Luke Harangody (201-F-88, agency: Priority Sports) put on an amazing game in the last round for Ft.Wayne MA and that's him to receive a USBasket.com Player of the Week award for round 27. The 24-year old forward had a double-double of 19 points and twenty one rebounds, while his team outclassed Erie Bay H. (#4, 10-7) with 28-point margin 112-84. Ft.Wayne MA is placed at 5th position in D-League. Ft.Wayne MA is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-10 record. Harangody turned to be Ft.Wayne MA's top player in his first season with the team. Luke Harangody averages this season 18.8ppg and 14.7rpg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Canadian point guard Cory Joseph (190-PG-91) of Austin T.. Joseph impressed basketball fans with 30 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course Austin T. cruised to a 99-92 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Texas L. (#2, 11-8). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Austin T. consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 11-9 record is not bad at all. Joseph is a newcomer at Austin T. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.7ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 5.9rpg and 4.6apg.
The third best performed player last round was DaJuan Summers (203-F-88) of top-ranked Maine RC. Summers scored 26 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Maine RC, leading his team to a 116-107 win against the lower-ranked Springfield A. (#8, 5-13). Maine RC confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 13 victories and 8 lost games. Summers has a great season in D-L. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.8ppg (8th best). He also has 1.1bpg and and 3PT: 40.8%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Micheal Eric (210-F/C-88) of Canton C. - 23 points and 14 rebounds 5. Mychel Thompson (200-F-88) of Sioux Falls S. - 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Anthony Richardson (201-F-83) of Ft.Wayne MA - 30 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Micheal Eric (210-F/C-88) of Canton C. - 14 points and 13 rebounds 8. James Nunnally (200-G/F-90) of Bakersfield J. - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Cory Joseph (190-PG-91) of Austin T. - 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Justin Dentmon (182-G-85) of Austin T. - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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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