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NATE BOWIE'S BLOG
 
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183cm / 6'0'' - Guard - 1986  USA
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Nate Bowie Basketball Career |
Born: June 11, 1986 in Kansas City, USA
He is a son of Ernest and Barbara Bowie
2012-2013 Highlights
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Outlook:
Left-handed point guard with explosive scoring ability...very quick and excellent outside shooter. Great personality type of guy, intelligent, good basketball IQ, skilled, quick and a versatile guard that can score and run the point! As a sophomore at Colby Community college in the Jayhawk Juco he was 2nd in the entire West and East Leagues in scoring at 21pts per game.
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Career:
Kansas City, Mo.
2004-2005: Colby (NJCAA1): 10.9ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.1apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 42.3%, FT: 73.5%, 3PT: 35.3%
2005-2006: Colby (NJCAA1): 27 games: 20.8ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.9apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 45.2%, 3PT: 39.5%, FT: 65.8%
2006-2007: Cent.Arkansas (NCAA): 30 games: 10.8ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.0apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 36.9%, FT: 77.6%, 3PT: 28.8%
2007-2008: Cent.Arkansas (NCAA): 30 games: Conf.Score-1(17.5ppg), 3.5rpg, 3.5apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 33.5%, FT: 77.3%
2008: Signed to NBA D-League Draft, but not drafted.
2009: In March signed at Vancouver BC Titans (Canada-IBL, starting five): 10 games: 23.1ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.2apg, 4steals; left during the season to go to Morocco (Africa) for workout
2009-2010: Zasavje PRO-TEK (Slovenia-Liga UPC): only pre-season, in Oct.'09 moved to Establencimientos Otero Xuven Cambados (Spain-EBA, starting five): 27 games: 14.5ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 52%, 3PT: 32%, FT: 74%
2010: In March signed at Yamhill Highflyers (IBL, starting five): 25 games: ScoreIBL-8(23.8ppg), 4.7rpg, AssistsIBL-6(6.6apg)
2010-2011: Terceira Basket (Portugal-Proliga, starting five): 32 games: Score-1(25.6ppg), 6.7rpg, Assists-5(5.3apg), 2.2spg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT-2(39.8%), FT: 75.6%
2011-2012: Forum Terceira Basket (Portugal-LPB, starting five): 15 games: Score-1(19.1ppg), 3.5rpg, 4.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 24.5%, FT: 79.2%; left in March'12 due to team financial problems, later that month joined Al Ahli Sports Club Doha (Qatar-D1): 3 games: 17.1ppg, 6.6rpg, 7.0apg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 43.1%, FT: 91.2%
2012-2013: Energy Invest Rustavi (Georgia-Superleague, starting five)
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Awards/Achievements:
NJCAA All-Tournament First Team -06
NJCAA First Team All Conf 06
NJCAA All-Region Team -06
NJCAA All-American -06
NJCAA Co-Player of the Year -06
All-Southland Conf. 2nd Team -08
All-Southland American Team -08
NCAA All-American Nominee -08
IBL All-Star -10
IBL Semifinals -10
IBL Honorable Mention -10
Eurobasket.com All-Proliga Player of the Year -11
Eurobasket.com All-Proliga Guard of the Year -11
Eurobasket.com All-Proliga Newcomer of the Year -11
Eurobasket.com All-Proliga Import Player of the Year -11
Eurobasket.com All-Proliga 1st Team -11
Eurobasket.com Proliga All-Imports Team -11
Eurobasket.com Proliga All-Newcomers Team -11
Portuguese Proliga Champion -11
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team -12
Eurobasket.com Portuguese League All-Imports Team -12
Eurobasket.com Portuguese League All-Defensive Team -12
Eurobasket.com Portuguese League All-Newcomers -12
Georgian Superleague Single Game All-Time Scoring Record (49pts) -3/09/2013
Georgian Cup Finalist -13
Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Player of the Year -13
Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Guard of the Year -13
Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Import Player of the Year -13
Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Defensive Player of the Year -13
Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League 1st Team -13
Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Imports Team -13
Georgian League All-Star Game -13
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BLOG POSTINGS
From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. - Feb 21, 2011
This past weekend really got alot of people's attention from around Portugal. We mean business and we are here to stay. Beating one of the top teams again Galitos with a convincing win, the score was 70-55 at their home. The whole game was in our favor from the tip-off to the sound of the buzzer in the 4th Quarter. We led the whole game while we increased our lead every quarter. This game was probably the best defensive game that we presenting to our opponents this year, forcing 25 turnovers and also making 8 block shots. As of now we are on a 5 game wining streak trying to make it 6 next week against Maia Basket. With this past week win, we secured a place in the playoffs win or loss from here on out. But we want more and we will get more. We came together as a team ever since we came from winter break and finally its paying off for the betterment of the team. We prepare this week for another hard nose team as we fly to the mainland and play on saturday, hoping we have smooth flight there. We are currently in 6th place but 1 game away from being in 4th place so this game is very crucial for us to maintain a good seed in the playoffs as well as move us up to 4th.
Getting alot of help from everybody on the team which makes the game easier. My job is becoming easier each game, as I record my second double-double in row with 16 points 12assist 4steals and 5 rebounds. My former college teammate Durrell Nevels got Eurobasket Player of the Week last week recording 27 points, 17 rebounds and 4 block shots making him the leader in blocks and rebounds in the league. So as you see our team is very focused to prove the world wrong. At first we were nobodys that made a upstart victories. But now them upstart victories turned us into a championship contender, and us being that contender is giving the confidence to win.
Always remember (We are doing the impossible; what nobody can do somebody does)...
Have a safe, fun week and until next time. Xau. Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas)
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Heart+Determination+Focus= 2 Wins- Jan.17, 2012 (by Nate)
As we enter the 2012 year, round 2 without any true center we had no where to look or turn but ourselves. Everybody knows that having a true center is a must when you want to go far and win games. But as we wait on our team to get him we put together 2 nice wins. We buckled down as a unit and just got the job done. These 2 wins was by far the best because our whole team mentality was different, and if you was there you could tell [read more] | |
As we enter the 2012 year, round 2 without any true center we had no where to look or turn but ourselves. Everybody knows that having a true center is a must when you want to go far and win games. But as we wait on our team to get him we put together 2 nice wins. We buckled down as a unit and just got the job done. These 2 wins was by far the best because our whole team mentality was different, and if you was there you could tell. We beat lower ranked Ginasio and beat the 7th place team Sampaense which was a huge win. Against Sampaense I chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assist giving me the best point guard of the week on http://www.fpb.pt/fpb_portal/!fpb.go?s=9188304154&p=fpb.201020&t=fpb.200058&k_id_noticia=37068 . Been busy alot trying to decide about my future and what it may hold, but I understood that I cannot do much about that just to make the right choice and continue to decide my present. So I try to give my A effort on the court each and everytime, regardless of off the court destractions.
I want to give a special thanks 2dahole apparel for giving me the right apparel and gear for me to perform on and off the court. www.2dahole.com . Check it out the website which Richard Rivera was feature in Slam Magazine. Until next time always remember to 'Never let winning make you soft. Dont let losing make you quit. Dont let your teammates down in any situation.
Ola from Portugal Friends & Family
Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas)
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Tough L's But Its A Long Season- Dec.7, 2011 (by Nate)
We as a team have been going through a bit of a rough patch some might call it. But the beauty of that is that we have enough ample time to build from our mistakes. We droped a few close games that we needed on the road and at home. But thats in the past, so we must prepare and close out the first half of the season with a bit of a bright note. As we enter this week we get ready to enter another cup game against I beileve Alges [read more] | |
We as a team have been going through a bit of a rough patch some might call it. But the beauty of that is that we have enough ample time to build from our mistakes. We droped a few close games that we needed on the road and at home. But thats in the past, so we must prepare and close out the first half of the season with a bit of a bright note. As we enter this week we get ready to enter another cup game against I beileve Alges. If we win than we will be in the top 8 which is some what of an accomplishment for our club. As a team we have to get back to what got us here and do what we can to get wins. I want to wish my family and friends back home a happy holidays and may we all have safe travels. Want to also thank my endorse 2DaHole for providing me with the proper gear to perform on the court. http://www.2dahole.com/
Until next time always remember 'the future depends on what we do in the present'.
Xau Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas)
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Exclusive Interview With John Bynum Jr. - Nov.8, 2011 (by Nate)
1. First off thanks for doing the interview Nate.... let me start off by asking about your childhood... tell me what was it like growing up in Kansas City and what could we find you doing as a youngster back in the day?
You welcome man no problem, I enjoy and appreciate this interview; with all this ample time on my hands I dont mind doing a few interviews a week. Well back in the day I was all about basketball and nothing else. Basketball was installed in me since I was little kid [read more] | |
1. First off thanks for doing the interview Nate.... let me start off by asking about your childhood... tell me what was it like growing up in Kansas City and what could we find you doing as a youngster back in the day?
You welcome man no problem, I enjoy and appreciate this interview; with all this ample time on my hands I dont mind doing a few interviews a week. Well back in the day I was all about basketball and nothing else. Basketball was installed in me since I was little kid. My dad use to have me and my brother sit down and watch basketball games all day. I was big fan of Earl The Pearl Monroe. If anybody out there hasnt seen him I suggest you Google his highlights on YouTube, because he was way before his time. During the time when I grew up it was privilege to play basketball as well. I use to help my father with his work as a janitor and return my dad use to let me and my brother play basketball in the gym. So at a young age hard work was a must.
2. Who were some of your role models growing up and did you play any other sports as a youngster?
I think my role model was basically my brother. Since he is a year in half older than me I tried to do the things that he was doing, like playing basketball for AAU, high school etc. Yes actually I did I was a well rounded athlete. I played cross country, track, basketball, I would have liked to play football but our coach wouldnt let us.
3. Who were some of the players that you watched as a youngster?
Well since I am a 80s baby I use to watch guys like Isaiah Thomas, who I was very kin to because he was one of the smaller guards in the league but still had the will do damage among the trees in the league. I always use to watch guys like Tim Hardaway, if people dont know who he is but thats where the killer crossover came from. I also like Michael Ray Robinson, Kevin Johnson, Magic Johnson and Allen Iverson of course. My dad also had me watching a lot of vintage NBA, (If you want to go heads up on NBA history John let me know lol). We use to watch a lot of games from back in his time, so I liked a lot of people but of guards Im a guard so I like that position first. Guys like Nate Tiny Archibald, Walt Clyde Frazier and Oscar Big O Robertson.
4. You played Juco for two years at Colby CC for those who dont know where that is let them know and what made you chose Central Arkansas as your college choice?
Well Colby CC is far far in western Kansas, close to the Colorado border; A foreign land for me as well, even though Im from Kansas City. I choose Central Arkansas because I figured I had 2 years left in my college career to try to make it pro, so I wanted to go D1 but wanted to also play and make a difference. Purdue and Hawaii and Fordham were some of the top 3 schools that recruited me at that time, but I felt UCA was my best choice.
5. What are some of your best memories of being in Conway?
I would say some of my best memories at UCA would have to be when we was ranked in the nation among the top mid majors, also receiving votes as well for the ESPN Poll. I enjoyed my time down in Arkansas, its a totally different world than what Im use to, but the Frat parties and the End of The World was really something everybody should experience at least once in their life.
6. Following your college career you had a stint in the NBA D-League, caught on in Canada in the IBL before catching on with your first gig in Europe playing in Spain... how did the Spain job come about and how did you know you were ready to make a move across water?
Well actually before Spain I signed a contract in the top league in Slovenia. I left around November to go to Spain, as that the team in Slovenia was having financial problems. Spain gig came about when I was in Slovenia and needed to make a quick move to go somewhere in Europe, my connect in Slovenia had a close friend in Spain and the next day I was on my way there. I personally thought I was ready my senior year after I lead the conference in scoring and was All-American Nominee. I knew I could perform at a high level, just had to make the right decision on which agent to represent. From this experience I learned that its not what you know but who know.
7. What was the most difficult transition for you on and off the court in being in Europe and after having that great season in Spain was there a reason why you chose to stay back in the states and play in the IBL?
Well no people have to understand that the IBL is nothing but a summer league to stay in shape and continue to play. Out of college when I signed with the NBA D-League a lot of things didnt work out between me and my agent at that time. Had a lot of deal and what not, but my agent thought it would be best if I played in the D-League. This hurt my career tremendously. Just didnt have the right guy representing me. At the time I got a call from a team in British Colombia and I was there, and enjoyed it. During the season I left and flew to Morocco to play in Cup games and at the time they offered me a 2-Year contract. My better self said not to take it, not knowing what else I might have but god work in mysterious ways and there for that August in 2009 I left to Slovenia for training camp and signed a contract. The rest is history.
I want to think John Bynum Jr. in giving me the opportunity to right this article in his blog site. I also want to think my endorser 2 Da Hole and family and friends.
Check out the full interview at www.basketball-stream.de
Always remember if you do a lot of the little things better than everybody else does, than the result will be profound.
Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas)
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| Focused. 2-0 After Round Two Oct.21, 2011 | | | New Season + New Teammates + New Opportunities = More Obstacles Sep.25, 2011 | | | Time To Go To Kansas City And Leave Portugal: As a Champion Jun.5, 2011 | | | Who Really Had Us In The Championship May.16, 2011 | | | This Is No David vs Goliath Story May.2, 2011 | | | That Ticket Has Been Punched Apr.15, 2011 | | | Playoff Bound. O What A Feeling Apr.4, 2011 | | | 7 In A Row. Are You Serious Mar.7, 2011 | | | From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. Feb.21, 2011 | | | The Underdogs Are On A Hot Streak Feb.2, 2011 | | | One Half Of The Season Down, One More To Go. Jan.18, 2011 | | | 2011 Is Here. Back To Business. Jan.2, 2011 | | | Life in Portugal on a Tropical Island Dec.22, 2010 | |
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