TEAM BREAKDOWN NEW UNIFORMS
AAU UNIFORMS / TEAM BREAKDOWN 2014
Saturday 28 June 2014
OBA's New Transfer Rules for Players - 2014 - 2015 - GOOD OR BAD ?
The OBA has come out with new Transfer rules to govern player movement within Club Basketball in Ontario if you are a parent or player of age to understand these rules make sure you read them & understand the consequences of choosing the wrong team or Club in your basketball future the policy created by the OBA leaves no room for mistakes or being caught in a bad situation you will be stuck with either a bad team, bad coach or bad club regardless of if you would like to leave the Club.
Key Points :
Once a player has signed to a particular OBA member club, he/she is committed to that OBA member club until he/she is released by that OBA member club.
-make the team and the club owns you until they want to release you
2. Player Transfer Fee
The fee for a player to transfer from one OBA member club to another OBA member club is $300; payable by the Transferee Club to the OBA member club the player left ($250 to the latter OBA member club and $50 to OBA for administrative purposes).
- create a policy to pay for the policy and reward clubs who lose players to other clubs all designed to restrict or discourage free choice after a season
3. Temporary Release
A player is permitted to be temporarily released (form available on OBA website) for, a) basketball if the original club does not field an OBA club team during the summer or b) Ontario Basketball or Canada Basketball high performance programming. A player may request a temporary release from his/her OBA member club upon completion of his/her Ontario Cup Provincial Championships.
- You are only granted a temporary release if you are an elite player within a program run by the OBA or Basketball Canada both are government bodies who are looking to run there own Elite AAU Teams hence they get the "Temporary Release" clause.
They say this is all designed to promote respect within Clubs , Teams & Parents in making informed choices however this entire document seems very one sided player movement does not effect the OBA player movement is a problem for clubs who lack innovation and the knowledge to grow and attract players and keep good coaches we all know who these clubs are its a shame they need a document like this to slow the progress of Basketball in the GTA.
This past Thursday Canada made History @ the NBA Draft and you would think people would notice and not put out restrictive legislation clearly freedom of choice works Andrew Wiggins, Nik Staukus, Dwight Powell, Tyler Ennis, Sim Bhullar are all players who have benefited from moving to where the basketball is best played as well as playing on the best Club Teams in order to gain exposure and success.
The appointed board of governors for player transfers who ever they might be will have there hands full the first time they say no to any parent or kid trying to move to a better situation this will all end up becoming a GIANT headache for everyone OBA, Clubs Teams, Kids & Parents.
We encourage everyone to read the final document in blue its something we all need to be informed about.
Masai Ujiri - June 28, 2014
Ujiri on picking Caboclo: "Honestly, I don't do it for the reactions of anybody. I shouldn't say this, but I don't care." http://bit.ly/VwzYa4 #RTZ#WeTheNorth
Nova Scotia Players @ The Cadet Team Training Camp
Nova Scotia Players @ The Cadet Team Training Camp
| Wigginton, Lindell | 5-10 | PG | Dartmouth, N.S. |
| Darling, Nathan | 6-3 | SG | Bedford, N.S. |
Brampton Players @ Cadet Team Tryout Camp
Brampton Players @ Cadet Team Tryout Camp 2014
| Henry-Blair, Jahvon | 6-2 | PG | Brampton, Ont. |
| Asemota, Michael | 6-3 | SG | Brampton, Ont. |
| St. Louis, Dantai | 6-7 | PF | Brampton, Ont. |
The mystery of Joshua Ho-Sang - DRAFTED 28TH BY THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS
The mystery of Joshua Ho-Sang - DRAFTED 28TH BY THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS
they acquired the 28th choice from the Tampa Bay Lightning for picks No. 35 (2nd round) and No. 57 (3rd round) and chose Joshua Ho-Sang — a forward from Windsor of the OHL.
The Lightning had gotten pick No. 28 from the New York Rangers in the trade-deadline deal that sent Martin St. Louis to New York and moved Ryan Callahan to Tampa Bay.
Ho-Sang led Windsor with 85 points in 67 regular-season games, and tied for the team lead with 32 goals.
Friday 27 June 2014
CADET TEAM TRYOUT ANNOUNCED : 2014 CMNT Training Camp Invitees
2014 CMNT Training Camp Invitees
2014 CMNT Training Camp Invitees
| Invited Athletes | Height | Position | Hometown |
| Asemota, Michael | 6-3 | SG | Brampton, Ont. |
| Barlow, Tyler | 6-9 | C | Scarborough, Ont. |
| Boursiquot, Maxime | 6-4 | SF | Ottawa, Ont. |
| Cummings, Daniel | 6-5 | SF | Scarborough, Ont. |
| Cyrus, Brandon | 6-4 | SG | Oakville, Ont. |
| Darling, Nathan | 6-3 | SG | Bedford, N.S. |
| Desrosiers, Jerome | 6-6 | SF | Montreal, Que. |
| Djogo, Nicola | 6-6 | SF | Stoney Creek, Ont. |
| Ekiyor, Eddie | 6-8 | PF | Ottawa, Ont. |
| Fraser, Marquell | 6-4 | PG | Hamilton, Ont. |
| Gumbs-Frater, Tyrell | 6-3 | SG | Markham, Ont. |
| Haley, Jermaine | 6-4 | PG | Burnaby, B.C. |
| Hamlet, Kevin | 6-6 | PF | Scarborough, Ont. |
| Henry-Blair, Jahvon | 6-2 | PG | Brampton, Ont. |
| Holness, Jordan | 6-0 | SG | Toronto, Ont. |
| Jackson, Justin | 6-7 | SF | Ajax, Ont. |
| Kaputo, Nelson | 6-1 | PG | Toronto, Ont. |
| Leotaud, Tyrell | 6-5 | F | Ajax, Ont. |
| Longpre, Anthony | 6-9 | PF | Montreal, Que. |
| McEwan, Kobe | 6-3 | SG | Toronto, Ont. |
| Mike, Isiaha | 6-7 | F | Toronto, Ont. |
| Murray, Jamal | 6-3 | SG | Kitchener, Ont. |
| Narain, Nolan | 6-9 | C | Hamilton, Ont. |
| Ottey, Marcus | 6-1 | G | Ajax, Ont. |
| Piom, Awak | 6-4 | SF | Edmonton, AB. |
| St. Louis, Dantai | 6-7 | PF | Brampton, Ont. |
| Turenne, Malick | 6-5 | SF | Gatineau, Que. |
| Wigginton, Lindell | 5-10 | PG | Dartmouth, N.S. |
| Young, Kalif | 6-7 | PF | Toronto, Ont. |
| Washington, Jr., Howard | 6-2 | PG | Buffalo, N.Y. |
| Watson, Kharyem | 6-3 | PG | Tracy, C.A. |
2014 CMNT Coaching Staff
| Name | Position |
| Dave DeAveiro | Head Coach |
| Stephan Barrie | Assistant Coach |
| Barnaby Craddock | Assistant Coach |
| Mary Lalancette | Athletic Therapist |
| Madhav Trivedi | Team Manager |
| Dr. Mark Leugn | Doctor |
Sim Bhullar Signed by Kings
Sim Bhullar Signed by Kings
By Tyler Conway,
The biggest man of the 2014 NBA draft is soon to be the biggest man in Sacramento. Sim Bhullar, a 7'5" New Mexico State center who burst onto the scene at this year's NCAA tournament, wasn't selected in the draft itself, but the Kings will reportedly sign the big man on Friday.
He was not listed among the top 100 players ranked by ESPN's Chad Ford (subscription required), while DraftExpress had him 73rd—well out of the 60-player range selected at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Lightly regarded coming out of high school, Bhullar initially committed to Xavier before heading to New Mexico State. Playing near-identical roles in each of his two seasons, Bhullar led the Aggies to consecutive NCAA tournament berths and became infamous in college basketball circles for his size.
He's listed at 7'5" and 360 pounds, which would make him instantly the league's biggest player and one of the largest in history.
As a sophomore, Bhullar averaged 10.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game. Factoring in his 64.8 field-goal percentage, it was only fair to be curious about a player who made the Julius Randles of the world look like point guards.
Nevertheless, Bhullar's decision to forgo his final two years of eligibility was met with mild surprise. Imposing in stature, the Aggies big man still has a long way to go in his NBA development. His movements lack a fluidity and self-confidence that NBA teams look for in their big men; he's the very definition of the word raw.
Even in the second round—where contracts are non-guaranteed and teams are far more willing to take risks—Bhullar seemed like perhaps a step too far. But the towering big man kept faith.
He trained at the Impact Basketball Academy in Las Vegas, shedding excess weight and working on bringing more fluidity to his game. In workouts, teams came away impressed with his positive disposition, and he began to creep slightly into the second-round conversation
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Bhullar told CBC News of the draft process. "Not everybody gets to do it…so it's an honor and a blessing and I just thank God every day for putting me in this situation."
Now that he's defied the odds and been selected, the real work starts.
Bhullar is not guaranteed an NBA job, but this is an encouraging sign nonetheless.
Bhullar has a long way to go until he joins the Thomases of the world. The Kings will likely put him on their own conditioning program, and then it'd be a mild surprise if he did not start his career in the NBA D-League.
That said, Bhullar's goal of being an NBA player has been accomplished. He now has to figure out a way to get on the floor.
DRAFT DAY CANADA
Drafted
1. Andrew Wiggins - Cavaliers
8. Nik Staukus - Kings
18. Tyler Ennis - Suns
45. Dwight Powell - Hornets
Undrafted Canadians who will be picked up in Summer League :
1. Sim Bhullar
2. Melvin Ejim
3. Nick Wiggins
4. Jordan Biatkowski
Great day for Canadians today in the NBA..
Thursday 26 June 2014
What Hockey Fears the Most diversifying their game ..
We need to add more faces & races to the Game of Hockey ..
FUTURE STAR - JOSHUA HO-SANG (JAMAICAN & SPANISH HERITAGE) 1st or 2nd Round Pick
The new face of Hockey in North America should look like the face of P.K Subban, Nazim Khadri, Evander Kane all of whom are great Hockey Players however marginalized by the league or there teams for what all seem to be on the surface legitimate reasons.
FUTURE STAR - JOSHUA HO-SANG (JAMAICAN & SPANISH HERITAGE) 1st or 2nd Round Pick
The new face of Hockey in North America should look like the face of P.K Subban, Nazim Khadri, Evander Kane all of whom are great Hockey Players however marginalized by the league or there teams for what all seem to be on the surface legitimate reasons.
- P.K is to loud, rude full of himself, not a team guy, all about the "Benjamins" (Money), cocky and disrespectful and not to mention a defensive liability as the Norris Trophy winner in the NHL.
- Nazim Khadri also to cocky, immature, mouthy, poor work ethic, out of shape, in too good of shape, not productive however has scored well in the NHL and AHL in any assignment given the leafts basically have been trying to break this kid down from his draft day to turn him into a Robot boring hockey player like 99% of the unmarketable players in the NHL
- Evander Kane just happens to be the elite goal scorer you never hear about from his days as a Junior in Vancouver to his time in the NHL he has been a very well kept secret when compared to his talent and ability the NHL has an opportunity to Market this type of player to a broader segment of fans however choose not to.
People will say the NHL celebrated Jerome Iginla but that was very short lived and Jerome is from an older era and was kept safe and out of sight in Calgary where the fans loved and adored him he was truly and elite player.
The best comparison would be P.K's treatment to Jerome's treatment in regards to NHL fans and Hockey Canada the ugly truth is PK is much more of a visible minority than Jerome is to White Hockey Fans and that seems to put many of them off it is a natural bias they cannot see themselves in PK however Jerome is an easier take on diversity for them so they embrace Jerome more and without issue. In our eyes both players are well spoken niether of them hide from the camera and both are tough elite players on the ice but one of them has achieved wide spread love while the other is often mistreated by fans, Hockey Canada and media.
What Hockey fans and Admin seem be in denial about is the fact the sport is knowlonger the #1 sport among Canadians and is a distant 3rd to new Canadians and Second Generation Canadians who have lived in Canada there kids don't play Hockey and there kids won't either the game is considered to be a very "White" game that is not looking to add new entrants or make it easy to join in the fun where other games are global games Basketball and Soccer the world plays those games and you can see that in there professional leagues. When you watch professional Soccer you see everyone on the field black, white, chinese, Indian and the same for Basketball the NBA has extended there game globally along with FIBA what has Hockey done ? nothing ..
Hockey refuses to Market the existing talent probably because they feel it would shake their core audience which is correct however your Core Audience will be irrelevant soon enough as less and less people are tuning into your games while other sports take over. As a Canadian I love Hockey and its the game we are currently best at in the world we just need to stop killing our own game by limiting our game with bias ... read this article by http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/24/the-curious-case-of-controversial-nhl-prospect-joshua-ho-sang
You will see where Hockey is going wrong .. www.gameshootersport.com
THE RISE OF SIM BHULLAR - 'Bhullar-ying' the Odds
'Bhullar-ying' the
Odds
By Jaspreet Grewal
The NBA's game has evolved
immensely over the past decade. It seems
that the center position, one which used to foster many seven footers, is
slowly reaching its demise. From countless teams governing a small ball system
of approach - both Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James played a chunk of minutes
at the power forward slot- to the league completely ridding the center position
from the all-star candidacy ballot, the NBA has become somewhat fastidious
toward seven footers. The new breed of basketball seems a lot more entertaining
- with the constant transition plays, 3 point shooting and creative ball
handling- but it's also a detriment to anyone over 6'11" who may lack the
mobility, versatility and adequate skills to keep up with the smaller guys.
Sim Bhullar, a 7,5" center
from North York, Ontario - who has opted for the NBA draft after two years at
New Mexico State - is looking to defeat the odds. His height at 7,5"
coupled with his 350 pound frame can be somewhat taxing on his physical and
mental psyche. Going against the best players in the world will prove to be an
even tougher challenge for Bhullar if he's drafted on June 26th.
His numbers at New Mexico State
weren't eye popping- he averaged around 10 ppg, 8 rpg and 3 bpg- but it's his
physical presence that can create problems for the opposition. In college, his
lack of mobility and overall quickness was masked by zone defenses and lesser
talented players. In the NBA, those flaws and weaknesses may quickly get
exposed. If Bhullar wants to make an impact in the NBA, he will need sufficient
conditioning and strength training. He's got the foundational tools to be
somewhat of a decent offensive player, but added strength will only better his
game and, in whole, create longevity.
However, for Bhullar, it seems
that his size isn't the only challenge he's faced against. If drafted, Bhullar
will become the first ever NBA player of Indian and Sikh descent. Not
only does this create a potential niche (basketball) market in India, but it
also forges a precedent for Indian Diasporas all over the world (displaced
populations) who may use basketball as a tool of unity (kind of like soccer
with the World Cup). Generally, India has found its success in regional sports
such as cricket and kabaddi (a wrestling type sport), but very seldom
has the country gone out of its comfort zone within the realm of athletics. The
drafting of Bhullar may ignite a domino effect which, with hope, will encourage
others of Indian descent to pursue basketball as a possible career or even as a
conduit to free education.
For Bhullar, carrying the title of the
'largest player' in the NBA is no big deal -he's been the biggest guy in the
room throughout most of his life; however, embodying the title of 'first ever
Indian NBA player' is unparalleled, literally; the historical significance is
immense. We saw it with Yao Ming but to a much larger degree (Ming wasn't the
first Chinese national to play in the NBA - see Wang Zhizhi - but the hype
surrounding him brought forth a lot of attention and popularity).
Bhullar may not carry with him the same
acclaim and hype that tailed Ming throughout his short tenure in the NBA, but
he still has the power to influence and encourage young (Indian) children to
pick up a basketball, to give the sport a chance. The population of India stands
at 1.2 billion (plus) people -not including Diasporas- therefore, it's almost
inevitable that someone of Indian descent will be influenced by Bhullar's
basketball accomplishments or, hopefully, by his impact in the NBA.
Globalizing the sport of basketball has been pivotal to the success and
popularity of the sport wordwide. Ambassadors such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao
Ming are monumental to the progression and dissemination of the sport,
particularly in parts of the world where basketball has yet to make ground.
While the NBA's popularity continues to increase, it's almost certain
that more and more international players will commit to or at least try out the
game of basketball. With the 'Basketball Without Borders' program -and the
other many globalization efforts (e.g., programs, games and etc.) exercised by
the NBA - it's almost inevitable that the NBA's dream of having a global league
will soon come to fruition. In the mean time, many Indians all over the world
will be waiting patiently for June 26th in hopes of hearing Commissioner Adam
Silver call out Bhullar's name. As an Indo-Canadian myself, Thursday couldn't
come any sooner.
Photo Citation
Ocker, Kenny.
Sim Bhullar. Digital image. Rush The Court. N.p., 21 Mar. 2014. Web. 23 June 2014.
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Next Stop HiGH School - Series (Isaiah Parkinson)
Next Stop HiGH School - Series (Isaiah Parkinson)
Isaiah Parkinson will be attending Cathedral Hamilton and playing on the jr team in the Fall of 2014
This weeks Next Stop High School feature we have decided to feature Hamilton, Ontario future High School freshman Isaiah Parkinson. Isaiah is a player who has played for the major Rep Teams in Hamilton starting out with Blessed Sacrament Simpson and then finally finding a Team which fit his skill set UPLAY BOUNCE. This season Isaiah showed significant development physically and in his game play as a high level guard in the U14 division holding his individually went playing against many of the top teams in the age group. When you look at the Uplay Bounce Major Bantam Team there are many strong players mixed in with developing players who are likely late bloomers however right now Isaiah would be considered in the top 3 guards in City of Hamilton going into Grade 9 based on his play this year in OBA action.
Strengths of Isaiah Game :
- 1. Strength - Strong Kid at the guard positions at this age
- 2. Speed - Above Average
- 3. Intensity - Always going hard and determined
- 4. Defense - Above Average Defender , Great in a press & in man to man defense
- 5. Scoring - He can score the ball mid range and strong to the basket
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Sim Bhullar: The Biggest Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft
Sim Bhullar: The Biggest Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft
Top Highlights Of The USA Men's U18 National Team's 100-46 Win Over Mexico
TEAM USA VS MEXICO Basketball.. what did MEXICO
do to deserve this ..?
Sunday 22 June 2014
JULY AAU TOURNAMENTS UP AND COMING ..
Jul 9-10 BOYS 3rd-12th grade SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS $350 Long Island, NY REGISTER
Jul 23 BOYS 4th-11th grade LONG ISLAND INVITATIONAL $350 Northport, NY REGISTER
Jul 5-10 BOYS and GIRLS 5th-12th JSA NATIONALS $465 MIAMI, FL
Jul 10-16 GIRLS 2nd-12th YBOA NATIONALS KISSIMMEE, FL
Jul 11-16 BOYS 8th- 12th USBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS $525 MYRTLE BEACH, SC.
Jul 18-23 BOYS 3rd- 7th USBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS $525 MYRTLE BEACH, SC.
Jul 22-25 GIRLS 16-17 Nike/US JUNIOR NATIONALS $875 WASHINGTON, DC
Jul 25-27 GIRLS 12-15 Nike/US JUNIOR NATIONALS $875 WASHINGTON, DC
Jul 24-30 BOYS 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 9th-12th YBOA NATIONALS KISSIMMEE, FL
CIA BOUNCE SEDORE @ BOYS 3rd-11th GAME OVER CLASSIC (BROOKLYN NY)
BOUNCE SEDORE - 3-0 going into Sunday Looking to win the Tournament ..
Tyler Ennis and the Boys you went down this weekend.
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