The Skytrans Cairns Taipans are proud to announce the signing of college star Cameron Gliddon (195-G-89) to a multiple year deal today.
Gliddon will shortly graduate from the NAIA National Championship school, Concordia University, where he led the team in scoring and was named as to the First Team All-American. Gliddon was also named the National Tournament Most Valuable Player, receiving the prestigious Chuck Taylor Award [read more]
The Skytrans Cairns Taipans are proud to announce the signing of college star Cameron Gliddon (195-G-89) to a multiple year deal today.
Gliddon will shortly graduate from the NAIA National Championship school, Concordia University, where he led the team in scoring and was named as to the First Team All-American. Gliddon was also named the National Tournament Most Valuable Player, receiving the prestigious Chuck Taylor Award. He is also graduates from Concordia as the all-time leading Three point shooter.
Head Coach of the Skytrans Cairns Taipans Aaron Fearne said he was excited about have the 23 year olds signature on the dotted line.
Cameron comes to us with a pretty impressive resume already, said Fearne.
Mick (Downer) brought him to our attention after he coached him at the World University Games and at the 4 nations event in Shanghai China with the Emerging Australian Boomers squad
He (Gliddon) also worked out up here in our pre-season prior to the 2011/12 season starting. He really impressed me with his ability to shoot the ball consistently from depth and his overall smarts on the court.
The fact he had such a fantastic senior year with the (Concordia) Eagles proves to us that he can handle the big stage and is ready to be a contracted as a full time NBL player.
Fearne commented on what fans should expect from the college star.
Cam is a straight shooter. If he gets going, he will be pretty hard to stop, said Fearne.
He will surprise a few people with his athleticism as well, something that I felt we lacked a little bit with this season.
Im looking forward to working and developing Cameron into a future star of this league, because I think he has the ability to be something special.
Gliddon couldnt hide his excitement about signing his first professional contract.
I cant wait to get to Cairns and get started, said Gliddon.
Fearney (Aaron) and Mick (Downer) were welcoming when I was in Cairns during the pre-season, they spoke to me and encouraged me to make a decision after I finished college that was going to be best for my personal development and for me to become the best player I can be... and I truly believe being a Cairns Taipans is the best situation I can be in.
Gliddon also commented on the reviews he had been given of the Taipans program.
Ive heard nothing but positive reviews about the professionalism and direction of the club.
Thats another reason as to why I thought Cairns would be the best decision for me. They are a driven and positive club with nothing but wanting success on and off the court said the highly recruited Gliddon.
I have also followed the club's involvement throughout the local community. Im especially looking forward to putting back into the community and to the people that have helped keep the club afloat.
Bio - http://www.cuieagles.com/roster/10/2/1800.php
List of Awards - http://gsacsports.org/wordpress/?page_id=1649
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The Marygrove College Men's Basketball program added to their outstanding 2012 class with the signing of two student-athletes on Wednesday (04/25) afternoon. Ali Berry and Hassan Nizam, a pair of signees hailing from nearby Dearborn Fordson High School, each signed a 2012-13 Letter of Intent to continue their playing careers.Berry, a 6'4' crafty center, will add depth to the Mustangs' guard-heavy team from a season ago [read more]
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The Marygrove College Men's Basketball program added to their outstanding 2012 class with the signing of two student-athletes on Wednesday (04/25) afternoon. Ali Berry and Hassan Nizam, a pair of signees hailing from nearby Dearborn Fordson High School, each signed a 2012-13 Letter of Intent to continue their playing careers.
Berry, a 6'4' crafty center, will add depth to the Mustangs' guard-heavy team from a season ago. The center joins a stellar cast of frontcourt teammates to commit to the Mustangs this year. A two-year target of the Mustangs, Berry helped fuel the Fordson Tractors attack throughout a senior year in which the senior notched five double-doubles. The well-rounded athlete played two seasons AAU basketball for Team Hype (2010-2011) while hitting the gridiron for a year of varsity football for the Tractors. Berry intends on majoring in accounting at Marygrove.
'Ali was a three-year varsity player who was a force in the paint defensively', said Fordson head coach Osama Abulhassan. 'He led the team in blocked shots two years in a row and recorded the most double-doubles on the team his senior year.'
Coach Sichterman on Berry: Ali will add much-needed depth to our frontcourt for next season. He is a great young man that fits our character-driven initiatives at the institution. As he moves into the college ranks, Ali will need to gain strength and work hard in the weight room in order to achieve the level of success our coaching staff has in mind for him. We have been watching Ali for two years and are very happy to have him as a part of our team heading into next season.
Nizam, a 5'10' savvy point guard, helped lead the Tractors perimeter threat after tallying over five three-pointers in three or more games during his senior season. The deep ball threat earned All-City and All-League Honorable Mention honors for his play at the conclusion of his senior campaign. Nizam joined teammate Berry on Team Hype last summer (2011) and was also a two-year target of the Mustangs coaching staff. Nizam lists education as his intended major at Marygrove.
'Hassan is a fiery team leader who takes pride in guarding the opposing team's best player. He was our leading three-point shooter and made over five threes in a game on multiple occasions', said [head coach] Abulhassan. Coach Sichterman on Nizam: Hassan is in many ways an underestimated player that will fit in well along with Ali at Marygrove. He has the competitive fire needed for success at this level and shows plenty of pride in his game when taking on challenges on the court. He is a fundamental player that has shown plenty of improvement over the past two years we have been watching him. Like Ali, Hassan is a man of high character and we are glad to have him as a part of our program.
courtesy of Marygrove College (marygrovemustangs.com)
ATLANTA, GA. - 4/1/2012 - James Justice (5'10''-G-89), a member of the Martin Methodist mens basketball team from 2010-12, has signed a professional basketball contract with a team in Universal Basketball Association (UBA). Justice has signed to play for the GIE Morrow Disciples, a team favored to win the UBA title.
The Disciples needed help at the guard spot with the loss of MVP candidate Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Atlanta Christian) [read more]
ATLANTA, GA. - 4/1/2012 - James Justice (5'10''-G-89), a member of the Martin Methodist mens basketball team from 2010-12, has signed a professional basketball contract with a team in Universal Basketball Association (UBA). Justice has signed to play for the GIE Morrow Disciples, a team favored to win the UBA title.
The Disciples needed help at the guard spot with the loss of MVP candidate Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Atlanta Christian). Barnes is leading the league in scoring and has left to play in the Dominican Republic. 'I think James can come right in and provide everything the team will be missing from me', said Barnes. This kid will be a big time player overseas this fall and I just hope I can make it back in time to help bring another title to the South.
During her two seasons at Martin Methodist, the Redhawks played in NAIA National Tournament semifinal each year, including making the final four and sweet sixteen in 2011 and 2012. Martin Methodist posted a 72-12 overall record during Justices two seasons.
Justice, a native of Memphis, averaged 17.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 assist at MMC. His best season came as a senior as she posted 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. During his career, he was named to the TranSouth All-Conference 1st team twice and was also an NAIA All-American in 2011, 2012. Justice was also named TranSouth Player of the Year twice also with TranSouth Ro
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