Stankovic Cup

[kolko]

So does Argentina send their normal team? The US is sending all non-NBA players for this.

No, only one olympic champion will play (Leo Gutierrez)

[WalterBenitez]

Thanks.

So does Argentina send their normal team? The US is sending all non-NBA players for this.

ARG will send the same roster that is playing in China with only two changes (This roster will include only one Gold Medallist, 0 NBA).

USA!!?? No idea, looks like USA Basketball is working on it

[Kori Ellis]

USA!!?? No idea, looks like USA Basketball is working on it

USA has 15 non-NBA players trying out in Florida the first week in August to make the 12 man team. My friend, Noel Felix, was invited to try out.

[WalterBenitez]

My friend, Noel Felix, was invited to try out.

It'll be good to have an ambassador there, any inside info?? are these players from CBA? FIBA? NCAA?

[Kori Ellis]

It'll be good to have an ambassador there, any inside info?? are these players from CBA? FIBA? NCAA?

The list of players trying out was released today. I don't know if Noel will make it -- it seems like it will be fun for him if he does.

Here's the players that will be trying out; they are mostly NBDL and CBA players.

http://usabasketball.com/men/2005/05_mtoa_roster.html

[WalterBenitez]

2005 USA Men's World Championship Qualifying Team Finalists Roster

9 FIBAs
Michael Batiste F 6-8 235 11/21/77 Panathinaikos (Greece) / Arizona State '99
Charlie Bell G 6-3 175 03/13/79 Leche Rio (Spain) / Michigan State '01
Tyus Edney G 5-10 160 02/14/73 Lottomatica Roma (Italy) / UCLA '95
Lynn Greer G 6-1 175 10/23/79 Dynamo Moscow (Russia) / Temple '02
Jimmie Hunter G 6-5 210 12/24/77 Sebastiani Rieti (Italy) / Life ‘00
Kris Lang C 6-11 247 12/12/79 Unicaja Malaga (Spain) / North Carolina '02
Aaron McGhee F 6-8 250 06/28/79 Pusan KTF (Korea) / Oklahoma '02
Marque Perry G 6-1 180 01/28/81 Olympiacos (Greece) / Saint Louis ‘03
Alex Scales G 6-4 07/03/78 Samsung (Korea) / Oregon '99


4 CBAs
Jerome Beasley F 6-10 224 05/17/81 Sioux Falls (CBA) / North Dakota '03
Corsley Edwards F 6-9 275 03/05/76 Sioux Falls (CBA) / Central Connecticut State'02
Noel Felix F 6-9 225 10/04/81 Yakima (CBA) / Fresno State ‘03
Melvin Sanders F 6-5 210 01/03/81 Dakota (CBA) / Oklahoma State '03


2 D-League
Ernest Brown C 7-0 255 05/17/79 Fayetteville (D-League) / Indian Hills C.C. "00
Ron Slay F 6-8 225 06/29/81 Asheville (D-League) / Tennessee '03

[NZHayden]

off topic again- the nz tall blacks were in an international tournament a couple of months ago involving china, lithuania and an invitational american team, they came out of that with a 3-3 win- loss record. pretty good considering sean marks and kirk penney werent there

[xcoriate]

Marks has retired from international now hasn't he.

[snyderman]

what, marks won't be tearing it up for powerhouse new zealand anymore?

[kolko]

Charlie Bell will sign with the Bucks.

[NZHayden]

yeah he has retired from internationals

[WalterBenitez]

LIT 83 ARG 77, my summary

LIT led the game by as far as 19 and finalized 24-10 in 1st quarter (ARG didn't exist and did many TO); later played great D in 2q (45-37) and 3q, even ARG led by 5 with 4 min to go in the 4q, ARG had many opportunities to close the game but shot after shot they failed and the worst part was from FT line (It was one of those days, you know ).

LIT's boys played good, they went 60% from 3 ( ), good defense even playing with their Team "B".

Refs were horrible, some calls were in favor of ARG some in favor of LIT ; bottom line LIT played better and deserved to win.

CHI vs PUERTO RICO didn't finish because players started to fight ... remember DET-IND ... the same funny show

[spurschick]

LIT's boys played good, they went 60% from 3

That's just nuts!

[manubili]

I've seen the china-arg game.
ARG: 86 / CHI: 66.
Argentina outplayed China, and was really good in 3 throws, I don't know for sure, but i think nearly 60 - 70%.

Federico Kammerich has some highlight-reel moves that were awsome! If he always plays like that, he's another NBA argie in the future. Y aguante Ferro!

More data in:
http://www.clarin.com/diario/2005/07.../m-1024029.htm

[kolko]

Federico Kammerich has some highlight-reel moves that were awsome! If he always plays like that, he's another NBA argie in the future.

He was drafted by Portland.

[spurschick]

I've seen the china-arg game.
ARG: 86 / CHI: 66.

No wonder the Chinese were so pissed off.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

I've seen the china-arg game.
ARG: 86 / CHI: 66.
Argentina outplayed China, and was really good in 3 throws, I don't know for sure, but i think nearly 60 - 70%.

Federico Kammerich has some highlight-reel moves that were awsome! If he always plays like that, he's another NBA argie in the future. Y aguante Ferro!

More data in:
http://www.clarin.com/diario/2005/07.../m-1024029.htm

Kammerichs was drafted by Portland, but I don't know if he could have a career in the NBA. When he drives to the hoop he is an excellent player, but if the way to the rim is blocked and he is forced to shoot from distance he struggles a lot. He could be a good player for a team like Charlotte, New Orleans, Atlanta, Golden State, Toronto, etc.

[TheWriter]

Is Robertas Javtokas playing?

[manubili]

Kammerichs was drafted by Portland, but I don't know if he could have a career in the NBA. When he drives to the hoop he is an excellent player, but if the way to the rim is blocked and he is forced to shoot from distance he struggles a lot. He could be a good player for a team like Charlotte, New Orleans, Atlanta, Golden State, Toronto, etc.

Yeah, I know wath you mean. I hope he improves, couse i like his style.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Is Robertas Javtokas playing?

No, Lithuania (like Argentina, Puerto Rico and Australia) send a team composed of players without international experience, to give them experience in case they are needed in the future.