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Terrance Ferguson to 36ers is official

Very excited about seeing this unfold for Adelaide. Previously, US high school recruits have gone overseas and struggled moreso with the off-court things (which led to issues on-court). I think the NBL could be a great option for these guys (provided the sneaker companies prop up their salaries), with a similar culture/language and development-focused coaching.

Just hope Joey Wright doesn't screw this one up.

#36ersfamily guys, c'mon.

Again not on the ball when making big announcements, they should be shouting it from the roof tops to get peoples attention!

:hellyes:

NBL has just confirmed it with an article. He's a 6er. It's done.

Probably because it's not official yet.

^Agree, definitely a missed opportunity, its flying around facebook and twitter pages but not one mention from the 6ers

No announcement by the Sixers on their website/ social media or press release. Only Joey sharing the theplayerstribune.com article. Again not on the ball when making big announcements, they should be shouting it from the roof tops to get peoples attention!

I think it's too difficult to judge how an 18 year old will actually go in a Pro League far from his home. But i just want to make the point that if you could judge it on creativity and Pro-activeness, i would judge it a huge pass.

The club has done exceptionally well battling the big spenders by not doing so themselves. Instead, flying under the radar with all the young guns they've obtained.

Very impressive for a supposed cash strapped and 'hopelessly run' club to think a bit outside the square like they have.

Now, if Gladness is begging for another go, why is he not a no-brainer for the other spot ?

You'd think teams will have to respect his shot at least which only helps Randle and the bigs ans his length should be handy defensively next to Randle.

As a shooting guard he doesn't necessarily have to be built big...especially with his athleticism and length.

Other SG's in the league so far;
BRIS:
+ Gibson
+ Bruce

TAIPANS:
+ Heuir
+ Weeks
+ McCarron
+ Gliddon

HAWKS:
+ Martin

UNITED:
+ Goulding
+ Tomlinson
+ Igor
+ Jackson

BREAKERS:
+ Ili
+ Penney
+ Webster
+ Woodside

WILDCATS:
+ Martin
+ Kenny

KINGS:
+ Lisch
+ Cadee

With Ferguson's combination of size, length and athleticism at the 2 I don't think too many in the above list will trouble him too much? Guards in the NBL are mostly big & slow or small and quick...he has the tools to combat either of those combinations.

I think the key will be to get him here as soon as possible and put him to work so he knows what he is in for and can adjust and get used to the speed and physicality.

I think his biggest concern is his maturity and whether or not players can get in his head and how he handles that...will he take on the challenge and thrive or will he self implode?

No doubt opposing teams will want to try to bang bodies with TF and put him off with a very physical game.

That said, at 6'7 he has the length to worry any opposition guards in the league and has good range out to well past the NBA three point line.

I am a little worried from the footage that his release is not super quick, so he might get hurried up a bit in contested shots. I also think he will struggle at least initially putting the ball on the floor and driving into defences. But he looks like he will be electric on the fast break and will no doubt provide some highlights.

So looking forward to this year, the combo of Randle and TF will be something to see as I think they will complement each other perfectly.

Great exposure for the league to be sure and there will be a lot of benefits for him playing down here too, but I hope people keep in mind that it's a HUGE step up from high school, hell, it's a big step up from college to play with grown men in a tough league, plus he's still built like a kid... Hopefully expectations are managed and he's able to come out and do well...

Dunno how much trouble he will get into, sounds like he is bringing his family with him.

This could go either way. He has the athleticism, dunking power and outside shot to terrorise the league. He's also young and slim enough that he could be frustrated out of his game, struggle with officiating, etc. Free roller coaster rides with every 36ers season ticket...

with jerome and terrance - I am definitely getting to games this season. Looks awesome

Don't think TF would be on #LischMoney but He'd be on something substantial.

It's similar to Ennis - he wanted to take care of his family immediately. TF coming straight out of high school could see NBL dollars as a great for one year before signing a significant contract in the NBA.

It's Adelaide; how much trouble could his nose get into?

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/terrance-ferguson

http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/adelaide-36ers-sign-star-us-highschooler-terrance-ferguson/news-story/663d98b402545a6e1b77a4b5bfc3ca26

Guess we will find out soon how committed to the cause he is very soon.

Be interesting to see if he keeps his nose out of trouble.

"TERRANCE FERGUSON
GUARD / ADELAIDE 36ERS"

well, that'd do it!

Sounds like a good kid. The article does kind of make it sound like he thinks he is getting paid more than we think he is getting paid?

Just imagine how good he would have been with 3 years of Marty coaching him. marcus C needs to start a petition to get Marty back.

yes I know its trolling, and I should let it go ..... but

In any case I wish the kid all the best.

So rmq do you like or love this kid? Hah this could go either way but will be interesting.

I like this kid. Very interesting.

Approached by the Sixers at the Nike Hoops Summit. TF and Randle going to be a problem!

Love this kids mindset!

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/2016-6-30-terrance-ferguson-arizona-australia-basketball/

Its Adelaide !

Paced again by a game-high 42 points from Kirk Penney, the Tall Blacks overcame the odds, the loss of starting point guard Lindsay Tait to a stomach bug, a scarcely believable 45 free throws awarded to their opponents and the fouling out of four key players to nudge the host Slovenian team on their home court 104-103.

Vucinic was rapt with the toughness and tenacity displayed by his side as they fought back from an eight-point halftime deficit, battled away without regular point man Tait and survived the loss of Mika Vukona, Tom Abercrombie, Jeremy Kench and Pero Cameron who all fouled out.

Slovenia led 52-44 at the break, largely due to blistering 71 per cent shooting from the floor. They also enjoyed a massive free-throw discrepancy and forced their guests into 10 turnovers.

But the Tall Blacks stayed in touch by shooting well (61 percent FG), especially from long distance (8/14 3pt).

Soon after the restart, the Kiwis rattled off nine points to draw level and though five quick fouls threatened to stall that momentum, they kept their cool to take a 69-67 lead into the fourth quarter.

Cameron, then Penney, and Penney again struck from deep to put them 11 points clear in the final term but
another flurry of fouls saw Kench, then Vukona, then Cameron all foul out.

The Slovenians then drilled six of eight freebies from the charity stripe to draw level at 83-83.

Penney tied the game up from the free-throw line with just over a minute remaining, but his missed second attempt consigned the contest to an extra period.

Still, he opened the overtime scoring with a three-point play before Abercrombie also took a seat.
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Consecutive baskets from Fitchett and Craig Bradshaw gave the Tall Blacks a four-point cushion, but with 26 seconds on the clock, Jaka Lakovic made a layup that prompted a second extra period.

Veteran Phill Jones hit his first field goal from deep to open the second extra period, then Casey Frank also connected from range to open up some breathing room. Slovenia crept closer, but Jones finally sealed the result with a made pair of free throws.

The Kiwis shot superbly, converting 56 percent FG and 45 percent (15/33) from beyond the arc. Their main concern would have been a lopsided foul count which indicates adjustments are needed.

But the New Zealanders did well to restrict Slovenia's shooting, keeping them to just 46 percent FG overall after their hot start.

Penney was huge again as he continues to underline his reputation as one of the premier players in the international game. He hit nine treys as he had another banner night in the black singlet (42 points, 14/25 FG, 9/15 3PT).

There was also a timely breakout performance from veteran big man Cameron who showed he has well and truly put his injury worries behind him, weighing in with 15 points in 16 minutes, making three-of-four from long range and all three of his two-point attempts.

Abercrombie chimed in with a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds while Frank (nine points, seven rebounds), Bradshaw (seven points, five rebounds) and Vukona (seven points, four rebounds) all made key contributions.

Point guard Fitchett also had a big game, deputising for the infirm Tait and doing a fine job on star Slovenian point guard Lakovic who is one of the premier point guards in Europe.

The Slovenians were paced by former NBA standout Bostjan Nachbar with 29 points, but will now be well aware of the giant-killing capacity of this gritty New Zealand side.

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