EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles D-Fenders have retained Conner Henry , Phil Hubbard and Larry Lewis as assistant coaches on Reggie Theus' staff, it was announced today. In addition, Head Athletic Trainer Nina Hsieh and Video Coordinator Will Scott have rejoined the D-Fenders for the 2012-13 season. Henry enters into his second season with the D-Fenders after coming to the team as an assistant coach in 2011. Most recently, Henry served as an assistant on the NBA D-League Select Team at the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Prior to coaching the D-Fenders, Henry spent four seasons in the Australian National Basketball League an assistant coach for the Sydney Kings (2010-11) and as head and assistant coach (2008-09; 2006-08) for the Perth Wildcats. A Claremont, Calif. native, Henry, who played 10 seasons of professional basketball, earned his spot in the coaching ranks working for his hometown Claremont McKenna College as an assistant (2001-06). A 6'7" shooting guard out of UC Santa Barbara, Henry played two seasons in the NBA for four franchises (Houston, Boston, Milwaukee, Sacramento) along with 10 seasons in the Continental Basketball Association and Europe.
Hubbard, who brings a combined 31 years of professional basketball experience to Los Angeles, returns for his second season with the D-Fenders and third NBA D-League season overall. Most recently, Hubbard coached Caneros De La Romana of the Dominican Republic to a championship and worked as an assistant coach on the NBA D-League Select Team. Before signing with the D-Fenders, the Ohio native aided in player development for the Chinese Junior National Team and operated as an assistant for the Dongguan Leopards in China. In 2010-11, Hubbard began coaching in the D-League with Reno after working as an NBA assistant in Washington for six seasons (2003-09). While with the Wizards, Hubbard helped the team register a 197-224 record, earn their highest win total (45) in 25 years, and reach postseason for the first time since 1996-97. Assuming his role with the Wizards after spending eight total years as an assistant with Golden State (1998-2003) and Atlanta (1995-98), Hubbard also spent five years as scouting coordinator for the New York Knicks (1990-95) shortly after finishing his NBA playing career. Selected out of Michigan University with the 15th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, Hubbard played 10 seasons in the NBA with Cleveland and Detroit, averaging 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds in 665 career games.
Lewis, a Los Angeles native and graduate of Morehouse College, begins his second season with the D-Fenders and first as assistant coach after acting as player development coach during the 2011-12 campaign. Moreover, in his young coaching career, Lewis earned a spot as an assistant on the NBA D-League Select Team in 2012. Prior to coaching, Lewis, a 6'7" forward, played internationally in Argentina (2011), Spain (2001-2011), Japan (1996-2001), Cyprus (1996), Great Britain (1993) and the Dominican Republic (1992). Furthermore, Lewis spent a season in the United States Basketball League with Sarasota (1996), in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers (1994-95), and for Team USA (1995) in the Pan American Games where he won a silver medal.
Entering into her fourth season with the D-Fenders as Head Athletic Trainer, Hsieh has totaled 11 years of athletic training experience. In her role with the D-Fenders, Hsieh monitors the health of the players and is responsible for injury prevention, care and treatment. Before coming to the D-Fenders, the Huntington Beach, Calif. native functioned as athletic trainer for the UC Santa Barbara men's soccer team (2010-11) along with the women's basketball team (2004-08). Hsieh is a graduate from Cal State Fullerton (B.S., Kinesiology, 2000) and the Arizona School of Health Sciences (M.S., Sports Health Care, 2003).
Scott, at just 23 years old, moves into his second season as the D-Fenders video coordinator. Working as student manager at Indiana University from 2009-11 under current head coach Tom Crean, Scott acted as an assistant to the entire coaching staff on a day-to-day basis and held an array of responsibilities such as video editing, supporting practice drills and aiding with in-game operations. A graduate of Indiana, Scott has a degree in Sports Marketing and Management along with a minor in Business.
Henry, Hubbard, Lewis, Hsieh and Scott were each key figures during the D-Fenders record-breaking 2011-12 season in which the team won an NBA Development League record 38 games, earned a trip to the NBA D-League Finals, and totaled eight NBA Call-Ups en route to the Development Champion award. Courtesy of: http://www.oursportscentral.com
Los Angeles D-Fenders announced the name of their new head coach. Mark Madsen will take over the team in the next season. He will replace Reggie Theus who left for Cal State Northridge basketball programme. Last season Mark Madsen worked as assistant coach with Stanford. Previously he had a stint as assistant coach with D-League's Utah Flash.
Mark Madsen played nine seasons in the NBA. He was NBA champion twice with the Lakers in 2001 and 2002.
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Los Angeles D-Fenders announced the name of their new head coach. Mark Madsen will take over the team in the next season. He will replace Reggie Theus who left for Cal State Northridge basketball programme. Last season Mark Madsen worked as assistant coach with Stanford. Previously he had a stint as assistant coach with D-League's Utah Flash.
Mark Madsen played nine seasons in the NBA. He was NBA champion twice with the Lakers in 2001 and 2002.
USBasket.com All-D-League Awards 2013 - May 9, 2013
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USBasket.com All-D-League 1st Team 2013
Goudelock
McNeal
Mitchell
Nichols
Butch
Player of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of Rio Grande VV
Guard of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of Rio Grande VV
Forward of the Year: Tony Mitchell (6'6''-F-89) of Ft.Wayne MA
Center of the Year: Brian Butch (211-C/F-84) of Bakersfield J [read more]
USBasket.com All-D-League 1st Team 2013
Goudelock
McNeal
Mitchell
Nichols
Butch
Player of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of Rio Grande VV Guard of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of Rio Grande VV Forward of the Year: Tony Mitchell (6'6''-F-89) of Ft.Wayne MA Center of the Year: Brian Butch (211-C/F-84) of Bakersfield J. Call-Up of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of Rio Grande VV Most Improved Player of the Year: Cameron Jones (6'4''-G-89) of Santa Cruz W. Rookie of the Year: Tony Mitchell (6'6''-F-89) of Ft.Wayne MA Impact Player of the Year: Rasual Butler (6'7''-F-79) of Tulsa 66ers Defensive Player of the Year: Stefhon Hannah (6'1''-PG-85) of Santa Cruz W. Coach of the Year: Alex Jensen of Canton C.
2nd Team PG: Cory Joseph (6'3''-PG-91) of Austin T. G: Travis Leslie (6'4''-G-90) of Santa Cruz W. F: Damion James (6'7''-F-87) of Bakersfield J. F: Kris Joseph (6'7''-F-88) of Springfield A. F/C: Tim Ohlbrecht (6'11''-F/C-88) of Rio Grande VV
All-Rookie 3rd Team G: Carlon Brown (6'5''-G-89) of Idaho S. PG: Tony Taylor (6'1''-PG-90) of Tulsa 66ers G: Toure Murry (6'5''-G-89) of Rio Grande VV G/F: James Nunnally (6'7''-G/F-90) of Bakersfield J. F: Chris Cooper (6'9''-F-90) of Bakersfield J.
2012-2013 All-United States Awards (Voted by All USA Sports Reporters) - Apr 30, 2013
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Traditionally at the end of each year Eurobasket announces the European awards for last year. So for the third time Usbasket would like to announce its 2012-2013 National Awards.
It's the 3rd year of such ranking prepared by Usbasket.com staff. Usbasket has a network of almost 200 correspondents, while most of them are located in the United States and participated in preparing the ranking below [read more]
Traditionally at the end of each year Eurobasket announces the European awards for last year. So for the third time Usbasket would like to announce its 2012-2013 National Awards.
It's the 3rd year of such ranking prepared by Usbasket.com staff. Usbasket has a network of almost 200 correspondents, while most of them are located in the United States and participated in preparing the ranking below.
We have the policy of not involving the fans as it may influence the final ranking and instead of that we rely on the opinions of experts.
All-United States category applies only to American Professional Basketball (not the NBA), but also these, who played overseas (mostly in NBA). The minor leagues were selected off of number of games, stats, players going overseas and overall talent.
Ahead of them all has to be the NBA D-League. The D-League by far has the most talent in the United States. Not only do they have the most talent they are branded by the brand (NBA). The D-League has sent over 36 players up to the NBA this season including Usbasket.com All-United States Player of the Year Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88, college: Charleston) and 2nd Team member Jeremy Lamb.
The UBA may be the most impressive league of them all under the power houses. The UBA has sent over 109 players overseas in just 4 seasons. Not only do their players move on to the next level they all play well. Over 50% of the UBA players go to their mid-level countries and average the same numbers as they did in the UBA league.
The IBL and the PBL have to be two of the most entertaining and profitable leagues going in the United States. The PBL has the largest budget than all of the minor leagues and continue to add big talent. The IBL has been carried by power teams like the Los Angeles Lightning and ex NBA players like Bryon Russell and Toby Bailey. Now that the PBL and IBA have merged; the new PBL-IBA maybe be the future of minor league sports.
The ABA is one of the longest running leagues in the minor league circuit. No doubt about it, the Jacksonville Giants are a power and have to be respected.
This year, Andrew Goudelock dominated the votes and was named Player of the Year award and also United States 1st Team.
The first team was dominated by NBA D-League players, with Non D-League selected just in the 2nd best team.
Best point guard of the year is Jerel McNeal (6'3''-G-87, college: Marquette). The D-League star had a terrific season with Bakersfield Jam, leading the team to the best record in the NBA D-League. McNeal led the Jam in assist this season with 5.9 and scored an impressive 18.5ppg. McNeal was also named the 2012-13 All-NBA D-League 1st Team. He was later called-up to the Jazz.
Shooting Guard of the Year comes as no surprise, Andrew Goudelock "The Red Mamba". Goudelock played for Rio Grande Valley Vipers where he averaged 21.4ppg. He was currently called up for the LA Lakers. He was also named NBA D-League Player of the year along with 1st Team honors. The "Red mamba" is our selection for USA Player of the Year.
In small forward position theres Fort Wayne star Tony Mitchell (6'6''-F-89, college: Alabama). This year, Mitchell was also named to the NBA D-League 1st Team. The Alabama star was the league top scorer with 22.3ppg. He was also named league Rookie of the Year.
Power forward of the Year goes to a former NBA and international star: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79, college: Maryland). The former Maryland star played 5 season in the NBA and 6 internationally in Spain. Morris is currently in the UBA playing for the Houston Express. He is currently averaging over 23 points per game and a league best 15 rebounds. He is one of the Team USA selections for the 2013 Williams Jones Cup Team.
Best center of the year is one of the biggest revelations of the previous season: Brian Butch (6'11''-C/F-84, agency: Edge Sports, college: Wisconsin). The big man had an impressive year with Bakersfield Jam averaging 13.0ppg and 11.8rpg. He is by far the best big in the NBA-DLeague.
Usbasket.com All-United States 1st Team 2013
Mitchell
Goudelock
Morris
Butch
McNeal
Player of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of D-League Point Guard of the Year: Jerel McNeal (6'3''-G-87) of D-League Shooting Guard of the Year: Andrew Goudelock (6'3''-G-88) of D-League Small Forward of the Year: Tony Mitchell (6'6''-F-89) of D-League) Power Forward of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of UBA) Center of the Year: Brian Butch (211-C/F-84) of D-League Coach of the Year: Nick Nurse of D-League
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