Yamhill HighFlyers ready for first full IBL season; hire Head Coach Peter Sambu - Feb 8, 2010 (by Trask Frost)
Yamhill HighFlyers ready for first full season in International Basketball League; hire Head Coach Peter SambuContact: Yamhill HighFlyers General Manager, Eric Bailey, ericbailey@ymail.com and 503-720-5116Yamhill County, Oregon: The Yamhill HighFlyers, coming off their branding season in 2009 are ready for their first full season in the International Basketball League, set to begin in May 2010 [read more]
Yamhill HighFlyers ready for first full season in International Basketball League; hire Head Coach Peter Sambu Contact: Yamhill HighFlyers General Manager, Eric Bailey, ericbailey@ymail.com and 503-720-5116
Yamhill County, Oregon: The Yamhill HighFlyers, coming off their branding season in 2009 are ready for their first full season in the International Basketball League, set to begin in May 2010. Franchise hires head coach, lands official training facility, set to have game broadcast in HD, and makes significant upgrades to roster.
Team Background: The Yamhill HighFlyers played 9 games in 2009, 2 home and 7 road games, as part of their branding seasona coming soon mode the IBL uses to help teams create a fan base and prepare for their first full season in the league. The HighFlyers won their first game in franchise history on May 28th, 2009 with a home victory against the Japan Tornadoes 140-121 in front of a strong home crowd. Chris Hunt and Jason Hartford were the stars of the 2009 seasonboth are set to return for 2010 and will be surrounded by an upgraded roster. The HighFlyers will play 22 games in 201010 home, 10 road, and 2 neutral site.
HighFlyers hire Head Coach Peter Sambu: Coach Sambu brings 14 years of college and professional coaching experience to the franchise. Sambu has served as an assistant coach for the Edmonton Energy and the Gary Steelheads professional franchises, and as a head coach of North Dakota State and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Coach Sambu: 'I'm very grateful for this great opportunity to coach the HighFlyers in their first full year in the IBL. Our team will be very professional, hard working and very exciting to watch. My goal is to bring a quality and competitive team to Yamhill County. The primary goal is to bring the IBL Championship to the Yamhill County community within the next few years. Our team will be something the community can be proud of.'
Club Sport HighFlyers official training facility: The Northwests premier workout facility will be the HighFlyers official practice and training facility for upcoming season. Club Sport used to serve as the official practice facility of the Portland Trailblazers before they built their own facility nearby. With 5 full basketball courts, a rock climbing gym, two Olympic-sized pools and more, the facility will serve the HighFlyers franchise well. General Manager Eric Bailey: 'Were thrilled to have Club Sport on board as our newest sponsor and official training facility. Having a quality facility like Club Sport will help us as we recruit high level talent to build a championship caliber team for Yamhill County.' More on Club Sport can be found at http://www.clubsports.com/oregon/
First road game set to be broadcast on Comcast Sportsnet: The HighFlyers first road game of the season on May 7th against the Vancouver Volcanoes is set to be broadcast on Comcast Sportsnet in full HD. The game, which will be tape delayed, will be seen throughout the Pacific Northwest. General Manager Eric Bailey: 'Were very excited to have our first road game of our first full IBL season be broadcast to such a wide audience. The game should give us some great exposure ahead of our first home game against the Central Oregon Hotshots.'
Hunt and Hartford set to return, joined by newcomer Bowie: Chris Hunt, who averaged 22.7 points and 12.3 rebounds per game while playing for the HighFlyers in 2009, is set to return in 2010 along with Jason Hartford, who averged 29 points and 13.3 rebounds per game in 2009. The 6'9' Hartford, who played for Cornell in the NCAA tourney, was recently named MVP of a league in Africa and will be playing professionally in Spain before re-joining the HighFlyers in May. They will be joined by point guard Nate Bowie who averaged 23.1 points per game while playing for the Vancouver BC Titans last year and is currently playing in Spain. Bowie played at Central Arkansas where he was named MVP and was the leading scorer of the Division 1 Southland Conference. Other newcomers expected are Taeshaud Jackson, a 6'7' power forward from Lincoln, Nebraska and Durrell Nevels, a 6'9' center who was fifth in block shots in NCAA Division 1 his junior year in college. Also expected to join the HighFlyers is 6'6' shooting guard Cheyenne Moore, who played at Clemson and then George Washington and is prolific dunker. Other returners include 6'11' center Garrett Schmidt and 64 guard Paul Miller. ###
International Basketball League to hold Seattle tryouts February 27th and 28th - Feb 6, 2010 (by Trask Frost)
International Basketball League to hold Seattle tryouts February 27th and 28th; 8 IBL teams to be presentContact: Kyle Keyes, i-Ball Founder, 206-715-5209 and IBL Media Director Eric BaileySeattle, WashingtonThe International Basketball League announces a partnership with Kyle Keyes and I-Ball to hold the 2010 IBL Showcase Camp, as featured in Slam Magazine, February 27th and 28th [read more]
International Basketball League to hold Seattle tryouts February 27th and 28th; 8 IBL teams to be present Contact: Kyle Keyes, i-Ball Founder, 206-715-5209 and IBL Media Director Eric Bailey
Seattle, WashingtonThe International Basketball League announces a partnership with Kyle Keyes and I-Ball to hold the 2010 IBL Showcase Camp, as featured in Slam Magazine, February 27th and 28th. The tryout will take place in Redmond, Washington, just outside of Seattle, and eight IBL teams will be presentThe Yamhill HighFlyers, Oregon Waves, Vancouver BC Titans, Battle Creek Knights, Central Oregon Hotshots, Bellingham Slam, Tacoma Tide, and Vancouver (USA) Volcanoes.
About the IBL: The International Basketball League is a sixth year league with teams from America, Canada, China, and Japan. The leagues season goes from late April through the first week in July. In 2007, 102 players who played in the IBL went on to land jobs playing professionally overseas. This 2007 season established the IBL as the league to play in to get or maintain an overseas job. Twenty-one former NBA players have played in the IBL including Tim Hardaway, Dennis Rodman, and Shawn Kemp. See IBLs official website www.iblhoopsonline.com for more info and video on the league.
Who: This free agent showcase/tryout is for any player seeking to play in the IBL during the 2010 season.
What: Eight teams are expected to be present at this tryout, organized by the IBL and I-Ball. IBL League Commissioner Mikal Duilio will be present as well.
When and Where: February 27th and 28th at Redmonds Eastside Basketball Club.
Why participate in this tryout: The IBL guarantees that a minimum of 6 players from this tryout will be offered spots on IBL teams. Hundreds of IBL players have signed to play professionally overseas. Players will compete in 3 basketball games and are put through a series of professional skill workouts. After the tryout, free game film will be available online at i-ballive.com. The camp will be scouted by IBL teams and coaches as well as pro agents.
Cost and how to register: The cost to participate for those that pre-register at i-balllive.com is $165. Players can also register at the door for $200. ###
Champion Coach to lead the Mighty Titans - Feb 2, 2010 (by Eurobasket)
With 3 championships Scott Allen, current Head Coach of the Mens basketball team at Trinity Western University, will take the lead position on the BC Titans bench this season.
A part of the fabric in the community, Coach Allen started as a part of the Titans Advisory Committee and is excited about the opportunity to develop players for the next level in professional basketball from all over the world [read more]
With 3 championships Scott Allen, current Head Coach of the Mens basketball team at Trinity Western University, will take the lead position on the BC Titans bench this season. A part of the fabric in the community, Coach Allen started as a part of the Titans Advisory Committee and is excited about the opportunity to develop players for the next level in professional basketball from all over the world. It is a privilege to work with high level athletes and assist them in reaching their full potential. My commitment is to make the game fan friendly by bring exciting players in who love to compete and score. Our team will aspire for excellence on the floor and in the community. Working with youth will be one of our measurements for success.
Allen started his winning coaching career as a Warrior at the White Rock Christian Academy and is currently in a race for a successful finish to the season with the Trinity Spartans. Always building programs that bring the best out of players, the BC Titans look forward to seeing that approach applied to the squad. Additional coaching credits include positions with Basketball BC, Basketball Canada, University of Florida and the Adidas All Star Game. With impressive win records, a history of nurturing athletes with discipline and determination to become champions, Coach Allen adds the necessary ingredients for the Mighty Titans to make a run for the IBL Championship.
Titans owner, Jonathan Mara sums it up best: I have been fortunate to directly witness Coach Allens coaching style over the past 11 years and have always been impressed that he has gotten the most out of his players resulting in teams that are actually able to achieve greater results than just the sum of the individuals working as team under a different coach the Titans are fortunate to have him on board. The BC Titans look forward to another exciting season at the Langley Events Center starting in the Spring of 2010. The Titans will look to build on the success of their inaugural season, which saw the team earn a spot in the 2009 IBL play-offs. BC Titans home games are at the Langley Events Centre. source: BC Titans
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