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Post by blueskies99 on Feb 2, 2018 16:09:59 GMT
From 5th April to the 15th April 2018
I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that the players will go out for two weeks training before the games start, so that means they leave around 22nd March.
England start their games on April 5th
England squad so far: -
Jamell Anderson, FG La Roda (Spain)
Darius Defoe, Newcastle Eagles
Daniel Edozie, Bristol Flyers
Zach Gachette, Sheffield Sharks
Joe Ikhinmwin, London Lions
Orlan Jackman, Cheshire Phoenix
Callum Jones, Manchester Giants
Andrew Lasker, Newcastle Eagles
Raheem May-Thompson, Cheshire Phoenix
Tayo Ogedengbe, Surrey Scorchers
Josh Steel, Surrey Scorchers
Andy Thomson, Leicester Riders
Adam Thoseby, Sydney Kings (Australia)
Mike Tuck, Sheffield Sharks
Shane Walker, Leicester Riders
Zak Wells, Plymouth Raiders
Kai Williams, Newcastle Eagles
This will be cut down to a 12-man squad at the end of February 2018
Scotland start their games on April 5th
Final 12-man Squad
Kieron Achara
Jonny Bunyan
Bantu Burroughs
Chris Cleary
Ali Fraser
Kyle Jimenez
Gareth Murray
(all above are from the Glasgow Rocks)
Sean Nealon-Lino (Barking Abbey)
Mike Vigor (Bristol Flyers)
Callan Low (Myerscough)
Nick Collins (St. Mirren)
Fraser Malcolm (Black Hill State)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 17:01:51 GMT
Nealon-lino sounds like a good name for a carpet fitter.
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Post by MansfieldMike on Feb 2, 2018 17:11:44 GMT
The original England 24 man squad also included the following players :-
Paul Guede, London Lions William Hall, London Lions Joe Hart, Unattached Kofi Josephs, Glasgow Rocks Ashton Khan, Worcester Wolves(since moved) Rob Marsden, Sheffield Sharks Connor Washington, FOG Naestved(DEN)
These players are not in the current group of 17 players listed for the next training camp, however :-
Basketball England’s Talent Development and Performance Manager Vladan Dragosavac said, “Moving from 23 players to 17 is by no means a narrowing down in the selection process. Players who aren’t on the list for February’s camp aren’t in any way excluded from final selection and we will continue to consider and observe every eligible player available between now and the end of February. This is just another step in the evaluation process of what remains a wide pool of very talented players as we seek to find the best 12 to take to the Commonwealth Games next April.”
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 17:12:14 GMT
It is. There are tines when they are Nelson-Lion Barking Abbey Kent Crusaders. He's a very good prospect
Edit; answering honk, obviously
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Post by LTFan on Feb 3, 2018 18:51:49 GMT
Anyone know whether we’ll actually be able to watch the games?
Who is the broadcaster- the BBC? If so we might get every game online via the BBC Sport website and iPlayer...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 19:25:06 GMT
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Post by nixette on Feb 15, 2018 19:44:39 GMT
What are the actual dates that the players will not be available for their clubs. Probably have a key game against Flyers in that time!
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Post by Richyyy on Feb 15, 2018 20:16:24 GMT
Have they said anything about the women's team? I think I saw a squad list a while back but it was basically just a TeamGB copy and paste. I'm unconvinced that the players playing in mainland Europe will be leaving their paying gigs midseason for the CGs.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 20:28:14 GMT
What are the actual dates that the players will not be available for their clubs. Probably have a key game against Flyers in that time! You've got the Rocks so you'll be up against 2 imports and Boris matrakov. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 20:30:00 GMT
Have they said anything about the women's team? I think I saw a squad list a while back but it was basically just a TeamGB copy and paste. I'm unconvinced that the players playing in mainland Europe will be leaving their paying gigs midseason for the CGs. I haven't found anything. |
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Post by 2NFR on Feb 15, 2018 21:00:23 GMT
FYI ... Hope this helps
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Post by nixette on Feb 16, 2018 17:15:47 GMT
So potentially Devan, Orlan and Raheem miss games against Rocks(2nd team) Scorchers and Flyers. If they choose to go and we’re stupid enough to release them I hope they never darken our door again!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2018 17:24:19 GMT
Sounds like you have even less time for international sport than me...
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Post by BetaTested on Feb 16, 2018 18:24:48 GMT
A little part of me in surprised not to see Joel Freeland mentioned, being that he is unsigned and what not. Though I guess he we still be insured for stupid amounts.
A pipe-dream but ah well.
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Post by nixette on Feb 16, 2018 18:25:59 GMT
In basketball terms it’s a Mikey mouse competition. The players have signed a contract maybe with a clause to go. Whatever there should be a commitment to us the fans. Losing to Flyers and Scorchers could mean missing out on a play off berth. Financial cost being?
If clubs let them go they are also taking the piss out if us their fans. I certainly won’t go to a game if they go. No I will more likely not to go to a game when they come back.
It would also totally devalue our league.
Orlan is our captain
Raheem was end of bench when we took him on
Devan pissed on us 3 years ago we take him back
If they go it’s a massive insult to us. What loyalty is there? I get pissed off with rhetoric about what great fans we are then they choose to do this. Maybe?If we allow it more fool the clubs. Absolute f•••••g joke. Sorry about the language
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2018 20:07:08 GMT
Pretty sure it's against the law in any fiba league to not allow an international to leave on duty. Only the nba can prevent a player from leaving.
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Post by foxprorawks on Feb 16, 2018 20:36:44 GMT
In basketball terms it’s a Mikey mouse competition. The players have signed a contract maybe with a clause to go. Whatever there should be a commitment to us the fans. Losing to Flyers and Scorchers could mean missing out on a play off berth. Financial cost being? If clubs let them go they are also taking the piss out if us their fans. I certainly won’t go to a game if they go. No I will more likely not to go to a game when they come back. It would also totally devalue our league. Orlan is our captain Raheem was end of bench when we took him on Devan pissed on us 3 years ago we take him back If they go it’s a massive insult to us. What loyalty is there? I get pissed off with rhetoric about what great fans we are then they choose to do this. Maybe?If we allow it more fool the clubs. Absolute f•••••g joke. Sorry about the language Are you only losing three? Take a look at who Rocks are losing. I think the count is up to 8 now... |
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Post by ananalyticalobserver on Feb 16, 2018 21:04:37 GMT
For most sportspeople being selected to represent their country is a career highlight, and a chance to test themselves in a higher level of competition, as the BBL sides, do not currently, play in the European competitions, it is totally understandable that the players invited want to take the opportunity to play on an international stage.
I feel it would be very wrong for any club to refuse a player, or coach, the chance to take part in what is one of the world's main multi sport events. Yes clubs may be affected, many clubs much more than Cheshire are, so to blame the Games for your club missing the play offs is inaccurate, a 36% win rate in your BBL games, excluding Leeds, is the reason why Cheshire will miss the play offs again.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Feb 17, 2018 12:45:44 GMT
In basketball terms it’s a Mikey mouse competition. The players have signed a contract maybe with a clause to go. Whatever there should be a commitment to us the fans. Losing to Flyers and Scorchers could mean missing out on a play off berth. Financial cost being? If clubs let them go they are also taking the piss out if us their fans. I certainly won’t go to a game if they go. No I will more likely not to go to a game when they come back. It would also totally devalue our league. Orlan is our captain Raheem was end of bench when we took him on Devan pissed on us 3 years ago we take him back If they go it’s a massive insult to us. What loyalty is there? I get pissed off with rhetoric about what great fans we are then they choose to do this. Maybe?If we allow it more fool the clubs. Absolute f•••••g joke. Sorry about the language I may be wide of the mark here and misrepresenting your post, but am I sensing that you are a tiny bit upset at the prospect of Nix players representing their country? |
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Post by mikevigorfanclub on Feb 17, 2018 13:24:51 GMT
For Flyers we will potentially lose Edozie and Vigor - we are not a big side, and will be left with Lesley Smith and Brandon Boggs only. I think most teams will be disadvantaged, but Rocks obviously the most.
Can clubs bring in players on a temporary basis....is there a transfer deadline or similar?
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Post by notoriousbigz on Feb 17, 2018 14:05:02 GMT
For Flyers we will potentially lose Edozie and Vigor - we are not a big side, and will be left with Lesley Smith and Brandon Boggs only. I think most teams will be disadvantaged, but Rocks obviously the most. Can clubs bring in players on a temporary basis....is there a transfer deadline or similar? I think deadline day is the end of Feb, could be wrong though. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2018 19:56:17 GMT
For Flyers we will potentially lose Edozie and Vigor - we are not a big side, and will be left with Lesley Smith and Brandon Boggs only. I think most teams will be disadvantaged, but Rocks obviously the most. Can clubs bring in players on a temporary basis....is there a transfer deadline or similar? I think deadline day is the end of Feb, could be wrong though. Usually it's 28th of Feb. I've heard it's been extended this year tho |
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Post by nixette on Feb 17, 2018 20:45:41 GMT
For most sportspeople being selected to represent their country is a career highlight, and a chance to test themselves in a higher level of competition, as the BBL sides, do not currently, play in the European competitions, it is totally understandable that the players invited want to take the opportunity to play on an international stage. I feel it would be very wrong for any club to refuse a player, or coach, the chance to take part in what is one of the world's main multi sport events. Yes clubs may be affected, many clubs much more than Cheshire are, so to blame the Games for your club missing the play offs is inaccurate, a 36% win rate in your BBL games, excluding Leeds, is the reason why Cheshire will miss the play offs again. I may be wrong but Cameroon and India is that a higher level of ball than BBL? Agreed about our league form not good enough but the games could be the difference between making or not. Commonwealth games one of he worlds main sporting events? Seriously! We are their employers. Would they all go if there didn't get paid whilst away. Lets be frank its a jolly at the clubs expense. |
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Post by nixette on Feb 17, 2018 20:46:40 GMT
In basketball terms it’s a Mikey mouse competition. The players have signed a contract maybe with a clause to go. Whatever there should be a commitment to us the fans. Losing to Flyers and Scorchers could mean missing out on a play off berth. Financial cost being? If clubs let them go they are also taking the piss out if us their fans. I certainly won’t go to a game if they go. No I will more likely not to go to a game when they come back. It would also totally devalue our league. Orlan is our captain Raheem was end of bench when we took him on Devan pissed on us 3 years ago we take him back If they go it’s a massive insult to us. What loyalty is there? I get pissed off with rhetoric about what great fans we are then they choose to do this. Maybe?If we allow it more fool the clubs. Absolute f•••••g joke. Sorry about the language I may be wide of the mark here and misrepresenting your post, but am I sensing that you are a tiny bit upset at the prospect of Nix players representing their country? Not if the club doesn't suffer. |
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Post by samgray on Feb 18, 2018 0:22:42 GMT
Can’t believe what I’m reading. So you’d prefer devan, orlan and Raheem not to go? Are we devaluing playing for our cluntry that much? Should we expect these guys on below average wages to take a trip back To Worcester over an experience in the Gold Coast... come on now!!!!!
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