Dominican Republic NT

[rikhardur]

DOM - Villanueva happy to represent the Dominican Republic

BRISTOL (FIBA Americas Championship Men) - In an ESPN Deportes chat room Dominican star Charlie Villanueva said that he was happy to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship and also talked about his future in the NBA.

Villanueva, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA, will make his debut for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

"I already have my dual citizenship. I am waiting for the passport. I am excited to play for the Dominican Republic, I am happy. This will be the first year that Francisco García, Al Horford and I will play together," said to the fans.

The NBA star already visited his family during his first NBA season and talked about his parents.

"My mother is from Cabrera and my father from Santo Domingo. I visited Santo Domingo on my first year in the NBA to see my family and my grandmother, who still lives in Cabrera."

Villanueva is a free agent after his solid year in the NBA where he averaged 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 78 games.

"It is difficult. I would like to stay in Milwaukee but I don't know. I would like to live closer to my mom. I would like to be in a bigger and Hispanic market."
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/30392/arti.html

[Mojado]

The DR cancelled their participation in the CBC in Tortola and are going to organize the Centrobasket 2010 instead with the money.Trinidad & Tobago substitutes them in the Caribbean Champs.
http://www.eldia.com.do/deportes/2009/5/27/1242/Basket-RD-no-estara-en-torneo-del-Caribe

[spider]

why isn't ariza playing with them ? i dont like him btw, but they would be greater with that frontcourt ariza,garcia,horford,vilanoova, and what about stephen jackson ? or garth joseph will he play with them ?

[Mojado]

I bet Ariza has no Dominican passport since birth so he could fall under "naturalized player" which would mean Villanueva could not play as he has been recently naturalized and only one is eligible to play per national-team.

[Lewis]

why isn't ariza playing with them ? i dont like him btw, but they would be greater with that frontcourt ariza,garcia,horford,vilanoova, and what about stephen jackson ? or garth joseph will he play with them ?


LOL Garth Joseph:eek::eek::eek: is from Dominica hahahaha :p:pnot The Dominican Republic ;)

[sime0n]

This DR team is looking good with horford, villanueva, & garcia. I think they can make some noise in the FIBA Americas this summer and qualify for Turkey.

Does the naturalized player rule still count for players who actually have the country in their blood? I thought that that Puerto Rico had lots of guys born in the US.

[Lewis]

This DR team is looking good with horford, villanueva, & garcia. I think they can make some noise in the FIBA Americas this summer and qualify for Turkey.

Does the naturalized player rule still count for players who actually have the country in their blood? I thought that that Puerto Rico had lots of guys born in the US.

Well, players whose at least one of their parents or Grandparents is/was Puerto Rican or born in Puerto Rico can play for the P.R.

but that rule only apply for Ricans.

[PRSURF]

This DR team is looking good with horford, villanueva, & garcia. I think they can make some noise in the FIBA Americas this summer and qualify for Turkey.

Does the naturalized player rule still count for players who actually have the country in their blood? I thought that that Puerto Rico had lots of guys born in the US.We(Puerto Rico) cant naturalized players from USA, but yeah, those who have rican blood first generation and second generation. Only apply for us.

[Lewis]

LOL I said it first than you:rolleyes: haha


We(Puerto Rico) cant naturalized players from USA, but yeah, those who have rican blood first generation and second generation. Only apply for us.


IN your Face :p

[PRSURF]

LOL I said it first than you:rolleyes: haha




IN your Face :pSorry:o:D

[rikhardur]

DOM - Flores says talented Dominicans must prove they can jell in San Juan

SANTO DOMINGO (FIBA Americas Championship) – Dominican Republic guard Luis Flores has warned that the inclusion of four NBA players in the national team will not guarantee success at the FIBA Americas Championship.

The Dominican Republic expect to have Al Horford, Charlie Villanueva, Francisco García and Trevor Ariza in their group from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when they play at the qualifying tournament for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

"The fact that we have four NBA players and two more with experience - me and Sammy Mejia - doesn't guarantee any victories,” Flores said, “(finding the right) chemistry will give us the positive results.”

Flores says he’s very excited about the addition of players who compete in the NBA, including Ariza who is on the books of the Los Angeles Lakers.

“It is great to play with them in the Dominican team," he said, before admitted that his own place in the squad is not a certainty.

"I want to be at the FIBA Americas Championship,” he said. “I am just waiting for the call to join the team.

“Everyone knows the pride that I take in representing my country.”
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/30464/arti.html

[alermac]

Puerto Ricans Julio Toro and Flor Meléndez, as well as Argentine Nestor García, are the three candidates to coach the Dominican NT this year.

[rikhardur]

Puerto Ricans Julio Toro and Flor Meléndez, as well as Argentine Nestor García, are the three candidates to coach the Dominican NT this year.
Toro was at the brink of signing wasn't he?

[bigyellow]

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/latenews/p/newsid/30464/arti.html

luis flores is one of the nicest and talented players that plAyed in israel ever!!! Great guy and i wish the best for him...i think he should be the nt startING shooting guard if he is not injured like at the end of season in israel...

[Lewis]

luis flores is one of the nicest and talented players that plAyed in israel ever!!! Great guy and i wish the best for him...i think he should be the nt startING shooting guard if he is not injured like at the end of season in israel...

NBA FRANCISCO GARCIA will probaly start at Shooting Guard, I don't know who's better, but Garcia plays in the NBA, LOL

[rikhardur]

DOM – Horford wants to play in 2009 FIBA Americas Championship

SANTO DOMINGO (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) – Dominican center Al Horford said that he wants to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Atlanta Hawks player talked about his health in a press conference held at the Dominican Republic.

"I feel healthy and I am confident that I can play in the FIBA Americas Championship," said Horford.

During the NBA playoffs the Dominican star suffered an ankle injury and that is why he is not "100 percent sure" that he can play in the tournament who gives four berths for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

"I have to wait for the clearance from my team and also the Dominican Federation has to get the insurance for the tournament."

The Dominican Republic is in Group B along with Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Venezuela. Group A has Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Uruguay.

"It is going to be a very competitive tournament. I have all the desire in the World to represent my country," Horford said about the tournament.

In the NBA regular season he averaged 11.5 points and 9.3 rebounds with the Hawks.
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/30614/arti.html

[alermac]

Toro was at the brink of signing wasn't he?
Yes. And so he did.

[Lewis]

Yes. And so he did.



Yep, He did




DOM - Toro to coach the Dominican Republic

ISLA MARGARITA (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) – Julio Toro has been named the new head coach of the Dominican Republic senior national team that will play in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Dominican Baskteball Federation (Fedombal) named the Puerto Rican coach after talking to other candidates that included Flor Meléndez, among others.

The contract of Toro is for four years and that also includes the development of basketball in the country.

"We have a guaranteed development for our basketball with these four years that Toro will serve to the national team," said Cesar Hilaire to basketdominicano.com.

Toro will arrive next week to the Dominican Republic. One of his assistants is Melvin Lopez who was recently named to coach Soles de Mexicali. His other assistants are José "Maíta" Mercedes, José Diloné and Antonio "Chicho" Sibilio.

During his career he coached the Puerto Rican and Venezuelan national team. He won silver in the 1992 FIBA Americas Championship by coaching Venezuela. He also coached Puerto Rico to a 92-73 win over the United States in the 2004 Olympics.

The practices start on July 13 at Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto.

Al Horford, Charlie Villanueva, Francisco García, Trevor Ariza, Luis Flores, Sammy Mejía, Jack Michael Martínez, Eulis Báez, Marlon Martínez, Kelvin Peña and Iván Almonte, among others will be called to the practices.

FIBA Americas

[Lewis]

DOM - Dominican Republic calls their national team:

7/8/2009
http://www.fibaamericas.com/files/fotos/C9ECE1EE5E914593A0D175579D2EA7F1.jpg

SANTO DOMINGO (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) - The Dominican Basketball Federation announced a list of 27 players that will practice ahead of the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The team, coached by Puerto Rican Julio Toro, will start their training sessions on July 13 and will have many warm up games prior to their appointment in Puerto Rico.

The players called were:

Point Guards:
Joel Ramirez
Edgar Sosa
Carlos Morban
Juan Coronado
Richard Ortega
Alvin Abreu

Shooting Guards:
Francisco García
Luis Flores
Kelvin Pena
Jeff Greer
Sammy Mejia
Manny Quezada
Jose Olivero
Sean Ogirri

SMALL FORWARD:
Trevor Ariza
Franklin Western
Ricardo Greer
Santos Martinez

POWER FORWARD:
Charlie Villanueva
Jack Michael Martinez
EULIS Baez
Ivan Almonte
Josh Asselin

CENTER:
Al Horford
Alejandro Salas
Manuel Guzman
John Garcia

Coaching Staff:
Julio Toro (Coach)

Assistant Coaches:
Melvyn Lopez
Jose Maita-Mercedes -
Antonio-Chico-Sibilio
Jose Dilone

Dominican Republic is in Group B along with Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Venezuela. Group B has Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Uruguay. The top 4 at the end of the tournament qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship


*names in black are some some of the names to watch

A lot of players from Europe and The NCAA

http://www.fibaamericas.com/noticiasread_us.asp?r=BFLAEDBFUA

[Mojado]

Ariza has been recently called up by the US NT for their perspective team.

I see a problem coming up at shooting guard as there are five players I would call up on that position...

[Lewis]

Sontos maritinez is out for Injury, Marlon Martinez is part of the Team now.


Ariza has been recently called up by the US NT for their perspective team.

Well, I just Copied and pasted the list from FIBA Americas, and Ariza name was in there. so don't blame it on the messenger, maybe they made a mistake, I dunno:(


I see a problem coming up at shooting guard as there are five players I would call up on that position...

how is that a problem:confused::confused: isn't it good to be covered in a position:confused::confused::confused: besides, 5? I say there are only 3 players worth looking at the ponit.

Anyway

[-K2-]

It's good to be covered in all positions but...
All those SG will want to be part of the team, all of them will want playing time, chemistry issues, SG playing as PG's, etc...

We will have to see what Ariza will do, he have options. I guess it's a blessing in disguise for DR that Ariza joins team USA. I seriously doubt his ability to adapt to FIBA basketball, and they could always move 'Cisco or other SG to SF and maximize the dept of the team.

[-K2-]

According to Julio Toro, Franklyn Western is already on the team. He called Western a "VIP in the team". Link in spanish.

http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=108491

[Lewis]

According to Julio Toro, Franklyn Western is already on the team. He called Western a "VIP in the team". Link in spanish.

http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=108491

favoritism:p

[rikhardur]

DOM - Dominican National team almost complete

SANTO DOMINGO (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) – The Dominican Republic National Team is almost complete for the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dominican Basketball Federation President, Frank Herasme, informed that the arrival of Al Horford and Luis Flores will be in August.

"Horford and Flores will join the team in the first week of August while Julio Toro (head coach) will be in eight days, after he finishes the BSN finals,” said Herasme to ESPN Deportes.

The Dominicans also confirmed center Josh Asselin who was naturalized and guard Francisco Garcia is already training. Carlos Morbán, Joel Ramírez, Marlon Martínez, Iván Almonte, Juan Coronado, Richard Ortega, among others already reported to the team.

Their arrival to Puerto Rico will be five to six days before the FIBA Americas Championship in order to warm up against the Puerto Rican national team or a club.

NBA star Charlie Villanueva already arrived to the Dominican Republic and he is happy after signing with the Detroit Pistons and at the same time he received permission to play in the tournament.

"I am close to fulfilling my dream of representing the Dominican Republic, the country of my parents and all my family. I was born in the United States but my origins are here and I feel Dominican," said Villanueva to basketdominicano.com

"I already have the Dominican passport, I came to get it in order to go into Puerto Rico," said Villanueva who will get his citizenship soon.

Villanueva will also join the practices at the start of August for the team that hopes to finish in the top four in order to qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/31205/arti.html

[-K2-]

The Argentinian Federation and the Puertorrican Federation are presenting a claim against Charlie Villanueva and Josh Asselin.

Argentina says that the autorization for CV31 to play for RD was processed to fast.

Puerto Rico argues that CV31 and Josh Asselin cant play together because both of them are naturalized players, since Josh is not dominican and CV31 already lost his dominican status by playing with USA.

http://www.fibaamericas.com/files/fotos/8E49509BE11C42D990C953A502DC332D.jpg

[raft]

Villanueva never played on the Senior team, so he should be alright to play for D.R.

[-K2-]

Villanueva never played on the Senior team, so he should be alright to play for D.R.

but he played on the U21, and that's enough to disqualify him to play for DR.
DR should have followed a process, which would have required a letter from USA Basketball allowing CV31 to play for DR, a time period, and a couple of things i cant really remember. On the other side, Tuto Marchand promised the DR Federation that if they could get CV31 a DR passport, he would be able to play. FIBA is evaluation the case at the moment.

The issue is not about him not playing for a senior team, the issue is that he declared his basketball nationality being over 18 years old. He was 19 years old, about to be 20 in Halifax when he represented USA, which under my limited understanding, makes him a property of USA Basketball unless they quit on his rights.

My understanding is that the DR Federation is trying to nationalize him by giving him a dominican passport. A passport and the constitution of a country doesnt make u elegible to play for a National Team according to FIBA rules.

The president of the PR Federation has denied that they filed a complaint to FIBA about the issue.

[raft]

I am pretty sure if he didn't play for the Senior team he is alright to play for another country. This is why Ben Gordon can play for Britain if he wants. Gordon played for a junior level US team a few years back when he was still at UConn and over 18.

[-K2-]

I am pretty sure if he didn't play for the Senior team he is alright to play for another country. This is why Ben Gordon can play for Britain if he wants. Gordon played for a junior level US team a few years back when he was still at UConn and over 18.
ben gordon played for the seniors team at a Pan Am tournament in 2003 in Santo Domingo. The team was composed of then college players, but competing in the senior level. Played with the likes of Emeka Okafor, Josh Childress, Andre Barrett, Chuck Hayes, Ike Dioug, Luke Jackson, and others. The tournament was won by Brazil (Varejao, Machado, Splitter, Giovannoni), the dominicans finished 2nd (JMM, Cisco, Western, Filion) Puerto Rico finished third (Arroyo, Ayuso, Santiago, Dalmau) and USA finished 4th. Ben Gordon cant play for Britan. He has never played for Britain, and if he wants to play for Britain, he has to get a clearance from Team USA.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=mpag_2003

[saalsapr]

Fiba should let Villanueva play for the dominicans, dont know who is Josh Asselin, but he has ass on his name so he must be arrogant. Nationalized players or not Puerto Rico will still wipe the floor with them..

[-K2-]

Fiba should let Villanueva play for the dominicans, dont know who is Josh Asselin, but he has ass on his name so he must be arrogant. Nationalized players or not Puerto Rico will still wipe the floor with them..

Josh Asselin played as an import a couple of years ago in Puerto Rico and got his butt kicked. After that he played fairly well in the spanish ACB. He was naturalized by the dominicans for the 2005 Tournament of the Americas. He aint as good as advertised. Villanueva is a far better option than him, so I wouldnt complain if I was dominican and FIBA made me decide between the 2 of em.

[stuart]

The Argentinian Federation and the Puertorrican Federation are presenting a claim against Charlie Villanueva and Josh Asselin.

Argentina says that the autorization for CV31 to play for RD was processed to fast.

Puerto Rico argues that CV31 and Josh Asselin cant play together because both of them are naturalized players, since Josh is not dominican and CV31 already lost his dominican status by playing with USA.

http://www.fibaamericas.com/files/fotos/8E49509BE11C42D990C953A502DC332D.jpg

Interesting... where did you find this information ??

Stuart

[-K2-]

Interesting... where did you find this information ??

Stuart
dominican newspaper, sorry I didnt link it, i was in a news rush :D

http://listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=112280

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2006/12/charlie-villanueva-los-puertorriquenos.html

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2006/12/villanueva-o-asselin-se-podrian-quedar.html


links are in spanish.

[saalsapr]

dominican newspaper, sorry I didnt link it, i was in a news rush :D

http://listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=112280

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2006/12/charlie-villanueva-los-puertorriquenos.html

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2006/12/villanueva-o-asselin-se-podrian-quedar.html


links are in spanish.

“pienso que los puertorriqueños están rabiosos y celosos, porque le dimos una pela las dos veces que jugamos contra ellos en los dos partidos de fogueo”.

Hahaha what a dumass comment. They must feel pretty confident about beating a rican team practically naked at the forward and center positions. Lets see what Villanueva has to say when they face a team with Vasallo, Ramos, Santiago, and Reyes. Saying we have envy and are mad at them for beating an incomplete team is whack. Keep your mouth shut Villanueva, you look smarter that way.

[durden_tyler]

Is Ariza a legit NT player for the Dominican Republic? If ever, is he allowed? He's a dual citizen right?

[kerdito]

Is Ariza a legit NT player for the Dominican Republic? If ever, is he allowed? He's a dual citizen right?

Yes and US called him for Training camp with the dream team

[-K2-]

Is Ariza a legit NT player for the Dominican Republic? If ever, is he allowed? He's a dual citizen right?

I think he is a grandson ut im not sure

[-K2-]

the Dominican Federation signed some dominican lawyers with license in Puerto Rico in a last attempt to prove Charlie Villanueva's origins, bla bla bla blah Blah blah blah blaaaah :rolleyes:

http://listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=112672

[zik013]

its really funny to see how some Americas teams are struggling to enroll players with CLEAR nation connections... while across the oceans in Africa and Asia teams are playing with many players with NO connection whatsoever....

[-K2-]

its really funny to see how some Americas teams are struggling to enroll players with CLEAR nation connections... while across the oceans in Africa and Asia teams are playing with many players with NO connection whatsoever....

With the exception of maybe Argentina... every basketball federation in latinamerica sucks big time.

[Lewis]

its really funny to see how some Americas teams are struggling to enroll players with CLEAR nation connections... while across the oceans in Africa and Asia teams are playing with many players with NO connection whatsoever....

LOL, if you put it that way, yes it IS funny.:D

[rikhardur]

DOM – Wild-Card hopeful Horford wants to play in Turkey

ATLANTA (2010 FIBA World Championship) – Dominican Republic center Al Horford would like to represent his country again next year if the national team receives one of four wild cards to play at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey.

The Dominicans had hoped to qualify directly for the event but they were upset by Canada in the Quarter-Finals at the FIBA Americas Championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this summer.

The FIBA Central Board will announce the wild card recipients at a meeting of their central board in Istanbul next month.

When asked if he would play, Atlanta Hawks star Horford told ESPNdeportes: "Well that depends. I know that is a very big obligation and takes a lot of time. Provided that my team (Atlanta) doesn't have a problem with me playing, I would go and play."

The 2.08m Horford averaged 14 points, 10.2 rebounds and one block per contest.

The 23-year-old is averaging 12.9 points, 10 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game in the NBA for Atlanta.
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/37592/arti.html

[mvblair]

Potentially big news here:

Musselman to Coach Dominican Team After All (http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5804826-minors-notes-musselman-to-coach-dominican-team-after-all) - May 11, 2010 - AllVoices.Com, by Sam Amico

...It appears Eric Musselman will accept the job as Dominican Republic national team coach, after all. The former NBA coach was set to turn down the offer, mainly because of his responsibilities with the Adidas Nations basketball camps. However, Dominican officials are making it possible for Musselman to coach around the camps. Official word is expected within the next few days....

[Lewis]

Potentially big news here:

it is official now


OFFICIAL: Eric Musselman IS THE NEW LEADER OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NATIONAL SENIOR SELECTION.

As we Announced on May 5 [See footnote] the former NBA coach Eric Musselmann, Was named Tuesday as coach of the National Senior Men's Basketball in the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Federation of Basketball (FEDOMBAL) sent an official document confirming the naming after the refusal of Scotch Roth to coach the team agian, Among the other candidates that were weighted by The Dominican Federation of Basketball (FEDOMBAL) were Herb Brown, Eric P. Brown, Eric P. Musselman and Nick Nurse.

These weights were made by the technical advisor of the national team, Hector Baez, who also did the work of identification and evaluation of the strategists, and then conclude that Musselman is the best interest of the National Selected majors with a view ta the next Centrobaske held in Santo Domingo from 5 to 11 July.

The conditions that should and must meet the chosen coach are:1- Quality: so you can keep the Olympic cycle, 2-Ability to be on time throughout the training, 4-who can give confidence to all players, 4-Ability to contribute to the Academy of Coaching the Fedombal.

He also has to have links with the NBA to help with communication and permits Dominicans participating in this league to play for the National team, and be available to the economic possibilities of the Fedombal for the coaching job, ranging from 7 to $ 10,000.

Musselman Experience

Musselman led the Golden State Warriors 2002-03 season, finishing with a record from 2003 to 1904 (38-44) (37-45). In 2006 a replacement for Rick Adelman with the Sacramento Kings where he had record of (33-49).

The reputable 46 year old coach worked in the CBA in its beginnings as a strategist, also coach for the University of San Diego where he earned the best record (24-6) in franchise history in 1986-87.

Musselman graduated with former national team coach Scott Roth in Breckville College in Ohio.

He has also worked as a basketball analyst in the prestigious Fox and ESPN.


Source:http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2010/05/oficial-eric-musselman-es-el-nuevo.html&ei=cxP0S9uvH4L58AbF46yrDg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3DOFICIAL:%2BERIC%2BMUSSELMAN%2BES%2BEL %2BNUEVO%2BDIRIGENTE%2BDE%2BLA%2BSELECCI%25C3%2593 N%2BNACIONAL%2BDE%2BMAYORES.%26hl%3Den%26client%3D firefox-a%26hs%3DFsm%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Pitino Out, Calipari In?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari is mulling a chance to coach the Dominican Republic national team.

Louisville coach Rick Pitino will not coach the Puerto Rico national team due to scheduling conflicts between the two responsibilities, the university announced Wednesday.

Last last year, Pitino announced he would coach Puerto Rico through this year's FIBA Tournament of the Americas, with the goal of qualifying the team for the 2012 London Games.

Menawhile, Calipari posted on his website Tuesday that he has been approached by Dominican officials about taking over the team in hopes of qualifying for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
"My question to the Dominican Basketball Federation was, why are you calling me?" Calipari posted. "Their response was, they liked what we are doing in China, including coaching their coaches and being involved in promoting grassroots basketball."
Calipari says he would spend about six weeks with the team from August through mid-September, preparing it for the Tournament of the Americas.
The team would practice at Kentucky's Joe Craft Center before the tournament, which will be held in Brazil. The Dominican Republic has never qualified for the Olympics in men's basketball.
Calipari says he would also help train Dominican coaches. He has a similar relationship with coaches in China. He gave no timetable on his decision.
The 2009 Dominican Republic team that competed in the FIBA Americas championships included several NBA players, including Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford and Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia. The team finished fifth in the tournament with a 4-4 record.
Calipari wouldn't be the first big-time American coach to lead a foreign squad.
Louisville coach Rick Pitino is scheduled to coach the Puerto Rican national team in the same tournament this fall, though Pitino said Tuesday there's a chance the deal could fall through because NCAA rules would prevent the Cardinals from playing a series of exhibitions against the team.
Former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson unsuccessfully tried to get Mexico into the 2008 Olympics, and longtime NBA coach Del Harris led China to an eighth-place finish in the 2004 Olympics

The second quote comes from the Domincian Rep. federation.


Business Report NAJRI hired John Calipari.

Eduardo Najri, general manager of the national basketball team, said through a press release is in advanced negotiations to hire as head of the Dominican team will participate in the Pre-Olympic Silver Sea, to be held in August this year , the renowned U.S. coach John Calipari.

"We are very close to reaching an agreement with this outstanding technical and within hours we hope to make an official announcement," said Najri.

He added that "we consider the hiring of Calipari, because of their proven ability and after weighting their contributions to basketball, within which the work is developed in the Republic of China, where he contributed greatly to the development of this discipline to the conclusion clinics, camps and exhibitions.

He said: "We are excited because we know that eventually we signed to Calipari, it will be ready to contribute to the training of our coaches and to help advance the Dominican basketball from the youth level."

Najri stressed that "upon completion of negotiations with Cal coach, the team from the University of Kentucky will inherit 10 million followers and fans will have a more to follow."

Calipari this year became the second coach of the NCAA lead three different teams to the Final Four, when he led the representative of the University of Kentucky to the event's elite American college basketball.

The other two teams that Calipari was prior to the Final Four were selected from the universities of Massachusetts in 1996 and Memphis in 2008.

The experienced men's basketball went for 3 seasons, from 1996 to 1999 at the New Jersey Nets in the NBA.

Calipari began his coaching career in 1982 when he served as assistant director and from 1988 worked as head coach.

[CKR13]

Also, another article from Kentucky.com

Calipari considering coaching Dominican team, too (http://www.kentucky.com/2011/04/27/1720502/coach-cal-considering-coaching.html)

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Also, another article from Kentucky.com

Calipari considering coaching Dominican team, too (http://www.kentucky.com/2011/04/27/1720502/coach-cal-considering-coaching.html)

Espn-Deportes, is reporting that Calapari has agreed to terms with the dominican Federation.

The Dominican team will train with The University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, in Kentucky

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1281935&s=bas&type=story

[Mojado]

He got a point.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/04/28/source-calipari-would-be-crazy-to-coach-the-dr/

Would Ariza be counting against the import rule, since he does not own a Dominican passport?

[Ciscorlie Horford]

He got a point.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/04/28/source-calipari-would-be-crazy-to-coach-the-dr/

Would Ariza be counting against the import rule, since he does not own a Dominican passport?

yeah a lot of tha is true ( and a lot of that isn't) exepct that we already changed administration. So does games that gabve the Dominican federation a bad reputation are gone.

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2010/12/la-seleccion-de-baloncesto-es-casi-casi.html#more

http://basketdominicano.blogspot.com/2011/02/buscan-clasificar-el-basquet-londres.html#more

you should inform yourslef before you start making accusations like thata without base unless you want to look like a fool which I'm shure you don't:p.

[Mojado]

I informed myself. Seems like he is from the Turks & Caicos. ;)
http://www.suntci.com/index.php?p=story&id=159

Stephen Jackson would be a nice add, if the federation can pay him.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

I informed myself. Seems like he is from the Turks & Caicos. ;)
http://www.suntci.com/index.php?p=story&id=159

Stephen Jackson would be a nice add, if the federation can pay him.

I see, so you've got no argoumnet so you decide to change the subject to Ariza's.

you know exactly what I was referring to when I said imforned yourself. You said that the Dominicna Federation had no money yet is now being administer by one of the richest families in the world. You also said they had a bad reputation even though those peopel that gave it a bad rep. are gone too (fired or replaced). I was't talking about Ariza and you now it. Besides, Dominicans don't that vende-patria anyway, it's the Federation that has alwasy wanted him to play.



Stephen Jackson would be a nice add, if the federation can pay him.
I again I better inform yourself befor you talk: I know that [paying people to play is common practice in Mexico in all sports ans also in others Latin countries too like in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, butThe Dominican federation generally only pays for the insurances, plane ticket, hotel & food, and the coaching staff. And for your infromation, the NBA'ers were the ones who paid for everthing back in FIBA Americas 2009, Al Horford paid pretty much every expence of the team, he paid for his own insurance, and plain ticket for the whole team. The coahing staff was paind with money from the government.

SO unlesss you are implying that the NBA players are gong to pay Jackson to play, you most be dreaming. Just becuase you frderation work that way does not mean that all feds do.

[Mojado]

I see, so you've got no argoumnet so you decide to change the subject to Ariza's.

you know exactly what I was referring to when I said imforned yourself. You said that the Dominicna Federation had no money yet is now being administer by one of the richest families in the world. You also said they had a bad reputation even though those peopel that gave it a bad rep. are gone too (fired or replaced). I was't talking about Ariza and you now it. Besides, Dominicans don't that vende-patria anyway, it's the Federation that has alwasy wanted him to play.


I again I better inform yourself befor you talk: I know that [paying people to play is common practice in Mexico in all sports ans also in others Latin countries too like in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, butThe Dominican federation generally only pays for the insurances, plane ticket, hotel & food, and the coaching staff. And for your infromation, the NBA'ers were the ones who paid for everthing back in FIBA Americas 2009, Al Horford paid pretty much every expence of the team, he paid for his own insurance, and plain ticket for the whole team. The coahing staff was paind with money from the government.

SO unlesss you are implying that the NBA players are gong to pay Jackson to play, you most be dreaming. Just becuase you frderation work that way does not mean that all feds do.

1. I never change anything. I just wrote, that the article shared some light on the bad reputation, that the Dominican basketball federation had, due to the bad organizing back then.
2. I dont talk, I write.
3. Paying national-team players is a common practice around the globe. I honestly dont care who paid your country's players and I dont care who paid the ones in Mexico.
4. I'm implying nothing - All I wrote was,that he would be nice fit - Not more.
5. My federation? Maybe I'm not Mexican? Maybe I'm Brazilian or from Guam? Do you know how all feds do their work? Who does that really?
6. Learn how to write in english or use spellcheck ;)

[Ciscorlie Horford]

http://www.coachcal.com/2011/05/05/coach-cal-officially-accepts-offer-to-coach-dominican-national-team/

[Ciscorlie Horford]

The Dominican Shooting guard Sammy Mejia was declared MVP
of the 2010-2011 Frenmch division one season (Pro A), beocming 2nd Dominican to ever being named MVP in a European League, Chicho Sibilio being the other.
http://www.basketnews.net/upload/news/13/11313_big.jpg


L'ailier dominicain Sammy Mejia (28 ans) a été élu meilleur joueur étranger de Pro A, samedi lors de la remise des Trophées de la Ligue à l'hôtel Westin Paris-Vendôme.
Impressionnant en Euroligue et en Pro A (18pts, 5,1rbds, 4pds en moyenne en 30 matchs de saison régulière de Pro A), le Dominicain Sammy Mejia a logiquement été élu meilleur joueur de Pro A samedi. Successeur au palmarès de son compatriote Ricardo Greer, Mejia a devancé le Nancéien Tremmel Darden et le Chalonnais Blake Schilb.

http://www.sport365.fr/basket-hand-volley/basket/infos/article_530583_Pro-A-Mejia-MVP-etranger.shtml

http://www.basketnews.net/asp.net/main.news/details.aspx?id=11313

The Dominican Guard will not be with the team, this summer beacuse he and his wife asre expecting a baby, Leaving a hoel in the shooting guard possition for the Dominican National Team, spot which now would most likely be filled by Ex-NBA player and All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Year in the NCAA Luis Flores. However, Mejia comfirned that he will be present in the Olympics or Olympics qualifier if the team make it that far.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Del Harris named Assitant coach of the Dominican national team by team Dominican Republic coach John Calipar.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/media/bulls/harris_090417.jpg

Del Harris has in his resume serving as an NBA head coach for the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers. Harris led the Rockets to the NBA Finals in the 1981 season, where they were defeated by the Boston Celtics four games to two. in 1994 Harris became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning NBA Coach of the Year honors in '94-'95.

His International experience include: being an assistant coach under Rudy Tomjanovich with the US national team and serving as coach of the Chinese national men's team, where he coached NBA All-Star center Yao Ming and led China to a surprising upset victory over Serbia and Montenegro in the 2004 Athens Olympic basketball tournament.

other members of the Dominican National team coaching staff will include:


*Dominican coach Orlando Antigua
who became the first Hispanic and the first caucasian to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 52 years when he signed in 1995. After his retirement from playing professional basketball he was named an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Memphis Tigers, and most recently, the Kentucky Wildcats.
In 1998, Antigua played for the National Basketball Team of the Dominican Republic which came close to representing the country in the Olympics and World championships . The team, however fell short in the qualifications. Among his teammates was NBA player Felipe López. Antigua was named one of the nation's top-100 most influential Hispanic Americans by Hispanic Business magazine.

*Ex-NBA player Felipe López
Once called the next Jordan, Coming out of High School López was he No. 1 ranked recruit in the country. He was selected as New York State Mr. Basketball and also named a McDonald's All-American and took MVP honors at the 1994 McDonald's All-American Game.Unrealistic expectations hounded López from the start, beginning with an appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated before he even played one college game. López still finished his freshman season for the newly named St. John's Red Storm by averaging 17.8 points per game, earning a spot on the All-Big East Rookie Team and All-Big East Third Team He finished his career with 1,927 points, placing him third all-time in St. John's history behind former Johnnies' greats Chris Mullin and Malik Sealy and sixth in Big East history with 1,222 conference points, while also ranking seventh all time in steals, 14th in assists, and 20th in rebounds. He also holds the St. John's record for most three-pointers made in a single season (60) and in a career (148). Lopez was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 24th pick in the 1998 NBA Draft but beccuase of constant knee problems would go on to playe in only four seasons in the NBA.

*Rod Strickland
Strickland was formerly the director of basketball operations at the University of Memphis. Strickland became a college star at DePaul University where he was a First Team All-American after averaging 20.0 points and 7.8 assists. he helped lead the Blue Demons to four-straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 1985–88, including Sweet Sixteen showings in 1986 and 1987. In 1999 Strickland was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Strickland had the best season of his career as he averaged 17.8 ppg and a league leading 10.5 apg. During the year, Strickland also became only the 25th player in NBA history to record 10,000 points and 5,000 assists. He was selected to the All-NBA second team.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

najri announces warm-ups against graduates from the universities of kentucky and menphis.




http://terrydehereftw.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/derrick_rose.jpghttp://espn.go.com/media/ncb/2005/1202/photo/g_rondo_195.jpg
The new general manager of the national basketball team eduardo najri, said yesterday in the radial space "alberto rodriguez in sports" that is broadcasts through 92.1 hits fm from 12 to 1pm, that the dominican team would face in scrimmages to a group comprised of graduates of the kentucky university who currently play in the nba.

Players like derrick rose, eric bledsoe, demarcus cousins, ,jodie meeks, daniel orton, patrick patterson, tayshaun prince, rajon rondo, and john wall will be there" said the executive of the national team.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

http://www.elcaribe.com.do/site/opt/media/2011/06/20/cbe3d1c5bd836dc2b01c57aa4d7fd3bc.jpg



"I'm the starting point guard only on paper"

FOR SATOSKY TERRERO GALARZA, "El Caribe New paper"
JUNE 21, 2011 12:00 AM

Edgar Sosa (New York, 1988) remained little more than five years waiting for this moment. This summer finally have the opportunity to wear the shirt of the Dominican team basketball.

The playmaker is ready and aware of the challenge ahead. Playing for the national team at last for the first time will be the culmination of a dream.

His athleticism and physical development as a point guard, his vision, among other benefits, suggests to many that the remarkable hole that the national team has had in the playmaking position is clogged.

Finally someone to fill the expectations of the Dominicans showed up. Edgar, however, is not cocky. "I'm the starting point guard only on paper," said the 23 year old point guard during an interview on the Morning Sports is broacast from Mondays to Fridays on CDN Radio, 92.5 FM. "I know everyone wants me to be the starting point guard, but (John) Calipari has the last word. There will be a month of training that will tell if I will be the starting point guard, "he said.

Sosa announced that the competition for the position will be difficult and believes that players like Manny Quezada, Jose Olivero and Ronald Ramon have everything they need to be the point guards of the Quisqueyean squad.

A starter or not, the Dominican is quite clear. "I have been waiting for six years for this moment. Playing to in a college or university for the United States is nothing compared to playing for your country, "snapped the graduate of Louisville. "This will be the best team I have ever played for. I'm very happy and proud for the opportunity presented to me, I will give everything not to disappoint anyone. I will do my best. "

With the NBA players, Edgar will be with the Dominican team that will play the Olympic qualifiers in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from August 30 to September 11, the tournament gives two tickets to the Olympics in 2012.

It is precisely this tournament which also will be attended by the cream of the crop of basketball in America, including point guards Carlos Arroyo (Boston Celtics) Jose Juan Barea (Dallas Mavericks), Leandro Barbosa (Toronto Raptors), Marcelo Huertas (Saski Baskonia, ACB) and Pablo Prigioni (Madrid , ACB), all of which the young Dominican who will have a responsibility to face against. Maybe those are scarest names at the point guard.

But for Sosa, who is coming off his first professional experience as Angelico Biella (14.1 ppg and 4.5 apg in over 20 minutes), is nothing but a golden career opportunity. "I have nothing to lose, they do have to lose, I am not an NBA player, they are the NBA's, "said point guard 6'2 tall. "I will go to those games to give as much as possible."

When playing against them I am seeing a chance for me to know where I am as a player, I have no pressure, "he said.

The opinions of Edgar

On Francisco Garcia:
"Francisco has done too much for me. he is like a brother, sometimes like a father. He lifts me up when I'm down, he makes me wanna fight harder. I don't know where would have been had it not been for him. "

Sosa likes the clutch:
I like to get the ball when it comes to good. I think you spend two to three hours in the gym and hard working every day for moments like these. I think the real players are come out of the shawdows when there are only ten seconds and the game is tied.

The basketball in Italy:
"The good thing is that you play against players who are much older than you, so that as a young one, you don't get tier like they do, the bad is that they know more than you, they play with your mind, so you have to be strong-minded ".

Calipari is doing well in Dominican

Edgar joins the long list of Dominican players who welcomed the hiring of John Calipari as the leader of the national team. "Calipari is one of the best coaches out there," said Sosa, who lasted four years under the tutelage of another renowned technical, Rick Pitino. "Not many people do the things he does.

He brings out the best players and makes players want to play harderfor him. "There are some players who only do one single thing well but he still puts them in a position for them to be the best you can be."

Calipari during a press conference in which he was presented, stressed the idea of ​​going to Argentina as a team. Edgar too. "I heard that in other dominican national teams there have been some division and beef internally among the players. My dream is that we play as a team," he said. "If that happens we canbeat anybody."

[-K2-]

Point Guards
Ronald Ramon
Luis Flores
Edgar Sosa
Andy Williams

Shooting Guard/Small Forwards
Francisco García
Charlie Villanueva
Kelvin Pena
Wernel Díaz
Juan Pablo Montas
Melvin Richardson
Joan Vallejo

Power Forwards/Centers
Al Horford
Jack Michael Martinez
Luis Martinez
Eulis Baez
Manuel Guzman
Santo Martínez
Jean Carlos Acosta

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Point Guards
Ronald Ramon
Luis Flores
Edgar Sosa
Andy Williams

Shooting Guard/Small Forwards
Francisco García
Charlie Villanueva
Kelvin Pena
Wernel Díaz
Juan Pablo Montas
Melvin Richardson
Joan Vallejo

Power Forwards/Centers
Al Horford
Jack Michael Martinez
Luis Martinez
Eulis Baez
Manuel Guzman
Santo Martínez
Jean Carlos Acosta

that's not the list, this list was made by some uninformed Argentinian media.
They took the names from an article from basketdominicano.com which is not an official website affiliated to the Dominican federation, it actually is not even a website at all is just a blog of some fan called Jordan Olivo.

They just copy and pasted the names and arranged them into guards, forwards, etc.

The article I talking about was about a list players that were invited to a mini-camp in the City of Santo Domingo a couple of weeks ago. the exact list was:
Wernel Díaz
Juan Pablo Montas
Melvin Richardson
Joan Vallejo
Andy Williams
Manuel Guzman
Santo Martínez
Luis Martinez
Jean Carlos Acosta
and Juam Pablo Montas

this mini-camp was so the Coaches (Dell Harris was directing the training) could see these players closely and from there they were going to decide whether they would invite some of them to the actual "PRE"-team, so I guess you could called this a PRE-pre-Team or the Pre-team of the Pre-Team. or a Pre team for the last couple of spots on the official Pre-team.

the Argentinian website also included the names of Ronald Ramon, Luis Flores
Edgar Sosa, Francisco García, Charlie Villanueva, Kelvin Pena, Al Horford, Jack Michael Martinez, Eulis Baez into their list becuase the article I'm talking about on basketdominicano.com also stated that these players beforementioned were going to be almost certainly invited to the actual official Pre team.

I'm not sure I explained myself clearly but basically what I'm saying is that is not the list and that the federation has not yet release the official list of players invited to tryout for the national team.

Note:and when I say Pre-team I am talking about the Preseleccion, but I don't know how to traslate that into English, becouse in Spanish the national teams are called selecciones but you can't really called a national team a selection in English it does not make sense.

[-K2-]

that's not the list

http://www.mardelplata2011.com/noticiasread4.asp?r=F6FE4E08023145ECBF02EA73EF8A74 70

then fiba got credibility issues

[Xristos]

Why doesn't Sammy Mejia for the NT? He's one of the best wing players in Europe.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

http://www.mardelplata2011.com/noticiasread4.asp?r=F6FE4E08023145ECBF02EA73EF8A74 70

then fiba got credibility issues

like I said before:


that's not the list, this list was made by some uninformed Argentinian media.
They took the names from an article from basketdominicano.com which is not an official website affiliated to the Dominican federation, it actually is not even a website at all is just a blog of some fan called Jordan Olivo.

They just copy and pasted the names and arranged them into guards, forwards, etc.

The article I talking about was about a list players that were invited to a mini-camp in the City of Santo Domingo a couple of weeks ago. the exact list was:
Wernel Díaz
Juan Pablo Montas
Melvin Richardson
Joan Vallejo
Andy Williams
Manuel Guzman
Santo Martínez
Luis Martinez
Jean Carlos Acosta
and Juam Pablo Montas

this mini-camp was so the Coaches (Dell Harris was directing the training) could see these players closely and from there they were going to decide whether they would invite some of them to the actual "PRE"-team, so I guess you could called this a PRE-pre-Team or the Pre-team of the Pre-Team. or a Pre team for the last couple of spots on the official Pre-team.

the Argentinian website also included the names of Ronald Ramon, Luis Flores
Edgar Sosa, Francisco García, Charlie Villanueva, Kelvin Pena, Al Horford, Jack Michael Martinez, Eulis Baez into their list becuase the article I'm talking about on basketdominicano.com also stated that these players beforementioned were going to be almost certainly invited to the actual official Pre team.

I'm not sure I explained myself clearly but basically what I'm saying is that is not the list and that the federation has not yet release the official list of players invited to tryout for the national team.

Note:and when I say Pre-team I am talking about the Preseleccion, but I don't know how to traslate that into English, becouse in Spanish the national teams are called selecciones but you can't really called a national team a selection in English it does not make sense.

the link you provided, clearly said right at the end at the bottom of the page:


Fuente: basketdominicano.com
just like I said, they took an article from that blog (not webpage but blog) probably mistrasnlated it and made their own list based on what they undertood from the article on basketdominicano.com.



Why doesn't Sammy Mejia for the NT? He's one of the best wing players in Europe.

like I told K-2 he is not on the list because this is not the list of players for the nationla team this is some FIBA mumbo jumbo.

now that being siad, he did say he wanted to stay home this summer becuase his wife is pregant and he does not want to miss the birth of his first kid. So I do expect Mejia to be among the players invited to the natioanl team tryout but not to play for us

[GustavoGanso]

What about Horford, Villanueva and Garcia? They will play or not?

the traning camp started? not? when will?

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Dominican federation realeased the list of player that will go to Kentucky to compete for a spot on the national team. and this is the real list K2:rolleyes::p:p


The star Al Horford, Charlie Villanueva, Luis Flores, Jack Michael Martinez and Francisco Garcia, lead the National Basketball list of names that includes 25 players.

A portion of these basketball players will participate in training to be held from 1 to 16 next August, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, under the direction of renowned U.S. coach John Calipari.

Calipari, the new leader of the Dominican team will be assisted by coaches Del Harris, Orlando Antigua, John Strickland and Luis Felipe Lopez.

The information was provided by Eduardo Najri, general manager of the team of elders who participate in the Pre-basketball world to be held this year in Argentina.

"This listing is a requirement of FIBA ​​and includes players who will have the opportunity to make the team of that group, 12 players will be chosen to serve on the selection. "

Najri, who is also the representative of Southgate Sports, the company is responsible for the management and administration of the Dominican team, said that "these workouts are part of the preparation of our players, for Mar de Plata."

He said that "in these practices, Coach Cal will have the opportunity to become familiar with the group and learn more about the things that counts for Pre-Olympic competitions"

He highlighted the facilities offered by Calipari, "that the national pre-selected team will train in the magnificent state-of-the-art facilities of the University of Kentucky, whose team heads into the NCAA tournament."

On the case of NBA players, who must have insurance to guarantee their contracts to join the training, Najri said that "they are negotiating about the amount of policies with several companies."

"The intention is that Horford, Villanueva and Garcia are on the Dominican team, but first we must resolve this issue," he said.

He stressed that in addition to this outstanding trio basketball players, quoted Dominican players participating in the NCAA college basketball, will join the shortlist.

Apart from the players mentioned, The otehr that make up the list include Edgar Sosa, Juan Pablo Montas, Kelvin Pena, Eloy Vargas, Eulis Baéz and Manuel Guzman.

Also, Manuel Fortuna, Jon Horford, Ronald Ramon, Edward Santana, Manny Quezada, Sandro Encarnacion, Ricardo Soliver, Giancarlo Acosta, Ricardo Greer, Joel Ramirez, Alejandro Salas, Luis Guzman, Sean 0girri and Luis Martinez.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Edgar Sosa, Juan Pablo Montas, Kelvin Pena, Eloy Vargas, Eulis Baéz and Manuel Guzman.

Also, Manuel Fortuna, Jon Horford, Ronald Ramon, Edward Santana, Manny Quezada, Sandro Encarnacion, Ricardo Soliver, Giancarlo Acosta, Ricardo Greer, Joel Ramirez, Alejandro Salas, Luis Guzman, Sean 0girri and Luis Martinez.


Right off the bat I can tell you Sandro Encarnacion, Giancarlos Acosta, Jon Horford, Luis Guzman, Luis martinez and Joel Ramirez have absolutely nochace of make the team. The are just there as filler and practice players for the team.

Ricardo Soliver, Alejandro Salas, Fortuna and Ely Vargas could make it, not all of them obviously, but it will be really tough for these particular players

not the best team we could have but it alright I guess, I mean at least is better than the one from Centrobasket but still too many players missing.

oh well, I guess I have to get used to the idea of a fifth place and a ticket the world olimpic qualifier.

[tres equis]

Right off the bat I can tell you Sandro Encarnacion, Giancarlos Acosta, Jon Horford, Luis Guzman, Luis martinez and Joel Ramirez have absolutely nochace of make the team. The are just there as filler and practice players for the team.

Ricardo Soliver, Alejandro Salas, Fortuna and Ely Vargas could make it, not all of them obviously, but it will be really tough for these particular players

not the best team we could have but it alright I guess, I mean at least is better than the one from Centrobasket but still too many players missing.

oh well, I guess I have to get used to the idea of a fifth place and a ticket the world olimpic qualifier.

What players are missing that you think calipari should have called?

[GustavoGanso]

http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2011/07/rd-jugaria-preolimpico-con-solo-uno-o.html

Republic Dominician probably will not have the big three, maybe one player or two.

[PRSURF]

http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2011/07/rd-jugaria-preolimpico-con-solo-uno-o.html

Republic Dominician probably will not have the big three, maybe one player or two.

Good for my team!:cool:

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Good for my team!:cool:

bad news for your team :http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2011/07/pre-olimpico-preseleccion-lista-para.html

[raft]

What's the latest on the NBA players? Which guys will be able to play?

[PRSURF]

bad news for your team :http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2011/07/pre-olimpico-preseleccion-lista-para.html
Thats good also for Puerto Rico, you will see
:)

[tres equis]

bad news for your team :http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2011/07/pre-olimpico-preseleccion-lista-para.html

Good for the dominicans and good for the tournament, i like to see a strong competition.

[raft]

Little confused, are the NBA players eligible for Dom. Rep. or not?

nevermind, I got it figured.

[-K2-]

Little confused, are the NBA players eligible for Dom. Rep. or not?

nevermind, I got it figured.
Garcia and Horford as natives, Villanueva as a naturalized dominican

[CKR13]

John Calipari confirmed that he plans to pit the Dominican Republic National Team against a Kentucky Alumni selection that could compose of Wall, Cousins and Knight.

The exhibition match will be held in Rupp Arena at August 15, 2011.

[CKR13]

Kentucky Alumni Team that will face the Dominican Republic NT:

Demarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe, Keith Bogans, Jodie Meeks, Nazr Mohammed, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo and John Wall.

[CKR13]

Calipari, Dominican Republic team begin practice (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jOK7O5FLl_U7Va4C-t6OMux5TG_A?docId=f44d80838793496b94b16af9f009156c )

[mvblair]

Kentucky Alumni Team that will face the Dominican Republic NT:

Demarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe, Keith Bogans, Jodie Meeks, Nazr Mohammed, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo and John Wall. Pitino is using this event to put salt in the University of Louisville's wounds: they are playing in Louisville at the Kentucky Fried Chicken Yum! Center (http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/33652/pitino-not-concerned-uk-using-yum-center) (seriously, that's the name of the arena).

I'm interested to see the results.

[CKR13]

The game between the University of Kentucky Alumnis vs. The Dominican Republic National Team will be televised on WKYT-27. Coverage starts at 7:00 PM.

[CKR13]

Dominican Republic 106 UK Alumni 88

Francisco Garcia scored a game high 30 points for the national team. Demarcus Cousins lead the Kentucky Alumni with 28 points and 14 rebounds.

[Mojado]

Here is the box score:
http://www.kentucky.com/2011/08/16/1847258/uk-pros-dominican-republic-box.html
And a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffYGBnRczOk

[thespywhozaggedme]

Kinda ironic that the DR's two top scorers, Garcia and Sosa both played for Kentucky's hated rival, Louisville. I gotta say, I'm pretty shocked with this score and Charlie V. didn't even play apparently. The DR might be the favorite for the Americas Cup.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

if you want to see the game here is the entire game in parts on youtube.
they are in order so don't worry about that:

1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0HcSlLmrJw&feature=related

2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzBgk93gxaw

3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31A4FlZUris

4- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeWq1y6wgmQ

5- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2prPoEzXRKA

6- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9zTT0gA69I

7- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_bxkBVjuco

[thespywhozaggedme]

Who won the rematch tonight?

[Mindozas]

Who won the rematch tonight?

Dominicans 91:86 (http://media.kentucky.com/smedia/2011/08/17/00/22/CNqV7.So.79.pdf)

[CKR13]

Horford and Garcia were rested in the second half. Calipari wanted to see how the reserves handle the pressure.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

ENTIRE GAME HERE: this one actually has a good video quality unlike the other.

1Q:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgndBez0h10&feature=player_embedded


2Q:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfjpL4mroG8&feature=player_embedded


3Q:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqokB3C_780&feature=player_embedded


4Q:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pULgpQesros&feature=player_embedded



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[JGX]

Nice to see that Jack Martinez is allowed in the US aftet his little incident in high school.

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Official jerseys
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7jQcbdfByx0/Tk3y9EadAOI/AAAAAAAAZdY/SUklFxcy0xc/s912/_VIC2698.JPG

NIKE RAPED US, they took are Identity as a team

bring back the navy blue!!!!

[GustavoGanso]

Nice to see that Jack Martinez is allowed in the US aftet his little incident in high school.

what incident?

[JGX]

what incident?

He and a couple other foreign players were caught filing fraudulent papers in order to obtain student visas.

There is a whole twenty-three part series on it ;)
http://apse.dallasnews.com/contest/2000/writing/all.investigative.second1.html

[Ciscorlie Horford]

the Dominican team has finally arrived in Brazil.

Coach Cal practicing a play in the middle of te airport lol

http://c0013919.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_7d240c1

[Ciscorlie Horford]

Tonight game Against Argentina at 7 E.T.

[GustavoGanso]

Tonight game Against Argentina at 7 E.T.


cancelled

[planaria]

Hi guys, look this long interview with John Calipari about the Dominican Rep. in Basketeria:

http://www.basketeria.com.br/pt/entrevistas/item/112-conquistar-a-vaga-%E2%80%9C%C3%A9-como-um-arremesso-de-gancho-do-meio-da-quadra-cair%E2%80%9D.html

There are a video in the article with the entire interview in video. It's a must see for dominican fans.

[rikhardur]

DOM - Horford tears pectoral muscle

ATLANTA (NBA/Olympic Qualifying Tournament) - One player the Dominican Republic can ill afford to be without come July when they attempt to book a place at the London Games is big man Al Horford.

The leading scorer in the their bronze-medal winning side at last year’s FIBA Americas Championship in Mar del Plata, the 2.08m Horford is now an injury concern after tearing his left pectoral muscle while playing for the Atlanta Hawks this week at Indiana.

Horford, 25, is to have surgery and could miss up to four months.

The injury happened late in the game against the Pacers, after Horford became entangled with Roy Hibbert under the Hawks’ basket.

“I was hoping it was a strain and I’d rehab it for a couple of weeks and I’d be back,” Horford said.

The MRI showed the injury to be far worse, though.

Hawks coach Larry Drew is cursing his team's luck because Horford means just as much to them as he does to the Dominicans.

“Leadership and presence - that’s going to be sorely missed,” Drew said.

“He’s kind of a glue for us. He’s a stabilizer. He’s a guy who huddles the team, who talks in the huddle.

"He’s a guy who’s not afraid to call people out. Certainly the guys respect him. You can see how guys respond to him.”

Horford was the third leading scorer at the FIBA Americas Championship behind Luis Scola of Argentina (21.4 points per game) and Venezuela's Greivis Vasquez (19.3).

He averaged 19 points and 9.2 rebounds in Mar del Plata.
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/50322/arti.html

[CKR13]

Francisco Garcia, Charlie Villanueva and Al Horford are looking to play in the olympic qualifying tournament.

Olympics-Games dream permeates the NBA (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/07/olympics-basketball-us-idUSL4E8E21WU20120307)

[CKR13]

I am impressed with Monroe College's Orlando Sanchez (http://www.monroecollegemustangs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=169&path=mbball). Athletic and is a good rebounder. I hope to see him in the senior team soon.

[CKR13]

DOM – Important times for NT, and basketball

SANTO DOMINGO (Olympic Qualifying Tournament) - The Dominican Republic will play in another major basketball event this summer and rest assured, important people will be monitoring events back in the nation's capital.

The Dominicans, winners of the bronze medal at last year's FIBA Americas Championship in Argentina, will take part in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.

Twelve teams will vie for three Olympic berths and the Dominican Republic will be thinking they have as good a chance as any team to reach London, although the federation has yet to make an announcement on which coach is going to lead the team.

John Calipari, the coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, was at the helm last summer but did not to commit to being with the team in 2012.

He has just led Kentucky into the NCAA Final Four and could be a leading candidate.

Dominican basketball fans are also keeping their fingers crossed that big man Al Horford will recover from the torn pectoral muscle he suffered in January and be able to play.

The hope is that the Atlanta Hawks star will return to the line-up for the first round of the NBA play-offs.

Once the OQT in Venezuela is underway, among those paying attention will be the Dominican Republic Sports Minister, Felipe Payano.

A former national team player back in 1987, ’88 and ’89, Payano is an ardent supporter of the game.

The Dominican Republic Basketball Federation president, Rafael Uribe, recently paid a visit to Payano's office along with FIBA Americas Secretary General Alberto Garcia.

Garcia, a former referee, used to work games that Payano played in.

"Well, who would have thought that Garcia after 20 years would occupy this important position and I would be Sports Minister of my country,” Payano said.

“It is a wonderful thing and sends a clear signal that you just have to work hard and allow yourself to dream in order to achieve things."

For Uribe, the visit to Payano with Garcia was a reminder that the sport has a lot of support.

"The FIBA Americas has big plans for Dominican basketball and we have many plans to further strengthen the sport that all Dominicans love," Uribe said.

-FIBA (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/50982/arti.html)

[CKR13]

Charlie Villanueva & His Olympic Basketball Dream (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2012/03/28/charlie-villanueva-on-dominican-republics-olympic-basketball-dream-our-goal-is/)

[CKR13]

Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks said that he will play sparingly for the Hawks after the first round. If the Hawks do advance in the eastern conference playoff brackets. But Horford said that he is sure to suit up for the national team at the FIBA World Olympic qualifying tournament from July 2-8 in Venezuela.

[Mojado]

Edgar is working on his comeback: http://youtu.be/EkmLxbiYSco Only Dominican PG that is capable of playing on such a high level IMO.

[Mojado]

FIBA Americas secretary general told Dominican newspapers, that the participation of the Dominican Republic in the OQT and the Centrobasket is in danger, since the federation has debts since the last administration failed to pay them.

[JGX]

If the Dominicans do play, Calipari will be the coach:
http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/Calipari_to_return_as_coach_of_the_Dominicans_1512 11655.html

The debt is apparently $29,900 for meetings regarding Villanueva's eligibility:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ifBMwOTBzulDhMxYfQREvlA7a4ww?docId=CNG.4b069 4ec687034b959c16ffbe8069cf1.91

[Mojado]

If the Dominicans do play, Calipari will be the coach:
http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/Calipari_to_return_as_coach_of_the_Dominicans_1512 11655.html

The debt is apparently $29,900 for meetings regarding Villanueva's eligibility:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ifBMwOTBzulDhMxYfQREvlA7a4ww?docId=CNG.4b069 4ec687034b959c16ffbe8069cf1.91

Thanks JGX for clearing that up. Now get yourself some Köfte and head to Anjelique in Ortaköy ;)

[JGX]

Thanks JGX for clearing that up. Now get yourself some Köfte and head to Anjelique in Ortaköy ;)

I think you have me confused with someone else...

[carlo]

John Calipari to coach again DR NT.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/51637/arti.html

[rikhardur]

Al Horford
Jack Michael Martínez
Francisco García
Charlie Villanueva
Eulis Báez
Josh Asselin
Luis Flores
Edgar Sosa
Gerardo Suero
Juan Coronado
Manuel Fortuna
Víctor Liz
Ronald Ramón
Alejandro Salas
Orlando Sánchez
Eloy Vargas
Karl Towns
Manuel Guzmán
Dagoberto Peña
James Feldeine
Manny Quezada
Sammy Mejía
Ricky Greer
http://www.basketme.com/noticia.php?id=56296

[Mindozas]

Villanueva won't play for NT this summer, Josh Asselin will take his place as naturalized player. Also seems like Sammy Mejia won't be there too

[sixama23]

Villanueva won't play for NT this summer, Josh Asselin will take his place as naturalized player. Also seems like Sammy Mejia won't be there too

I read that this was a "technical decision"...

Well, Villanueva wasn't at his best in last year's FIBA Americas and maybe Asselin is a better fit with Horford and Martinez.

As for Mejia, he is expected to start practising in Kentucky with the rest of the team.

What's his status? Is he considered a naturalized player too? Because if he is, then he won't be in the final roster as well...

[Mindozas]

I read that this was a "technical decision"...

Well, Villanueva wasn't at his best in last year's FIBA Americas and maybe Asselin is a better fit with Horford and Martinez.

Yes, it was coach/federation decision, Villanueva was clearly unhappy 'bout it. As officials stated Asselin suits better, cause team lacks real C. Don't know if it's the real reason, looks kinda fishy. Maybe there were some issues between player and coach, there're some staements about Villanueva's bad attitude last year or maybe it was big insurance, who knows.


As for Mejia, he is expected to start practising in Kentucky with the rest of the team.

What's his status? Is he considered a naturalized player too? Because if he is, then he won't be in the final roster as well...

I don't think so, he was born in DR. Otherwise, if you're right and he is expected to join the team in Kentucky, there would be no reason for him to do so if Asselin is already chosen as naturalized player

[Mindozas]

Another blow for NT - Luis Flores out. He has some health problems, asked few weeks to heal it, to miss Centrobasket cause of that and then return for qualifiers if possible, but coaching stuff refused and he is out

Finally, Sammy Mejia also most probably won't be with NT

[sixama23]

Another blow for NT - Luis Flores out. He has some health problems, asked few weeks to heal it, to miss Centrobasket cause of that and then return for qualifiers if possible, but coaching stuff refused and he is out

Finally, Sammy Mejia also most probably won't be with NT

Sammy Mejia is out for sure...

After Flores' injury the squad is reduced to 17 players:

Al Horford
Jack Michael Martinez
Francisco Garcia
Eulis Baez
Josh Asselin
Edgar Sosa
Gerardo Suero
Juan Coronado
Manuel Fortuna
Victor Liz
Ronald Ramon
Alejandro Salas
Eloy Vargas
Karl Towns Jr.
Manuel Guzman
Dagoberto Pena
James Feldeine

[NorCal]

Sammy Mejia is out for sure...

After Flores' injury the squad is reduced to 17 players:

Al Horford
Jack Michael Martinez
Francisco Garcia
Eulis Baez
Josh Asselin
Edgar Sosa
Gerardo Suero
Juan Coronado
Manuel Fortuna
Victor Liz
Ronald Ramon
Alejandro Salas
Eloy Vargas
Karl Towns Jr.
Manuel Guzman
Dagoberto Pena
James Feldeine

Is that Karl Towns Jr. as in the #1 rated player in the high school class of 2015? Has he played for any Dominican junior national team before?

[carlo]

Is that Karl Towns Jr. as in the #1 rated player in the high school class of 2015? Has he played for any Dominican junior national team before?

Yes, he is. He played for the cadet NT.

http://www.latinbasket.com/Dominican-Republic/basketball.asp?NewsID=272757

[Mojado]

No Orlando Sanchez? Could have been useful. I dont get Calipari's tactics. No Luis Flores but Edgar Sosa, who is still recovering...

[Mindozas]

No Orlando Sanchez? Could have been useful. I dont get Calipari's tactics. No Luis Flores but Edgar Sosa, who is still recovering...


Orlando Sánchez (compromiso con St. John´s en la NCAA)

Not sure what it means, but it looks like he can't leave university or smth (studies?)

[sixama23]

Not sure what it means, but it looks like he can't leave university or smth (studies?)

St. John's engagement with the NCAA...:rolleyes:

Also, there is a new addition in the preliminary roster. Al Horford's brother, Jon, has started training with the rest of the team at Lexington, Kentucky.

[CKR13]

Good read from ESPN (http://espn.go.com/high-school/boys-basketball/story/_/id/8001784/new-jersey-native-karl-towns-jr-16-play-dominican-republic-olympic-qualifying) on Karl Towns Jr.

[CKR13]

The Dominican Republic coached by Kentucky's John Calipari will have two scrimmage matches with Team Ignition, a touring club comprised of NBA D-League players in June 12 and June 13, 2012. The venue will be the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University.

Team Ignition will be coached by Mark Morefield, the draft consultant of the New Orleans Hornets.

[sixama23]

Victor Liz, Dagoberto Pena and Alejandro Salas were the first cuts from Dominican NT roster...

[CKR13]

It seems that Jon Horford is no longer with the squad. The next cut could be Josh Asselin.

[Mindozas]

It seems that Jon Horford is no longer with the squad. The next cut could be Josh Asselin.

Jon Horford wasn't a candidate to participate in qualifiers, he was just invited for practising. While I would be really surprised if Asselin would be cut. He was already chosen as naturalized player who will play for NT instead of Villanueva, but you can never know of course...

[JGX]

DR beat Team Ignition 97-90 in their first game, behind 33 points and 13 rebounds from Al Horford:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120612/SPT0104/306120057/Calipari-led-Dominican-team-wins-exhibition-NKU

[Mojado]

Seems like there is a personal dispute between Calipari and Villanueva...
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/john-calipari-cuts-charlie-villanueva-dominican-republic-team-235413262--nba.html

[CKR13]

Jon Horford wasn't a candidate to participate in qualifiers, he was just invited for practising. While I would be really surprised if Asselin would be cut. He was already chosen as naturalized player who will play for NT instead of Villanueva, but you can never know of course...

Thanks for pointing that out. Anyways, Jon Horford it seems is bound for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next month.

EDIT:

I got a confirmation that J. Horford will not be in the NBA Summer League. It is Kelly Horford that will be a part of the Hawk's personnel for the NBA Summer League.

Webpage (http://www.umhoops.com/2012/06/12/jon-horford-makes-the-cut-for-dominican-republic-national-team/) took down the page for the error.

[Mojado]

Thanks for pointing that out. Anyways, Jon Horford it seems is bound for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next month.

Isnt he a sophmore at Michigan??

[CKR13]

Now I'm confused. I thought he left Michigan to try his luck in the coming NBA draft and so on? I think we at the CBSs board made a mistake on our earlier conversation about J. Horford.

EDIT:

I read it also from here.

http://www.umhoops.com/2012/06/12/jon-horford-makes-the-cut-for-dominican-republic-national-team/

Another EDIT:

I got a confirmation that J. Horford will not be in the NBA Summer League. It is Kelly Horford that will be a part of the Hawk's personnel for the NBA Summer League.

Webpage (http://www.umhoops.com/2012/06/12/jon-horford-makes-the-cut-for-dominican-republic-national-team/) took down the page for the error.

[JGX]

Surely the real real reason they didn't invite Villanueva is simply that he was terrible at the FIBA-Americas last year, then missed almost the whole NBA season with an injury.

[GustavoGanso]

Surely the real real reason they didn't invite Villanueva is simply that he was terrible at the FIBA-Americas last year, then missed almost the whole NBA season with an injury.

lol

110KG is not good for his height? but i don't see the photos of his body...

and who will play in his place? i don't see other player with his quality, height and etc... except him, i just know 3 or 4 other good guys for paint, Horford, Martinez, Baez and that other guy with big arms what jumps a lot, forgot the name now.

[JGX]

DR won the second exhibition game 103-99 in overtime:
http://www.nationofblue.com/coach-calipari-leads-dominican-11543/

[Mindozas]

DR won the second exhibition game 103-99 in overtime:
http://www.nationofblue.com/coach-calipari-leads-dominican-11543/

Boxscore (http://dominicanosenbasket.net/Dom%20103%20-%20Ign%2099.pdf)


However, the bad news came from FIBA as Feldeine is not eligilable to play for DR, so quite a blow for NT.
Also seems like E.Sosa didn't fully recover...

The final roster for Centrobasket and Olympic qualifiers:

Al Horford, Francisco García, Eulis Báez, Jack Michael Martínez, Josh Asselin, Ronald Ramón, Gerardo Suero, Juan Coronado, Amaurys Fermín, Karl Towns Jr, Manuel Guzmán, Manuel Fortuna.

[CKR13]

Happy to see Karl Towns Jr. make it. John Calipari was interviewed by DIME Magazine and said that Towns Jr. is a future NBA top pick.

[Mindozas]

Happy to see Karl Towns Jr. make it. John Calipari was interviewed by DIME Magazine and said that Towns Jr. is a future NBA top pick.

Great decision IMO. I'm not sure if he will get lot of playin' time, but such experience at such young age is always very needed and will be very helpfull in the future

[JGX]

Dominicans beat Pollo Rico 80-72 to win Centrobasket, despite Horford shooting 1 of 11 from the field.

[Mojado]

Dominicans beat Pollo Rico 80-72 to win Centrobasket, despite Horford shooting 1 of 11 from the field.

You mean "eaten up".

http://www.schwartz.co.uk/Products/Gravies/Gravies/Ready-to-Heat-Gravy/~/media/Schwartz/Products/Gravies/Ready%20to%20Heat%20Gravy/Rich%20Chicken%20Gravy%20828611.ashx

[PRSURF]

Dominicans beat Pollo Rico 80-72 to win Centrobasket, despite Horford shooting 1 of 11 from the field.Thats disrespectful

[Mojado]

Thats disrespectful

I think it was just a typo (auto correct) thanks to his cell-phone :p

Juan Coronado really surprised me. Let's see if he's capable of holding his own against European guards as well. When I saw him back in 2010 in San Juan, he didnt look prepared at all. Morban was running the point together with Luis Flores.
What about Ramon and Sosa? Are they joining the NT back or will they stick to Coronado?
Fortuna did also pretty good, a difference maker on the team.

[Walken]

What about Ramon and Sosa?
they'll replace Fermin and Soliver on VEN super4

[JGX]

I think it was just a typo (auto correct) thanks to his cell-phone :p


That's it :D

I don't think it's disrespectful anyway, that is some damn good chicken (http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-pollo-rico-arlington).

[Mojado]

That's it :D

I don't think it's disrespectful anyway, that is some damn good chicken (http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-pollo-rico-arlington).

4176
Since it's a Peruvian restaurant, I'll have a pollo a la brasa and ceviche de camaron! :D

[JGX]

Angola 72 Dominican Republic 67
http://masterdeportes.com/index.php/basketbal/fiba/1173-dominicana-cayo-ante-angola-en-super-4

According to the article DR was up 57-49 after three but played their reserves in the fourth. Garcia and Coronado didn't play, Horford another poor game with 1 point in 20 minutes, Martinez with 14 points in 18 minutes, Orlando Antigua coached the team as Calipari is in the US.

Between Centrobasket and this tournament the DR is playing 9 games in 11 days, is that really a good idea?

[JGX]

Angola-DR stats (http://yfrog.com/ocw21hzj)

Sosa and Ramon were back, Sosa played 7 minutes. Looks like Angola played their starters big minutes and outscored the DR 15-1 over the last 5 minutes.

[JGX]

Dominican Republic 89 Jordan 80. Horford, Martinez, Garcia all DNP.

[JGX]

Still not sure their guards are good enough, but you have to say the DR has had a tremendous pre-tournament run with the win in Puerto Rico and then overcoming a lot of adversity to win in Venezuela tonight. Ronald Ramon hit a three from the corner to give them the lead late in overtime, a three to give them the lead again at the start over overtime, and then when Venezuela decided to foul him he hit all three free throws. Fitting that he closed out the game with a dunk after Torres missed a three. Elpidio Fotuna had a big second half just as in the Centrobasket final.

I'm sure they'd be winning by even more if Villanueva was playing though.

[JGX]

Karl Towns article:
http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boysbasketball/index.ssf/2012/06/karl_towns_jr_a_sophomore_at_st_joseph_metuchen_ge tting_invaluable_experience_with_dominican_republi .html

[Joško Poljak Fan]

I am just watching a glimpse of a game from centrobasket Josean linked me to.
Dominican team is definately good. The matchup with Russia should be pretty interesting in case they'd take this game too lightly.

[CKR13]

Edgar Sosa is in our summer league roster.
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/summer_league_press_release070512.html

[JGX]

Dominican second-half turnarounds this summer:

vs. Mexico 42-40 43-27
vs. Jamaica 37-37 43-27
vs. Panama 28-29 51-33
vs. Venezuela 32-41 44-35
vs. Korea 37-41 58-44
vs. Macedonia 28-41 58-35

Also they were down 11 to Puerto Rico in the first half of the Centrobasket final.

[Dr. T]

This team has nothing to be ashamed of playing the USA and down 79-41 after 3 quarters. They are trying hard and could make the Olympics in 2016.

[sixama23]

Edgar Sosa broke his left foot...

I can't believe how unlucky this kid is... :(

[CKR13]

Poor guy. It seems injury bugs can't leave him alone.

[Mojado]

Sosa was the only capable PG they had before his first injury. Now its going to be tough to get back again for him, wishing all the best.

Coronado and Ramon are not able to play well against top-level teams. Always hurts DR's chances.

[Mojado]

The Knicks signed a 35-year old PG...why not Jack Michael Martinez?
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/basketball/story/Jack-Michael-Martinez-Dominican-national-team-Artesia-High-basketball-eligibility-scandal-071212

[JGX]

http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/basketball/story/Jack-Michael-Martinez-Dominican-national-team-Artesia-High-basketball-eligibility-scandal-071212

Great story, I always wondered when he was allowed back in the US :)

here is Martinez matched up against Tyson Chandler in high school:
http://www.socalhoops.com/prep00/0300/pics/JACK_AND_TYSON.jpg

And last week:
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Tyson+Chandler+Jack+Martinez+United+States+LFT-cy-PRtul.jpg

[CKR13]

Charlie Villanueva fighting to make his mark on Pistons, NBA

Royal Oak — Charlie Villanueva's body was drenched in sweat, having gone through a strenuous ultimate boxing workout in the effort to get himself ready for training camp.

After the disappointment of last season, one marred by injuries and inactivity, it was clear he would have to ratchet up his summer workouts to prepare himself for the competition to earn minutes and finally, live up to the free-agent contract he signed with the Pistons three summers ago.

At the suggestion of his financial manager, he found himself at Shut Up and Box in Royal Oak, using unconventional methods that are becoming increasingly popular in NBA circles.

"I'd never tried it so I said, 'Why not?'" Villanueva said. "The first time I did it, I was like 'Wow,' I saw how tired I got so fast."

He started a few months ago and it's become addictive to the eighth-year forward, after the initial awkwardness.

"Then I wanted to get better at this. Then it became, I want to do this all the time. I could see my body getting better and better," he said.

In the midst of those workouts, his year went from bad to worse upon hearing he was cut from the Dominican Republic National Team. Upon hearing the name of Kentucky and national team coach John Calipari, Villanueva grunted.

"The DR thing definitely stung," he said. "That's your country you're representing. They never gave me an opportunity to work out in the first place. I never worked out for these guys, it caught me off guard. I'm reading up on this and I'm like, 'Wow.'"

There were rumors of a secret workout in New York, where it was said Villanueva didn't measure up, an event Villanueva said "never happened."

"Now I have to go out and defend myself," he said. "Now everybody thinks I tried out and got cut and that was never the situation. Imagine the people who really don't know me. The people who just pick up a newspaper and sees the headline, 'Charlie Villanueva got cut from the Dominican Republic.' I'm an NBA player who gets cut from a national team that only has two other NBA guys on the team."

In addition to all of that, there was the penultimate — the whisper that wasn't so quiet from folks who wanted the Pistons to waive him under the amnesty clause, even though it wouldn't have helped the team in free agency.

"It burns me up. It just drove me. Instead of being upset, I said, this will pass and I will let my game do the talking," said Villanueva of the sum of everything that's occurred.

He shouldn't need much motivation at this point, and he's admitted the past year has humbled him beyond belief. But he says his body feels better than ever and he's ready to change the perception about being a talented underachiever.

"Definitely did not expect this. It's been three difficult years, real hard," he said. "They went by fast.

"Different situations each time (year). My lowest year was last year by far. At least I played my first two years. Then last year my body couldn't. The lockout played a role in it, not knowing when you'll go back to work. My mindset wasn't the same. Now I know I have to be back Oct. 1."

At the suggestion of Pistons strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander, Villanueva has been doing sauna workouts, which help with metabolism, assist with detox and inflammation and having the training effect without beating the body up.

"I've been doing this for so long, it's become part of my routine," he said. "Even with the injuries, I've been consistent with the sauna, every since Arnie put me on the workout. On the road, I'll go to the sauna, get my workouts in. It's part of my DNA now."

Villanueva says it puts him in a more aggressive mindset, one he'll need in training camp in the effort to crack the rotation of big men to play alongside Greg Monroe.

"The body feels good; it's crazy because before I wouldn't be able to do it. I just couldn't, my body couldn't take it," he said.

He knows this season could possibly be one of his last chances to make his mark on this team and in the league in general. Even though he's 28, he's desperate to change the narrative.

Having his four-year-old son up from Toronto multiple times last season, Villanueva doesn't want his son's only memory of dad in the NBA being glued to the bench.

"I know he looks up to me," Villanueva said. "I don't know how long I'll be playing (in the NBA), but as long as I'm on the court, I'll try to do something positive."


-Detroit News (http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120927/SPORTS0102/209270402/1127/rss13)

[JGX]

Villanueva sucks.

NY Dominican Manny Quezada with 27 points in his ACB debut today.

[CKR13]

Francisco Garcia is already looking forward to the 2013 FIBA Americas QT.

DOM - Kings' Garcia focused on here and now (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/54882/arti.html)

[MLSHK]

Don't know if it's the real reason, looks kinda fishy. Maybe there were some issues between player and coach, there're some staements about Villanueva's bad attitude last year or maybe it was big insurance, who knows.:)http://www.googleiclouds.info/control/images/apple

[CKR13]

Don't pencil in Al Horford just yet. The latter will make a decision after the NBA season and much of it hinges on his physical well-being.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/55095/arti.html

[tres equis]

It seems that Orlando Antigua is going to be the next coach of the dominican team, also James Feldeine(He plays with fuenlabrada in spain) is going to be the naturalize player and not charlie villanueva.

http://www.dominicanosenbasket.com/2013/05/pre-mundial-2013-orlando-antigua.html

[PRSURF]

So NO Josh Asselin, C. Villanueva and Sammy Mejia...wow

[CKR13]

Two exhibition games with Puerto Rico in August 14 and 16. They will also participate in the Jenaro “Tuto” Marchand Continental Cup which starts in August 22. Any info on the other teams participating in the Jenaro Cup?

[tres equis]

Two exhibition games with Puerto Rico in August 14 and 16. They will also participate in the Jenaro “Tuto” Marchand Continental Cup which starts in August 22. Any info on the other teams participating in the Jenaro Cup?

http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/noticiasread4.asp?r=DC5D787ACFAB493BA13C0832DDC969 8A

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

[CKR13]

http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/noticiasread4.asp?r=DC5D787ACFAB493BA13C0832DDC969 8A

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Thanks!