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There are currently 6787 ex-college players, who play 2012-13 season overseas
*the number is for both men and women players, who play outside of the U.S. (updated on 5/20/2013) Check Detailed list by College or by country
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DUSTY RYCHART'S BLOG
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201cm / 6'7'' - Forward - 1979   USA-Australian
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Dusty Rychart Basketball Career |
Born: Nov.8, 1979 in Grand Rapids, USA
URL: www.d-rych.com
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Outlook:
A hard working player who will do all the little things necessary to win. Has good inside moves and is an excellent rebounder with a great nose for the ball. Possesses a nice shooting touch and is a solid defensive player
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Career:
Grand Rapids, Minn. / Grand Rapids HoopsS.
1997-1998: Minnesota (NCAA): Redshirted
1998-1999: Minnesota (NCAA): 21 games: 3.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 0.5apg
1999-2000: Minnesota (NCAA, starting five): 28 games: 11.8ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.5apg
2000-2001: Minnesota (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 14.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.5apg
2001-2002: Minnesota (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 13.1ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.0apg
2002 July: Shaw's Pro Summer League (Minnesota Timberwolves)
2002-2003: Victoria Giants (Australia-NBL, starting five), left in Dec '02: 14 games: 16.5ppg, 7.9rpg, 0.9apg, then moved to Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL, starting five): 10 games: 17.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1apg
2003-2004: Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL, starting five): 30 games: 21.9ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.9apg
2004-2005: Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL, starting five): 32 games: 21.4ppg, 10.8rpg, 2.9apg
2005: Hawkes Bay Hawks (New Zealand-NBL, starting five): 18 games: 16.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.7apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 48.6%, 3FGP: 15.4%, FT: 64.0%
2005-2006: Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL, starting five): 31 games: 18.8ppg, 9.2rpg, 2.1apg
2006 June: Howard Pulley League in Minneapolis, MN
2006-2007: Brisbane Bullets (Australia-NBL, starting five): 39 games: 15.1ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.5apg
2007: North Adelaide Rockets (Australia-ABA, starting five)
2007-2008: Brisbane Bullets (Australia-NBL, starting five): 32 games: 16.2ppg, 9.3rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 53.5%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 60.0%
2008: Brisbane Capitals (Australia-ABA, starting five): 10 games: 18.1ppg, 12.6rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 39.9%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 76.7%
2008-2009: Wollongong Hawks (Australia-NBL, starting five): 30 games: 15.1ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 36.7%, FT: 65.7%
2009-2010: Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL, starting five): 28 games: 11.9ppg, Reb-3(6.8rpg), 1.6apg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 43.5%, FT: 60.6%
2010-2011: Skytrans Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL, starting five): 34 games: 8.3ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 15.4%, FT: 67.4%
2011-2012: Skytrans Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL): 14 games: 6.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 0.7apg, FGP: 43.0%, FT: 72.7%
2012: Cairns Marlins (Australia-QBL): 6 games: 13.5ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 56.3%, FT: 81.8%
2012-2013: Skytrans Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL): 15 games: 3.9ppg, 2.0rpg
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Awards/Achievements:
Third Team All-Big Ten -02
Australian NBL All-Stars Game -05
Australiabasket.com All-NBL 2nd Team -05
New Zealand NBL Regular Season Runner-Up -05
New Zealand NBL Finalist -05
Australiabasket.com All-New Zealand NBL 2nd Team -05
Australiabasket.com New Zealand NBL All-Imports Team -05
Australian NBL All-Star Game -06: 14pts
Australiabasket.com Australian NBL All-Import Players 2nd Team -06
Australian NBL Champion -07
Australian NBL Regular Season Champion -07
Australian NBL Semifinals -08
Australiabasket.com Australian NBL All-Imports 2nd Team -08
Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Honorable Mention -08, 10
Australiabasket.com Australian NBL All-Imports Team -10
Australian NBL Finalist -11
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BLOG POSTINGS
 Playoff Time- Apr.10, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
Ive never been in a playoff series before so this will be a new and interesting experience for me and probably most of my team since we are all fairly young. From watching years of basketball I know this is the time of the year where every play matters; one play can make the difference of the game. Everybody contributes from the players on the court to the players on bench showing their support. During playoffs you have to be mentally tough to endure the swings of the game [read more] | |
Ive never been in a playoff series before so this will be a new and interesting experience for me and probably most of my team since we are all fairly young. From watching years of basketball I know this is the time of the year where every play matters; one play can make the difference of the game. Everybody contributes from the players on the court to the players on bench showing their support. During playoffs you have to be mentally tough to endure the swings of the game. I also know its not the team with the best regular season record that always comes out on top. Upsets can happen, especially if you have a group of guys that believe they can win. I have been a part of a lot of close games in my career that came down to which team wanted it more. When the playoffs start, it doesn't matter about the seeding anymore; its all about who is the hungriest. The power of belief and focus can go a long way. I remember when I was at Creighton and Sports Analyst Clark Kellogg talked to the team after practice about belief and focus. Everything he was saying made sense. He told us its not always the most talented team that wins. What separates a team from being good and great, from triumph and failure, is focus. If you're in tune with your coach's instructions and properly prepared for the game anything can happen. He also talked about belief, if you believe in yourself and fellow teammates that faith can ultimately be the difference. I'm very excited for the opportunity my team has and am looking forward to my first professional playoffs.
Cavel Witter (183-G-87, college: Creighton)
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Pushing Forward- Feb.27, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
The season has been up and down from both an individual standpoint and team wise. The best thing to do is to stay focused through the adversity and getting through tough times, which build confidence and character in the long run. I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Just this time last year I was on bed rest recovering from a ruptured Achilles that ended my first season overseas [read more] | |
The season has been up and down from both an individual standpoint and team wise. The best thing to do is to stay focused through the adversity and getting through tough times, which build confidence and character in the long run. I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Just this time last year I was on bed rest recovering from a ruptured Achilles that ended my first season overseas. I was devastated and the incident left me wondering if I will ever recover from this injury. But with all the doubts I still had faith in myself and believed I could recover. Now I'm on a team that's having their best season in over 20 years and still on the up rise. I believe that this team can do great things. From an individual stand point, I learned that sometimes you have to sacrifice your talent for the greater good of the team. I would rather be on team that is winning with less personal stats than on a team that is losing with better personal stats. Winning is everything and the only thing that counts. Being able to say that your a winner is a better achievement then any stat. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season and hopefully taking advantage of some opportunities ahead.
Cavel Witter (183-G-87, college: Creighton)
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Learning and growing from the Final Four.- Jan.29, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
Last weekend was a big opportunity for us as a team. It allowed us to see where we stand against the top two teams in the league. We were able to beat the best team in the league, Benefica, in a thriller. That game was a test of our character. We were down most of the game, but unlike past games we stuck together and put up a fight. Because of that we were victorious [read more] | |
Last weekend was a big opportunity for us as a team. It allowed us to see where we stand against the top two teams in the league. We were able to beat the best team in the league, Benefica, in a thriller. That game was a test of our character. We were down most of the game, but unlike past games we stuck together and put up a fight. Because of that we were victorious. Being a younger team we have both, advantages and disadvantages, but what we lack in experience we makeup by playing extremely hard. This was apparent during the battle against Benefica last Saturday. They are very good team with a lot of experience. We were able to play a full forty minute game against them with nonstop intensity, and that lead us to a win. The next day we played Porto, who is currently second in the league. It was a real challenge playing back to back. The game was similar to the Benefica game as we were down most of the game. We still we played hard and was able to tie the game with five seconds left before Porto was able to hit a shot before the buzz. That loss was hard to deal with because we were so close to making history. We looked at the brighter side, and celebrated how far we had come as team. I dont believe in moral victory but I do believe learning and taking the positive from any situation. Even though we didnt win the final four, I believe that we bonded and grew tighter as a team. Thats something that all of us can benefit us for the rest of the season. We still have chance to play and show off our abilities in the final 8 and the playoffs. Hopefully there well be victorious, but until then my teammates and I will continue practicing and playing hard!
Cavel Witter (183-G-87, college: Creighton)
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| A Dillion Sneed Check In Jan.16, 2012 | | | Cavel Witter Introduction Dec.7, 2011 | | | The Journey thus Far Nov.29, 2011 | |
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