) helped his Romanian team Oradea win their game against the third-ranked Usak Sportlif 82-72 in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
Denison recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and made 3 blocks. It was his first game for Oradea this season.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
ten years ago.
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) could not help BC Lulea (19-5) in their last game. Despite Anzuluni's very good performance the league leader BC Lulea lost 77-81 on the road to the league outsider (#9) Malbas.
He had a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 14 rebounds. Anzuluni also added 5 assists and 3 steals in 34 minutes.
It's Anzuluni's first season with the team.
He averaged so far 14.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.8apg and 2.1spg in 23 games he played so far.
#2.Matthew Wright (193-G-91, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in Philippines) was not able to help Phoenix (6-5) in their last game on Monday. Despite Wright's very good performance Phoenix were badly defeated 91-71 at home by the higher-ranked Star Hotshots (#3).
He was the top scorer with 24 points. Wright also added 5 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
It's Wright's first season with the team.
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Wright averages: 18.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 3.3apg and 1.3spg.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Filipino.
Despite Wright's Canadian passport, he previously played for the Filipino U18 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Canadian team.
#3.Tyrell Green (201-F-95, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA was not able to secure a victory for the UNLV (2-3) in their last game. Despite Green's very good performance the UNLV were edged 76-74 in San Jose by the State University.
He recorded 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 9 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Green averaged so far 12.3ppg and 5.4rpg in 25 games.
#4.Maurice Walker (208-F/C-91, college: Minnesota, currently plays in United Kingdom) was the major contributor in a Worcester Wolves' victory against the league outsider Manchester Giants (4-18) 91-74 in the British BBL last Friday.
He scored 23 points, had 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
Worcester Wolves (9-12) is placed seventh in the BBL.
This season Walker has very high stats. He averages: 21.6ppg, 10.3rpg and 1.7apg.
Walker is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and British.
#5.Elijah Long (183-G, currently studies in the States) led Mt.St.Mary's to an easy victory against the St.Francis University (PA) (4-2) 81-62 in the NCAA last Saturday.
He recorded 25 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals in 40 minutes.
The Mt.Saint Mary's University, MD has a very solid 5-1 conference record this season.
It was Mt.St.Mary's' third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Long averaged so far 14.4ppg, 5.3rpg, 4.4apg and 1.6spg in 27 games.
#6.Joseph Chartouny (190-G-94, is currently at the American university), who plays in the NCAA couldn't help the Fordham (1-4) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Fordham was defeated 73-67 on their home court in Bronx by the George Mason University.
Chartouny recorded 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
Chartouny averaged so far 12.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 5.4apg and 3.5spg.
#7.Chris Johnson (196-G/F-88, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Illiabum (12-7) in their last game. Despite his good performance Illiabum lost 74-83 on the opponent's court to the higher-ranked (#5) Galitos-Barreiro.
Johnson recorded 13 points and added 3 assists in 30 minutes.
Johnson averaged so far 10.3ppg and 2.6rpg in 18 games.
#8.Dwayne Smith (198-F-89, college: G.Washington, currently plays in Argentina) led Olimpo to a victory against the second-ranked Parque Sur 82-69 in the Argentinian TNA (second division) in Thursday night's game.
He recorded 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Smith averaged so far 13.1ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.1apg and 1.4spg.
#9.Kiefer Douse (190-G-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a 2-point Canisius' victory against the St.Peter's College 72-70 in the NCAA last Monday.
He scored 22 points, grabbed 4 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 3 balls in 33 minutes.
Douse averaged so far 10.7ppg, 4.2rpg and 3.1apg in 26 games.
#10.Chad Posthumus (211-C-91, college: Morehead St., currently plays in Japan) couldn't help Shinshu BW in their game against Yamagata in the Japanese B League D2. Despite his very good performance on Saturday night He recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 15 rebounds.
This season Posthumus has very high stats. He averages: 15.9ppg and 9.1rpg.
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.
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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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