2013/14 NBL Season + Off-season news/Boomers

[Johno6]

yay, go wildcats!

[Gozu]

yay, go wildcats!

Boourns!

[Gozu]

The Melbourne Tigers have announced that veteran forward Tommy Greer has retired.

A bit surprised by that I thought he could've played another 1-2 seasons.

[Gozu]

A fantastic picture of Perth Arena during the GF series.

[Gozu]

The Cairns Taipans have announced they've re-signed Alex Loughton to a two-year deal ahead of the free agency period starting on Monday.

[Johno6]

has gary Ervin gone from 36ers?

I heard rumours he was going to be let go for jamar Wilson next season?

petrie has signed on for another year on a side note

[Gozu]

has gary Ervin gone from 36ers?

I heard rumours he was going to be let go for jamar Wilson next season?

petrie has signed on for another year on a side note

Not sure what is happening with Ervin mate but good to hear Anthony Petrie & Brendan Teys have both re-signed with the 36ers.

[Gozu]

Also Cairns have re-signed Shaun Bruce and announced the signing of SA born PG Corey Maynard who had been playing at Bryant University in the US.

Basketball Australia CEO Kristina Keneally has announced her resignation too.

[Gozu]

The Melbourne Tigers have also announced they've re-signed both Nate Tomlinson and Lucas Walker.

[Gozu]

Perth Wildcats have announced they've re-signed Jesse Wagstaff to a 2 year deal with a 3rd year player option.

[Gozu]

The Boomers training camp squad has been named ahead of the four game series against China starting on the 29th May, the first two games will be in Perth with the last two games played in China:

Australian Boomers Training Camp Squad - Perth

Angus Brandt – University of Oregon (USA)
Ryan Broekhoff – Besiktas (Turkey)
Anthony Drmic – Boise State University (USA)
Cameron Gliddon – Cairns Taipans (NBL)
Chris Goulding – Melbourne Tigers (NBL)
Hugh Greenwood – University of New Mexico (USA)
Matt Knight – Perth Wildcats (NBL)
Damian Martin – Perth Wildcats (NBL)
Rhys Martin – Wollongong Hawks (NBL)
Brock Motum – Bologna (Italy)
Luke Nevill – Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan)
Clint Steindl – Cairns Taipans (NBL)
Lucas Walker – Melbourne Tigers (NBL)
Mark Worthington – Melbourne Tigers (NBL)

[Gozu]

The 36ers have announced they've re-signed Mitch Creek to a 2 year deal with an option for a third year.

Also the Wildcats have re-signed Damian Martin also to a 2 year deal with the option of a 3rd year.

Unfortunately Chris Goulding has pulled out of the Boomers squad against China to concentrate on NBA tryouts.

[carey]

A fantastic picture of Perth Arena during the GF series.

Wow that Perth arena looks super impressive.

[Freo HeaveHo]

The 36ers have announced they've re-signed Mitch Creek to a 2 year deal with an option for a third year.

Also the Wildcats have re-signed Damian Martin also to a 2 year deal with the option of a 3rd year.

Unfortunately Chris Goulding has pulled out of the Boomers squad against China to concentrate on NBA tryouts.

Great to see Mitch back on board. Really need to land another class import to take the next step or two if Ervin isn't returning. ennis and beal were the difference. Desperately need a quality outside shooter. Goulding is a Wa*k , couldn't see him getting a roster spot in the NBA . Look forward to hating him again next year if he doesn't go elsewhere overseas

[Gozu]

I've got a feeling the 36ers might be trying to strong arm Ervin into a pay cut. I'd be alright with him coming back and another half decent lucky dip import which unfortunately didn't turn out to be Frye. Everything hinges on what DJ decides to do once he gets back from Puerto Rico, back with us or Europe next season. Goulding is a knob but he'll certainly get NBA interest with the season he had including scoring 50 points in a 40 minute game.

There are certainly worse players in the NBA than Goulding but as Delly showed with the Cavs this season it's all about timing & opportunity.

[Freo HeaveHo]

I've got a feeling the 36ers might be trying to strong arm Ervin into a pay cut. I'd be alright with him coming back and another half decent lucky dip import which unfortunately didn't turn out to be Frye. Everything hinges on what DJ decides to do once he gets back from Puerto Rico, back with us or Europe next season. Goulding is a knob but he'll certainly get NBA interest with the season he had including scoring 50 points in a 40 minute game.

There are certainly worse players in the NBA than Goulding but as Delly showed with the Cavs this season it's all about timing & opportunity.

But what role could you see him playing Gozu ? He's not a PG and to be honest I can't see him being productive at that level. He would play the 2 but doesn't have the explosive speed and at 6'4 would be coming up against bigger guys. Everyone at that level can run off screens and hit shots.

[Gozu]

But what role could you see him playing Gozu ? He's not a PG and to be honest I can't see him being productive at that level. He would play the 2 but doesn't have the explosive speed and at 6'4 would be coming up against bigger guys. Everyone at that level can run off screens and hit shots.

I could see Goulding playing as a SG/SF. Even though only 6'4" he's really athletic and does just that comes off of numerous screens and elevates. Iverson had no problem getting shots off in the NBA and he's 4 inches taller and dare I say more athletic than he was. The question really is will he get the opportunity? NBA coaches don't start gearing their offences around scrubs and end of the bench guys unless they know or think you're up to it so he would need to impress in summer league/training camp before he would really get an opportunity in the NBA to show what he can do.

Different player sure but Gaze never got an opportunity to shine at NBA level but used to dominate against every country and lead the Olympics in scoring.

[Gozu]

The Sydney Kings have announced the promotion of assistant Damian Cotter to head coach on a 2 year deal.

http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/nojls5 ... 98dotqvrei

[Johno6]

Gozu,

whats the deal with the melb tigers?

changing colours and name or something?
or is it going to be a whole new team?

just hearing rumours on twitter

[Gozu]

Gozu,

whats the deal with the melb tigers?

changing colours and name or something?
or is it going to be a whole new team?

just hearing rumours on twitter

First I've heard of anything like that mate?