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Sports => Trinbago, NBA & World Basketball => Topic started by: royal on October 09, 2011, 11:38:14 AM
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With the 2011-2012 season almost in full swing globally, several Trinidad & Tobago professional basketball players have secured interntaional contracts.
Heading the list is 6-4 guard Ian Young in Latin America. Young debuted on 28 September with 11pts & 2assists for La Union in an 82-68 win over Sam Martin.C. in Argentina premier league, Lira A.
Meanwhile, 6-7 power forward Wilfred Spongy Benjamin will see action on October 2 with San Martin. MJ. against Huracan in the Argentina TNA league.
And in Mexico, Devaughn Lamont will line up Correcaminos UAT Victoria in the Mexican LNBP league. Lamont last played with San Francisco Rumble in the ABA.
Whilst 6-7 forward Adrian Joseph will see action with HALCONES UV XALAPA. Joseph formerly played two seasons in Spain for Gestiberica Ciudad de Vigo (08-09) & Beirasar Rosalia (09-10).
In Asia,
Kibwe Trim will line up with Al Moutahed Tripoli in the Lebanon Division A league. Last season Trim played Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan.
However, 6-9 Julius Ashby will continue in Japan BJ League but with Shiga L-Stars. Last season he played with Niigata Albirex.
Over in Euro,
6-6 guard Leo Westermann continues his plight with ASVEL in the French Pro A league. Westermann won a bronze medal with France U20 team at the European Championships U20 in Bilbao, Spain during the summer. He averaged 10.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.3apg in nine games and had a game high of 19pts against Germany.
Whilst 6-7 forward Eze Andrews (Savannah State University) will debut for Kaarinan Ura Basket in Finland 1st Division league.
In the United Kingdom, 6-6 veteran Shawn Mayers is back with Cheshire Jets for the 2011-2012 season.
And down under, 6-4 guard Daniel Dillon switched to Melbourne Tigers in Australia NBL. Dillon was a member of Skytrans Cairns Taipans in the previous season.
Also 6-1 point guard Joey Haywood aka King Handles has been invited for tryouts in NBDL. Haywood recently completed an illustrious playing career with St Marys University, Canada and will be seeking to extend his talent amongst the pros.
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good roundup. appreciate this.
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I thought football was bad. If they were to call all them men for an Olimpic qualifiers, it go be real sky milage, Lord!!!
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whats going on with the basketball association in TT?
we have good players all over n.america who are trini background, yet the association back home can't get a team together to qualify for an olympics, bad management >:(
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whats going on with the basketball association in TT?
we have good players all over n.america who are trini background, yet the association back home can't get a team together to qualify for an olympics, bad management >:(
same as football.Just dat in basketball is not one man but a setta tribes dat disguise demselves as zones.
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DeVaughn Lamont returns to Mexico
DeVaughn Lamont (208-F-84, college: CS Monterey) is back to Correcaminos UAT Victoria after almost one month. He started the season with Correcaminos and in November moved to Japan. There he joined ABA team Shizuoka Gymrats. Lamont appeared 24 times for Correcaminos so far this season averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. DeVaughn Lamont spent 2010/11 in ABA. He was a member of the San Francisco Rumble. He also spent some with Venezuelan Lanceros that year. DeVaughn Lamont already played in LNBP in the past. He was a member of Algodoneros de La Comarca Torreon in 2008/09 season. At that time he had 10.8 ppg and 5.1 rpg in 43 games. DeVaughn Lamont played for Trinidad and Tobago National Team in 2010.
Haywood NBL player of the week
Trinidad & Tobago point guard, Joey Haywood (6'1''-G), was named Player of the Week in Canadian NBL.
Haywood who was signed by Halifax Rainmen owner and CEO, Andre Levingston, just over a week ago started the last two games for the Rainmen and averaged 18.5 ppg in his first two starts. His first start for the Rainmen left a lasting impression on the Halifax fans when he went off for 21 pts on 10-12 shooting against the Moncton Miracles. Haywood then followed up with a 17-point performance against the Summerside Storm which helped his Rainmen improve to 2-2 on the season.
'It feels great to have achieved an honour of this magnitude in the city that I consider to be my second home,' said Haywood in the Rainmen press release. 'I'm glad that my hard work is paying off. I'm blessed to have the incredible support of my family; without them, I absolutely would not be here.'
Halifax defeated the Summerside Storm on Sunday afternoon 100-93 at the Metro Centre. The former Boston Celtic, Orien 'OG' Greene led the Rainmen to the win with his 18-point performance.
Meanwhile in Lebanon, Ian Young had 18pts, 7 assists & 4 rebounds as Antranik scored a close 89-86 win over Chabab in a second round game in the Lebanese Men Division A.
Whilst in another matchup of the same division, Kibwe Trim had a double, 17pts & 16 rebs, to guide Moutahed to a slender 79-76 victory against Hoops.
Over in Japan, Julius Ashby had 13pts & 9rebs in a losing effort, 71-91, for Shiga L-Stars against Osaka in a Round 11 game of the Japanese BJ League.
And down under, Daniel Dillon came off the bench to chip in with 8pts in 16mins as Melbourne Tigers defeated Perth Wildcats 87-82 in the Australian NBL.
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Royal, when did joey haywood represent ? Is it another guy?
http://nblcanada.pointstreaksites.com/view/nblcanada/players/player-of-the-week-4
http://1inthestands.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/athlete-profile-joey-haywood/
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Royal, when did joey haywood represent ? Is it another guy?
http://nblcanada.pointstreaksites.com/view/nblcanada/players/player-of-the-week-4
http://1inthestands.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/athlete-profile-joey-haywood/
Same guy.The last time he represented is the last time we sent a men team anywhere,2010 Centro Basket in Dominican Rep.He was back up point guard to Ian Young
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I have to admit my ignorance when it comes to Canadian B-Ball. I did not know this league existed. How good is it?
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I have to admit my ignorance when it comes to Canadian B-Ball. I did not know this league existed. How good is it?
not that great in all honesty, my friend who was the capt of the canadian olympic team told me it is a stepping stone to europe but not the nba
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Atletico Bigua sign DeVaughn Lamont
Atletico Bigua signed 28-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international forward DeVaughn Lamont (208-F-107kg-84, college: CS Monterey). In his first game he scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds helping his new team beat Cader 90-88. Lamont played most recently at Correcaminos UAT Victoria (Mexico). While playing 38 games for Corr.Victoria this season he averaged 7.3ppg and 4.1rpg. Lamont is a very experienced player. He played also pro basketball in Dominican Rep., Japan, Mexico and Venezuela. Lamont graduated Cal.St.-Monterey Bay in 2006 and actually missed last season. It will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Lamont played for Trinidad and Tobago senior national until 2010.
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Haywood selected on Canadian All Star team
By ALBERT-LEE YOUNG
T&T national team point guard, Joey Haywood, was also named as one of the captains for The National Basketball League of Canada inaugural All-Star game on March 31-April 1 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Haywood plays for Halifax. The other captain is Eddie Smith from the top-ranked London team.
Over 213,000 fans cast their votes for the inaugural NBL Canada All-Star top 20. The results were submitted to the seven NBL Canada Head coaches for the final decision.
Captains Smith and Haywood will partake in a Fantasy Draft via conference call tomorrow afternoon at 12:00 p.m. AST to choose their teams. Follow their selections live on NBL Canada's Twitter and Facebook. The two coaches who lead their teams to the finals will coach the two All-Star teams.
The fans in Halifax will be seeing a great game with the best talent in the league.
All-Star Weekend will consist of exciting, family-friendly events ranging from an All-Star breakfast and youth basketball clinics to a three-point shoot out, slam-dunk contest, legends game, and of course the All-Star game.
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Lamont in Uruguay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YkzHuCVz4E&feature=youtu.be
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Julius Ashby selected the top Trinidad and Tobago playing abroad in last week''s games -
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Trinidad and Tobago players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week''s number one is former international power forward Julius Ashby (205-82, college: Colorado). Ashby led Shiga L-Stars to a victory over the second-ranked Akita Happinets (24-17) 79-74 in the Japanese BJ League last Sunday. He was MVP of the game. Ashby scored 23 points, grabbed 8 boards, handed out 5 passes and blocked 3 shots. Shiga Lakestars (24-15) are placed fifth in Western group. It was his team''s third consecutive victory in a row. It''s Ashby''s first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year: 11.2ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 49.4% and FT: 60.2%. Ashby played for the Trinidad and Tobago senior national team two years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Trinidad and Tobago passport but never been selected to any of Trinidad and Tobago national teams:
#1. Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency: Beo Basket), who plays in the French ProA could not help ASVEL (10-12) in their last game. Despite his very good performance ASVEL lost 73-84 at home to the higher-ranked (#6) Le Mans. Westermann was the top scorer with 17 points. He also added 3 passes in 32 minutes. It was ASVEL''s fourth consecutive loss in a row. This year Westermann averages: 8.3ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.7apg in the 22 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago and French. Despite Westermann''s Trinidad and Tobago passport, he currently plays for the French U20 national team and is not eligible to play for the Trinidad and Tobago team.
#2. Eze Andrews (201-F/C-83, agency: Court Side, college: Savannah St.), who plays in the Finnish 1st Division (second division) was not able to help Ura Basket (8-14) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Ura Basket was crushed 104-77 on their home court in Kaarina by the higher-ranked (#4) BC Nokia. Andrews had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 3 assists, 3 blocks and 3 steals in 36 minutes. It was Ura Basket''s third consecutive loss in a row. The Regular Season already ended. Andrews is currently second on the list of best blockers with 1.8bpg. This year his other stats are: 19.1ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.9spg in the 22 games.
#3. Jamal Fenton (175-G-91) managed to help University of New Mexico to win against the Long Beach State University (7-9) 75-68 in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2 in Thursday night''s game. Fenton scored 5 points and added 3 passes. The University of New Mexico has a solid 10-4 conference record this season. It was his team''s fourth consecutive victory in a row. The National Tournament Round 2 already ended in the NCAA. Fenton has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 19.1ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.9spg. Fenton is a naturalized American. Strangely he has never played in Trinidad and Tobago.
#4. Joey Haywood (185-G-84) was not able to secure a victory for the Halifax Rainmen (23-13) in their game against the Quebec Kebs (22-14) in the NBL Canada. Haywood did not have that impressive stats last Thursday. He scored only 3 points in 21 minutes. The Halifax Rainmen was edged 112-109 on the road by the lower-ranked (#3) Quebec Kebs. Haywood has very impressive stats this year: 19.1ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.9spg in the 22 games. He has also Canadian citizenship.
Other top Trinidad and Tobago players, who play abroad:
Adrian Joseph (201-F-84) plays for Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexican LNBP
Ian Young (191-PG-81) plays for Gaiteros in Venezuelan LPB
DeVaughn Lamont (208-F-84) plays for Bigua in Uruguayan LUB
Bert Brisbane (196-F/G-67) plays for ENAD in Cypriot Division A
Shawn Myers (198-G/F-69) plays for Cheshire Jets in British BBL
Kibwe Trim (208-F/C-84) plays for Taiwan Beer in Taiwanese SBL
Wilfred Benjamin (201-F/C-84) plays for Providencia in Chilean Liga Nacional
Kerwin Thompson (206-C-72) plays for Aura Basket in Finnish 2nd Division
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Eurobasket Center brings you last week's top performers from Trinidad and Tobago's who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
Ian Young
#1. This week's number one is former international point guard Ian Young (191-81, college: Auburn, currently plays in Mexico). He led Lechugueros to a victory over the league outsider Gigantes (3-31) 86-80 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) last Thursday. Young was MVP of the game. He scored 34 points (!!!) and added 9 assists. Lechugueros de Leon (12-22) is placed 12th in the LNBP. Young belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #5) and also on the list of best passers (third place). He has individually a very good season with high stats. Young averages: 22.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 6.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 42.1%, 3FGP: 35.8% and FT: 76.1%. He is a naturalized American. Young played for the Trinidad and Tobago senior national team two years ago. Strangely he has never played in Trinidad and Tobago.
Julius Ashby
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Julius Ashby (205-82, college: Colorado, currently plays in Japan). Ashby was the main contributor in a 2-point f**kuoka Rizing's victory against the ninth-ranked Miyazaki Shining Suns (3-18) 69-67 in the Japanese BJ League on Saturday night. He was the best player in that game. Ashby had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 12 rebounds in 34 minutes. f**kuoka Rizing (14-7) is placed fourth in Western group. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. It's Ashby's first season with the team. He has very impressive stats this year: 15.5ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 52.5% and FT: 69.7% in the 21 games he played so far. Ashby played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in 2010.
Kibwe Trim
#3. The Trinidad and Tobago player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Kibwe Trim (208-84, agency: Top Notch Sports, college: Sacred Heart, currently plays in South Korea), who plays in the South Korean KBL. He could not help Anyang KGC (13-10) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Trim's very good performance Anyang KGC was badly defeated 90-73 at home by the lower-ranked Goyang Orions (#8). He was the top scorer with 22 points. Trim also added 8 rebounds. Trim's overall stats this season are: 4.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 2FGP: 63.6%(42-66). He played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team two years ago.
Moriba De Freitas
#4. Forward Moriba De Freitas (206-91, currently plays college basketball in the States) managed to help Pepperdine University in a victory against the Alabama State University 66-58 in the NCAA on Wednesday night. He scored only 4 points in 12 minutes. The Pepperdine University has conference record this season. De Freitas has relatively good stats this year: 11.3ppg, 1.8apg and 1.7spg in the 15 games. He used to play for the Trinidad and Tobago U17 national team back in 2007.
The list of other players, who all have Trinidad and Tobago passport but never been selected to any of Trinidad and Tobago national teams:
#1. D'or Fischer (211-C-81, college: W.Virginia, currently plays in Ukraine) led BC Donetsk to a 1-point victory over the fourth-ranked Khimik (12-7) 73-72 in the Ukrainian Superleague in Friday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Fischer had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 4 blocks in 32 minutes. BC Donetsk (9-8) is placed ninth in the Superleague. It's Fischer's first season with the team. Fischer has relatively good stats this year: 11.2ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.9bpg and 1.2spg in the 13 games he played so far. He is a naturalized American. Strangely Fischer has never played in Trinidad and Tobago.
#2. Ronald Roberts (203-F-91, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA could not help the St.Joseph's in their last game. Despite Roberts' very good performance the St.Joseph's was edged 60-57 at home by the Fairfield University. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds in 38 minutes. This year Roberts' overall stats are: 4.7ppg and 4.3rpg in the 21 games.
#3. Jamal Fenton (175-PG-91, currently studies in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the N.Mexico in their game against the South Dakota State University (1-0) in the NCAA. He scored 6 points. The N.Mexico was defeated 70-65 on their home court in Albuquerque, NM by the South Dakota State University. Fenton is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in N.Mexico's roster. Fenton has relatively good stats this season: 11.3ppg, 1.8apg and 1.7spg. He is a naturalized American. Apparently Fenton has never played in Trinidad and Tobago.
#4. Travis Trim (185-PG-93, is currently at the American university) couldn't help the Md-E Shore in their game against the Ohio University in the NCAA. Trim cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points. His team was crushed by 36 points 93-57. This season Trim has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 1.8apg and 1.7spg.
#5. Kadeem Jack (206-F-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the Howard University crushing them 79-55 in the NCAA last Friday. He recorded 6 points in 19 minutes. This year Jack has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 1.8apg and 1.7spg in the 15 games.
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Julius Ashby finished an outstanding season with Rizing
Julius Ashby (205-F/C-82, college: Colorado) finished an outstanding season in Japan. HisRizing reached the Finals in BJ league, however lost to Yokohama 90:101.
Rizing was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 61-46 second half run of Yokohama BC. Yokohama BC shot 34 for 46 from the free-throw line, while Rizing only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Rizing was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Draelon Burns stepped up and scored 34 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and swingman Masayuki Kabaya chipped in 35 points (!!!) (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Pape Faye followed them with 11 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Reginald Warren responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and the other Josh Peppers scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Julius Ashby collected 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
In 2012-2013 for Rizing (Japan-BJ League, starting five) Julius Ashby averaged high 14.3 points per game.
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Ian Young will play for Imola
http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/ian-young-will-play-for-imola/
Ian YoungIan Young (191 cm, Auburn’05) has penned a deal with Aget Service Imola in Italy’s Lega Due Gold for the coming 2013/2014 season. The experienced point guard has played in several countries including the USA and France but he is best known in Latin America where he has played in Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Throughout his long career the 31-year old has also played in Lebanon, Egypt, Finland, and Iran.
Last season the Trinidad and Tobago native started the campaign in Mexico with LNBP franchise Lechugueros de Leon where he played 23 games. He was in good form for the team and finished as the 5th best scorer in the league with 22.3 points per game, while he was also the third best assister with 5.6 assists per game.
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Spanish club Oviedo signs Kyle Rowley
Union Financiera Baloncesto Oviedo (LEB Gold) signed 23-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international center Kyle Rowley (213-127kg-90). He just graduated from Saint Mary's College of California (NCAA). But in 30 games he had only 2.0ppg and 1.9rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team.
As mentioned above Rowley is just out of the college and it will be his first season as a pro. His college team won WCC Tournament in 2012.
Rowley was also a member of Trinidad and Tobago international program for some years. He played for Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team in 2009 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2007. Rowley also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the CBC Championships in Tortilla (BVI) four years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were : 3 games: 3.0ppg, 2.3rpg.
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Kibwe Trim tops T&T players abroad for last week.
http://basketball.latinbasket.com/Trinidad-and-Tobago/news/Kibwe_Trim_selected_the_top_Trinidad_and_Tobago_playing_abroad_in_last_weeks_games/339285
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T&T’s born basketball coach Learie “Fruits”Sandy became the first coach to advance to the NCAA Tournament after his school Northwestern State “Lady Demons” defeated arch-rival Stephen F. Austin 62-44 in the Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament championship game on Sunday. Sandy, who helped South East Port of Spain (SEPoS) to the Super 10 Basketball League title in 1990. The former forward also played on the National Flour Mills (NFM) Super 10 championship teams in 1992 and 1998.
Fruits team plays Tennessee in the national tournament on Saturday at 2:pm on ESPN2, this is a dream come true for me."
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Young Joins Firenze
Enegan Firenze (DNA Silver) tabbed 33-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international point guard Ian Young (191-81, college: Auburn). He started the season at Aget Service Imola (DNA Gold). In 18 games he averaged 14.4ppg, 3.1rpg and 3.2apg this season. The last season Young played at Al Ahly (Superleague) in Egypt. The last (12-13) summer he played at Estrellas Occidentales in Venezuelan league. But in two Liga Americas games he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Young also played at Bucaneros (LPB) in Venezuelan league earlier that season. The last (12-13) season he played at Lechugueros (LNBP) in Mexican league.
In 2007 (two years after he left the college) Young was drafted by Iowa Energy (D-League) in ninth round (126th overall).
The former Auburn University staris in his ninth season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements Young's team made it to the Puerto Rican BSN Cup final in 2013. He received also Latinbasket.com All-CBC Championships 2nd Team award back in 2009. Young represented Trinidad and Tobago at the CBC Championships in Tortilla (BVI) five years ago.
He is a very experienced player. Young has played also professionally in Argentina, Bosnia, Dominican Rep., Finland (KTP-Basket), France (Quimper UJAP), Germany, Iran (Shahrdari Gorgan), Lebanon, Saudi Arabia (Uhud), Venezuela (Gaiteros), Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros and Mets) and Dominican Republic (Indios de San Francisco).
Let's have closer look into His outlook: Very strong combination guard ... very good scorer ... can play the point guard position ... very good shooter ... good ball-handler ... good defender.
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Ant trini players in the NCAA mach madness this year
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Ant trini players in the NCAA mach madness this year
As far as I know one player in Ronald Roberts of St Joe's and four coaches Shaka Smart - VCU, Jerome Tang - Asst coach at Baylor, Learie "Fruits" Sandy asst at Northwestern State - women, and Chenel Harris - Asst Coach at Robert Morris - women
Both Sandy and Harris are former T&T players.
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Leo Westermann what is his tnt connections ?
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Kyle Rowley
After 8 months in Spain, the time is winding down to board my flight back Trinidad. Had a great year, great experiences and will carry forward some great memories with me. Looking forward to seeing what next season brings. For now, back to T&T, to where it all started, so I can prepare myself for next season. #dreamchaser #trusttheprocess #prayforthebear
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Trim wins Championships
T&T national team co-captain, 6-10 Kibwe Trim, won the Japanese BJ League title with the Okinawa Golden Kings on May 25. Trim scored 14pts as the Kings scored a 103:89 victory over Akita Northern Happinets for the championships.
For the winners, Ryuichi Kishimoto led with with 34 points and grabbed 5 boards to pace the winners. He was named the MVP after the game. Draelon Burns had 21 points, Narito Namizato and Anthony McHenry also added 14 points.
For Northern Happinets, Yuki Togashi top scored with 30 points while Richard Roby had 17 points in the defeat.
Meanwhile Trim enjoyed another successful season finishing with stats of 10.9ppg and 9rpg.
Also enjoying a solid season was 6-9 Julius Ashby who ended the season with 8ppg, 5.8rpg & 1.2bpg for Fukuoka Rizing. Ashby guided Rizing to the BJ Western quarter-finals.
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Rowley on All Import Team
7 center, Kyle Rowley, was selected on the Spanish LEB Silver All-Import team. Rowley, who is member of Zornotza Saskibaloi Talde starting five, ended his first professional season with a solid all round performance of 9.0ppg and 9.0rpg.
In addition, his team enjoyed a relatively good season losing in the quarter finals to the eventual winners, Prat. Previous to going pro, Rowley played with Northwestern University and St Marys in the NCAA D1.
Rowley represented Trinidad an Tobago at both junior and senior levels in the Caribbean Basketball Championships. He last played in 2009 with the senior at the championships in the B.V.I.
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Hazel Taylor Inducted into WBU Hall of Fame
SALUTE YOU HAZEL...well done
T&T and Horizon Sports Club ace basketballer and netballer HAZEL TAYLOR who wore the Red, White and Black with pride and the Gold and Blue with love was inducted into the Wayland Baptist University Athletic Hall of Honour during ceremonies on Saturday.
She was recognised by her University as one of the most talented players in the history of the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens had a very unusual incentive that inspired her to always play her best: Pizza. Hazel Taylor hated it, and it seemed as if Johnna Pointer, Taylor's head coach, always ordered it as a post-game meal for the team after the Flying Queens lost a game.
"I never wanted to eat pizza or Mexican food," Taylor recalled, "and Johnna would buy pizza every time we lost."
Thankfully for her, that wasn't often.
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Halifax Rainmen welcomes back Haywood
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Joey Haywood
Halifax Rainmen (NBL Canada) inked 30-year old former Trinidad and Tobago international point guard Joey Haywood (185-82kg-84, college: St.Mary's). It is actually his comeback to Halifax Rainmen as he played here before. Haywood has a double citizenship as he also holds Canadian passport. Haywood already started the season at U.M.F. Grindavik in Icelandic Dominos League. In four games he averaged impressive 17.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 5.8apg this season. The last season he played at Aalborg Vikings (Ligaen) in Danish league. In 30 games he was the best scorer with remarkable 25.0ppg and recorded 3.9rpg, 3.4apg and 1.2spg. A very good season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Honorable Mention.
The previous (12-13) season Haywood played at Halifax Rainmen. In 40 NBL Canada games he had 14.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.6apg and 1.1spg in 2012-13 season. A very good year in his career as he was awarded USBasket.com All-NBL Canada Domestic Player of the Year and to the All-Star Game.
Among other achievements he played in the final of NBL Canada in 2012. Haywood received also All-Atlantic Division Player of the Year award back in 2011 at his college time. Haywood was a member of Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team in 2010.
He is a very experienced player.
Haywood graduated from Saint Mary's University in 2011 and it is his fourth season in pro basketball.
His game is described as: Joey Haywood is a lightning-fast, scoring point guard who is a nightmare to guard one-on-one. In 2014, he was the leading scorer in Denmark (25.0 PPG). Joey has an incredible handle and a first step which makes him very difficult to stay in front of. He is terrific in transition, where he gets to the rim at will, and is able to absorb contact and finish the play. Joey reads the pick-and-roll well - he turns the corner exceptionally quickly but also finds his big men and open shooters when he draws double-teams and when defenders hedge hard. If the defender goes under a screen, Joey can pull-up on a dime and knock down the three with great efficiency (40.8%). Joey is an exceptional defender, evidenced by his All-Defense Team selections in each of his first two professional seasons. Finally, Joey is a natural leader who always makes his coach's job easier and is a great role model in the community.
Macae Basquete (NBB) added to their roster 33-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international point guard Ian Young (191-81, college: Auburn). He played last season at Affrico Basket Firenze in Italian A2 Silver. In 7 DNA Silver games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 5.1apg and 1.0spg. Young also played at Aget Service (DNA Gold) in Italian league that season. In 18 games he averaged 14.4ppg, 3.1rpg and 3.2apg.
The previous (12-13) season he played at Al Ahly (Superleague) in Egypt.
In 2007 (two years after he left the college) Young was drafted by Iowa Energy (D-League) in ninth round (126th overall).
The former Auburn University star is in his tenth season in pro basketball.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Puerto Rican BSN Cup final in 2013. Young was also voted Latinbasket.com All-CBC Championships 2nd Team back in 2009. He represented Trinidad and Tobago at the CBC Championships in Tortilla (BVI) five years ago.
Young is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina, Bosnia, Dominican Rep., Finland (KTP-Basket), France (Quimper UJAP), Germany, Iran (Shahrdari Gorgan), Lebanon, Mexico (Lechugueros), Saudi Arabia, Venezuela (Gaiteros, Bucaneros and Estrellas Occidentales), Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros and Mets) and Dominican Republic (Indios de San Francisco).
On Young: Very strong combination guard ... very good scorer ... can play the point guard position ... very good shooter ... good ball-handler ... good defender.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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T&T Adrian Joseph interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4fHiDrxOfk&feature=share
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On January 5th, freshman point guard Khadeen Carrington (6-3) was named the BIG EAST Rookie of the Week. He also had a 11pts & assists performance in a previous game against St. John's.
Coming off the bench, Carrington averaged 14 points and two assists and was absolutely critical down the stretch in Seton Hall's win over Villanova. Carrington played hero in the Villanova victory. Down by two points with less than three minutes left, Carrington stole the ball from Nova's JayVaughn Pinkston and turned it into a fast break layup to tie the game. With the game again tied late, he put SHU back up with another layup. Then in overtime, he had his biggest moment, pulling a spin move in the lane and converting a layup off the glass to put the Pirates up one with 1:38 to play. He then calmly sank two free throws with under 30 seconds to go to put Seton Hall up three and up for good. He finished the game 9-for-10 from the free throw line and finished the week 16-for-18 there.
Meanwhile on January 13, Carrington was instrumental in Seaton Hall's late surge against Butler, scoring 14 of his season-high 20 points after halftime and adding two assists without a turnover in 36 minutes of action. However, the #12 ranked 'Hall' fell just short at the Prudential Center in overtime for its first home loss of the season, dropping a 79-75 to the visiting Butler Bulldogs in a wire-to-wire contest.
Jack hits 19pts!
Despite 19pts & 5rebs from 6-9 Kadeem Jack, Rutgers (10-9, 2-4) fell to Minnesota, 89-80, on Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena. Teammate Myles Mack was the sparkplug for Rutgers with a season-high 26 points and eight assists.
After halftime the Gophers started strong again, pushing their lead to double digits at 54-44. The Scarlet Knights cut into the deficit, but again Minnesota had a response, as consecutive threes pushed their advantage to 66-55.
RU responded with an 8-2 run as Jack converted a three-point play, making Minnesota's advantage 68-63. But the Gophers countered to extend that lead to 80-68.
A late push by the Scarlet Knights cut the deficit to 80-74 after a steal by Jack and finish by Bishop Daniels. Minnesota, however, would hold on for the victory.
Meanwhile, it was Jack tenth time in 17 games reaching double-figure scoring. His next game is Tuesday as RU host Michigan. The game will be televised live nationally on the Big Ten Network.
Hamilton top JUCO shot blocker!
Meanwhile, 6-11 centre Johnny Hamilton tallied 13rebs, 5blks & 12pts but Jacksonville Community College still went under 96-88 to San Jacinto College-Central on Tuesday 13th.
Currently, Hamilton has 51 blocks and enjoys an overall #1 ranking in NJCAA as well as in Region XIV conference where Jacksonville competes. He is averaging 4.6 blocks per game.
Hamilton, who is in his second season, previously played basketball for the Millennium Basketball Academy and St. Augustine High School in his native home land, Trinidad. During his domestic career Hamilton also led his club and former high school in block shots. He was also a member of the Ministry of Sport, Schoolaz Basketball team, which successfully completed in tournaments in Venezuela.
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T&T Adrian Joseph interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4fHiDrxOfk&feature=share
where's this guy ?
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T&T Adrian Joseph interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4fHiDrxOfk&feature=share
where's this guy ?
I believe he works for a pro basketball recruiting agency now. he played some pro ball in Germany. He also played for the national team a few years back. he goes down to Trinidad sometimes and plays with Petro Jazz a south side in the Super10.
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Two members of the Jacksonville College's mens basketball team have been elected to the All Region XIV Men's basketball team.
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Johnny Hamilton
Anthony Sharp, a 5-foot-10 guard out of Mesquite and 6-foot-11 Johnny Hamilton, who is from Trinidad and Tobago, picked up the prestigious awards for the Jaguars.
Both men are sophomores.
Sharp was a Second Team mention, while Hamilton was an Honorable Mention choice for the South Zone.
Sharp also was voted onto the South Zone Second Team.
Sharp ended the regular season averaging just south of 14 points and 3.9 steals per game.
He was lethal from beyond the arc where he maintained a 43.2 shooting percentage.
Hamilton averaged nine points and 8.9 rebounds a night. He also led his team in blocked shots, averaging 4.3 by night.
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Shaka Smart to Texas: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
By Timothy Rapp
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The Texas Longhorns haven't waited long to find a replacement for Rick Barnes, as the program will sign Shaka Smart to take over as head coach.
ESPN's Jeff Borzello reported the news:
Hank Kurz Jr. of the Associated Press reported that Smart still hadn't left the Siegel Center over four hours after his team meeting. However, Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com reported that Smart wasted no time on the recruiting trail as he offered 2016 recruit Bruce Brown a scholarship.
Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman reported the details of the contract:
Under Smart, VCU reached the Final Four in 2011, has reached the NCAA tournament in five straight years and won one CAA conference tournament and one Atlantic 10 conference tournament. It's safe to say he's completely transformed the program since taking over in 2009.
Texas' basketball program could certainly use a transformation. The Longhorns haven't reached the Sweet 16 since the 2007-08 season, also the last time the program won a Big 12 title. Under Barnes, fired March 28, Texas had never won a Big 12 tournament, though it did reach a Final Four and the Elite Eight two other times. It also won three regular-season titles.
Texas certainly has the resources to become a power, and Smart proved he could both recruit and coach with limited resources, so the Longhorns will expect him to bring the program back to national prominence.
His pressing defensive style and tendency to encourage his teams to play fast will certainly make Texas basketball far more entertaining to watch.
And perhaps a bring it national title, too.
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This guy is a Trini, I guess. I honestly don't know him.
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This guy is a Trini, I guess. I honestly don't know him.
His father is Trini... but in true Trini style he wasn't a part of his life growing up. Great opportunity for Smart, I like Rick Barnes, going back to his days at Providence, but I think his time had run its course at Texas. Even so, he was able to recruit players like Tristan Thompson, Lamarcus Aldridge and Kevin Durant to play ball in Austin. If Smart could recruit half as good as that, Texas will be tears.
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Duke!!!
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Trinidad and Tobago's Johnny Hamilton signs with Virginia Tech
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T&T Ronald Roberts
Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Serie A) is targeting 24-year old Trinidad and Tobago forward Ronald Roberts (203-102kg-91, college: St.Joseph's) who currently plays for San Miguel Beermen in Philippines. In four PBA games he had very impressive stats: 23.0ppg, 16.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg and 2.3bpg this season. Roberts ended this season at Warriors in D-League. In two PBA games he recorded also remarkable stats: 29.5ppg, 13.5rpg, 2.5apg and 2.0bpg. But the most of that year he spent at Delaware 87ers in D-League. In 14 PBA games he recorded high stats: 15.8ppg, 11.6rpg, 1.4apg and 1.0bpg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Roberts' college team won Atlantic 10 Tournament in 2014. He was also voted All-Atlantic 10 3rd Team in 2013 and 2014.
Roberts has played also professionally in NBA (Philadelphia 76ers).
He attended Saint Joseph's University until 2014 and it will be his first season as a professional player.
Roberts could be described: A power forward with great rebounding ability ahd hustling mentality. Needs to beef up a little and to play regularly at senior level, has yet great upside.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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Kellindra shines in Germany
Trinidad and Tobago 6' forward Kellindra Zackery scored a game high double-double, 25 pts & 11rebs, in the top tier German DBBL regular season competition. However, despite Zackery gallant performance the second ranked TV Saarlouis Royals (11-3) suffered a very important loss, 72-79, against ninth ranked BC Pharmaserv Marburg (5-9) on Saturday night.
With the loss, the visiting Royals ended at its seven-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Zackery had 11pts, 9rebs & 4assists as the Royals crushed Rhein MB 100-69 in a previous game on January 11th. Thus far, in twelve games Zackery is averaging11.7pts, 6.7rebs and 2assists per game. She also enjoys a shooting average of 60.4% from the free throw line and 42.5% from two-point range.
Zackery is regarded as one of the better overseas-based Trinidad and Tobago player who is yet to represent the national team at the regional FIBA tournaments.
Albert Lee Young- Eurobasket
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Julius Ashby (ex Soles) signs at Bambitious Nara
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Julius Ashby
Bambitious Nara (BJ League) landed 33-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international power forward Julius Ashby (208-109kg-82, college: Colorado, agency: Bluestar Sports Management). He played most recently at Soles in Mexican LNBP, but left the team in Oct.'14. In two games he averaged 3.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.0apg and 1.0bpg last season.
The previous (13-14) season Ashby played at f**kuoka Rizing. In 54 BJ League games he had 8.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2bpg in 2013-14 season.
In 2007 (a year after he left the college) Ashby was drafted by Fort Wayne Mad Ants (D-League) in fifth round (63rd overall).
He attended University of Colorado until 2006. It will be his tenth season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements Ashby won Japanese BJ League Western Division championship title in 2013. He received also Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League Honorable Mention award back in 2010. Ashby represented Trinidad and Tobago at the CBC Championships in Tortilla (BVI) six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were : 5 games: 14.0ppg, Reb-2 (8.2rpg), 1.2apg, 1.2spg, Blocks-3 (1.0bpg), FGP: 51.8%, FT: 63.2%.
Ashby has played previously professionally in Puerto Rico (Manati) and Japan (Niigata Albirex, Tokyo Apache, Takamatsu Five Arrows and Shiga L-Stars).
His game is described as: He's a young man who knows how to play and being about 6-9, plays a lot bigger, probably has a seven-foot wingspan.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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Kyle Rowley LEB GOLD Highlights 2014/2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dd_SqPR5KM&feature=youtu.be
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Nice
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T&T national player Dell Cartier hanging out with Trinidad born University of Texas head coach Shaka Smart
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Dillon excels in Euro league
BY:ALBERT-LEE YOUNG
6-4 point guard Daniel Dillon was the top T&T player on the international professional basketball circuit. On November 18, Dillon tallied 20pts, 7rebs & 6 assists for his Polish team, PGE Turox in an Euro League Group 1 game against Lithuanian P.Zaigzdes. Despite Dillon heroic performance, PGE still went under 71-74 in a keenly contested game. With the victory, P.Zaigzdes moved up to 3rd place with PGE.
And on November 22, Dillon followed up with 13pts, 7rebs & 5 assists as PGE Turox defeated MKS DG in a Polish TBL contest. Thus far, Dillon is averaging 14.8pts, 4.8rebs & 4.3 assists per game in the Euro League. While in the domestic Polish league, he enjoys 13.3pts, 4.7rebs & 4.1 assists per game.
Over in France, 6-7 small forward Kris Joseph had 6pts & 5rebs as Orleans scored a 69-65 win over Le Mans in the Pro A league on November 21. Currently, Joseph enjoys a 10.4pts & 5.5rebs average. He had a season high 20pts on October 10 against Nancy in an 81-76 win.
In Spain, 7' center Kyle Rowley tallied 2pts, 8rebs & 1blk as seven ranked Ourense beat eight ranked Burgos 71-62 in the LEB Gold league on November 20. Earlier on November 16, Rowley had 6pts & 4rebs in a losing effort, 72-82, against sixth ranked FC Barcelona11.
Across in Mexico, 5-9 point guard Jamal Fenton scored 21pts for Correcaminos but they still went under 79-88 to Fuerza Regia in the LNBP league on October 29. In the return game on October 31, Fenton had 14pts as Correcaminos suffered a back-to-back 77-99 loss.
In Japan, 6-9 power forward Julius Ashby is averaging 10.1pts & 5.4rebs in the BJ league. On November 22, the veteran Ashby was limited to only 6pts as his team Bambitious Nara went under 55-64 to Hamamatsu P.
And in the NBA D-League, 6-9 forward Kadeem Jack is averaging 5.5pts & 3.3rebs for Ft. Wayne MA. Thus far, Jack registered a season high 9pts & 7rebs on November 21 in a 127-102 win over Delaware 87ers.
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Trinidad and Tobago's Johnny Hamilton signs with Virginia Tech
I went to a VA Tech game today and to my surprise this Trini was playing, I completely forgot he was on the team. He didn't do too bad either. Good to see T&T have a 7 footer who's as athletic as Hamilton.
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Trinidad and Tobago's Johnny Hamilton signs with Virginia Tech
I went to a VA Tech game today and to my surprise this Trini was playing, I completely forgot he was on the team. He didn't do too bad either. Good to see T&T have a 7 footer who's as athletic as Hamilton.
yea he's from Mayaro
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On January 5th, freshman point guard Khadeen Carrington (6-3) was named the BIG EAST Rookie of the Week. He also had a 11pts & assists performance in a previous game against St. John's.
Coming off the bench, Carrington averaged 14 points and two assists and was absolutely critical down the stretch in Seton Hall's win over Villanova. Carrington played hero in the Villanova victory. Down by two points with less than three minutes left, Carrington stole the ball from Nova's JayVaughn Pinkston and turned it into a fast break layup to tie the game. With the game again tied late, he put SHU back up with another layup. Then in overtime, he had his biggest moment, pulling a spin move in the lane and converting a layup off the glass to put the Pirates up one with 1:38 to play. He then calmly sank two free throws with under 30 seconds to go to put Seton Hall up three and up for good. He finished the game 9-for-10 from the free throw line and finished the week 16-for-18 there.
Meanwhile on January 13, Carrington was instrumental in Seaton Hall's late surge against Butler, scoring 14 of his season-high 20 points after halftime and adding two assists without a turnover in 36 minutes of action. However, the #12 ranked 'Hall' fell just short at the Prudential Center in overtime for its first home loss of the season, dropping a 79-75 to the visiting Butler Bulldogs in a wire-to-wire contest.
Jack hits 19pts!
Despite 19pts & 5rebs from 6-9 Kadeem Jack, Rutgers (10-9, 2-4) fell to Minnesota, 89-80, on Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena. Teammate Myles Mack was the sparkplug for Rutgers with a season-high 26 points and eight assists.
After halftime the Gophers started strong again, pushing their lead to double digits at 54-44. The Scarlet Knights cut into the deficit, but again Minnesota had a response, as consecutive threes pushed their advantage to 66-55.
RU responded with an 8-2 run as Jack converted a three-point play, making Minnesota's advantage 68-63. But the Gophers countered to extend that lead to 80-68.
A late push by the Scarlet Knights cut the deficit to 80-74 after a steal by Jack and finish by Bishop Daniels. Minnesota, however, would hold on for the victory.
Meanwhile, it was Jack tenth time in 17 games reaching double-figure scoring. His next game is Tuesday as RU host Michigan. The game will be televised live nationally on the Big Ten Network.
Hamilton top JUCO shot blocker!
Meanwhile, 6-11 centre Johnny Hamilton tallied 13rebs, 5blks & 12pts but Jacksonville Community College still went under 96-88 to San Jacinto College-Central on Tuesday 13th.
Currently, Hamilton has 51 blocks and enjoys an overall #1 ranking in NJCAA as well as in Region XIV conference where Jacksonville competes. He is averaging 4.6 blocks per game.
Hamilton, who is in his second season, previously played basketball for the Millennium Basketball Academy and St. Augustine High School in his native home land, Trinidad. During his domestic career Hamilton also led his club and former high school in block shots. He was also a member of the Ministry of Sport, Schoolaz Basketball team, which successfully completed in tournaments in Venezuela.
Eurobasket
Watching Seton Hall vs. Villanova for the Big East Championship, and I see SHU player Desi Rodriguez with a tattoo of a shield with what looks like the map of Trinidad and Tobago on his left shoulder. In looking him up I didn't see anything confirming Trini links, but interestingly enough it put me onto his teammate Khadeen Carrington. Not only is Reynold Carrington his dad, but according to his official SHU bio, he was born in TnT in 1995.
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She averaged over 9 points per game in her senior year in college basketball and shot 39% from 3-point range. Nowadays, she has a budding acting career but has a burning desire to play for the Red, White and Black. Her name is Keyla Snowden, a 5 foot 7 inch shooting guard who played for Akron and then Kentucky on the US collegiate circuit. She was on a recent visit home and spoke to Ian Wason about her goals.
WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/csportslive/videos/1173045136080450/
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She averaged over 9 points per game in her senior year in college basketball and shot 39% from 3-point range. Nowadays, she has a budding acting career but has a burning desire to play for the Red, White and Black. Her name is Keyla Snowden, a 5 foot 7 inch shooting guard who played for Akron and then Kentucky on the US collegiate circuit. She was on a recent visit home and spoke to Ian Wason about her goals.
WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/csportslive/videos/1173045136080450/
good stuff, I really don't know what the NBFTT does with all this info, they seem incapable for sourcing foreign base athletes at any level.
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Kyle Rowley joins Dominion Bilbao
Dominion Bilbao Basket (Liga Endesa) strengthened their training camp roster with addition of 26-year old Trinidad and Tobago center Kyle Rowley (213-107kg-90, college: St.Mary's, CA). It is actually his comeback to Bilbao as he has played here before. Rowley is not a newcomer in Spanish League where he played most recently at Ourense Termal in the LEB Gold. In 35 games he recorded 6.2ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2spg last season.
Rowley ended the previous (2014-15) season at Dominion. But the most of that year he spent at Leyma Basquet. In 28 Liga Endesa games he averaged 9.4ppg, 9.1rpg (#2 in the league) and 1.0apg.
Rowley played in the final of WCC Tournament in 2013.
He was also a member of Trinidad and Tobago international program for some years. Rowley played for Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team back in 2009 and previously for U17 National Team in 2007.
He also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the CBC Championships in Tortilla (BVI) seven years ago. Rowley's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were : 3 games: 3.0ppg, 2.3rpg.
Rowley has played previously for another Spanish team Zornotza.
He attended Saint Mary's College of California until 2013 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
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T&T's Patrick Scipio in Wiley College's game versus Grambling State University last Saturday.
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6' 9" Center, Jerrell Doorbal of Trinidad and Tobago,a member of the New Mexico Military Institute Men's Basketball team this season.
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T&T Pro Round Up
Albert Lee Young
Trinidad and Tobago center Kyle Rowley (7') contributed a double-double, 15pts & 10rebs, to help his team Araberri to a close 81-79 win over Magia Huesca in the Spanish LEB Gold league on November 4. With the win Araberri (4-3 record) moved to sixth place in the standings which they share with four other teams. Rowley is currently averaging 9.4ppg & 6.9rpg.
Over in Finland, veteran guard Ian Young (6-4) scored 14pts and 4 assists in a losing effort as KTP Basket went under 68-78 against 2nd ranked Kataja Basket (6-2) on November 4. With the loss KTP Basket is 7th ranked with a 3-6 record. Young has a season average of 10.4ppg.
In Italy, forward Chris Joseph (6-7) had 13pts for 9th ranked Enel Brindisi in an 84-69 victory over 15th ranked Vanoli Cremona in the Serie A Division. Thus far, Joseph is averaging 8.4ppg. Meanwhile, his elder brother Maurice Joseph, who represented Trinidad & Tobago at the 2010 Centrobasket Championships, has been appointed as the Interim Head Coach, George Washington University.
Across in Denmark, guard Devaughn Akoon-Purcell scored 15pts with 5rebs for Danish team Bakken in a losing effort, 57-94, against French Monaco in the Euro Basketball Championship League on November 1. However, on November 3 Akoon-Purcell had a huge 36pts and 8rebs but Bakken (4-1) still went under 98-104 against the undefeated Horsens IC in the Danish league.
Down in Japan, guard Daniel Dillon (6-4) scored 19pts and 4 assists to help the top ranked Hiroshima D (12-2) defeat the 5th ranked Kagawa FA (11-3), 88-63, in the B League D2 on November 4. Dillon is enjoying a 14.8ppg after 14 games. While in the top division B League, forward Kadeem Jack (6-9) last played on October 1st. He tallied 18pts and 7rebs in a losing effort as Niigata Albirex scored a surprise 76-66 win over league leaders Hitachi Sunrockers.
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Teenager Brewer picked for global basketball camp
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The National Basketball Federation of Trinidad and Tobago (NBFTT)has publicly congratulated Remy Brewer on being selected to participate in the 3rd annual Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp in the United States next year. The camp will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, between February 17th – 19th.
In a media statement issued yesterday, the NBFTT noted that at just 16 years, Remy can easily be considered one of the top youth prospects, not merely in Trinidad and Tobago but in the wider Caribbean region.
Remy hails from St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands; he moved to Trinidad and Tobago in 2014 and currently attends the International School of Port of Spain. Almost immediately, he caused a stir within local basketball circles as he dominated at the secondary school level. His superb talent granted him several opportunities to travel around the world and gain international exposure.
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He look like Blake Griffin surging through the air and putting on a show
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He look like Blake Griffin surging through the air and putting on a show
yea, I taught the same thing
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George Washington expected to hire Maurice Joseph as full-time head coach
George Washington has offered its head coaching position to interim head coach Maurice Joseph and he is expected to accept, multiple sources told FanRag Sports.
There is no timetable on an official announcement.
One source said that retaining Joseph was always the first option for Colonials’ athletic director Patrick Nero and George Washington refused to hire a search firm for the process.
The 31-year old Joseph led the Colonials to a 19-14 overall record and 10-8 mark in the Atlantic 10 this season after taking over for Mike Lonergan, who was fired before the season.
Joseph was an assistant coach at George Washington prior to being given the interim head coaching position.
A Division I college player at one point, Joseph’s connection to George Washington is actually through the Lonergan, who the former played for while at Vermont. In two seasons with the Catamounts, Joseph was the team’s second-leading scorer with 13.9 points per game, helping Vermont to its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in 2010.
When his college playing career was over, he would play professionally overseas, and represent Trinidad and Tobago, playing on its national basketball team in 2010.
When his college playing career was over, he would play professionally overseas, and represent Trinidad and Tobago, playing on its national basketball team in 2010.
The Colonials went 19-14 this season.
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Jon Rothstein has been a college basketball insider for CBS Sports since 2010 and is the lead college basketball columnist for the FanRag Sports Network. He is also the host of the College Hoops Today Podcast via Compass Media Networks, which is available via iTunes. Rothstein is also a regular in-studio correspondent for both WFAN and CBS Sports Radio. He currently lives in Manhattan.
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Good news man. Will he be our first Div 1 basketball coach?
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Good news man. Will he be our first Div 1 basketball coach?
Jerome Tang - Asst at Baylor
Shaka Smart - HC at Texas ( well his father is ah Trini)
Chenel Harris - Asst at Arkansas (SEC) - women
Learie Sandy - Asst at Northwestern St - women ( he's not their again)
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Rowley transfers to Leyma Coruna in Spain
Leyma Basquet Coruna (LEB Gold) announced the arrival of 27-year old Trinidad and Tobago ex-international center Kyle Rowley (213-107kg-90, college: St.Mary's, CA). Rowley comes from Araberri, where he spent 5 months before parting ways with the Basque team last week. In 14 games he averaged 8.6ppg and 7.5rpg this season. This will be the second time Rowley joins Leyma Coruna as he played there also the 2014-2015 season, averaging 9.4ppg and 9.1rpg. Rowley also spent pre-season at Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Liga Endesa) earlier this season.
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Good news man. Will he be our first Div 1 basketball coach?
Jerome Tang - Asst at Baylor
Shaka Smart - HC at Texas ( well his father is ah Trini)
Chenel Harris - Asst at Arkansas (SEC) - women
Learie Sandy - Asst at Northwestern St - women ( he's not their again)
Good to see two coaches in the big 12 since I follow that conference alot. Shaka have it made at Texas, he's being paid well.
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Pro round up
Guard Devaughn Akoon-Purcell was Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) top basketball player on the international pro-circuit. In Denmark, Akoon-Purcell had a team high 31pts and 8rebs as Bakken scored a comfortable 102-82 win over SISU on February 19. Currently, Akoon-Purcell is the leading scorer in the Ligaen League averaging 22.3ppg. While, Bakken remains in second position with an 18-3 record.
Another outstanding display came from Joey Haywood. In NBL Canada games, Haywood scored 16pts, 4rebs & 3 assists for Halifax Hurricanes in a 108-123 away loss to London Lighting on February 20. It was the best performance for the former 33-year old T&T point guard since his return to the pro-circuit in Canada early this year.
Down in Japan, guard Daniel Dillon (6-4) scored 10pts and 4 assists for Hiroshima in the Japanese B League D2. But in a losing effort the 2nd ranked Hiroshima D still went under to top-ranked Gunma 82-86 on February 18. The loss ended a 12-game winning streak for the Hiroshima Dragonflies.
While in Spain, center Kyle Rowley's Araberri went under to Huesca 71-75 on February 18. Rowley finished with 6pts & 6rebs. With the unexpected loss Araberri dropped to 10th ranked with a 12-12 record. While, Huesca improved to 16th place with a 6-18 record.
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Mavericks add quality grad transfer
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The UTA men's basketball program significantly enhanced its inside presence this season with the addition of 7-foot graduate transfer Johnny Hamilton.
A native of Rio Claro, Trinidad, Hamilton earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with a major in criminology in August from Virginia Tech, where he played just three games as a senior after suffering a thumb injury. He began his college career at Jacksonville (Texas) College, where he was among the national leaders in blocked shots. He has one season of eligibility remaining as a graduate student at UTA pursuing a master's degree in criminology and criminal justice.
"Johnny is an extremely athletic big man who has a chance to be among the elite centers in the Sun Belt Conference," said UTA head coach Scott Cross. "At 7-feet, he obviously has tremendous height and length. But, more importantly, he has good skills at both ends of the floor, great timing and will be an elite defender for us. He is mature, experienced and gives us the flexibility and depth to be very aggressive on the defensive end of the floor. We are very, very excited to have Johnny in our program and I cannot wait to start coaching him here at UT Arlington."
Hamilton, who only began playing basketball at the age of 16, started his college career under head coach Jody Bailey at Jacksonville. As a sophomore in 2014-15, he averaged 9.0 points and 8.9 rebounds and shot 61.7 percent from the field. He averaged 4.3 blocked shots per game and registered four or more blocks 16 times.
While at Virginia Tech, he played 17 games as a junior and averaged 1.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 7.2 minutes per game. Last season, as a senior, he played in just three games before suffering a torn flexor tendon in his left thumb.
Hamilton joins a UTA program that has won 52 games in the last two seasons, the second-highest total among NCAA Division I programs in the state of Texas. The Mavericks are coming off a season in which they went 27-9, won the Sun Belt regular season title and fell just four points shy of advancing to the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals.
http://www.utamavs.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/083117aaa.html
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Good for Hamilton, glad to see he's getting another opportunity while pursuing a graduate degree.
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#TrinidadandTobago's @JerrellDoorbal on 📷 day with the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Men's #Basketball team. 🏀🎽📷🎬🇹🇹
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Royal do we still have the National Basketball League back home? I remember teams like Flour Mills and Defense Force were popular & Pompy Julien and Patrick KK Joseph were household names.
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Royal do we still have the National Basketball League back home? I remember teams like Flour Mills and Defense Force were popular & Pompy Julien and Patrick KK Joseph were household names.
nah, there is not a national league. Basketball is really being run by the zones. Sometimes the best teams in the zones will play a tournament style competition for the national champions but that doesn't happen every year.
the big tournament in those days you talking about was de Super10.These were the 10 best teams in de country. Fakoory, Rangers (football) and Sepos (basketball) owner use to run dat, but even he give up.
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Royal do we still have the National Basketball League back home? I remember teams like Flour Mills and Defense Force were popular & Pompy Julien and Patrick KK Joseph were household names.
nah, there is not a national league. Basketball is really being run by the zones. Sometimes the best teams in the zones will play a tournament style competition for the national champions but that doesn't happen every year.
the big tournament in those days you talking about was de Super10.These were the 10 best teams in de country. Fakoory, Rangers (football) and Sepos (basketball) owner use to run dat, but even he give up.
Really .. Damn!!!
I remember some years ago Patrick Manning son was tryingto set up a pro leage but couldn't get along with Anil Roberts.
I thought at least we would have a semi pro league.
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Basketball Fiesta youth tournament
https://www.facebook.com/423986207678619/videos/1464204286990134/
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Basketball Fiesta youth tournament
https://www.facebook.com/423986207678619/videos/1464204286990134/
Royal, that was real nice. Breds, you eh think is time to tear down JP and rebuild a modern arena to accommodate basketball and netball. All them rich companies in TT can't sit down with the govt and work out something.
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Ex-pro basketballer Trim launches book today
http://newsday.co.tt/2017/10/24/ex-pro-basketballer-trim-launches-book-today/
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Pro & College Round up
On November 8 in Russia, Devaughn Akoon-Purcell had a great game in the last round for league's leader Bakken and was voted Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4.
Akoon-Purcell top scored with 31pts with 6rebs as the defending Danish champs Bakken surprised the league leaders Russian Avtodor 97-85 in the FIBA Europe Cup competition. With the victory Bakken (3-1) have a solid three game winning streak and maintains their position as Group B leaders. Their next game is against Benfica in Lisbon on November 15. In the team's last game Akoon-Purcell had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 7 attempts. It's his second year at Bakken and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Devaughn Akoon-Purcell averages, just after three games, 18.7ppg.
In Spain, Kyle Rowley came off the bench to orchestrate 15th ranked Castello, with 14pts and 8 rebounds, in an 85-69 win over 17th ranked CB Calavijo on November 10 at home. With the win Castello improved to a 3-5 record to move into ninth position in the LEB Gold League. Their next game will be against 8th ranked Sammic ISB in Azepitia on November 19.
On the US collegiate circuit, 7' center Johnny Hamilton tallied 13pts, 4rebs & 2blks as the University of Texas, Arlington, open their regular season with a hard fought 85-80 home victory over Loyola Marymount on November 11.
A big second half display from senior center Hamilton, who added 11 points and three boards in the final period, helped the Mavs storm back for the win. With 48.1 seconds left in regulation time, Hamilton had a monster dunk, off an assist from teammate Hawkins, as UTA sealed the game with an 82-77 lead. Hamilton also added seven critical free throws during the contest.
Fellow T&T teammate, guard Mairega Clarke made a valuable contribution of 5pts, 2rebs, 2blks, 1 steal and zero turnovers in twenty-one minutes playing time. The Mavs will return to action on Saturday in an away game against BYU. It will be a rematch of the meeting in the 2016-17 National Invitational Tournament.
In Newark, New Jersey, point guard Kadeem Carrington tallied 8pts and a team high six assists as the No. 23 Seton Hall men's basketball team downed Fairleigh Dickinson, 90-68, in the first game of the NIT Season Tip-Off on November 10. Seton Hall improves to 19-4 all-time against Fairleigh Dickinson.
In the second game on November 12, Carrington finished with 14pts, 4stls and another team-high of four assists as Seton Hall defeated Monmouth, 75-65 in its second game of the NIT Season Tip-Off. With Seton Hall trailing 11-8 in the opening period, the turning point in the game came when Carrington had steals on back-to-back Monmouth possessions, and converted them into breakaway baskets both times to give the Pirates their first lead, 12-11, with 14:12 remaining in the first half. The Pirates kept up the pressure early in the second half, and twice ballooned their lead to 20 points.
Seton Hall improves to a perfect 13-0 all-time against Monmouth, Up Next, Seton Hall will host Big Ten member Indiana at the Prudential Center as part of the 2017 Gavitt Tipoff Games on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
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Kellindra Zackery agreed terms with Real Bolivar
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Kellindra Zachery
Real Bolivar Guaranda (Liga Femenina) inked 29-year old American (has also Trinidad and Tobago passport) forward Kellindra Zackery (184-88, college: Newman). She played most recently at Beroe in Bulgarian NBL league, but left the team in Jan.'17. In 8 games she recorded very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.5apg and 1.5spg last season. Zackery also played 17 games in WABA where she averaged 12.4ppg, 6.2rpg and 2.3apg. She helped them to make it to the final.
Among other achievements Zackery won Bulgarian League championship title in 2016. She received also Eurobasket.com All-German DBBL Honorable Mention award in 2015.
Zackery has played previously professionally also in Germany (TV Saarlouis Royals, BC Pharmaserv Marburg and TSV Amicitia).
She attended Newman University until 2012 and it will be her sixth season in pro basketball.
Zackery's game is described as: Great pos 3,4,5 player. Can play 3,4 in any league and pos 5 in lower leagues. Big fighter, very coachable. Good person.
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Article about Kyle Rowley.
http://www.levante-emv.com/castello/2018/03/19/queria-fichar-club-iba-mejorar/1693294.html
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Article about Kyle Rowley.
http://www.levante-emv.com/castello/2018/03/19/queria-fichar-club-iba-mejorar/1693294.html
Good to see a(nother) Trini at Levante.
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Johnny Hamilton - I just want to thank God for this opportunity to represent the @detroitpistons in the NBA Summer league. For those who know my story, me getting to this point is almost unbelievable but it’s all God’s Plan. Thanks to everyone who kept it 💯. This only the beginning.
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Warner re-signs at Goettingen
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BG 74 Veilchen Ladies Goettingen (DBBL) confirmed in their roster 26-year old Trinidad and Tobago center Verdine Warner (196-92, college: Shaw). She has played there for the last two seasons. A very impressive year as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-German DBBL Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Warner's team won German 2.Bundesliga Group North Regular Season in 2017. She was also voted Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga North Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga North Defensive Player of the Year in 2017.
Warner has played previously professionally in Greece (GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou) and Czech Republic (Basket Slovanka MB).
She attended Shaw University until 2015 and it will be her fourth season as a professional player.
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Man, I don't know these people at all, at all.
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Man, I don't know these people at all, at all.
Johnny Hamilton is from Mayaro and went to college in the states ended up at Virginia Tech. His family is well known in Mayaro, think his dad is a pastor and has a church in the area.
Verdine Warner born in the US but eligible to represent T&T throw parentage. She went to Shaw University D2
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Congrats to Khadeen Carrington who will be playing for the Detroit Pistons in the Las Vegas Summer League. He will be joining fellow Trini Johnny Hamilton
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Addaya Moore of the University of Cincinnati Women's Basketball team.
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Bridgewater off to Weatherford College
T&T basketballer, Joshua Bridgewater has officially committed to Weatherford College in Texas to begin his athletic college career. The 19 year old recently celebrated the completion of his final year at Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson, Kansas in light of the institution's graduation ceremony over the weekend.
Bridgewater, who is from the Maloney Pacers Basketball Club and Youth Development Programme, has been enrolled in Trinity High's basketball programme for the past two (2) years. In his final year, he was instrumental in the team's successful run during the 2018 - 2019 season.
Averaging 8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, Bridgewater also had several standout performances throughout the year. He recorded a total of 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks as he helped Trinity High secure an easy 73-20 win over the Independent High School of Wichita in February, 2019.
On the 28th February, he was the second player to score in double figures, adding 12 points to the Trinity's 62-57 win versus Garden Plain High School in the sub-state semi-finals. Trinity High went on to be crowned the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 2A sub-state champions, earning them a trip to the state basketball championships in March. They completed the regular season ranked no. 1 in the state, and were runners up in state championship finals.
Bridgewater, who was born and raised in Chaguanas, attended Chaguanas North Secondary School before moving to the U.S. in 2017. Competing collegiately was a life-long sporting goal for the six-foot-9-inch forward. He stated that 'Playing in college has been a dream for me ever since I've been in sports. I want to represent my country and show everyone that anyone can make it no matter where you are from.
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A Darussafaka Double-Double for Rio-Claro’s very own Johnny Hamilton
21 points and 10 rebounds were a game high. He also had 4 blocks and 2 steals to go with it.
Darussafaka won their Basketball Super League match against Gaziantap 76-58.
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Pro Round Up
The evaluation for the top performing Trinidad & Tobago professional player for week ending 20/10/2019 was a tough choice between ex-Detroit Pistons summer league team-mates center Johnny Hamilton and point guard Khadeen Carrington. In the final analysis, Hamilton won based on individual ranking in their last games. He enjoyed a 31 ranked while Carrington had 28.
The week's number one is Hamilton who scored a game high 21pts with 10rebs and four block shots as Darussaf defeated Gaziantep 76-58 on October 20. With the win, Darussaf improved to 6th place with a 3-1 record in Turkish BSL. Hamilton currently enjoys an average of 13.3pts, 8.7rebs and leads the league with 2.3 blocks per game.
The second best performer was 6-4 point guard Khadeen Carrington in Germany. Carrington hit a team high 27pts, 5 assists & 5 steals for Ludwigsb in a 106-75 win versus Ratioph on October 20. With the win, Ludwigsb remains in 7th position in the BBL with a 3-1 record. Currently, Carrington leads the league in scoring with an average of 21ppg and is 10th ranked with 1.8 steals per game. He also average 2.7rebs & 3.8 assists per game.
In third place is 6-9 power forward John Gardiner who plays in the Austrian B2L. He tallied a double double of 10pts & 12rebs for Tirol in a 69-61 victory over Deutsch-Wagram on October 20. After five rounds, Tirol improves to 9th place with a 2-3 record. Thus far, Gardiner is averaging 12.3pts and ranked 2nd in rebounds with an average of 11.8rpg. Gardiner also has St Vincent citizenship.
Fourth place is 6-9 power forward Leston Gordan with 10pts, 5rebs & 2 steals for L'Hospitalet in closely contested 72--71 win over Gran Canaria 11 on October 19. With the victory, L'Hospitalet improved to 5th position with a 4-2 record in the western division of the Spanish LEB Silver. Gordan has an average of 6.2pts & 3.0rebs per game.
Next is 7' center Kyle Rowley in 10mins court time with 2rebs & one steal for 16th ranked Almansa in a 67-85 loss to Castello (13th). With the defeat, Almansa remains winless (0-4) in the Spanish LEB Gold league. Rowley average is 1.0pts & 6.0rebs per game.
Down under, veteran point guard 6-4 Daniel Dillon was restricted to two minutes court time for 4th ranked Adelaide 36ers in 104-98 win over Brisbane Bullets (13th) on October 19 in the Australian NBL.
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Gardiner top foreign base player of the week
6-9 power forward John Gardiner was selected as Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) top overseas-based player for week ending February 16. Gardiner registered a double-double of 28pts & 12rebs as 11th ranked Raiders Tirol (6-16) scored an upset 80-73 away win over 6th ranked Mistelbach Mustangs (12-10) on February 8 in the Austrian 2 Bundesliga League (B2L). Gardiner is averaging 13.4pts, 10.0rebs (2nd in league) and 1.7 assists per game in the B2L.
Second is 7' center Johnny Hamilton registered a double-double of a game high 20pts, 10rbs and 3blks for Darussafaka on February 16. However, Fenerbahce outscored Darussafaka 27-23 in the decisive period to secure the Turkish Cup Title 74-71 in Ankara. Hamilton averaged 14.7pts, 8.7rebs and two blocks per game in the Turkish Cup games. Hamilton will see action again for Darusssafaka on February 26 against Telekom in the regular season of the Turkish BSL.
Third is 6-9 power forward Kadeem Jack Kadeem Jack who was a perfect 8-of-8 from the field, scoring 18 points to go with 9rebs & 2blks as the Oklahoma City Blue (17-18) scored a 137-118 home victory against the Long Island Nets (14-20) on February 11. Jack is averaging 11.6pts, 6.9rebs & 1.0 assist per game in the NBA G League.
Fourth is Devaughn Akoon-Purcell with 15pts, 3rebs, 2ast and a steal in Oklahoma City Blue 137-118 home victory against the Long Island Nets (14-20) on February 11. Akoon-Purcell is averaging 18.1pts, 6.6rebs and 1.9 assists per game in the NBA G League.
Fifth is 6-9 power forward Jabari Narcis who closed in on a double-double with 8pts, a game-best 9rebs, 2blks and 2 steals for the University of Texas Arlington Maverick (12-15, 8-8 Sun Belt) on February 15 at their College Park Center. UTA never trailed and posted an impressive 76-65 win over Sun Belt Conference leader Little Rock (18-9, 12-4 Sun Belt) to complete a pivotal weekend sweep. Earlier on February 13, Narcis finished with 4pts, 4rebs, 2ast and a steal as UTA picked up a much-needed 77-67 home win over Arkansas State (15-11, 7-8 Sun Belt). Narcis is averaging 7.2pts and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Sixth is 6-8 forward Shakeil Bertrand with 8pts, 5rebs, 1blks & 1stl for the Central Arizona College Vaqueros (8-11) in a nail-biting 57-58 loss at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (3-16) on February 12. Bertrand is averaging 11.4pts and 7.3rebs per game in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, NJCAA D1.
Seventh is 6-4 point guard Daniel Dillon with 7pts, 2ast and 2 steals for 7th ranked Adelaide 36ers (12-16) in a 79-94 road loss against 2nd ranked Perth Wildcats (19-9) on February 15 in the Australian NBL. Dillon is averaging 3.5pts, 1.1rebs & 1.0 assists per game.
Eight is 7' center Kyle Rowley with 6pts and 3rebs in 12mins court time for 11th ranked Almansa (10-12) in an 81-64 win against 16th ranked Oviedo (7-15) on February 15 in a Spanish LEB Gold game. Rowley is averaging 5.4pts and 7.0rebs per game.
Ninth is 6-9 power forward Leston Gordon with 2pts, 5rebs and a block shot for 7th ranked L'Hospitalet (11-11) in a 76-85 loss against 6th ranked FC Barcelona 2 (11-11) on February 15. Gordon is averaging 4.7pts and 3.5 rebounds per game in the Spanish LEB Silver league.
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Zidane Moore earns T&T Top Player Award
POSTED BY: Albert-Lee Young
Here is the review of five Trinidad and Tobago overseas-based players who were active for week-ending 10 March 2024.
The Top Player Award goes to 6-2 guard Zidane Moore who led with a game high 29pts, shared game high 6asts, 9rebs, & 2stls as #10 Holbaek (4-18) scored a 91-80 home win over #11 Amager (1-21) in Denmark-BasketLigaen on March 10. Moore was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line! Holbert next play #7 Copenhagen (11-10) on the road on March 14. Moore is averaging 18.7ppg, 5.4rpg, 6.1apg & 1.4spg: 41.8%2FPG, 29.9%FPG & 74.5%FT.
Second is US-born 6-6 guard Jules Bernard Jr. with mixed results for #6 Capital City Go-Go (24-19) in the NBA G League, Eastern Conference. In the first game, Bernard contributed 7pts, 3rebs, 2asts, 1blk & 1stl as Capital City scored a 115-99 win over #9 Motor City Cruise (22-21) on March 5. In the other game, Bernard had 15pts, 4rebs & 6asts in a 109-125 loss to #4 Long Island Nets (25-18) on March 8. Capital City next play Western Conference #10 Austin Spurs (21-19) on March 16 and 17. Bernard is averaging 19.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 3.5apg & 1.1spg: 53.6%2FPG, 36.5%3FPG & 90.8%FT in the G League. Meanwhile, in eight NBA games with Washington Wizards he has 1.4ppg, 50.0%2FPG, 22.2%3FPG & 50.0%FT.
Third is 6-9 forward/center Jabari Narcis who helped #9 Shanan United (21-23) to successive victories over #16 Veertien Mie (12-32) in Japan B-3 League. In the first game, Narcis contributed 12pts, 5rebs & 1blk in a 92-77 victory on March 8. The following day, he tallied 14pts, 3rebs & 1ast in a favourable 92-86 result. Shanan United is on a bye in the next round. Narcis is averaging 10.8ppg & 5.4rpg: 60.0%2FPG, 50.0%3FPG & 42.3%FT. Previously, Narcis averaged 8.2ppg & 8.5rpg: 54.5%2FPG, 29.2%3FPG & 48.6% FT in Japan B-2 League.
Fourth is 6-9 power forward Imru Duke with 18pts, 5rebs & 2asts for #8 Alcala (9-13) in a tough one point loss, 67-68, to #9 Melilla (9-13) in the Spain-LEB Silver, West Conference, on March 10. Alcala next play #11 Huesca (8-14) on March 13. Duke is averaging 13.9ppg, 5.5rpg & 1.4apg: 61.3%2FPG, 28.6%3FPG & 60.9%FT.
Fifth is US-born 5-8 point guard Tyrell Gomez with 13pts, 2rebs, team high 5asts & 1stl and #16 Sokol (4-19) went down 77-89 to #5 Stal (14-9) in Poland OBL on March 10. Sokol next play #8 Legia (12-11) on March 17. Gomez is averaging 15.3ppg, 5.8apg, 2.1rpg & 1.3spg: 48.5%2FPG, 39.7%3FPG & 90.6%FT.
Sixth is US-born 6-9 forward/center Theo John who filled the stats sheet with 6pts, 3rebs, 4asts, 4blks & 1stl and Donar Groningen won 81-75 against Liege in Holland BNXT League on March 6. Groningen next play Antwerp on March 19. John is averaging 8.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7bpg & 0.9spg: 58.4%2FPG, 33.3%3FPG & 70.0% FT.
Seventh is US-born 6-5 swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purchell with 13pts, 5rebs & 1ast as #10 Lokomotiv (20-10) went under 82-96 to #2 CSKA (23-7) in Russia-VTB United League on March 10. Lokomotiv will have a break next round. Akoon-Purchell is averaging 17.0ppg, 3.5rpg & 1.9apg: 62.1%2FPG, 38.3%3FPG & 86.4%FT. Rnk 12
Eight is 6-8 forward Malique Lewis who was featured in three losses with Western Conference #11 Capitanes Ciudad de México (21-20) in the NBA G League, Western Division. In the first game, Lewis tallied 3pts, 3rebs, 1ast, 2blks & 1stl as division leaders Santa Cruz Warriors (26-16) won 117-100 on March 4. Next game, he was scoreless in thirteen minutes as Capitanes went under 102-130 to #3 Stockton Kings (24-20) on March 7. The following day in the two game series, Lewis had 5pts, 2rebs, 1ast & 1blk in another loss to Stockton, 93-123. Capitanes next play Eastern Conference #2 Sioux Falls Skyforce (25-17) on March 12 and 14. Lewis is currently averaging 8.0ppg, 5.6rpg & 1.1apg: 61.1%%2FPG, 31.0%3FPG & 69.4%FT.
Ninth is 6-4 point guard Khadeen Carrington with 7pts, 2rebs, 2asts & 1stl as Israeli Hapoel Jerusalem suffered a 92-95 loss at Spanish Lenovo Tenerife in the Euro Basketball Champions League on March 6. H.Jerusalem will play at home against Greece Peristeri on March 7. Meanwhile in the Israel-Winner League, Carrington was limited to 2pts & 1reb in nine minutes off the bench as 2nd ranked M.Tel-Aviv (13-3) defeated them 78-90 on March 10. Seventh ranked H.Jerusalem (9-8) next play a home game against #1 Hapoel Tel-Aviv (14-3) on March 17. Carrington is averaging 10.1ppg, 1.9rpg & 2.0apg: 52.4%2FPG, 35.5%3FPG & 77.4% FT in the Euro Basketball Championships League. In the Israel-Winner League, Carrington has 12.8ppg, 1.3rpg & 1.5apg: 50.0%2FPG, 33.3%3FPG & 92.9% FT in four games.
Tenth is 6-9 Kadeem Jack with 11pts, 6rebs, 1blk & 1ast as #11 Pieno Zvaigzdes (5-15) was smashed 78-119 by #4 Juventus (13-8) in Lithuania-LKL on March 10. Pieno Zvaigzdes next play top ranked Zalgiris (18-2) on March 17. Jack is averaging 16.2ppg, 8.2rpg & 1.4bpg: 54.2%2FPG & 59.0%FT.
Eleventh is 7-0 center Johnny Hamilton who chipped in with 2pts, 2rebs, 1ast & 1blk for #11 Bursaspor (9-13) in an 80-67 win over #12 Bahcesehir (8-14) in Turkey-BSL on March 10. Bursaspor next play #7 Galatasaray (11-11) on March 17. Hamilton is averaging 10.9ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.0apg & 1.5bpg: 60.5%2FPG & 62.9%FT in Turkey-BSL. While in Euro Basketball Championship League, he has 10.6ppg, 5.8rpg & 2.4bpg: 63.4%2FPG & 64.8%FT.