The former players and coaching staff of the XBL continue to make news throughout the basketball world. These players and coaches not only add to the credibility of the now defunct, fledgling league but also serve as a testament to the triumph of the undying human spirit.
The former players and coaching staff of the XBL continue to make news throughout the basketball world. These players and coaches not only add to the credibility of the now defunct, fledgling league but also serve as a testament to the triumph of the undying human spirit.
The Tijuana Diablos have signed Otis Hailey as their Head Coach, along with David Abramowitz (183-G-80, college: San Diego St.), James Penny (198-F-76, college: TCU), Jamal Palmer (206-C-76, college: Millersville), & Shawn Daniels (199-F-78, college: Utah St.)
After negotiating with Dennis Johnson for over a month, the Tijuana Diablos held a press conference announcing former IBA Head Coach & CBA assistant Otis Hailey as their Head Coach for the 2003-2004 ABA season. Coach Hailey brings with him a wealth of experience in the US minor league system, having coached in the Midwest Basketball Association, the XBL, CBA and IBA.
After negotiating with Dennis Johnson for over a month, the Tijuana Diablos held a press conference announcing former IBA Head Coach & CBA assistant Otis Hailey as their Head Coach for the 2003-2004 ABA season. Coach Hailey brings with him a wealth of experience in the US minor league system, having coached in the Midwest Basketball Association, the XBL, CBA and IBA. Team owner Carlos Atilano said "I am very happy to be able to bring in an experienced coach that the fans of the city of Tijuana are already familiar with and who has proven that he is capable of bringing in quality players, much like he did in Bakersfield." The Diablos, slated to begin camp at the end of the week are expecting the arrival of their first signees within the next few days.
The former XBL players and coaches are continuing to make waves in the basketball world in 2003!
Ozell Wells (76, Head Coach, Tijuana-USA) took the reins of the Grand Rapids Blizzard in the WNBA minor league, the NWBL, coaching 4 WNBA stars this season!
Otis Hailey (Head Coach, Buffalo City T.
The former XBL players and coaches are continuing to make waves in the basketball world in 2003!
Ozell Wells (76, Head Coach, Tijuana-USA) took the reins of the Grand Rapids Blizzard in the WNBA minor league, the NWBL, coaching 4 WNBA stars this season!
Otis Hailey (Head Coach, Buffalo City T.-USA) led the Buffalo City Thunder of the MBA to the semifnals!!
Ryan Huntley (191-G-76, agent: Green Gerald, college: Tarleton St.) is leading his Scottish Rocks team into the English BBL playoffs!
Harry Reaves (204-F/C-74, agent: Fitzpatrick Dave, college: Francis Marion) is leading his Cornella Spanish team into the LEB2 playoffs!
David Capers (191-G-76, agent: Hart Michael, college: St.Bonaventure) at Hitech in the Finland 2nd division has led them to one of the best finishes in club history!
Jamal Palmer (206-C-76, agent: Hertzog Andrew, college: Millersville) has been stable as usual at T71 Dudelange in Luxemborg and is contemplating returning to their roster next season.
Maurice Watkins (186-G-78, agent: Jankovich Jeff, college: Liberty) at Jalaa, playing limited minutes due to Syrian Basketball Federation rules(one import one the court at a time) led them to a 4th place finish and a spot in the Syrian Cup.
Anthony Jones (194-G-77, agent: Saltzman David, college: Ohio U.) led M7 in Sweden in most major categories in their last season in the Swedish 1st dvision.
Andre Mc Collum (188-G-72, agent: Tobin Dan, college: Cal.St.-Bakersfield) (188-G-72, agent: Tobin Dan, college: Cal.St.-Bakersfield) is leading Givat Shmuel to what will ultimately be a showdown with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League.
MORE XBL PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS!
Maurice Watkins (188-G-, agent: Jankovich Jeff, college: Liberty)- Al Ittihad (Syria)
Andre Mc Collum (188-G-72, agent: Tobin Dan, college: Cal.St.-Bakersfield)- Givat Shmuel (Israel)
Harry Reaves (204-F/C-74, agent: Fitzpatrick Dave, college: Francis Marion)- Cornella (Spain-LEB 2)
Ryan Huntley (191-G-76, agent: Green Gerald, college: Tarleton St.
XBL PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS FOR THE FALL!
SInce the end of the XBL season, many players have signed on to play elsewhere:
Robert Collins (208-C-, college: Roberts Wesleyan)- Oresund (Sweden)
Anthony Jones (194-G-78, agent: Saltzman David, college: Ohio U.
XBL PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS FOR THE FALL!
SInce the end of the XBL season, many players have signed on to play elsewhere:
With the end of the fall signings approaching, expect more XBL players to sign with clubs abroad and to perform exceptionally, adding to the reputation of the league.
The Vipers finished off the Diablos last weekend with a stunning 108-104 victory at Ridgview High School in Bakersfield. Led by Marquis Melton (201-F-74, agent: Kritza Ted, college: Bowie St.)'s 24 points, the Vipers rallied from a 58-49 halftime deficit to defeat the Diablos at the free throw line in the closing seconds of the game.
The Vipers finished off the Diablos last weekend with a stunning 108-104 victory at Ridgview High School in Bakersfield. Led by Marquis Melton (201-F-74, agent: Kritza Ted, college: Bowie St.)'s 24 points, the Vipers rallied from a 58-49 halftime deficit to defeat the Diablos at the free throw line in the closing seconds of the game. The Diablos were led by Dameon Sansom (185-G-74, agent: Broussard Nathan, college: SW Texas St.) who had 27 points on 9-10 shooting from the three point line. The Vipers take home the FRONTIER CUP for their 3-1 series win over the south of the border team.
The Tijuana Diablos began a 3 week tour of Mexico with a 97-86 victory over the Aguilas de Rosarito, currently the 1st place team in the CIMABA Mexican league. The game was placed in Mexicali, B.C. before a crowd of 1,100+. The Diablos were led by David Capers (191-G-76, agent: Hart Michael, college: St.Bonaventure) with 21 points and Llewelyn Cole with 15.
The Tijuana Diablos began a 3 week tour of Mexico with a 97-86 victory over the Aguilas de Rosarito, currently the 1st place team in the CIMABA Mexican league. The game was placed in Mexicali, B.C. before a crowd of 1,100+. The Diablos were led by David Capers (191-G-76, agent: Hart Michael, college: St.Bonaventure) with 21 points and Llewelyn Cole with 15. The Aguilas were led by last years' CIMABA All Star Robert Johnson with 29 points. The tour which will consist of games between the Diablos and the teams of the Liga Mexicana de Pacifico will run until July 8. Cities to be visited include La Paz, Los Cabos, as well as Mexicali. The team will also feature members of the Bakersfield Vipers who will join the tour in the coming weeks.
