2012/13 NBL Season/Offseason news

[Gozu]

It's well known amongst international basketball that chinese refs in China are as dodgy as they come and often pull calls out of nowhere to favour their national side, the refs probably feel they're under a bit of pressure as usually government officials are present for their games and you can understand no one wants to spend the rest of their lives in a gulag somewhere!

I remember one time in the early-mid 2000's the Sydney Kings were doing a tour of China and played a game or two against the chinese national team, the Kings were getting screwed all game with dodgy calls but fought through it and a Kings player ended up hitting the game winner with about three seconds to go. Kings won by 2. The refs ruled it 'illegal' and declared the game a draw! No overtime nothing and all their players just quickly walked off. Fair to say Brian Goorjian wasn't happy but knew he had to bite his tongue a bit.

In saying all that this Boomers team would be well versed in what to expect from the refs in China but being a young side and most having never played there before weren't really ready for it. From what I heard they played positively & aggressively all game but when the dodgy stuff started in the 4th they dropped their heads a bit and started playing more conservatively.

[Gozu]

This news got passed me last week, the Townsville Crocs announced they've re-signed Peter Crawford (1 year) and Jacob Holmes (2 years).

[Gozu]

Game 4

China 88 def Australia 81 (Bairstow 15, Gliddon 13, Goulding 13, Gibson 12)

Series tied 2-2

Technically I think the Boomers won the series on superior point differential 289-264.

[Gozu]

Bizarre news new Townsville Crocs signing Mirko Djeric has been shot in the leg at a party in Sydney by gatecrashers it's not life threatening but puts in jeopardy his participation at the U/19 World Championships in the Czech Republic later this month.

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/news/teen ... 6664254276

[Johno6]

That explains the twitter comments.

[Gozu]

To be announced tomorrow the Perth Wildcats new coach is Trevor Gleeson former Crocs/Tigers coach.

Also the senior assistant coach has already been named as Andy Stewart.

[Johno6]

36ers sign B J Anthony.

Was he the big guy from the breakers?

[Brodlach]

He has played with the NZ Tall Backs, does that count as an import?


http://www.adelaide36ers.com/article/id ... wu95i7jwmy

[Gozu]

He used to play for the Breakers, big body but not much game. I guess that spells the end for Pero as back up centre.

He's a kiwi and they're considered locals not imports, certainly wouldn't want to blow an import spot on him!

[Gozu]

The 36ers have announced they've signed guard Brendan Teys who was with Townsville last season as development player and yet another former member of the Gold Coast Blaze to join the 36ers.

[Gozu]

The Townsville Crocs have announced the signing of their first import in Josh Pace a 6'5" G/F currently playing in the NZ league where he's leading the league in scoring.

[Brodlach]

Heard today that Gary Ervine has signed with the 36ers and will be announced early week

[cripple]

Heard today that Gary Ervine has signed with the 36ers and will be announced early week

It is doing the twitter rounds so must be true.

[Johno6]

#wewantgary

[Gozu]

Hopefully it's true it would make the 36ers legit championship contenders.

In other news the Cairns Taipans have announced that foundation player Aaron Grabau has decided to retire. He has been there from the club's inception in '99 and was also the only active former Geelong Supercats NBL player.

[Gozu]

Another retirement today with Sydney Kings centre Ian Crosswhite calling it quits.

Had been rumoured for a few weeks now but still a surprise when someone retires prematurely at 30 and could've played at least another 2-3 seasons.

[Gozu]

Big news with Melbourne Tigers G/F Chris Goulding being asked to try out with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers!

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/bas ... 6675983029

Also the Sydney Kings have announced the signing of PG Shaun Gleeson who has previously played with the Gold Coast Blaze and have also signed PG Kyle Armour as a temporary injury replacement for Ben Madgen, he was a development player with the Wildcats last season.

[Gozu]

Finally announced today that Stephen Weigh has departed the 36ers signing a 3 year deal with the Cairns Taipans who also announced the retirement of former 36er Dusty Rychart.

Also the Sydney Kings have signed former Townsville big man & St Mary's product Ben Allen.

[Johno6]

Gary Ervin officially signs with sixers.

I think they make grand final this season.

Not just basing on Ervin.

[Gozu]

Gary Ervin officially signs with sixers.

I think they make grand final this season.

Not just basing on Ervin.

Absolutely huge signing.

http://www.adelaide36ers.com/article/id ... feifbpg41c

36ers have to be a championship contender this season.