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by rbala on Jun 17, 2011 10:30 AM EDT in Can Ball

Don't forget to come out and support the All Canada Classic this Tuesday at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

We have Cory and Tristan in case you missed it, the Cadet Team is off to Mexico, the NBL has it's new cities set for their first season, two huge high school transfers and a whole lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...

First we start off with a look at the Cadet Men's National Team who begin play next week in Mexico ... Canada Basketball | CADET MEN FINALIZE ROSTER FOR FIBA AMERICAS U16 CHAMPIONSHIP

And now onto some pro news ...

A big shout to the NBL Canada that has taken one step closer to getting their inaguaral season ready for the first tip off ...

Metro - NBL Canada taking shape

Canadian pro basketball league taking shape

New Canadian basketball league welcomes 7 teams - New Brunswick - CBC News

NBL travelling to Barrie - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

telegraphjournal.com - Five teams meet pro basketball deadline | LAUREN BIRD - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

PE: Pro basketball P.E.I. bound? - Provincial News - Daily Business Buzz - Prince Edward Island

Pro basketball P.E.I. bound? - Sports - The Journal Pioneer

Now for some NC-Double-Eh stuff ...

Now if you were under a rock for all of yesterday, here are some looks from the Dynamic Duo's workout for the Raptors ...

Pair of GTA prospects strut their stuff for Raptors - thestar.com

Raptors work out Canadian prospects Thompson and Joseph

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/15/joseph-rolls-dice-on-nba-draft

Canadians draw crowd at Raptors workout | Posted Sports | National Post

Tristan Thompson & Cory Joseph: Spearheading Canada's New Basketball Generation - Northpolehoops.com

NBA Draft 2011: Teams That Can Add Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson | Bleacher Report

Now for some high school stuff ...

Remember that the All Canada Classic is coming next week on June 21 at the Air Canada Centre. Come out and show your support for the game in this country.

This is huge news FYI. IF you don't know this girl's name yet, learn it and remember ... Girls basketball: Fields coming to Mater Dei - OC Varsity - OC Varsity

Jaksic to take court in Mexico

Swords cuts it with national U19 team - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

durhamregion.com | Trio invited to Canada basketball camp

InsideToronto Article: Toronto hoopsters help U16 Canada squad to two wins

TheRecord - Waterloo Collegiate grad ditches her glove and spikes...

TheSpec - National basketball team loaded with Hamiltonians

Claremont star closes in on U-19 national hoops team

Tanveer Bhullar To Now Make West Virginian Move | Crown Magazine

And now for a couple of CIS stories ...

Pursuing the dream | Local Sports | Lethbridge Herald

Badgers retain Brad Rootes as Head Coach - Sports - The Brock Press - Brock University

And last but not least we have a CCAA look for you ... BCLocalNews.com - UNBC will have to try, try again

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New Valanciunas Interview

NBADraft.net: What is your buyout situation? Jonas Valanciunas: My agents are working hard on this question and it should be resolved before the draft.

NBADraft.net: Will you likely stay in Europe next season no matter what happens with the lock out? Jonas Valanciunas: It depends on negotiations with my current club. In the worst scenario, I will be in NBA after 2011-2012 season. Wish that to be earlier.

Here is one for those here who didn’t like Leonard’s comment about who is favorite player is.

NBADraft.net: Which NBA player do you think your game compares to? Jonas Valanciunas: Currently my role on the court is limited due to lack of physical strength. I will work hard to transform to another type of player, like Dwight Horward or Tim Duncan.

complete interview on link

http://www.nbadraft.net/jonas-valanciunas-interview

by Buddahfan on Jun 18, 2011 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

One Last Quote of Note

NBADraft.net: A number of Lithuanian centers have had success in the NBA: (Ilgauskas, Sabonis) Have you ever gotten any tutelage or advice from many of them? Jonas Valanciunas: No, I haven’t talked to them about it. But I talked to Linas Kleiza who advised me few things.

by Buddahfan on Jun 18, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions