Anon12
Years ago
Not sure if this has been posted yet. Following article for BA website.
http://www.basketball.net.au/emus-earn-seventh-place-u19-world-championship/
Dazz
Years ago
That was a WEIRD tournament.
Hard to tell how big an impact the early losses had.
Also, not really sure the dead rubbers at the end hold much meaning.
Considering the talent missing would say that's around the mark.
LC
Years ago
Definitely agree - 7th is about where this team should be with the roster they had.
Bear
Years ago
"We were able to put in our best offensive performance as our two young point guards McDowell-White and Glover guided us through the defensive pressure of the Spanish," said coach Adam Caporn.
“This was critical in winning the game and both those young men have exciting futures in the sport. Krebs had an outstanding game and along with McVeigh kept the scoreboard ticking over for us while Hunter maintained a strong presence around the rim at both ends.”
“I am really pleased for the group that we were able to finish on such a strong performance. They have really stuck together, prepared and put everything into each game. This game was testament to that commitment and every individual should truly hold their head up high.
“As is the nature of elite sport, the competition is very tight and there is undoubtedly adversity to overcome. We didn't always get the result we wanted but remained focused and on process. I thought that all of these athletes respected what a great privilege it is to wear the green and gold and they should be proud of the effort they put forth.”
The above comments from Caporn are a fair indication of what this was all about. The honour of playing for Australia, representing your nation and following a process which is designed to reveal the next potential Boomers...
Eponymous
Years ago
Draft express has done their first review of prospects at the FIBA U/19.
William McDowell-White features as one of best five point-guards.
Wonderer
Years ago
WDW one of best offensive weapons, but I don't think the point spot is best place for him, in another group where he doesn't have to organise team and can concentrate on scoring, could be able to see just how good he could be. The result is a good one for this group and they represented us very well.
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