Cadee to Sydney a probability, if not certain.

Took a trip to Sydney on the weekend (whilst in the midst of the NZNBL).

Wouldn't think he would be going over there for the weekend in the middle of the season if it wasn't to put pen to paper with Sydney (or at least facilitate serious discussion).

Or possibly he was just visiting his family who live there..... Or maybe catching up with mates fir an important bday/engagement etc?

That being said they are the perfect fit, hometown boy to lead the team and get the minutes he craves to take his game to the next level.

Vandenberg is sooo raw, but has potential to be a good player in time. Thats if a team is willing to give him the opportunity!

Perth need to announce something soon hey!

Statman,

Possibly, but he had only being in NZ for a week and I can't imagine any team would let their import go overseas for 4 or so days to attend a party. Might be reading too much into it, but id say it was a business trip.

Breakers still going hard after Fotu (which they should let go). Can certainly see Tai Webster coming to the Breakers this time next year if his SOPH season goes similar to his Freshman year.

Ritchie Edwards may be involved with the Breakers somehow. He went off for 40 on the w.e in NZ. But not surprised. Played at Valpo and Arizona State. With Abercrombie and Te Rangi at SF though, might be hard to get him in.

An Australian team should snap him up. Has unlimited potential.

Would love to richie Edwards get a crack in the NBL. Has been dominant for NZ from australian country cup right up to junior worlds.

Getting a gig in Europe is mostly about what type of passport you have, so the above comment seems a little under-researched.

Edwards' issue is not his skill level, with only eight teams other factors can scare teams off. Wellington the next season might be his opening if that is the case.

Vandenberg has his issue but as a back up big with good size he could be ok if you get him cheap.

That said it he holds a euro passport some lower league euro teams might be able to offer better money than the NBL min to get him.

The above said just because you have a Euro passport doesn't always mean better standard ball often it just allows you to better money as the NBL min isn't exactly good coin.

Anon, what I'm saying is I'm pretty sure Brad Newley is the only Aussie currently playing as an import at a high level in Europe. The rest either have Euro passports or are the likes of Daniel Dillon and Ater Majok playing as imports in leagues below the level of the NBL.

Anon- Vandenberg is no better than McMillan from the Tigers.

He is still young however. Plenty of room to improve. I can guarantee that even though he is 7foot1, in a small league like the NBL, it would be very tough for him.

(currently) a Role player at best. like i said, he has Plenty of time to develop into something more

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Must be overexaggerated to me.

Doubt the behavioural issues at college were as bad as what anyone makes it to be.

If it was, he wouldn't have lasted.

The pros have much more tolerance for bad boys than colleges in the States.

I'm interested to see if Muo gets another season at Wildcats, supposed to be a good defender and I anticipate watching him.

Muo already had a multi-year deal.

Yeha, bit hard to judge people on how they act at college compared to either at home, or in a professional environment... It's easier to fix an attitude problem than it is to teach 7ft tall.

I never knew (still don't really) too much about him, but from the clips I've seen he's certainly worth looking at by most teams. Looks a lot more solid than MacMillan, won't get pushed around, if he can play decent D and smash the boards, I think he'd be a decent pick up for teams that need help there...

Hawks could really use that sort of help since Harris-Tunks never really got a look in (too slight a build?) and you'd think Gordie would work any attitude problems out of him quick smart...

I think Crosswhite was an example of just how stressful/strenuous being a college athlete can be.

I think he was and always has being a good guy, but just needed something to relieve the stress and pressure whilst at College; hence the drinking and drugs. Not saying drugs are normal, but the drinking at bars after games was probably his attempt at restoring some normality and getting away from the scene.

"Behavioural issues" is such a wide net.

I hear it thrown around to describe many college basketball athletes.

But, people need to understand exactly what the issues are. These athletes are still kids. They are still going to make mistakes. Sometimes media outlets like ESPN etc. equate a college athlete going for a beer or two with heinous murder.

Considering the players that they've got, would it be better for the Wildcats to keep Jervis over Wagstaff maybe?

They can still fit all their players from last season in under the cap and loyalty points, I assume any hold up is due to the loyalty points scheme needing to be finalised?

Wagstaff would be a big steal for any team if Perth let him go. Bigger part of Perth than people realise and successor to Redhage as he nears retirement.