I've seen the link.. it says that Tony Rutland is an Afro-Korean and his picture looks like the Afro-Japanese Michael Takahashi of Japan. I don't see any Filipino lineage when I read the page stated on that link (anyways kindly inform me about it if ever he has Filipino lineage). I saw his birthplace, it's Manila, just like Alex Compton, but he doesnt have a Filipino lineage.Originally Posted by DaveMap2007
It's ironic to see limited efforts from players with maximum salary.
I wish they would apply "sabermetrics" in those financially challenged PBA teams to acquire players who are value for their money.
I've heard that he is 1/4 Filipino, 1/4 Korean and 1/2 American, this has yet to be confirmed though.
uhm....
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Lee GyuSup(198F-77) out and Yoon Ho-Young(197-F-84) in.
Starting SF out cuz injury.
There is no pure shooter in NT now.
it is so strange from me too.
i've never seen our NT without pure shooter.
and as i said before tony rutland's mother is absolutely 100% korean.
his grandfather and grandmother still lives in korea.(though his mother is dead)
and tony rutland is far from korean NT.
most people think tony rutland failed KBL game systems.
so KBL teams didn't pick half-blooded players tony akins, berontie sims.
and korea NT aleady has naturalized player.(Lee Dong Jun. aka Daneil Sandrin)
(according to korean papers, Kim min-soo has korean passport when he was born, so Lee Dong-Jun is only naturalized player)
This team is the one to watch for
bro, do you have an idea who will be the 12-man roster for the South Korean NT going to Tokushima? tnx..
It's ironic to see limited efforts from players with maximum salary.
I wish they would apply "sabermetrics" in those financially challenged PBA teams to acquire players who are value for their money.
South Korea seeks Olympic berth after 12 years
by Hector Santos - Jul 22, 2007
South Korea's national basketball team is seeking an appearance in the Olympics after 12 years. The 12-player South Korean team, led by manager Choi Boo-young, will participate in the 24th Asia Championship for Men in Tokushima, Japan and compete for the only ticket assigned to the Asian region to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The championship will be held from July 28 to August 5.
South Korea, which hasn't made an appearance in the world games since the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, are drawn into Group D with Hong Kong, Syria and Taiwan.
As host China is promoted automatically into the finals, South Korea is expected to face-off with other favorites like Jordan, Philippines, Syria, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Japan, Qatar, Lebanon and Iran to become the other Asian qualifier.
``The players are well prepared for the championship. Since the professional league kicked off, Korean basketball has faded in Asia. To stop its slide, every player has become determined,'' said manager Choi at the Inaugural meeting Friday.
Ahead of the Asia Championship, South Korean team tested its players at the William Jones Cup in Taiwan earlier this month.
At the competition, the South Korean team, troubled by key players, Hyun Joo-yup of the LG Sakers, Bang Sung-yoon of the SK Knights, posted a record of 5-4 to place 5th.
The South Korean team under a generational shift is trying to revive its reputation as Asia's No. 2 behind China.
South Korea ranked fourth in the championships in 2005 and fifth at the Doha Asian Games last year.
To return to its old form, the South Korean team is required to solidify their inside play.
South Korea has depended on three-pointers and a heavy offense through the Jones Cup.
When playing against the tall Middle East countries, they opened up the paint zone too easily and were sold on outside shooting despite having big men with good height.
It is a relief that veteran Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) is activated from an injury, which prevented him from showing off his skills at the Toronto Raptors' free agent camp.
If Kim and Ha Seung-jin can build a double-post and Kim Min-soo and Lee Dong-joon live up to their expectations, South Korea will have a competitive post.
The other trouble South Korea is all-rounder Lee Kyu-sup's breakaway.
The Samsung Thunders swingman showed solid performances at the Jones Cup but his thigh injury is preventing him from playing in the preliminary round.
As Lee's replacement, manager Choi added inexperienced collegiate player Yoon Ho-young.
To fill the absence, forward Kim Dong-woo and Yang Hee-jong are expected to be alternated.
``I know people worry about the team after the Jones Cup but Kim Joo-sung did not play in most of the games and a few people also suffered injuries. By facing Asian teams at the tournament, we gained confidence. As every player is motivated to make it to the Olympics, we will be able to claim the berth,'' captain and point guard Shin Ki-sung said.
RP Basketball Quintet...The Road Back to the Olympics
http://forum.philboxing.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=50158
final roster
KOREA(12 roster)
G
KIM Seung Hyun(178-78-G)
YANG Dong Geun(180-81-G)
SHIN Ki Sung(180-75-G)
KANG ByungHyun(192-85-G)
F
YANG Hee Jong(195-84-F)
Cha Jae Yong(196-85-F)
Yoon Ho Yong(197-84-F)
KIM Dong Woo(197-80-F)
C
HA Seung Jin(220-85-C)
KIM Joo Sung(205-79-F/C)
KIM Min Soo(201-82-F/C)
LEE Dong Jun(201-80-F/C)
and we joined 1998 World Championship. that article has little mistake.
The article is referring to the Olympics not the World Championship
yes korea said 12 years cuz they are talking about their last OLYMPICS appearance which was in 1996(they missed the last 2 2000 and 2004) , which is the same for the WBC(they also missed the last 2 times 2002 and 2006)and korea,s reputation as number 2 in asia has long been over in asia since leb beat them in the 2001 semis , qatar beat them in the 2005 3rd 4th game and even in 2003 lebanon with its team B lost against korea by just 1 pt in OTso its not the latest news that korea is no longer the number 2 in asia
their last WBC appearance was in 1998 and the team now is even weaker than before since they are rebuilding with young players so i think korea winning asia is almost impossible.......Leb,RP,Jordan,Qatar and maybe Japan now with Henderson are all better teams...........
isn't it that Japan and China was also in the 1998 WC?
It's ironic to see limited efforts from players with maximum salary.
I wish they would apply "sabermetrics" in those financially challenged PBA teams to acquire players who are value for their money.
nops i think Japan and S.Korea.........
yup, i think it was when korea beat china in the semis...
it was in saudi, if i remembered it correctly... i remembered a chinese coach saying that they lost to korea because of saudi's hot climate! wow, what an excuse! hehehehe
Nah, Tony Rutland was just BORN in the Philippines. His father was a US serviceman stationed at Subic and his mom is pure Korean.
First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin, then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
hot climate!!! Are there(saudi Arabia's) indoor stadium not fully air conditoned? just askingyup, i think it was when korea beat china in the semis...
it was in saudi, if i remembered it correctly... i remembered a chinese coach saying that they lost to korea because of saudi's hot climate! wow, what an excuse! hehehehe
we should play these East Asian guys in Saudi or somewhere in the Gulf..LOLZyup, i think it was when korea beat china in the semis...
it was in saudi, if i remembered it correctly... i remembered a chinese coach saying that they lost to korea because of saudi's hot climate! wow, what an excuse! hehehehe
It's ironic to see limited efforts from players with maximum salary.
I wish they would apply "sabermetrics" in those financially challenged PBA teams to acquire players who are value for their money.
somebody in tokushima should turn-off the aircondition when RP plays China.
SMART GILAS: all the way
who can tell me about daniel sandrin?
who can tell me about him.... i really like him.... since i saw him in jones cup... can you give me a complete profile of him? thanks....
Daniel Sandrin
the US-Korean player of S.Korea
Career:
2000-2001: Seattle Pacific (NCAA Division 2) 24g 2.9ppg 2.5rpg 0.6apg
2001-2002: Seattle Pacific (NCAA Division 2)
2002: Seattle Summer League (North Team)
2002-2003: Seattle Pacific (NCAA2) 26g 7.7ppg 4.0rpg 2.0apg
2003-2004: ASC Theresianum Mainz (Germany-Regionalliga): 24.2ppg, in Jan.'04 signed at Telstar Hesperange (LUX-N2)
2004-2005: Bascharage Hedgehogs (LUX-N2): released after 4 games
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Awards/Achievements:
Korean National Team -07
William Jones Cup Tournament -07
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