When I was younger the only stepping stone to the professional ranks was through college basketball system in USA. But it seems more and more basketball players are bypassing college basketball in USA for the pro leagues here in Australia and Europe. We are also seeing a load of players leaving college teams after 1… Continue reading Bypassing college basketball system for the pros
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My top 5 favourite basketball kicks
Recently I wrote an article on the 3 things I look for in a basketball shoe and I got thinking about the best basketball kicks I have worn in the 20 years I have been playing. Through the years I have worn various brands of basketball shoes. Adidas, Converse, Nike, Reebok and even Andrew Gaze’s own… Continue reading My top 5 favourite basketball kicks
Making money playing basketball
Making money playing basketball is hard. Only 1% of NCAA basketball players make it to the NBA. But basketball shouldn’t be about money. A few days ago my good friend was speaking to me about his early playing days in Turkey. He spoke to me about how he started playing in the pro’s at the age… Continue reading Making money playing basketball
Get involved in the basketball mentoring program
“Mentoring basketball program that any community can implement” For those that know me personally, I am involved with coaching disadvantaged kids basketball. It’s a great way of teaching the game I love to kids that need some social interaction with a positive male in their life. Over the last 3 years in the program it is… Continue reading Get involved in the basketball mentoring program
Life as a semi professional basketball player in England
Life as a semi professional basketball player in England for me personally was very enjoyable. It was in the later part in my career and I wasn’t too concerned with getting a lot of minutes or worrying about my statistics. I just wanted to have a bit of fun playing the game that I loved.… Continue reading Life as a semi professional basketball player in England
Pro Basketball Tour Europe 2017
A few weeks ago I sent out an email trying to gauge if anyone would be interested in a pro basketball tour of Europe, mainly England hitting up some of the pro teams and getting some games against them. This basketball tour will give players exposure into the English and Scottish leagues which is a… Continue reading Pro Basketball Tour Europe 2017
My new found love for coaching basketball
My love for coaching basketball has grown in the last few years. Firstly with the charity group I was a part of with TRY Mentoring. Coaching basketball to kids was very rewarding, as we’ve made a very positive impact that is noticeable in school grades and participation. The kids we coach are participating in school… Continue reading My new found love for coaching basketball
Do you think the Australian NBL is crap?
I’ve heard it time and time again, people saying that the Australian NBL is crap. I continually hear this from people; not just fans but basketball players as well. I can’t put a finger on it. Why do so many people think the NBL is crap? What has prompted me to write this article is… Continue reading Do you think the Australian NBL is crap?
Grumpy old man basketball
I have officially become a grumpy old man basketball player! This year I will be turning 39 and in about a year and a half hitting a big milestone of 40 years old. Even though I am pretty old in basketball terms I am going down and playing ball with people half my age. I… Continue reading Grumpy old man basketball
New years resolution for 2017
Another Christmas is done and dusted and we are but a few days from 2017. During this time people start to think about their new year’s resolution for 2017. Like all resolutions within a few months of the new year people lose focus revert to their old way. I guess this applies to the majority.… Continue reading New years resolution for 2017