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There are currently 6791 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 6/15/2013) 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
2013: Brisbane Capitals (Australia-QBL, starting five)
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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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THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE - Jan 13, 2012
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As we approach the end of 2011 and the dawn of a new year, much attention has been drawn to the plight of the youth player in Estonia.
Having spoken with quite a few of the youth coaches in the area and the players in particular as well, a few things are making themselves clear.
Sooner rather than later, the youth of the country will have to be trusted to carry the name and reputation of the whole of the people in the basketball world.
More often than not, the youth sections tend to be the best barometer of the fortunes and the fate of the level of basketball in a country. Notwithstanding the fantastic undefeated summer by the Estonian U20 this year, led by Martin Dorbek, Rain Vedeman, Janar Soo and other led by the coaching of Andres Sober.
The younger sections, the most formative of years in the development periods of an athlete are those that need be focused on. The U16's and younger need the intense coaching and fundamental training that seemingly have been neglected. I can remember just a few short time ago that a prominent coach or two had been found guilty of leading youth practices while intoxicated and in a drunken state. Such behavior is a black mark. The game is something to be revered and it deserves a dedication to lift up the morale of a community.
There also seems to have been a fixation on money and/or sponsorship money ad no longer on development. To quote 3 members of the junior national basketball programs:
'estonian teams want only to hold sponsors
they dont think about young guys
before every game our GM says that we have to play very good tonight because 2 sponsors is watching tonight game:D
and then when i sit 38 minutes on bench then i lost my confidence and we not ready for this anymore'
Turning our attention to the younger sections, the players of this years U16, Kris Korvits and Sten Olmre to name a few, must be given dedicated individuals willing to take the time needed to be able to represent their country on an international stage. It has to become a year-round task, and not just a 2 month trip to the Euro's and back to Tallinn.
I remember 2006, in Spain at the U16 FIBA EUROPE FINAL between Spain & Russia, watching Ricky Rubio pour in 51 points,24 rebounds,12 assists and grab 7 steals while leading Spain to a double overtime victory over Russia 112-106. The simple fact that the feat was possible by a 15 year old boy, spoke more to me about the dedication and effort put into the youth section of the Spanish, than anything else. The dedication and focus put into the youth in the last 10+ years are showing results around the world, as Spain holds the Gold medal in the European Championships, finished with the Silver at the last Olympic Games, and are boasting medal finish after medal finish in the junior events as well.
The focus has to become on the entire juvenile population of the country in order to progress the level of sport in the years to come.
Now living in a 'must have it now' reality of microwave ovens, instant coffee, stop n go hot foods at grocery stores and gas stations; WHO IS WILLING TO DEVOTE THE TIME,ENERGY AND GIVE EFFORT TO BUILDING A NEW GENERATION. WHO IS WILLING TO HAVE THEM SHUT OFF THE GAME CUBE, XBOX AND PLAYSTATION?
As we enter a new era, there has to become a new breed of role models for the players of the future. The current crop of NBA & Euroleague players seem to be falling down on the job. ie NBA player Charlie Bell appearing at a drunk driving court case DRUNK, or the point guard in Italy, playing at Veroli who departed to go home to the USA but did not inform his team where he was going.
I was told quite some time ago my my late grandfather, who passed at 98 years of age, that 'It is high time to awake from sleep.' LET's FOCUS ON DOING THINGS FOR THE FUTURE.
'In a world of UNIVERSAL deceit, telling the TRUTH is a revolutionary act!' -George Orwell
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THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE- Mar.29, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE:
The old con was called the bait and switch...in that particular type of operation, a faked incident would be used to draw attention of your mark in a manner that they focus on the events that are transpiring and inadvertently taking their attentions off of the prize that you, the puppet master truly desire. All in all, at the end of the operation, the mark is left bewildered, not truly knowing or understanding what truly transpired [read more] | |
THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE:
The old con was called the bait and switch...in that particular type of operation, a faked incident would be used to draw attention of your mark in a manner that they focus on the events that are transpiring and inadvertently taking their attentions off of the prize that you, the puppet master truly desire. All in all, at the end of the operation, the mark is left bewildered, not truly knowing or understanding what truly transpired....only that they have either lost a lot of money, or a prized possession. (adapted from Robert Beck's Big White Con, 1973)
Unfortunately, this is what I see having transpired in the US, over the course of the past week. The entire general population, or the fan base of the NBA has had their attentions on the looming trade deadline, which approached and passed this week. The whole city of Orlando, after having been taken for a wild ride on the whims of one Dwight Howard; who could not decide where his true passions lay. Changing his mind from desired destination to destination, and almost playing the hearts and minds of the Orlando loyalists, like a puppet.
At the end of the day, and after flirting like the school-girl that is admired by every athlete on campus, he decided to stay put. Home in Orlando, welcomed back into the awaiting arms of the city that adores him. Much like I addressed in a previous post, on the decline of NBA basketball an d the eager acceptance of a hurriedly assembled product like we have now. Much like the basketball starved fans at the end of the lockout, the fans of Orlando; threatened by the thought of losing their star child franchise player/ foundation, hurriedly welcomed him back to town. Not once looking at the fact that he was eagerly prepared to walk away from them and move on to greener pastures. Oh how easily are we conned, fooled and duped in this THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.
The fact of the matter is this, the NBA, even in the face of the new CBA (collective bargaining agreement) have a type of review of fiscal ramifications and a veteran players trade refusal for players who have played a minimum number of years (like a right of first refusal) in the league. This provision like this and others, allows trades to be reviewed and if not in the best interests of the club in question or THE LEAGUE as a whole, can be denied and/or rejected by THE LEAGUE itself, and not just the player. This did not hinder the League from allowing a huge plethora of moves as the trade deadline approached last week. Derek Fisher shipped to the Rockets, where he refuses to sign with the new club, in lieu of Ramon Sessions who had his career fortunes skyrocket to the center of the universe. The entire affair with Chris Kaman and associated players playing a game similar to one played as a youth in kindergarten called musical chairs. In the face of this, there has also been coaching movement alongside the players' changing seats while in The Show.
the knick players who hadnt even been listening to mike d'antoni the past weeks (before his resignation) and with Woody (Mike Woodson) now manning the ship, he knows who can do what and who fits when and where they fit.
The new hire always wins his 1st few outings, as the players all wish to work their win into his good graces...being the defensive genius that he is, the KNICKS WILL DEFEND MUCH BETTER but
it is still a cancerous environment, melo is a selfish ball hog primadonna, amare is a dead man limping and cohorts baron davis and mike bibby, although once the epitome of the NBA Point Guard, have become relics, which by definition is a shadow of the past...soon to be forgotten
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THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE- Feb.26, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE
The all star break is upon us and the normal expected run of the mill, skills competition, slam dunk contest and the rookie/sophomore challenge will draw loads of fans into the arena and glue them to their television sets. The biggest thing missing is that NO ONE IS DISCUSSING the AGREED UPON LEAGUE WIDE ROSTER REDUCTION!
Yes, the NBA received agreement on Friday of a league wide reduction of roster spots for each team [read more] | |
THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE
The all star break is upon us and the normal expected run of the mill, skills competition, slam dunk contest and the rookie/sophomore challenge will draw loads of fans into the arena and glue them to their television sets. The biggest thing missing is that NO ONE IS DISCUSSING the AGREED UPON LEAGUE WIDE ROSTER REDUCTION!
Yes, the NBA received agreement on Friday of a league wide reduction of roster spots for each team. The owners have agreed to 13 roster spots for players on each team, subject to approval from the NBAPA, we will see a little bit of a shakeup; as we are already experiencing a shortened season, due to the player lockout which spanned from June to December of 2011. After sitting through months of debating, false media spin and tell tales across the globe, players testing the international waters (some to be released and others to be locked into contracts with no way out), and then treated to a Christmas Extravaganza which was pretty much beyond belief as clubs, after a mere two week training camp, played a type of basketball similar to watching men just off of work playing at the local health club. The most amazing thing in all of that was that the gen pop, there is that correctional facility talk again, were so very happy and eager to have the NBA back; like the long-lost lover gone astray but returning home. The public accepted THE LEAGUE back with warm,inviting arms. Never questioning the product that they were then presented with, ALL ATTENTION turning to how many points Lebron or Kobe scored, or if D Rose was ready to assume his title as THE NEXT KING OF THE HILL in the NBA. It seemed as if everyone turned a deaf ear or a blind eye to the Breakup of Kobe Bryant and his wife, with their children left as the collateral damage in the wake of things, or the awful loss of a career by the two players who signed meaningful, substantial contracts,only to find out that they suffered from life-threatening illnesses, which subsequently voided the contracts.
Often tine, once a lover returns, we tend to look beyond the reasons for the separation, and in our joy for a return to the normal way of life; we also tend to not see things for what they are. The NBA, after its rushed training camps and in the midst of a season of games with long road trips sandwiched into a season if we can honestly call this a basketball season. What I have seen, been interviewed about and have been writing about weekly to you, is not what I dreamed of most of my young life. The games that would not ever reach 100 points, the defensive struggles where both teams would only score 80 points apiece, the BAD BOYS of the late '80's winning back to back NBA Titles solely on defensive intensity and a will to win. What we have been presented with is, a very large group of overpaid, athletes who have taken it upon themselves to demand to be traded to what they believe are better markets; where they can promote their brand. Where the athletes appears to be in control of everything, leaving behind damaged families in their wake, fatherless children often times and entire cities devoid of their local hero, due to him feeling under-appreciated and desiring to play in front of star studded audiences....TOTALLY UNTOLERABLY UNFAIR.
Unfair in that the basketball purists are left watching something that has been thrown together and not given proper time to become truly indicative of the GREATEST GAME ON EARTH. What we have, as I talked about in previous thoughts from the sideline is A PLAYER'S LEAGUE, in which the players call the shots, periodically have coaches fired and routinely do not follow instructions in the end of close games. The fan's always so trusting and loving care not for the unemployed coaches who only wanted to instill some order amongst the chaotic situation that they saw on the horizon, or the loyal fans who feel betrayed for loving to their fullest, a player or players who have shunned the love, affection and devotion.
Gone are the days where a player would play out his career in one city, his name becoming synonymous with the team. Reggie Miller- Indiana Pacers, Isaiah Thomas-Detroit Pistons, Larry Bird-Boston Celtics, or Magic Johnson-LA Lakers as examples. Players chasing the bright lights of the big cities and the flash of the cameras have left us with a shell of what once was a thing of beauty. I do feel that the game is evolving, as evidenced by the bright spots on the radar the Jeremy Lin, Rodney Monroe, Isaiah Thomas, Blake Griffin or even Rickey Rubio. The game can and will return to what we once saw, admired and fell in love with. Speaking of which, the Kings have unearthed a point guard. Second round steal Isaiah Thomas started the last four games and averaged 19 points, six assists and 51% mostly from point blank range because no one seems to be able to stay in front of him.
I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy and eventful ALL STAR WEEKEND, and hope that you enjoy the show, the dunks, the long range bombs and the star studded halftime events. Please in the midst of all of the hoopla, recall in your mind, the beauty of the game and the simplicity of it when it is played the right way, both on and off of the court.
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Jeremy Lin | THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE: THE BREATH OF FRESH AIR- Feb.17, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
Over the course of the month of February, the NBA has been gripped in what has been termed 'Lin-sanity', which has quickly turned into a global epidemic. Of course, we are speaking of the NBA's newest superstar, Jeremy Lin(191-PG-88, college: Harvard)The Harvard graduate, and the last Ivy league player to play in the NBA since Matt Maloney (191-G-71, college: Pennsylvania) & Chris Dudley (210-C-65, college: Yale), in 2002-2003, almost 12 years ago [read more] | |
Over the course of the month of February, the NBA has been gripped in what has been termed 'Lin-sanity', which has quickly turned into a global epidemic. Of course, we are speaking of the NBA's newest superstar, Jeremy Lin (191-PG-88, college: Harvard)
The Harvard graduate, and the last Ivy league player to play in the NBA since Matt Maloney (191-G-71, college: Pennsylvania) & Chris Dudley (210-C-65, college: Yale), in 2002-2003, almost 12 years ago.
Coming off of season out west, where he originated, he has seemingly found his home under the bright lights of New York City. The team was mired in a dismal loosing streak when, the call up from the NBDL, where he played 1 game in January only to be called up a few days later, stepped onto the scene to take the unsuspecting NBA by storm.
In the month of February alone, he is averaging a stunning 26 points per game, in the face of injurty to the team's reigning 'go to guy', Carmelo Anthony. In the face of recent activity, the Knick team has enjoyed much better ball movement and EVEN A REJUVENATED Amar''e Stoudamire,, who has been the recipient of many a dish out pass as teams have closed on Lin, who has a very smooth handle of the ball, and is able to penetrate and get to the bucket, forcing defenses to account for him...thus leaving gaping holes for Amar'e to explore and finish with authority.
Much talk has been of how the young Taiwanese-American was discovered, and not allowed to play much in his previous stops of Houston and Golden State. Truth be told, the finger pointing has commenced in the USA as to who failed to find the diamond in the rough, but the REALITY of the situation is that...PLAYERS FROM IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS ARE LARGELY DISREGARDED AND DISRESPECTED AS LEGIT BASKETBALL PLAYERS.
Even when arriving into the NBA, from humble beginnings (schools that produce politicians, presidents and decision makers) the Ivy-leagers, would still be relegated to spot minutes in games that have gotten out of control in the stat sheet. From Matt Maloney (191-G-71, college: Pennsylvania)'s NBA all rookie-2nd Team selection, to Chris Dudley (210-C-65, college: Yale)'s appearance in the NBA Finals in 1999, its as if the 'brightest and best' academically are only to accept being given admission to the show and not the proper treatment that they have been deserving. Properly fitting, the torch has been taken now by Jeremy Lin, who spent his summer in college interning for the California Senator, who has done nothing but pronounce his appreciation and the virtues of persistence and dedication to a dream. There is much to be learned in his journey for each and every one of us involved in Pro Sports.
As it stands, the arenas are experiencing sell out crowds as people flock to get a taste of 'Lin-sanity', in the face of the recent player injuries, coach firings, trade demands and overall lull in level of technical and tactical proficiency; the league is experiencing a breath of fresh air in the way of a NEW FACE, and one that has been eager to exhibit his wares to the eagerly awaiting fan base who have accepted him with open arms, much like 'a refresh' to a cold cup of coffee, Jeremy Lin as renewed a belief in the undying human spirit.
In the words of the late NCAA Champion coach Jim Valvano, 'NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER GIVE IN!'
Not to belittle the other success stories of determination and persistence in the basketball world off late; the Polsh Powerhouse, MMarcin Gortat (213-C-84), continues to dominate the NBA on the statistical end of things now in the top 5 of all players in Double-Doubles on the season.
And on the European side of things, Eric Chatfield (191-G-79, college: N.Mexico), whose career has had various stops in the Middle East, winning championships in Qatar and Lebanon is currently leading the France Pro A in scoring at 21.7 points per game and also pacing in the top 10 of assists per game at over 4 per night.
21 year old Toomas Raadik (202-C-90), is asserting himself in the Estonian Champions league. The 2.02 power forward is leading the league in scoring at 18.4ppg and sits in 2nd place with 1.5 blocks a game.
The theme of the week seems to be DREAMS REALIZED, in both the NBA and European sides of basketball.
Those are the latest THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELIINE, as we round the second half of season and prepare to view teams fighting and posturing for playoff positions.
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| THOUGHTS FROM THE SIDELINE Jan.13, 2012 | | | The Start of a New Beginning Jul.28, 2011 | | | Last Day, Last Battle May.8, 2011 | | | Madness Apr.6, 2011 | | | All-Star Weekend Mar.29, 2011 | | | Moving Forward Mar.1, 2011 | | | Roller-coaster Feb.24, 2011 | | | Delving into the mind of Jorgen Martinsen Feb.4, 2011 | | | Grinding through the Winter Jan.21, 2011 | | | "You shouldn't have left us in 1989!" Jan.4, 2011 | | | Happy New Year!! Jan.1, 2011 | | | Road Trip Dec.10, 2010 | | | The Saage Continues Nov.23, 2010 | | | They say You don't speak Estonian Nov.14, 2010 | | | A Day in the Life Nov.12, 2010 | | | Morning workout in the snow Nov.9, 2010 | | | Big Game Tomorrow Nov.4, 2010 | | | Matthew Hall, two news in one Nov.4, 2010 | | | Tourney's Sep.13, 2010 | | | Back to Camp Sep.3, 2010 | |
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