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by Mark. on Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:26 pm
Nice reports X, I guess i missed the whole prediction challenge, but ill still stick a 2-0 win to detroit out there. Speaking of Detroit..........
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by The X on Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:54 pm
cheers guys for all the comments....I'll probably post the finals results tomorrow & give a few more people the chance to pick....will try & get a quick scouting report out either tonight or tomorrow before that 
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by The X on Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:58 pm
THE MOTHERLAND CAN BALL
By 'Akeem Olajuwon'
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Updated: June 1, 2006, 4.21 AM ET --
I've been over here in Africa for the last 3 weeks on an NBA in Africa Charity Tour, but I managed to take some time out to check in on a couple of the top young African basketball talents coming through. Whilst I don't have any film or pictures, I will just give you guys a quick rundown on them.
VINCE DEHERE - SG/PG, 6'5", 248lbs (TOP 5 PICK)
First of all I would like to dispel any misconceptions, Vince Dehere is NO relation to former NBA guard Terry Dehere. Vince Dehere is an absolute animal, he really should be applying for the NFL Draft, not the NBA's. He's got a big body, and can easily handle the vigours of the NBA game. Many would expect a player of his size to be a SF, but not this kid. He's a true combo guard. He's a phenomenal shooter, with his range extending the full 25 feet. He can also handle the rock and dish it out. With his size and skill sets, I can already see this guy causes serious mismatches at both ends of the court. Dehere is the fastest guy around and could struggle defensively against some of the guards, but he has a very quick first step which more than makes up for it to help him get his shot off. His stock with NBA scouts is just soaring at the moment, and I think come draft time, you will probably see him get drafted in the middle of the lottery, and possibly as high as No. 5 or No. 6. Definitely a player to watch out for in the future.
Best Case Scenario - Ron Artest (more stable version & with guard skills)
Worst Case Scenario - Terry Dehere meets Kirk Synder
Most Likely Scenario - Luol Deng (with more ball handling skills)
KEENAN PACK - SG/PG, 6'1", 204lbs (TOP 10 PICK)
Like Robert Pack, Keenan Pack is an energy player who can get hot quick and change the outcome of a game. Pack is an undersized combo guard who really needs to make a full-time shift to the PG slot if he wants a successful career in the NBA. Scouts like Pack's quickness and eye for the hoop, and believe he has the skills and ability to make the shift to PG. Workout will determine Pack's final drafting position, but scouts have him ranked somewhere in the mid-to-late lottery, depending on the team's needs and whether he can prove to teams that he can make the switch to the lead guard position.
Best Case Scenario - Jason Terry (with more of an NBA body)
Worst Case Scenario - Dajuan Wagner
Most Likely Scenario - Robert Pack
These 2 fine young men have really given hope to African ballers who haven't gone to American prep schools or colleges. Anyway, I should get back to work. Congo is next stop. Later.
By 'Akeem Olajuwon'
NLSC Insider
Updated: June 1, 2006, 4.21 AM ET --
I've been over here in Africa for the last 3 weeks on an NBA in Africa Charity Tour, but I managed to take some time out to check in on a couple of the top young African basketball talents coming through. Whilst I don't have any film or pictures, I will just give you guys a quick rundown on them.
VINCE DEHERE - SG/PG, 6'5", 248lbs (TOP 5 PICK)
First of all I would like to dispel any misconceptions, Vince Dehere is NO relation to former NBA guard Terry Dehere. Vince Dehere is an absolute animal, he really should be applying for the NFL Draft, not the NBA's. He's got a big body, and can easily handle the vigours of the NBA game. Many would expect a player of his size to be a SF, but not this kid. He's a true combo guard. He's a phenomenal shooter, with his range extending the full 25 feet. He can also handle the rock and dish it out. With his size and skill sets, I can already see this guy causes serious mismatches at both ends of the court. Dehere is the fastest guy around and could struggle defensively against some of the guards, but he has a very quick first step which more than makes up for it to help him get his shot off. His stock with NBA scouts is just soaring at the moment, and I think come draft time, you will probably see him get drafted in the middle of the lottery, and possibly as high as No. 5 or No. 6. Definitely a player to watch out for in the future.
Best Case Scenario - Ron Artest (more stable version & with guard skills)
Worst Case Scenario - Terry Dehere meets Kirk Synder
Most Likely Scenario - Luol Deng (with more ball handling skills)
KEENAN PACK - SG/PG, 6'1", 204lbs (TOP 10 PICK)
Like Robert Pack, Keenan Pack is an energy player who can get hot quick and change the outcome of a game. Pack is an undersized combo guard who really needs to make a full-time shift to the PG slot if he wants a successful career in the NBA. Scouts like Pack's quickness and eye for the hoop, and believe he has the skills and ability to make the shift to PG. Workout will determine Pack's final drafting position, but scouts have him ranked somewhere in the mid-to-late lottery, depending on the team's needs and whether he can prove to teams that he can make the switch to the lead guard position.
Best Case Scenario - Jason Terry (with more of an NBA body)
Worst Case Scenario - Dajuan Wagner
Most Likely Scenario - Robert Pack
These 2 fine young men have really given hope to African ballers who haven't gone to American prep schools or colleges. Anyway, I should get back to work. Congo is next stop. Later.
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by The X on Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:59 pm
hope you guys get behind some of the genomes/generics....who knows, they could be the next "That Guy" 
another scouting report up tomorrow, with the 4 US regions to be covered in the coming days
another scouting report up tomorrow, with the 4 US regions to be covered in the coming days
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Vince Thompson... African Version!
by The X on Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:28 am
DETROIT ROCK CITY - MO TOWN PISTONS ROLL TO ANOTHER TITLE
I guess this 'team' concept that Joe Dumars put together a few years ago has really worked as the Detroit Pistons won their 2nd title in the last 3 years. In 2 tightly contested games, the Detroit Pistons proved to be too much for the gallant San Antonio Spurs, as they took the series 2-0 to win the NBA title.
Congratulations, to the 2006/07 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons
Joe Dumars is still smelling like roses as he put together a tough, battle-tested Pistons' squad that has won their 2nd title in their 3rd straight NBA Finals appearance. With the team's youth and depth, there is no reason to believe that they can't win the next couple of championships as well. It was a Joe Dumars' trade in 2004 that brought the troubled Rasheed Wallace to the Pistons, and the move immediately resulted in the Pistons winning the 2004 NBA Championship. Whilst they fell just short in 2005 against the Spurs when Rasheed Wallace doubled off Robert Horry, this time around, Rasheed Wallace put the team on his back in the series as he went on to earn the 2006 NBA Finals MVP.
Well viewers, that is my Blazers 1st season over....let's hope 2006/07 can be even brighter....with the draft coming up and impending free agency, there could be a few changes....cheers for continued support guys....as always, comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged....
anyways, final leadboard standings will be up later today and scouting coverage will follow in the coming days....
I guess this 'team' concept that Joe Dumars put together a few years ago has really worked as the Detroit Pistons won their 2nd title in the last 3 years. In 2 tightly contested games, the Detroit Pistons proved to be too much for the gallant San Antonio Spurs, as they took the series 2-0 to win the NBA title.
Congratulations, to the 2006/07 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons
Joe Dumars is still smelling like roses as he put together a tough, battle-tested Pistons' squad that has won their 2nd title in their 3rd straight NBA Finals appearance. With the team's youth and depth, there is no reason to believe that they can't win the next couple of championships as well. It was a Joe Dumars' trade in 2004 that brought the troubled Rasheed Wallace to the Pistons, and the move immediately resulted in the Pistons winning the 2004 NBA Championship. Whilst they fell just short in 2005 against the Spurs when Rasheed Wallace doubled off Robert Horry, this time around, Rasheed Wallace put the team on his back in the series as he went on to earn the 2006 NBA Finals MVP.
Well viewers, that is my Blazers 1st season over....let's hope 2006/07 can be even brighter....with the draft coming up and impending free agency, there could be a few changes....cheers for continued support guys....as always, comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged....
anyways, final leadboard standings will be up later today and scouting coverage will follow in the coming days....
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by Mark. on Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:35 am
Yeah!! Detroit Basketball Baby, im smelling a 3 peat 
Unless of course these Blazers get on a roll which seems quite likely
Unless of course these Blazers get on a roll which seems quite likely"Money is options, not happiness, its what you do with those options that makes your life" - Conrad Bishop
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by Buckley on Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:43 am
pHLo wrote:I'll change my prediction to 2-0 Detroit, since i don't have no chance to win when Cwebb and i got the same predictions
I didnt think ud catch that.
I guess phLo and I are tied.
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