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That is some FANTASTIC intel Puffer (even if it is still a bit vague, Hah), thanks a million for doing that!
I've been thinking for years how useless that website is.
They really do need a Public Relations Manager on that Staff... or a new one if they already do... what are you up to these days Puffer?! Haha
You could clearly inject some fresh ideas into Canada Basketball!
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Puffer wrote: View PostWouldn't lie. I remember the Everly Brothers first hit single, Presley, the Kennedy assassination, Leafs winning the Stanley Cup and the first men on the moon. Of them all, I think the Leaf Stanley Cup win was faked on a CBC back lot somewhere.
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Wiggins unavailable for Junior National team
There is a long existing pattern of behaviour where Canada's best players do not participate in national team programs.
http://www.basketball.ca/wiggins-wil...summer-p154154
It makes sense that Wiggins is preparing for his NBA career (via Kansas) at this point and Canada basketball doesn't fit into his plans.
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I wonder how or in what way not playing for the national team improves his preparation for Kansas? Is there a prep camp for the Kansas team in the summer? I guess so.
I would have thought the drills and practises and coaching involved in national team play would be useful.
On the other hand I also expect it would involve getting ready to play the international style of ball, which admittedly would be different then NCAA ball.
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I think more this...
Puffer wrote: View Post...On the other hand I also expect it would involve getting ready to play the international style of ball, which admittedly would be different then NCAA ball.
RandomGuy wrote: View PostSo much for his "patriotism". We could even say the same with him signing Raptors if there still are Wiggins (in TDot) believers out there.
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RandomGuy wrote: View PostSo much for his "patriotism". We could even say the same with him signing Raptors if there still are Wiggins (in TDot) believers out there.
http://zagsblog.com/andrew-wiggins/w...s-this-summer/
"Incoming Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins won’t play for the Canadian U19 team at the World Championships in Prague but could still opt to play for the Canadian Senior National Team this summer.
“Currently, Andrew is preparing himself for his upcoming year at KU,” Rowan Barrett, executive vice-president and assistant general manager of Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s program, told SNY.tv.
Barrett previously told Canada Basketball that, “at 18 years old, Andrew has a long basketball career ahead of him. Andrew’s decision to prepare himself this summer for the upcoming season is a decision we acknowledge. Our team will miss Andrew this summer, but we remain focused on Andrew’s long-term development and our organizational goals for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and beyond.”
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Puffer wrote: View PostHere we are:
http://zagsblog.com/andrew-wiggins/w...s-this-summer/
"Incoming Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins won’t play for the Canadian U19 team at the World Championships in Prague but could still opt to play for the Canadian Senior National Team this summer.
“Currently, Andrew is preparing himself for his upcoming year at KU,” Rowan Barrett, executive vice-president and assistant general manager of Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s program, told SNY.tv.
Barrett previously told Canada Basketball that, “at 18 years old, Andrew has a long basketball career ahead of him. Andrew’s decision to prepare himself this summer for the upcoming season is a decision we acknowledge. Our team will miss Andrew this summer, but we remain focused on Andrew’s long-term development and our organizational goals for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and beyond.”Official Pope of the Raptors sponsored by MLSE.
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RandomGuy wrote: View PostWell your arguments are well argumented and make more sense,while mine was just subjective speculation. I'm with you on this. It's just that I'm from country where refusing to play for NT without serious reason is a big deal. Overreacted.
Tristan Thompson ran into insurance problems playing for the national team two summers ago when the NBA was not paying insurance for FIBA tournaments during the lockout.
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stretch wrote: View PostMore speculation: it could be a decision based on insurance or lack of it for a junior tournament. Wiggins may have some insurance while he practices and performs for Kansas. The NBA currently pays insurance for NBA players playing in FIBA tournaments which, of course, would not include Wiggins. It could be that Canada Basketball can not afford to insure Wiggins for any close to his potential earnings.
Tristan Thompson ran into insurance problems playing for the national team two summers ago when the NBA was not paying insurance for FIBA tournaments during the lockout.Official Pope of the Raptors sponsored by MLSE.
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RandomGuy wrote: View PostWell your arguments are well argumented and make more sense,while mine was just subjective speculation. I'm with you on this. It's just that I'm from country where refusing to play for NT without serious reason is a big deal. Overreacted.
On the other hand he would be kissing off $8 million if he DID slip that far. So who am I to get on some kid for making a choice that would cost that kind of money. I might, 'cause I am not that smart with money and I think I would value playing for my country and the chance to have a big impact on the results.
On the other, other hand though, once his contract is secure, he can go ahead and represent Canada for years without losing anything. And he seems to be committed to the national program, by all accounts.
To some extent, the national program may have helped him with his development to this point. So maybe he will give some back. We can all hope so.
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http://www.torontosun.com/2013/07/27...et-to-assemble
Informative article on the state of the mens national team as they prepare for World Cup qualification at the end of August.
It’s not yet clear exactly who will comprise Canada’s roster, but NBA players Tristan Thompson (Cleveland), Cory Joseph (San Antonio), Kelly Olynyk (Boston) and Joel Anthony (Miami) will be on hand.
No. 1 overall selection Anthony Bennett should make an appearance, but can’t play because he is still recovering from shoulder surgery.
Canada’s top prospect, Andrew Wiggins, is preparing for his freshman season at Kansas and has not yet decided if he will attend any parts of the camp.
His AAU teammate and good friend Tyler Ennis, the leading scorer at the recent FIBA U19 world championship, at which Canada finished sixth, is working with Syracuse (where he will take over point guard duties as a freshman) and Canada Basketball to see if he can attend camp.
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It seems Olynyk won't be attending, because of the Celtics.
A shoulder injury will sideline NBA No. 1 draft pick Anthony Bennett while Canada’s second 2013 lottery pick, Kelly Olynyk has been forced out of the qualification tournament for the 2014 basketball World Cup.
“He’s so keen about wanting to play but the Celtics had some concerns,” national team head coach Jay Triano said of Olynyk, who has been with senior program since 2010.
I hate the fucking Celtics.
From the same article.
The list of 18 players invited to the Canadian men’s basketball team:
Jermaine Anderson, Guard, 6-2, Toronto
Joel Anthony, Centre, 6-9, Montreal
Olu Ashaolu, Forward, 6-7, Toronto
Junior Cadougan, Guard, 6-1, Toronto
Aaron Doornekamp Forward 6-6 Odessa, Ont.
Carl English Guard 6-5 St. John's, N.L.
Brady Heslip Guard 6-2 Burlington, Ont.
Cory Joseph Guard 6-3 Pickering, Ont.
Devoe Joseph Guard 6-4 Pickering, Ont.
Kris Joseph Forward 6-7 Montreal, Que.
Myck Kabongo Guard 6-1 Toronto, Ont.
Levon Kendall Forward 6-10 Vancouver, B.C.
Kyle Landry Forward 6-9 Calgary, Alta.
Andrew Nicholson Forward 6-9 Mississauga, Ont.
Andrew Rautins Guard 6-4 Syracuse, N.Y.
Philip Scrubb Guard 6-3 Richmond, B.C.
Jevohn Shepherd Forward, 6-5, Scarborough
Tristan Thompson, Forward, 6-9, BramptonLast edited by white men can't jump; Mon Jul 29, 2013, 12:25 PM.
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