The Ohio Hidden Gems would like to proudly announce the official signing of Head Coach Kelley McClure (6'1''-G-74, college: Otterbein) . McClure is a well respected, knowledgable basketball mind that is sure to allow the talented core of the Ohio Hidden Gems to immediately make an instant impact among the UBA's top tier of teams.
McClure played his professional basketball for the Rockford Lightning and Sioux Falls Skyforce in the old CBA from 2001 thru 2004. McClure also played overseas in France, Israel, Belgium, and Venezuela from 2004 thru 2008. McClure started his coaching career in 2009 for the Columbus Crusher in the ABA.
'McClure has always been a natural leader on the court, said owner Lucius Jones .' I expect for Kelley to have a very successful season in the UBA, added Jones.'
Last year the Hidden Gems went 6-0 as a travel team in the UBA and looks to build upon that success on and off the court by making the next progression into full season UBA status for the upcoming campaign. Tryout and Mini-Camp Information will be available soon on the UBA website and also at www.leaguelineup.com/hiddengems
The 2012-2013 All-United States Awards were recently released, which had four UBA players on this impressive list.
Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79, college: Maryland) of the Houston Express won power forward of the Year and All 1st Team honors. Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, college: Point, GA) was named to the All 2nd Team for a second straight season. In 2011 Jermaine Barnes was named Usbasket.com All-United States Guard of the Year along with being spotlighted in SLAM Magazine [read more]
The 2012-2013 All-United States Awards were recently released, which had four UBA players on this impressive list.
Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79, college: Maryland) of the Houston Express won power forward of the Year and All 1st Team honors. Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, college: Point, GA) was named to the All 2nd Team for a second straight season. In 2011 Jermaine Barnes was named Usbasket.com All-United States Guard of the Year along with being spotlighted in SLAM Magazine. DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85, college: Jacksonville St.) was named to All 3rd Team honors. Finally, Michael Davis was named honorable mention for coach of the year.
The UBA has sent over 109 players overseas in just 4 seasons and continues to produce top-rated talent. The UBA play-offs will start later this month and look to see one these talented players take home a championship.
David Walls Reports:
5/6/2013
GIE Maile Matrix- Atlanta Titans 109-90
Atlanta, GA -- GIE wrap up their regular season in a big way with a win over the Atlanta Titans. Their now 13-7 behind the play of Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, college: Point, GA). Saturday Barnes scored 29 points of 12-18 shooting from the field. Along with a big scoring night Barnes racked up 10 assists with 6 rebounds [read more]
David Walls Reports: 5/6/2013
GIE Maile Matrix- Atlanta Titans 109-90 Atlanta, GA -- GIE wrap up their regular season in a big way with a win over the Atlanta Titans. Their now 13-7 behind the play of Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, college: Point, GA). Saturday Barnes scored 29 points of 12-18 shooting from the field. Along with a big scoring night Barnes racked up 10 assists with 6 rebounds. Cervante Burrell (5'10''-PG-89, college: Seattle) was also big for GIE scoring 20 points and dissing out 10 assists in the win. Quin Humphrey (6'5''-G/F-84, college: Youngstown St.) continued his red out shooting finishing with 17 points (3-6 (3PFG)). The Matrix have now locked down the 4th spot in the UBA playoff seeding. Depending on the finish of the Western Conference will determine rather the Matrix will have a big with the Georgia PRIME. Tony Omotayo (6'5''-F-85, college: Ft.Valley St.) led all scores with 32 points in a losing effort. The Titans will finish up there season next weekend to wrap up there season.
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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