Dukies Hooping Overseas 2014-2015 Edition

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On Wednesday, DeMarcus Nelson and Panathinaikos hosted Game 2 of the finals in Greece against their rivals Olympiakos, losing 76-69. DeMarcus had 10 points in 24 minutes. Loukas Mavrokefalidis had 28 points and 6 rebounds and A.J. Slaughter had 11 points. In the win, Georgios Printezis, the 58th pick of the San Antonio Spurs in 2007 before 6 trades left his rights with the Atlanta Hawks, had 17 points, ex-Niagara player Tremmell Darden had 14 points, and ex-NBA player Vassilis Spanoulis, had 11 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://esake.gr/el/action/EsakegameV...4c23f9e&mode=2

On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and Hobart Chargers faced the young team representing Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence, winning 71-66. Kathleen had 20 points and 7 rebounds in 38 minutes. Amy Kame had 26 points and Izzy Chilcott had 12 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Nick Horvath finally got to make his return to the Wellington Saints after sitting out the mandatory period for switching teams. The schedule created the coincidence that the first team that they would face would be his former Manawatu Jets as the Saints won 107-97. Nick showed his former team that he was still healthy with 9 points in 11 minutes. Torrey Craig had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, Leon Henry had 23 points, Dion Prewster had 15 points, and Daniel Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Michigan player Dion Harris had 29 points, ex-Louisville player Brandon Jenkins had 19 points, ex-DII player Jordan Ngatai had 13 points, and ex-DII player Jeremiah Trueman had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6729-0&pool=-1

Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers had a quick turnaround as they faced the Canberra Capitals shorthanded and won 81-75. Kathleen had 19 points in 38 minutes. Klara Wischer had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals. In the loss, ex-Albany player Julie Forster had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=1

Jess Foley returned to both playing and coaching at the same time, but kept herself out of the starting lineup as the Norwood Flames beat the Southern Tigers 77-49. Jess had 16 points in 21 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 22 points and 8 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

On Sunday, DeMarcus Nelson and Panathinaikos tried to keep their season alive in Game 3 of the finals against Olympiakos, but could not do so as they lost 93-74. DeMarcus had a quiet 6 minutes. Loukas Mavrokefalidis had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Antonis Fotsis had 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Esteban Batista had 10 points. In the win, ex-NBA player Vassilis Spanoulis had 23 points, Georgios Printezis, the 58th pick of the San Antonio Spurs in 2007 before 6 trades left his rights with the Atlanta Hawks, had 12 points and 6 rebounds, ex-Hawaii player Matt Lojeski had 11 points, and ex-Ohio State player Othello Hunter had 10 points and 7 rebounds. DeMarcus had a tough start to his first shot at the elite European level when an injury in the preseason sidelining him for most of the start of the season. He eventually found his rhythm, providing the defense that he was brought into play, and a lineup change in the playoffs allowed him to have some solid offensive contributions as well.
Here is the boxscore:
http://esake.gr/el/action/EsakegameV...795c934&mode=2
Here are DeMarcus's EuroLeague statistics:
http://www.euroleague.net/competitio...asoncode=E2014
Here are DeMarcus's domestic league statistics:
http://esake.gr/el/action/Esakeplaye...dgame=6795C934

Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints had a short turnaround for their second game of the weekend, beating the Waitakere Rangers 93-82. Nick had 2 points in 7 minutes. Daniel Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Dion Prewster had 21 points and 7 rebounds. In the loss, ex-UC Santa Barbara player Tom Garlepp had 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6729-0&pool=-1

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers were shorthanded again as they hosted the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, but Kathleen forced overtime and they finished off an 81-74 win. She had 17 points and 12 rebounds in 42 minutes. Izzy Chilcott had 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists and Klara Wischer had 16 points and 6 steals. In the loss, ex-NAIA player Alison Bouman had 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6889424&pool=0

On Saturday, Jess Foley inserted herself back into the starting lineup as the Norwood Flames beat the Forestville Eagles 73-55. Jess had 8 points in 21 minutes.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

On Sunday night in New Zealand while it was still Saturday night in the United States, Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints faced the Taranaki Mountain Airs, winning 97-71. Nick had a quiet 3 minutes. Daniel Johnson had 20 points and 7 rebounds, Leon Henry had 16 points and 8 rebounds, Dion Prewster had 14 points, and Brendon Polyblank had 10 points. In the loss, ex-USC player Aaron Fuller had 26 points and 7 rebounds and ex-DII player Chris Hagan had 10 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6729-0&pool=-1

With seasons winding down around the world, it is time to look at the overseas seasons of players who started their college careers at Duke, but finished them elsewhere. While they are not covered regularly here, this is one of several updates on their play per season.

Eric Boateng went without a team for the first part of the season, but joined Mulhouse in France's third division later in the year and stepped in to contribute immediately. Although he was not able to push his team into contention for promotion to the second division, he did end up as the league's leading rebounder and had the second highest field goal percentage. Eric will be looking to continue to push his career higher up the leagues in Europe next season.
Statistics:
http://www.ffbb.com/popin/stats/joue...00&iframe=true

After a chaotic season last year that saw him play in three different countries and included him being one of the last American players to exit Ukraine, Jamal Boykin found a home quickly this season. Returning to Germany, he joined newly promoted Gottingen, which confounded all expectations and steered clear of relegation and nearly made the playoffs in the top league. Jamal was a key contributor off the bench, providing a reliable and efficient offensive spark. Jamal continues to have a very solid overseas career.
Statistics:
http://www.beko-bbl.de/de/statistike...-jamal-boykin/

Taylor King played his first season in Europe after seasons in Taiwan and a Mexican regional league. He joined the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League and quickly became known as one of the best players, leading the team to the semifinals. He was the league's second leading scorer and fifth most proficient rebounder, sinking the fourth most three pointers as well. With a European pedigree now established, Taylor is going to attempt to leverage his productivity into a more lucrative and prestigious gig on the continent.
Statistics:
http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_in...12389-20925653

Olek Czyz was unable to sign earlier in the season because of an injury after his D League stint, but he eventually joined defending Polish champions Turow. The team was already eliminated from EuroLeague by the time he arrived, but he did join in time to play in the EuroCup, where they made it to the round of 16. They were in a good position to defend their title domestically, but four consecutive losses after taking a two game lead in the finals left them disappointed. Olek provided an important defensive and rebounding presence tot he team off the bench. Fully healthy, Olek will be hoping to impressive for the national team to continue his career trajectory.
EuroCup Statistics:
http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eur...ode=U2014#!L32
Domestic League Statistics:
http://www.plk.pl/zawodnicy/p/42274/...nder-czyz.html

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On Friday, Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints lost 107-99 to the Canterbury Rams. Nick had a quiet 2 minutes. Dion Prewster had 27 points and 7 rebounds, Leon Henry had 25 points and 7 rebounds, and Daniel Johnson had 23 points and 6 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Arizona State player Richie Edwards had 20 points, ex-Central Florida player Jermaine Taylor and ex-DII player Marques Whippy had 12 points each, and ex-JC player Ethan Rusbatch had 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6729-0&pool=-1

On Saturday, Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints finished the regular season with an 89-81 loss to the Southland Sharks. Nick had a quiet 43 seconds. Daniel Johnson had 22 points and 8 rebounds, Leon Henry had 16 points and 6 rebounds, Dion Prewster had 15 points, and Brendon Polyblank had 12 points. In the win, ex-Georgetown player Kevin Braswell had 24 points and ex-Utah State player Tai Wesley had 19 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...6729-0&pool=-1

Jess Foley coached and played her way to another Norwood Flames win as they beat the South Adelaide Panthers 94-66. Jess had 22 points in 30 minutes to lead all scorers. In the loss, ex-Troy player Ieva Nagy had 19 points and rookie Mollie McKendrick from Boston University had 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

A couple former members of Duke's women's team who finished their careers at other schools also had overseas seasons finish earlier in the year.

Chelsea Hopkins returned to Israel for another season, joining Bnot Herzliya again. She once again proved to be one of the top point guards in the league, setting up her teammates while also finding her own scoring touch and leading them to strong performances in both the cup and league, reaching the semifinals before having their season ended. Her work led to another WNBA training camp invite, although she failed to make a team this year as well. As she continues to reach that goal, it is clear that she has established a solid reputation in Israel that can carry her there or elsewhere in Europe as her career continues.
Statistics:
http://widgets.baskethotel.com/site/...yer_id=4853641

LaNedra Brown spent part of the season in Spain with Promete as the country has been one that she has constantly played in over the course of her journeyman career across Europe.
Statistics:
http://competiciones.feb.es/estadist...=1818124&med=0

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers were still shorthanded as they faced their Tasmanian rivals, the Launceston Tornadoes, losing 80-52. Kathleen led all scorers with 22 points and added 9 rebounds in 36 minutes before fouling out. Klara Wischer had 14 points and 10 rebounds. In win, ex-Iowa State player Lauren Mansfield had 17 points and rookie Mikaela Ruef from Stanford had 14 points and 16 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers had a quick turnaround as they faced the Ballarat Rush and needed overtime to win 66-57 as they fight on shorthanded. Kathleen led all scorers with 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as she along with the other two remaining stars played all 45 minutes. Klara Wischer had 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=1

Jess Foley played and coached the Norwood Flames to another win, beating the Sturt Sabres 75-65. Jess led all scorers with 23 points and added 7 rebounds as she played herself 32 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints beat the Nelson Giants 97-85 in the semifinals of the New Zealand NBL Final Four. Nick had a quiet 4 minutes. Daniel Johnson had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Dion Prewster had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. In the loss, ex-DII player DeRonn Scott had 18 points and Finn Delaney, who just left a DII school, had 14 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...29-0&pool=1001

On Sunday, Nick Horvath and the Wellington Saints faced the Southland Sharks in the Grand Final, and the game was close throughout as they came up short 72-68. Nick had a quiet 4 minutes. Brendon Polyblank had 18 points and 8 rebounds, Daniel Johnson had 17 points, Leon Henry had 10 points and 8 rebounds, and Dion Prewster had 10 points. In the win, ex-Utah State player Tai Wesley had 19 points and 11 rebounds. It was a strange season for Nick, starting in Australia where he took advantage of a school break to help the Sydney Kings through an injury crisis. He returned to his teaching job and started the season in New Zealand with his local team the Manawatu Jets for another year, but a dispute over his injury status led the team to terminate his contract. He then finished his season with one of his former teams, but never really found the form that had made him one of the best players in the league.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...29-0&pool=1001
Nick's statistics in Australia:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_i...ws_task=DETAIL
Nick's statistics in New Zealand:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_i...cleID=23326548

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On Friday, Jess Foley played and coached the Norwood Flames to another win, beating the Eastern Mavericks 75-59. Jess finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists in 37 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 18 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers finally got to play at full strength and beat the Frankston Blues 87-74. Kathleen led the team with 24 points and added 10 rebounds in 37 minutes. Amy Kame had 19 points, Izzy Chilcott had 17 points and 6 assists, and Klara Wischer had 12 points and 11 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Gonzaga player Kelly Bowen had 27 points and 15 rebounds, ex-Houston player Emily Fryters had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, and ex-St. Mary's player Kate Gaze had 12 points and 6 assists.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers had a quick turnaround as they won 73-62 at the Nunawading Spectres. Kathleen had 15 points as she played all 40 minutes. Izzy Chilcott had 24 points and 6 rebounds, Amy Kame had 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Klara Wischer had 12 points and 12 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Washington player Nicole Romeo had 12 points and 7 rebounds and ex-USC player Kate Oliver had 12 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=1

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A tidbit for next season: Monique Currie was drafted 7th in South Korea, so she returns there next season. It continues a tradition as the same team had Karima Christmas last year and Alana Beard the year before that.

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I did not realize that Shavlik's second season (the one where he was teammates with Rashad McCants) in China is being covered in a documentary about his coach being made. If I had known about it earlier I would have done more to support it. I hope that they get enough to finish producing it. This video is all Shavlik.

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This is a longer trailer about the film with more footage of Shav and more interviews with him in general.

Another news item as Shay Selby signed with Osnabruck in Germany:
http://www.noz.de/deutschland-welt/p...ikanerin-selby

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Another day and another signing as Karima Christmas will get to tour Europe with Venezia in Italy:
http://www.reyer.it/ufficiale-lumana...dra-femminile/

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers lost a close game 66-64 to the Bendigo Braves. Kathleen had 8 points and 6 rebounds as she played all 40 minutes. Amy Kame had 19 points, Klara Wischer had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Izzy Chilcott had 16 points and 9 rebounds. Rookie Stacia Robinson, who just finished at High Point this spring, had 14 points and 16 rebounds in the win.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Jess Foley coached and played her way to another win for the Norwood Flames as they beat the Woodville Warriors 82-72. Jess had 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in 35 minutes. Marisa Stablie had 16 points and 8 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Sacred Heart player Callan Taylor had 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

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Another signing for next season as Tricia Liston will head to Spain after the WNBA season to play for powerhouse Avenida:
http://www.perfumeriasavenidabalonce...e-avenida.html

A couple of former Duke players have suited up for the same team, Monique Currie and Krystal Thomas. They will be playing in international competition, so teams across Europe should probably increase their basketball net budgets for when she torches them.

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers beat the Nunawading Spectres 84-62. Kathleen had 15 points and 8 rebounds in 37 minutes. Klara Wischer had 28 points and 12 rebounds and Izzy Chilcott had 22 points and 6 rebounds. In the loss, ex-USC player Kate Oliver had 21 points and 9 rebounds and ex-Washington player Nicole Romeo had 17 points and 6 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Jess Foley played and coached the Norwood Flames to another win as they beat the North Adelaide Rockets 78-58. Jess led all scorers with 15 points and added 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 29 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 10 points and 9 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

On Sunday in Australia, while it was still late Saturday night in the United States, Jess Foley and the Norwood Flames had a quick turnaround for a special event. The league decided to have all of its teams, both on the men's and women's side all play a game at the same site on the same day. Jess coached her way to a 75-64 win over the West Adelaide Bearcats as she led all scorers with 21 points in 33 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

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Chelsea Gray will head to Spain after the WNBA season to play for defending champions Uni Girona, who will also play in EuroLeague Women:
http://www.unigirona.cat/index.php?o...=2851&Itemid=1

There are rumblings that Shav will return to China with Liaoning.

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Marty goes back home to Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania next season:
http://www.zalgiris.lt/en/news/id/9651/

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Shavlik Randolph is more or less confirmed to be playing for Liaoning in China next season. They had a very good season last time around so it is a big step up for him within the league from the last time he was there.

Haley Peters returns to Spain next season, this time with Conquero, which made the playoff last season:
http://www.cbconquero.es/2015/07/31/...-huelva-wagen/

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On Saturday, Jess Foley finished the regular season with an undefeated record as coach as the Norwood Flames beat the Central Districts Lions 86-73. Jess had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in 37 minutes. Marisa Stabile had 15 points and 6 rebounds. In the loss, ex-Troy player and longtime Norwood Flame Amy Lewis had 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals and ex-UAB player Ashley Grimes had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...47138-0&pool=1

Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers beat the Sandringham Sabres 84-68. Kathleen just missed out on a triple double with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists in 34 minutes. Klara Wischer had 31 points and 12 rebounds and Izzy Chilcott had 26 points. In the loss, ex-DII player Brittany Smart had 21 points and Eilidh Simpson, who just finished her senior season at St. Francis, had 11 points.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Sunday in Australia while it was still Saturday in the United States, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers had a quick turnaround as they faced the Bendigo Braves. They ran out of steam late as they tried to finish a comeback, losing 81-73 as they continue to jockey for playoff positioning. Kathleen led her team with 19 points and added 6 rebounds as she played all 40 minutes. Izzy Chilcott had 14 points and Klara Wischer had 11 points and 8 rebounds. In the win, Stacia Robertson, who opted to start her pro career right after finishing at High Point last spring, had 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers lost 82-67 to the Kilsyth Cobras in a game with big playoff seeding implications. Kathleen had 14 points and 7 rebounds as she played all 40 minutes. Amy Kame had 16 points, Klara Wischer had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Izzy Chilcott had 14 points and 14 rebounds. In the win, ex-Dayton player Cassie Sant had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

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Andre Dawkins heads overseas for the first time as he signs with Torino in Italy:
http://www.auxiliumcustorino.com/Art...MANITAL-TORINO

Some interesting details are filtering out about Shavlik Randolph's contract in China. One international reporter pegs it at 3 years 4.5 Million with no NBA exit clauses. An NBA reporter has it at 3 years 7 Million guaranteed with up to a million in bonuses and NBA out clauses after each season, which would be the second biggest deal in the league behind Andray Blatche. His team is still trying to re-sign Lester Hudson, who was great for them last season. I wonder if we will ever find out the truth.

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On Friday, Kathleen Scheer and the Hobart Chargers finished their regular season in disappointing fashion, losing 68-61 to the already eliminated Frankston Blues, taking their playoff placement out of their hands. Kathleen led her team with 21 points and 7 rebounds as she played all 40 minutes. Izzy Chilcott had 14 points and Klara Wischer had 11 points and 6 rebounds. In the win, ex-Gonzaga player Kelly Bowen had 21 points and 17 rebounds and ex-Houston player Emily Fryters had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...45138-0&pool=2

On Saturday, Jess Foley coached her first postseason game and beat the North Adelaide Rockets 68-48 to advance to the championship game. Jess had 16 points and 6 rebounds in 31 minutes to help her own cause. Marisa Stabile had 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Here is the boxscore:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_...38-0&pool=1001

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Daniel Ewing is headed to Lithuania to play for Neptunas:
http://www.bcneptunas.lt/lt/titulini...;s-amerikietis