Australian basketball.

[peternorth]

NATIVES OF AUSTRALIA IN THE NBA
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Dyson Daniels	Atlanta Hawks	5
Alex Ducas	OKC Thunder	88
Dante Exum	Dallas Mavericks	5
Johnny Furphy	Indiana Pacers	12
Josh Giddey	Chicago Bulls	3
Joe Ingles	Minnesota Timberwolves	7
Kyrie Irving *	Dallas Mavericks	2
Jock Landale	Houston Rockets	2
Thon Maker	Houston Rockets	15
Jack McVeigh	Also of the Houston Rockets	58
Patty mills	Utah Jazz	8
Duop Reath	Portland Trailblazers	28
Ben Simmons	Brooklyn Nets	10
Matisse Thybulle	Portland Trailblazers	4
Luke Travers	Cleveland Cavaliers	33
Josh Green	Charlotte Hornets	10

 

[Geddy Lee]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10737864

Old footage - but his accent is cool. Perfectly 50% Aussie + 50% American.

 

[Goodo73]

Some links re Aussies (men) playing college hoops (via The Pick and Roll):

http://pickandroll.com.au/umberncaa-men-all-aussie-pre-season-selections/
http://pickandroll.com.au/ncaa-men-fresh-aussie-faces-201415/
http://pickandroll.com.au/aussies-college-division-men-201415/

 

[Goodo73]

Recruiting update

http://pickandroll.com.au/early-ncaa-signees/

 

[Damon_3388]

Seems like we've suddenly got a ton of young men's talent who have genuine size (6'8"+) and skill. A bit of a 'golden generation' may be on it's way.

I've provided a few groupings here (using a US-style July-to-June school year), and obviously their actual birth date (where available), to give people an idea of exactly where some of these kids are at:

College Senior (Fourth Year) age
Daniel Trist (born August 29, 1992)
Corban Roe (born September 30, 1992)
Mangok Mathiang (born October 8, 1992)
Lachlan Prest (born October 13, 1992)
Owen Odigie (born January 18, 1993)
Taylor Dyson (born May 3, 1992)

College Junior (Third Year) age
Matt Hancock (born July 5, 1993)
Venky Jois (born July 7, 1993)
Jamie Batish (born December 16, 1993)

College Sophmore (Second Year) age
Emmett Naar (born July 3, 1994)
Joshua Oswald (born July 8, 1994)
Dane Pineau (born August 2, 1994)
Darcy Malone (born January 2, 1995)
Felix Kalau Von Hofe (born February 10, 1995)
Joshua Derksen (born February 15, 1995)
Nicholas Duncan (born March 13, 1995)
Mirko Djeric (born April 17, 1995)
Cade Towers (born May 18, 1995)
Caleb Davis (born May 23, 1995)
Keanu Pinder (born May 28, 1995)
Fabijan Krslovic (born June 23, 1995)
Jack Purchase (born June 26, 1995)
Marley Biyendolo (DOB unknown)
Sam Daly (DOB unknown)

College Freshman (First Year) age
Dante Exum (born July 13, 1995)
Xavier Cooks (born August 19, 1995)
Geoff Gerlach (born August 25, 1995)
Gerard Martin (born September 18, 1995)
Iain Morison (born November 27, 1995)
Jonah Bolden (born January 2, 1996)
Tanner Krebs (born January 4, 1996)
Rhys Vague (born January 17, 1996)
Tad Dufelmeier (January 19, 1996)
Joel Smith (January 25, 1996)
Deng Adel (born February 1, 1996)
Geremy McKay (born March 9, 1996)
Joseph Owens (born March 20, 1996)
Sam Mayer (born April 26, 1996)
Jaden Welden (born May 11, 1996)
Jack McVeigh (born June 27, 1996)
Matthew Jackson (DOB unknown)
Jock Landale (DOB unknown)

High School Senior (Year 12) age
Ben Simmons (born July 20, 1996)
Sukhman Bhinder (born July 21, 1996)
Kai Healy (born July 23, 1996)
Michael Wearne (born July 30, 1996)
Callum Barker (born August 13, 1996)
James Ringholt (born September 4, 1996)
Kai Woodfall (born September 20, 1996)
George Blagojevic (born October 18, 1996)
Jordan Hunter (born January 13, 1997)
Darryl McDowell-White (born January 14, 1997)
Sam Stafford (born January 17, 1997)
Jordan Hunter (born January 30, 1997)
Robert Colton (born February 5, 1997)
Abiola Akintola (born February 13, 1997)
Trent McMullan (born February 24, 1997)
Thon Maker (born February 25, 1997)
Kyle Clark (born March 3, 1997)
Tim Molloy-Leigh (born March 5, 1997)
Matthew Owies (born March 19, 1997)
Jacob Pupavac (born March 25, 1997)
Mason Peatling (born March 31, 1997)
Dejan Vasiljevic (born April 27, 1997)
Sebastiano Lamonato (born May 9, 1997)
Jock Perry (born May 20, 1997)
Jayden Hodgson (born May 25, 1997)
Tom Wilson (born June 24, 1997)
Damien Rance (DOB unknown)

High School Junior (Year 11) age
Matt McCarthy (born July 30, 1997)
Jack White (born August 5, 1997)
Michael D’Agostino (born August 28, 1997)
Mitch McCarthy (born October 10, 1997)
Kouat Noi (born October 29, 1997)
Matt Freeman (born December 9, 1997)
Issac Humphries (born January 5, 1998)
Myles Cherry (born February 4, 1998)
Matt Kenyon (born February 8, 1998)
Akol Deng (born April 12, 1998)
William McDowell-White (born April 13, 1998)
Harry Froling (born April 20, 1998)
Deng Gak (born May 12, 1998)

I'll add further to this list at a later time. It's by no means "full" or comprehensive yet. It's more difficult than it needs to be to find simple information like DOB, height and weight with a lot of these guys too, especially those in elite pathways like the AIS or at a US college. Nevertheless, we've got a lot of talent in the pipeline. It's still a little while off yet, but we may be looking at finally medalling at a senior men's tournament in the next 10-15 years.

 

[splendidham]

Both Isaac Humphries and Jack McVeigh ruled out of
Oceania Champs. Think we'll be hard pressed to qualify now. NZ would have to be favorites

 

[djrossie16]

Being a Gaels fan and all had a bit of a look at Emmett Naar recently. He is an impressive play maker. Could be a special passer and have a good career professionally.

 

[sojthebest]

Australia through to the U19 World Cup thanks to this buzzer beater by Dejan Vasiljevic:

 

[flaps]

Australia through to the U19 World Cup thanks to this buzzer beater by Dejan Vasiljevic:

Love his reaction.

 

[Dr Awkward]

So now that we are through to the world champs are those guys like Maker, McVeigh...etc likely to play?

 

[Goodo73]

So now that we are through to the world champs are those guys like Maker, McVeigh...etc likely to play?

Expect the team named for the world champs to include (most of) the best at that age group. The qualification team was not that.

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Ben Simmons first 6 games of the year, his team is 6-0

1) vs Berkmar - 34 points 10 Rebs
2) vs Jonesboro - 37 points
3) vs img acad - 27 points 13 Rebs
4) vs Lake minneola - 30 points
13 Rebs 9 assists
5) vs Ballard - 32 points
6) v Plano West - 23 points
Some highlights of his first 2 games.



Comes up against Ivan Rabb tomorrow

 

[flaps]

Ben Simmons first 6 games of the year, his team is 6-0

1) vs Berkmar - 34 points 10 Rebs
2) vs Jonesboro - 37 points
3) vs img acad - 27 points 13 Rebs
4) vs Lake minneola - 30 points
13 Rebs 9 assists
5) vs Ballard - 32 points
6) v Plano West - 23 points
Some highlights of his first 2 games.



Comes up against Ivan Rabb tomorrow

When does he lineup on Thon?

 

[moistie]

When does he lineup on Thon?

If Thon does become an Australian basketballer,, what position do these two play? Simmons SF, Maker PF or vice versa?

 

[Happy Mastenator]

If Thon does become an Australian basketballer,, what position do these two play? Simmons SF, Maker PF or vice versa?

Simmon SF/Maker PF when we play big with Bogut, go small the shift up to PF/C respectively. Either way it's win win win.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Ben Simmons first 6 games of the year, his team is 6-0

1) vs Berkmar - 34 points 10 Rebs
2) vs Jonesboro - 37 points
3) vs img acad - 27 points 13 Rebs
4) vs Lake minneola - 30 points
13 Rebs 9 assists
5) vs Ballard - 32 points
6) v Plano West - 23 points
Some highlights of his first 2 games.



Comes up against Ivan Rabb tomorrow

That doesn't look like my high school games....

 

[Shiv]

Ben Simmons first 6 games of the year, his team is 6-0

1) vs Berkmar - 34 points 10 Rebs
2) vs Jonesboro - 37 points
3) vs img acad - 27 points 13 Rebs
4) vs Lake minneola - 30 points
13 Rebs 9 assists
5) vs Ballard - 32 points
6) v Plano West - 23 points
Some highlights of his first 2 games.



Comes up against Ivan Rabb tomorrow

Is there a way to watch his games online? is it streamed/shown on reply on any sites?

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Simmons had 22 points 10 rebs
10 assists vs Bishop O'Dowd, Ivan Rabbs team.
http://www.maxpreps.com/m/article.aspx?articleid=2b3ef769-0c60-4909-a6c4-b17967f2f7c2

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Is there a way to watch his games online? is it streamed/shown on reply on any sites?

His last game was on ESPN2 I will keep a look out for others and let you know.

 

[Shiv]

His last game was on ESPN2 I will keep a look out for others and let you know.

Really, that's awesome!

 

[Goodo73]

His last game was on ESPN2 I will keep a look out for others and let you know.

Not that the Foxtel guide was any help in flagging that the game was on.

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Is there a way to watch his games online? is it streamed/shown on reply on any sites?

Not that the Foxtel guide was any help in flagging that the game was on.

Just found the game on youtube

 

[Turboman1994]

Not that the Foxtel guide was any help in flagging that the game was on.

when is simmons draft eligible I cant figure out if it is next year or the year after

 

[Happy Mastenator]

when is simmons draft eligible I cant figure out if it is next year or the year after

college next year. draft year after

 

[Turboman1994]

college next year. draft year after

cheers if im not mistaken aren't Thon Maker and Simmons both in the same 2016 class?