Anonymous
Years ago
For those with Foxtel/Austar according to the guide Duke will be playing a game against the Chinese national team live on ESPN this Thursday night at 9:30pm (10pm EST).
paul
Years ago
The way China are playing I'd be backing Duke! The Chinese are a far cry from the team that used to beat pro teams with monotonous regularity. Hard to see them even winning the Asian champs unless their coach is hiding something pretty special up his sleeve until September.
MACDUB
Years ago
Agree Paul.
I think the coach could be the problem. Because on paper they have a good team.
Maybe the language barrier is really hindering the player-coach communication (and vice versa), which is highly important.
Can't figure out why they wouldn't have a Chinese coach?
Surely, there would be some highly reputable Chinese coaches going around..
aussieboomers4eva
Years ago
The only thing Donewald has up his sleeve is a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
He should stick to acting. I loved him in Beetlejuice ;)
http://www.losandes.com.ar/fotografias/fotosnoticias/2010/9/9/int-332914.jpg
http://l.yimg.com/fv/xp/afp/20110630/15/21573395.jpg?x=400&sig=gzMvcQCVqEVlqjV75pftsA--
Mr bEn
Years ago
@MACDUB: You'd think Australia would have some reputable rugby coaches :)
Latrentis
Years ago
Thanks for the info. Will definitely watch as I'm hanging to see Austin Rivers play. Don't think I can wait til November to get my college fix.
paul
Years ago
Does anyone know which Chinese team is playing? Is it there U19 team or something similar?
paul
Years ago
Georgetown v a Chinese team ended in a wild brawl!
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8287590
Latrentis
Years ago
Nah it was the National team, Duke played the junior squad a few nights back. Austin Rivers is going to be fun to watch this season. Here I come ESPN HD!
Latrentis
Years ago
My bad, it was the junior team. Did they play a series against them?
Julian
Years ago
It was the U23 squad. China "Olympic Team" is a term borrowed from football where U23 teams represent their nations at the Olympic Games.
paul
Years ago
Never mind, looked for myself, Duke won 78-66 after a fairly close game most of the way through. Impressive effort by the Chinese.
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