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by rbala on Jun 24, 2011 8:30 AM EDT
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PrintToday we have the dynamic duo of Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph being choosen in the NBA Draft's first round (like you already didn't know), Steve Nash playing soccer in New York again, the Cadet Men, Negus Webster-Chan, Nick Madray, Tyler Ennis and a lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...
First we start off with some news from the National Program ...
Canada Basketball | CADET MEN WIN OPENER AT FIBA AMERICAS U16 CHAMPIONSHIP
Canada Basketball | CADET MEN LOSE CLOSE GAME TO PUERTO RICO
Canada Basketball | JUNIOR MEN COMPLETE ROSTER FOR FIBA U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
And now for some pro news ...
NBL smart to proceed so quietly - Sports - TheChronicleHerald.ca
Nash brings out NBA, soccer stars for charity
NBA Stars Try Soccer in Chinatown Charity Game - Metropolis - WSJ
Stein & Ford: Knicks inquired about Steve Nash - Knicks Blog - ESPN New York
Knicks still trying to get Nash? - CBSSports.com
Steve Nash Trade Talks: Suns Looked To Trade Star To Timberwolves?
UPDATE: Here is a Carl English fansite from Spain. They love them some Carl English over there ... Club de Fans Oficial del jugador del DKV Joventut - Carl English
And for some NC-Double-Eh stories ...
A special shout out to both Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph for being selected in this year's NBA Draft in the first round ...
CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Basketball - NBA Draft: Vince Carter begat new NBAers Thompson, Joseph
Cavaliers take Brampton’s Tristan Thompson 4th overall | Posted Sports | National Post
Tristan Thompson can’t wait for name to be called - The Globe and Mail
Brampton’s Thompson selected fourth overall in NBA draft - thestar.com
Canadian Thompson taken 4th overall by Cavs
Big shout to our people at Crown Magazine and Drew Ebanks for this chat with Daniel Mullings ... YouTube - CROWN: New Mexico State's Daniel Mullings interview by Drew Ebanks at HoopDome
Halipchuk's spirit perfect fit for Clan
And now for some high school stuff ...
YouTube - Agunwa Okolie "Hoopmixtapes" His Defender
YouTube - Negus Webster-Chan Wins MVP at All-Canada Classic
Canadian high school basketball showcase still growing
2011 All Canada Classic: Negus Webster-Chan Unleashes at Home - Northpolehoops.com
Hanlan Poised To Stand On Guard | Crown Magazine
Northern Kings U17 Claim 2011 Syracuse Pre-National Title | Crown Magazine
RECRUITING NOTEBOOK: ELITE PROGRAMS REACHING OUT TO 2013 PROSPECTS | NBE Basketball Report
BramptonGuardian Article: Named to Canadian junior team
7-foot-4 teen has NBA dreams - thestar.com
St. Benedict’s Tyer Ennis Receives Offers from Iowa St, Santa Clara, & Oregon St. | Hoop Group
Foth lends 'versatile skill' to Huskies
UPDATE: Here are some highlights from the All Canada Classic Thanks again Brian ... YouTube - All Canada Classic 2011 - Rumble In The TDOT
And last but not least some CIS stories ...
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BBall Night In Canada
Last night’s draft should make Canadian Basketball extremely proud.
Thompson’s stock was rising all week, All the way to # 4.
If I were the Josephs, I’d be doing cartwheels this morning. San Antonio has a shrewd draft history and there is something they see with this kid. You know he is in good hands.
I’ve read somewhere that neither seem interested in playing in the Olympics. That really disturbs me. How are we to compete when are best do not want to play for our country?
Takes some of the shine off last nights evening.
Not sure they would add much to an 2012 Olympic roster – these are still kids in my mind and need to focus on their development.
These guys should be more concerned about the 2016 Olympics.
I respectfully disagree.
A healthy Carl English is 10x the FIBA guard that CJ is at this point in time. 4 years from now, maybe that changes.
Men vs. Boys. Experience vs. Inexperience.
Same goes for TT. I’d rather have our more experienced forwards for the 2012 Oly’s. Guys like Young and Kendall aint half bad FIBA players and probably better than TT for at least the next couple years. Just a matter of time tough.
very good point ...
I like that idea of the development over playing point. I agree that a healthy Carl English is indeed a better option right now than a Cory Joseph at this point. I’m sure that both players would be great to have in the 2012 Olympics but realistically it would be better to have them playing in 2016.
Ray Bala
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TT and CJ
I’m with Tinmann on this one. Canada finished 22nd at the last World Championships. Joseph and Thompson are good enough for our national team, right now.
But if for some reason they don’t want to play for Canada, I’m more than happy to support guys like Young and Kendall who always answer the call.
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