Hoops

NBL Combine

http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/take-data-combine-standouts/

Saw the article on the NBL website about testing. Does anyone have access to the overall results for my (everyone's) perusal or is this as closely guarded secret as Col. Sanders' 11 secret herbs and spices?

And, yes, I did a cursory Internet search on this.

Hahaha Ahmad Starks, NBL deal. Nope

On the back of the Combine Jeremy Loeliger speaks aout about the NBL's improvements in attracting athletes again. Warning Paywall might win.
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/nbl-general-manager-jeremy-loeliger-says-basketball-back-in-the-fight-for-elite-athletes-20170419-gvnqs9.html

Thought Benny Lewis had a role being MU's premier injury replacement?

Why?

bennie lewis was there .. bit odd

A lot more than young players, state league players or imports who graduated years ago, however.

I think you'd find most college players don't get high exposure on TV!

It's not for college players who have high visibility on TV. This is for players who otherwise NBL coaches are in the dark about.

Thought they might have held it after all the college guys come back, most finish end May early September by the time they get there graduation.

Just finished yesterday, NBL will probably put up an article if not already. Check Boti's site too, he might write up something interesting.

A few SEABL/Big V guys there, IMO some may get pencilled in as potential injury replacement or budget 3rd import. Chris Kaba if anyone familiar with him wasn't doing too bad.

Sam Froling looks good, he's grown a bit 6'10" or 11" now. Looks like he'll be one of those we may never see play in NBL, maybe as a DP but probably not. Once he bulks up a bit he's definitely Europe or NBA bound.

Other young players out there SA folks here will know is Alex Mudronja. Also saw Lat Mayen, wonder what happens with his TCU commit? Some ex-NBL like Indiana Faithful was there as well.

The Indian players look ok, Amritpal and Amjyot the two standouts. Both athletic and have NBL potential, hard to tell if they can translate their game. Amritpal plays a bit like Matt Hodgson. Amjyot plays like Craig Moller.

Heard that Danny Kordahi was working with their Indian agent to get them here. He was the co-owner of the Kings with that Firepower bloke, just before they folded.

Clicking on the first photo came up with this pearler of a comment:

"bradkeepence So stupid that you to pay to do it plus flights and accommodation, if it wasn't for that then I would of been there"

o_O

Thanks!

The NBL are putting lots of photos from it up on Instagram if anyone is interested. Looks nicely done - nice uniforms, etc.

Having being fortunate enough to see Adelaide 36ers "The Golden Era" (twice now) I encourage members/season ticket holders to strongly advocate for Al Green and Darryl Pearce having their numbers officially (and permanently) retired at the start of next season.

Not only are both players NBL Hall of Fame members but they played a key role in making the 36ers the basketball powerhouse it became between the mid 80's - early 90's and made key contributions in developing the platform for success that the NBL enjoyed during the mid 90's.

It seems only fitting that the club deliver on their goal to rebuild the culture at the club by hoisting the numbers of both these players next to those of Davis and Maher.