Kato named Team Japan Head Coach - Mar 8, 2010 (by UBA media)
Kazutoyo Kato has been named the Head Coach of Team Japan, which will participate in the UBA Playoff Classic in Atlanta, GA from July 16-18th.
A distinguished basketball personality in Japan, Kato has a long list of accolades as a former professional player in Japan and National team member. Starting out as a standout at Meijo University High School, Kato soon starred at Tsukuba University, where he led his team to the Intercollegiate Runner-Ups [read more]
Kazutoyo Kato has been named the Head Coach of Team Japan, which will participate in the UBA Playoff Classic in Atlanta, GA from July 16-18th.
A distinguished basketball personality in Japan, Kato has a long list of accolades as a former professional player in Japan and National team member. Starting out as a standout at Meijo University High School, Kato soon starred at Tsukuba University, where he led his team to the Intercollegiate Runner-Ups. Soon thereafter, he entered the pro ranks of the Nihon Basketball League (now JBL) with Sumitomo Metal Industries (1983-88) and was a member of a championship team during that tenure.
Kato also was a Japan National Team member from 1977-1988 and has had a chance to travel with the team in many competitions around the world including Bucharest, Vancouver, Philippines and Hawaii to name a few. Kato has 11 years experience as a High School coach in Aichi prefecture.
Currently, Kato seeks to spread the upbringing of basketball in Japan by developing grass-roots activities. He teaches primary, junior high, high school and university students all over Japan a unique viewpoint and guidance method. Kato is the Director of Japan Hoops Net Club (NPO), lecturer at Aichi University (Mind and Body Science Department) and a Representative of the Rising Wave Basketball Club.
Katos experience as a top-level player and coach in Japan is exactly what we were looking for when considering a coach for Team Japan, said UBA commissioner J.D. Barnes. He is well respected, will be able to relate to the players and has a wealth of knowledge about the game. His involvement in the community also reinforces our vision.
With rumors of a JBL and BJ-League merger in the near future, Kato is primed to bring together for the first time, players from both leagues as part of Team Japan for the UBA Playoff Classic this summer.
GIE Morrow add Rashad Chase - Mar 8, 2010 (by UBA media)
The GIE Morrow Disciples organization is pleased to announce newly signed player, Rashad Chase (6'7''-F-87, college: Georgia St.) who will be joining them for the 2010-2011 season.
Chase began by taking part in obtaining a back-to-back state championship run at May's High School in Atlanta, GA. Chase then played four years at Georgia State University where he was a four year starter. He was named CAA Freshman of the Year in 2006 [read more]
The GIE Morrow Disciples organization is pleased to announce newly signed player, Rashad Chase (6'7''-F-87, college: Georgia St.) who will be joining them for the 2010-2011 season.
Chase began by taking part in obtaining a back-to-back state championship run at May's High School in Atlanta, GA. Chase then played four years at Georgia State University where he was a four year starter. He was named CAA Freshman of the Year in 2006.
As a senior (Mays), he was nationally ranked (30) and averaged an amazing 20.5 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.5 bpg and 2.2 spg.
Disciples General Manager, Jay Livingston, is excited about the strengthening addition to the team. 'The addition of Rashad really solidifies our frontcourt,' said Jay. 'Rashad is a strong and explosive forward who we like to call 'Baby Bron'.'
Teammate Jermaine Barnes considers Rashad to have been looked over in his college days. 'I really don't know what GSU was thinking,' said Barnes. 'This guy is like LeBron James. He just needs to be put in a situation to be successful. I don't see Chase being a Disciple for long; he will be going overseas before you know it.'
Awards/Achievements: GA 5A All-State -04, 05 Region IX High School Player of the year -04, 05 Georgia 5A State Champions -04, 05 AJC Team of the year -04, 05 Mays HS Ranked 8th in the Nation -05 Nike All-American Camp -04, 05 CAA All-Rookie Team -06 CAA Freshman of the Year -06
Bowdy Named To UBA Select Team - Feb 7, 2010 (by UBA media)
Southern Roundball Classic: www.scroundball.comAtlanta- Jay Bowdy (6'5''-F-83, college: W.Georgia) was named on Sunday to replaces Mark King for the Southern Roundball Classic in Atlanta, GA.
UBA Commissioner J.D. Barnes said Jay Bowdy wasn't selected because of his announcement of retirement during the UBA Selection. January 5, 2010 Jay Bowdy announced that he was back! 'I just wanted to watch him and see if he still had the magic I saw before the injury', said Barnes [read more]
Atlanta- Jay Bowdy (6'5''-F-83, college: W.Georgia) was named on Sunday to replaces Mark King for the Southern Roundball Classic in Atlanta, GA.
UBA Commissioner J.D. Barnes said Jay Bowdy wasn't selected because of his announcement of retirement during the UBA Selection. January 5, 2010 Jay Bowdy announced that he was back! 'I just wanted to watch him and see if he still had themagic I saw before the injury', said Barnes.
Jay Bowdy was one of the most promising talents out of the Ft. Worth
(TX) area. After an exciting college career Bowdy was sidelined with a
terrible ACL injury. International teams back off feeling he would
never regain his leaping ability. Bowdy deiced to continue his passion
for the game by forming the power house North Texas Fresh. 'I thought
my playing days were over, but I began practicing with the guys and I
decide give it another shot',said Bowdy.
Bowdy is averaging a team best 18.3ppg,12.0rpg, 4.5apg since his return to the game.
'I am happy and excited to be named to the UBA Select team,' Bowdy said in a release on the team's web site.
'Obviously, I am looking forward to my first experience at the Classic.
It's a tremendous honor and accomplishment for me, my coaches,
teammates and the organization.'
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