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by rbala on Aug 24, 2011 10:03 AM EDT
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PrintToday we have the Senior Men's team ramping up for the Tuto Marchand Tournament, a whole lot more from the NBL, Sim Bhullar makes a move, Andrew Wiggins is the best in the US (for 2014) and a lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...
First we start off with some National Team news ...
Canada Basketball | SENIOR MEN
Jesse Young named to national team - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
Team Canada takes a look inward ahead of tourney - thestar.com
durhamregion.com | Pickering's Cory Joseph ready to represent Canada
UPDATE: This will be an interesting event ... Canada Basketball | ROSTERS FINALIZED FOR MEN
And now for some pro stuff ...
A big shout to Bill Wennington for being a great player and a better Canadian ... Former NBA star Wennington hasn’t forgotten his roots
And the explanation is in ... Thompson heads back to school, awaits end to NBA lockout
Tristan Thompson heads back to school while he awaits end to NBA lockout - The Globe and Mail
Remember people, The Basketball Jones team are looking to raise some molaah for a good cause at the Rock the Court event in a couple of weeks. Check out their vids right here on their training with the Red Rocket himself.
And now for a whole wack of NBLC news that's overflowed from the weekend. For the complete list of NBLC Draftees, check them out here and remember to check out the site at www.nblcanada.ca ...
FAN590 - Blogs - Blogging with Mr. Cooper " Blog Archive " Dribbling into the Unknown: The NBL
'Island' team's first pick can't wait to get to PEI - Sports - The Journal Pioneer
First-ever NBLC Draft allows players to keep dreaming
Saint John, Moncton add new faces in NBL draft - New Brunswick - CBC News
New basketball era dawns | Basketball | Sports | Toronto Sun
CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Basketball - News: High hopes for hoops in Oshawa
Basketball tickets won at draft event - Sports - The Journal Pioneer
Lewis goes first overall as NBL tips off with draft
Local sports roundup: Kuon selected, Fratmen uniforms, boxers deliver
Lightning participate in first NBL draft | London Community News
London Lightning favours veterans | Morris Dalla Costa | Columnists | Sports | London Free Press
CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Basketball - News: 'Peg basketball star drafted
durhamregion.com | Oshawa NBL Canada franchise powers up
London coach has the welcomed gift to gab | Basketball | Sports | Toronto Sun
BramptonGuardian Article: Locals grabbed in hoops draft
Matt Robertson shoots for Moncton Miracles spot - New Brunswick - CBC News
Metro - Lightning set for tip-off
UPDATE: A shout to our colleague Brian at QHoops.net for emailing this look to us ... QHoops :: Welcome
And now for some high school news ...
Andrew Wiggins is getting more pub nowadays ... Huntington Prep player rated best in nation - The Herald Dispatch
And here is a look at Brianna Thomas ... Talent abound at Peach State Elite 32 Summer Jam - ESPN
Here is some huge news, literally and figuratively. Big shout to our boy Nolan at Flagrant Fouls for this ... Sim Bhullar Parts Ways with Xavier, Will Attend New Mexico State in the Fall | Flagrant Fouls
Giant recruit Sim Bhullar drops Xavier for New Mexico State - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News
YorkRegion Article: Basketball player turns heads this summer
UPDATE: Texas Longhorns: Football, Basketball, Baseball and more | Statesman.com
And last but not least we have some NC-Double-Eh action going on here ...
U of W men's basketball team lose 98-57 to Saint Louis
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Ray, you outdid yourself today! I wish I had the time to read all the stuff you linked. Thanks!
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I’m trying man. At least read the Sim Bhullar and Cory links.
Ray Bala
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Done and done
Also, I think the stuff on Tristan Thompson puts his non-participation with the national team in better perspective. Reading his comments I have a reasonable amount of hope that we will see him representing Canada in the future.
On a slightly related note, I am sure that Tristan will benefit as a person from continuing his studies. However, I wonder if he will fall behind his peers a bit by practicing with the Longhorns rather than going to one of those intensive workout places that specialize in NBA physical training. I guess if the whole season is cancelled he can always do that next summer….
So what happened to Kevin Thomas?
Quote from the Toronto Sun:
"Brampton’s Kevin Thomas will not be joining the Texas Longhorns this season after all.
Thomas did not meet NCAA clearinghouse requirements and instead will enroll at a junior college.Thomas played at the Christian Faith Center Academy in North Carolina this season. A source told the Sun that Thomas was an A student, making the ruling puzzling."
Seems strange. Anyone know the rules or what happened?
Same thing with 7’5 C Sim Bhullar. He just decommitted this morning from Xavier due to a 11th hour clearing house decision but is ending up in enrolling New Mexico State this fall.
Texas should know what they are doing after CJ and TT last year.
Kevin Thomas didn’t meet the academic requirements is all we’re going to get. Texas can’t comment and I doubt details of the missed requirements are going to surface unless you speak to the player or people at CFC in North Carolina. Bottom line is that something is missing or has been called into question not allowing him to be eligible.
As for Bhullar, he didn’t qualify it seems for play this year and yes New Mexico State has some experience in his situation. Current redshirt freshman Danile Mullings had similar issues last season and enrolled but did not play while the school helped to clear him. I’m not sure but Renaldo Dixon could have been in a similar situation. Going here could be a better thing for him than another year of prep as he’ll be working out with the team while getting eligible.
Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com
Also
Why was Cory Joseph no where in the boxscore in tonight embarrassing loss to Brazil (seriously 4 Q1 points)?
Hurt?
Visa issues?
Leo run off another NBA level player from Canadian BBall?
Bhullar
I admire his optimism, but I think he is going to need a lot of work before he is ready to take a shot at the NBA. Switching from Xavier to New Mexico seems like a solid move if he feels he will get better support. Both have pretty good track records lately.
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