Canadian Content - The Weekend Roundup

by rbala on Nov 15, 2010 11:53 AM EST in Can Ball

It was a busy weekend where we had lots of NC-Double-Eh action. Steve Nash annouced his divorce, Devoe Joseph suspended from the Gophers, it's Kabongo Time!, the Kiski Tip Off, lots of CIS and CCAA and more in this Weekend Roundup edition of Canadian Content ...

We start off with some pro news ...

This would be nice to have in my home, sitting on my coffee table for guests to stare at ... Canada Basketball | NAISMITH

I guess not everything in Steve's life is golden ... Steve Nash splits with wife the day of son’s birth

And here is a great story from the Globe and Mail's Michael Grange on Nash ... Steve Nash wears many hats - The Globe and Mail

Canada Basketball | SENIOR MEN IN EUROPE WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

This is a great update from our colleague Mark Wacyk of www.cishoops.ca who has a friend out in Europe ... CIS Hoops.ca: Jesse Sazant's CIS in Europe Report

And here is a pro blog from the Mustangs Backcourt Club Blog

And here is a look at what the Millrats may be doing for this season ... nbbusinessjournal.com - Saint John Millrats to sell as much as a 30% interest in the team | MARTY KLINKENBERG - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

And now for some NCAA stuff ...

If you didn't already know, here is little note on Devoe and his current situation at Minnesota ... Devoe Joseph is suspended indefinitely – and I’m upset | StarTribune.com

This was a great story from Friday ... Canada Basketball | NAISMITH Sacre, Father On Opposite Benches For Basketball Opener - GONZAGA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Here is a great look on freshman Laurent Rivard at Harvard with some contribution from our colleague Barry Hayes from www.hoopstarscanada.com ... Crimson Reloads Again | The Harvard Crimson

And last but not least we have a Portland Pilots video clip. Catch Canadian Nem Mitrovic droppin' long range bombs in this one ... YouTube - UP Men's Hoops vs. UC Davis

And here is a story out of Simon Fraser University... News

Now for some high school news ...

A look at Findlay and the three Canadians on the team ... Findlay Prep Basketball 2010: Season Debut Business as Usual | Bleacher Report

Speaking of Findlay, here is a song about the one and only Myck Kabongo from a Toronto area rapper. I'll let you decide on whether you like it ... YouTube - Kabongo Time

Kevin Thomas is looking like he'll be getting some major attention soon ... Scout.com: High Majors Track Thomas

Two Wilbraham & Monson boys basketball players sign with Division I colleges - MassLive.com

And here is complete look at the Kiski Tip Off from our boy Nolan Shulman from www.flagrantfouls.com. He gives us the complete recap and his choices for all tournament ... Kiski Tip Off- Day One Recap | Flagrant Fouls ... Kiski Tip Off: Day Two Recap | Flagrant Fouls ... Kiski Tip Off – Final Recap + All-Tournament Teams | Flagrant Fouls

2010 KISKI PREP TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT | NBE Basketball Report

And now for a lot of CIS news ...

For the complete recap of every game this weekend, check out our colleague Mark Wacyk's site CIS Hoops.ca.

Second-half surge keeps women Vikes perfect

Ferguson golden as Bears beat Bobcats - Brandon Sun

Bisons run away on shaky WolfPack | Local Sports | Kamloops Daily News

dailygleaner.com - V-Reds regarded as a team on the rise | By BILL HUNT - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

Blues stun top-ranked Lancers

YouTube - Windsor.vs.Ryerson.11.13.10

UVic women still perfect

YouTube - McMaster Women's Basketball

Capers men sweep Huskies, women split in AUS basketball action | gocapersgo

Capers women split hoops games with Saint Mary's Huskies | gocapersgo

Basketball Capers improve to 4-0 | gocapersgo

Capers sweep weekend series with stumbling Huskies - Sports - TheChronicleHerald.ca

And last but not least here are a couple of things from the CCAA ...

Our colleagye Shafique at Keehs Production did a great highlight clip of the Mom vs. Champlain this past weekend ... YouTube - Nomades Vs. Cavaliers | 2010 Season ; Kewyn Blain;Kenny Jean-Louis; Antoine Beaumier;Joakim Longpre;

And the Durham Lords blew out some colleges in NY state ...

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Any word on what Devoe’s out for and how long?

by HDave on Nov 15, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions

The word used was “indefinitely”. Loosely translated, it should mean until he gets it together or we decide to cut him. With all the guys back that they were missing in the backcourt last season, I think Joseph suddenly may be expendable. I’ve heard that it may be academics related and if that’s so, then it shouldn’t be too long. I’m hoping by mid December he’ll be back to playing or he’ll have withdrawn from the school in time to transfer for next term.

Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com

by rbala on Nov 15, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think Tubby has indicated exactly how long Devoe will be out.

I watched a lot of Minnesota’s game last year, and Devoe is probably the best pure scorer on the roster. Al Nolen has reclaimed his starting spot, but his main strength is on the defensive end, he’s not an offensive threat at all. Trevor Mbakwe is the other main guy who was missing last year, and he’s a power forward. Royce White ended up transferring to Iowa State. The freshman aren’t likely ready for big minutes. I’ll bet Devoe returns soon – probably after the Gophers trip to Puerto Rico – and winds up leading the team in scoring. The Gophers need Joseph to contend with Michigan State, Purdue etc in the Big Ten.

by morningside on Nov 15, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions

Good Point

I watched the team this pre season and yes, Devoe may be their best pure scorer, but with Nolen and Mbakwe back they can still win without Joseph. Maybe not win as many games but they will stay competitive. And after last season’s issues, some of them legal mind you, I don’t think Smith is willing to let another player issue make big news this year. I have a feeling that if the infraction was serious enough to warrant an indefinite suspension Devoe may not be back any time soon. I hope Devoe is back asap but that may be up to him and Tubby making amends.

Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com

by rbala on Nov 15, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions