2011 Nike Hoop Summit

[sagenas]

This is very interesting. Do you have a link for that?

I've read that in Lithuanian web site so only Lithuanian source

http://www.basketnews.lt/news-38401-...atleistas.html

[stuart]

http://www.interbasket.net/news/7769...triple-double/

Stuart

[guilherme.rcf]

I was expecting more from the brazilian players.

[CBerman]

I was at the Hoop Summit all week for the practices and the game.

We've posted a bunch of videos on our site and youtube channel. Here are some links:

Article on Bismack Biyombo plus video:
http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...e-hoop-summit/

Article on the game: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...e-hoop-summit/

World Team Preview with Video: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...ew-world-team/

USA Team Preview with Video: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...-team-preview/

we have about 40 videos posted here: http://www.youtube.com/user/netscoutsbasketball

If anyone has any player questions feel free to write. Thanks!

[sinobball]

I've read that in Lithuanian web site so only Lithuanian source

http://www.basketnews.lt/news-38401-...atleistas.html

I've also read this from an American source a few weeks ago. But guess it matters little now, he's projected a lottery pick and will be in the NBA next year. If worst case scenario = Ibaka you know he is a gem. Although he could turn out to be like the other Africans who shined in Hoop Summit, Saer Sene, Olumide Oyedeji....

[NorCal]

I was at the Hoop Summit all week for the practices and the game.

We've posted a bunch of videos on our site and youtube channel. Here are some links:

Article on Bismack Biyombo plus video:
http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...e-hoop-summit/

Article on the game: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...e-hoop-summit/

World Team Preview with Video: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...ew-world-team/

USA Team Preview with Video: http://www.netscoutsbasketball.com/b...-team-preview/

we have about 40 videos posted here: http://www.youtube.com/user/netscoutsbasketball

If anyone has any player questions feel free to write. Thanks!

Hi CBerman, I'm a big fan of this event but was unable to watch it this year. Thanks for providing the videos. I just wanted to ask for your general impressions of some of the players, in particular Bradley Beal, Davis Bertans and Guo Ailun.
Also, from what I've read, Davis, Gilchrist, Rivers and Biyombo were the most impressive, who impressed you?

[sinobball]

If you don't mind me asking sinobball, what's Guo's ethnicity?

If you don't mind me asking what ethnicity did you think he was? I was checking the Euroleague all-time roster the other day and I found some Israeli players have "Chinese names" (actually I searched their photos to make sure). Particularly those named "Chen"... haha

[rikhardur]

If you don't mind me asking what ethnicity did you think he was?

That's why I asked? Seems like I hit some nerves with the question, don't know why. Not my intention at all.

[mbenga]

I've also read this from an American source a few weeks ago. But guess it matters little now, he's projected a lottery pick and will be in the NBA next year. If worst case scenario = Ibaka you know he is a gem. Although he could turn out to be like the other Africans who shined in Hoop Summit, Saer Sene, Olumide Oyedeji....

Biyombo has already been proving himself in the spanish league. He hasn't only shined in the Summit.

[sinobball]

That's why I asked? Seems like I hit some nerves with the question, don't know why. Not my intention at all.

I don't see anyone being offended by the question. I think you misunderstood me. It's all good.

Biyombo has already been proving himself in the spanish league. He hasn't only shined in the Summit.

I'm aware. But wasn't Oyedeji a star in Germany before he went to the NBA? I understand Germany isn't the same as Spain, but Biyombo isn't a star in Spain right?

[sagenas]

I've also read this from an American source a few weeks ago. But guess it matters little now, he's projected a lottery pick and will be in the NBA next year. If worst case scenario = Ibaka you know he is a gem. Although he could turn out to be like the other Africans who shined in Hoop Summit, Saer Sene, Olumide Oyedeji....

That's why Fuenlabrada should sell.

[pohani komarac]

http://www.nbadraft.net/nike-hoop-su...am-evaluations

[rikhardur]

I don't see anyone being offended by the question. I think you misunderstood me. It's all good.

Jolly good

I'm aware. But wasn't Oyedeji a star in Germany before he went to the NBA? I understand Germany isn't the same as Spain, but Biyombo isn't a star in Spain right?

Yes, he's not a star yet. He's been drawing quite a deal of attention and shining with some top-notched displays and I think his best performance so far was indeed at the Summit (very well chosen occasion). But I do think he'll become a star in ACB (similarly to Ibaka) in a year or two. This if he stays with Fuenlabrada of course, but I think it would be a stupid move by the team if they don't allow him to join them back.

[CBerman]

Best players besides Biyombo for the World were:

Marteusz Ponitka- Didn't stand out in practice but was impressive in the game. Really knows how to play. Doesn't have NBA type athleticism but could be a very good college players in the USA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMegJemhLWI

Dario Saric- Only 17 years out and understand the game. Was noticeably nervous at first but thmn got into it and displayed nice touch from outside. Great upside, 17 years old, can shoot and is 6'10.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuWVM2UgmA

Ailun looked a little lost. I think he had touble adjusted to the USA's backcourt athleticism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ncwJpOrTMI

[Raze Lupin]

Nogueira, Miljenovic,

Hey Sagenas! How is going bro!?

Did you watch the game? What did you think about Biyambo and Ponitka?