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There are currently 6788 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 5/22/2013) 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
When you get snow, make a snowman - Jan 26, 2012
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The wintery snow drifts and the sound of the frozen flakes cascading on the apartment window is now becoming a pleasant noise that is becoming more and more like home. Life in Romania has been an adventure for sure. I am becoming more acostumed to the orez y puy (rice and chicken) at the sponsor restaurant. From the ladies at the lunch spot, to the gentlemen that take care of us for dinner after the games, to the support personnel at the arena, the physical therapist, my friend the taxi driver who swears today she is 'no more smoking', Romania is full of smiles, and with caring and passionate people who make us feel very welcome and are all very passionate about basketball.
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, it is the first year in the top division for Giurgiu, and this past week we were on the road in the capital city of Bucharest against 60 years of basketball tradition in Dinamo. The first half was a nightmare; new system, new players, new coach and a TV game on the road. We're still a little robotic, over thinking where am I suppose to be, being overly cautious at some moments, and a group of players that were all trying to hard to impress. We didn't get the ball movement, the offense was stagnant and we were shell shocked early. We regrouped at the half down 21 and cut it to 6 midway thru the 4th, hopes still alive that we could pull the upset. In the end, we fell by 11 but there was many lessons learned from the game and some things we can build from and continue to mature as a unit.
Last night, we took on perenial power Sibiu and this game was dramatic. Again, a slow start to the first half included 3 or 4 warnings from the refs that the next time would be a T. We shared the ball much better, got deeper into our sets, and were starting to see the results of alot of hardwork. Players are starting to buy into their roles, the ball movement and player movement is much improved and there were alot of big moments in the game. Raymond Kraemer (193-G-87, college: Nevada) did a great job shooting a high field goal percentage from 2 and from 3 and being strong on the glass. Catalin Vlaicu (203-PF/C-86) is emerging as a dominant national player and also made several big plays with his physicality, hardwork, and heart. At one moment the power forward was a one man press break and took it coast to coast for the bucket splittin a couple traps along the way. Finishing the game with 6-8 shooting and 3-3 from the line. Zoran Milicec, Brian Burrell, and Kevin Sims were all making plays for their teammates... it's getting better. For Sibiu, experienced forward Cortney Scott did a great job in pick and roll and pick and pop with Jaytonah Wisseh. A huge 3rd quarter surge took Giurgiu up by 7 but Sibiu found a couple things that started working in the 4th and pulled back ahead for the win. It was an emotional game and I was drained by the time it was over but many in attendance told me it was one of the best games they've ever seen the home town play. As much as it stings, knowing that this young club is now moving in the right direction keeps me focused on the task at hand, each day a step ahead and no steps back. We're now 2-2 (including a friendly) after the club had gotten off to a tough 4-11 start prior to changes with players and coach and turn our attention to the winner of 7 of the last 8 Romanian Championships in Asesoft... a gigantic test. Until then, I'll be thinking about rotations and matchups and what key plays to call in the key moments. All the while, the snow drift packs it way outside the front door and the frozen flakes cascading on the apartment window sounds like ocean waves in the distance. Today I'm looking for the corn cob pipe for Frosty. Best wishes from Romania.
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Marcus
Melvin
| CSS Giurgiu new additions Marcus Melvin and Bryson McKenzie- Dec.26, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
CSS Giurgiu has announced the signings of Import Center Bryson McKenzie (211-C-83, college: N.Illinois) and Import Forward Marcus Melvin (203-F-82, college: N.Carolina St.). Bryson McKenzie is a 6'11 (2.11m) Center from the USA (Indiana). He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League as well as helped his club in Hungary to a division championship. Last season Bryson was a big part of the success in Romania for CSM Bucharest [read more] | |
CSS Giurgiu has announced the signings of Import Center Bryson McKenzie (211-C-83, college: N.Illinois) and Import Forward Marcus Melvin (203-F-82, college: N.Carolina St.). Bryson McKenzie is a 6'11 (2.11m) Center from the USA (Indiana). He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League as well as helped his club in Hungary to a division championship. Last season Bryson was a big part of the success in Romania for CSM Bucharest. He has great size, character, length, and work ethic that will translate to wins this season and a presence on the back line. For CSM last season, Bryson was 3rd in Romania in rebounds and 3rd in blocked shots. He shot over 58% from the floor and was a dominant finisher around the basket as well as a huge key to their interior defense. Bryson turned 29 years old this past July and brings with him the experience of playing overseas and against high level competition for some time.
Marcus Melvin is a 6'8 (2.03m) Forward from the USA (North Carolina) where he starred at North Carolina State as an All-ACC Tournament 1st team as a Junior competing in a tough conference with Duke, Wake Forest and North Carolina among others. The following season Marcus was 2nd team All-ACC and his team advanced to the ACC Tournament Championship game twice in consecutive seasons. A Portsmouth and Chicago NBA Pre-Draft participant, Marcus played for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. He's since gone on to play in the top leagues around the World including Italy Serie-A, Turkey TBL, Lebannon, Phillipines, Puerto Rico, Argentina and Iran's Superleague. Marcus just turned 30 this past August and has the veteran experience competing against some of the better players around the World.
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Jefferson
Mason
| Sibiu makes a series of moves before the break- Dec.8, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
After a strong performance in the Romanian Cup that saw his club advance to the round of 8, Dragan Petricevic stepped down from the helm of Sibiu after a rough start to the season saw his club at 3-6. Sibiu has a long standing basketball tradition and has one of the largest fan bases in the region [read more] | |
After a strong performance in the Romanian Cup that saw his club advance to the round of 8, Dragan Petricevic stepped down from the helm of Sibiu after a rough start to the season saw his club at 3-6. Sibiu has a long standing basketball tradition and has one of the largest fan bases in the region. Petricevic seemed a perfect match for Sibiu as a very accomplished Head Coach in Romania spending seasons with Arad, Ploesti, and Timisoara three times winning championships, twice as a cup finalist, and also twice as coach of the year. His resignation was announced and newly appointed Miodrag Perisic and team management has been working on reloading their roster. First arrival was big man Christopher Lee (206-C-84, agency: Duran International, college: S.Carolina St.). Lee stepped on to the scene immediately showing his abilities to impact the club in a positive way collecting 18 points and 19 rebounds in a huge road win against Medias. Next change was bringing in another American Jefferson Mason (198-G-88, college: Minnesota St.). The athletic forward will replace Uros Velicovic on the roster. The two moves have given the club more size and athleticism. Velicovic is known as a great perimeter shooter at 6'3 where the import Mason is a long armed athletic 6'6 that attacks the paint and on the offensive glass. Lee has a big body and bangs down low and has been a beast on the glass. In the 2 wins since he came in, Lee has averaged 19 points and 14 rebounds and won Player of the Week honors in the win at Medias. Sibiu, now 5-6, will be showcasing their new additions tonight in Giurgiu where they face off with a Wolves team that is tied with them in the standings and is also coming off two wins defeating Romanian Cup and Super Cup winner Pitesti by a score of 78-74 and on the road at Dinamo 93-61.
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Sean May | Group E (Eurochallenge) Paris (France) vs. Pitesti (Romania)- Nov.2, 2012 (by Eurobasket Center)
Former Charlotte Bobcats Big Man Sean May(206-F-84, college: N.Carolina) and Paris Levallois (France Pro A) take on 2011 Romanian Cup Champion BCM U Pitesti in the Eurochallenge matchup November 6th. The game is available live in Romania on Dolce Sport but is also available on the net. Just search tvr online and most every game broadcast on Romanian television is also made available online [read more] | |
Former Charlotte Bobcats Big Man Sean May (206-F-84, college: N.Carolina) and Paris Levallois (France Pro A) take on 2011 Romanian Cup Champion BCM U Pitesti in the Eurochallenge matchup November 6th. The game is available live in Romania on Dolce Sport but is also available on the net. Just search tvr online and most every game broadcast on Romanian television is also made available online. Pitesti is led this season by the return of big man Damien Kinloch (203-F-80, college: Tenn Tech) from the team that won the Romanian Cup last year. Kinloch will be giving up some size and experience to May who helped guide North Carolina to an NCAA Championship and then drafted in the NBA suiting up for the Charlotte Bobcats and Sacramento Kings before going to Europe in 2010 for Fenerbahce in Turkey. May signed a 2 year contract with Paris in the summer and in 4 games so far has averages of 20.5ppg and 6.3 while shooting 68.8% from 2. But Kinloch should be more mobile at 6'8 228 to May's 6'9 273 so it could come down to the style of game played and the points on the floor where each is able to get the ball in the offense.
There are currently 4 teams in Romania that compete in the Eurochallenge: Pitesti (Romanian Cup Champion), Ploesti (Romanian League Champion), Gaz Metan, and Timisoara. There was discussion as to the possibility of Ploesti playing in the Eurocup prior to the season. The Eurocup and Eurochallenge are some of the higher levels of International competition sanctioned by FIBA in Europe. They are just a step below EuroLeague. With EuroLeague, EuroCup, and EuroChallenge; first division clubs from around Europe compete against one another including teams from ACB Spain, Italy Serie A, France Pro A, Germany Bundesliga, Turkey TBL, Greece A1, and the Romanian National League, among others.
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| Week 3 round up - Team Scoring Oct.18, 2012 | | | The time is Now!! Oct.4, 2012 | | | Giurgiu defeats CSM, Mobitelco, and Dinamo in Romanian CUP Sep.30, 2012 | | | Romanian Cup - Regional Qualfier (Dobresti) Sep.27, 2012 | | | Romania, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Serbia - Preseason action 9/16 Sep.16, 2012 | | | Giurgiu and Rovinari meet in Championship of Cupa Energia Sep.11, 2012 | | | Energy Cup Sep.3, 2012 | | | Romania: Preseason underway Aug.22, 2012 | | | Perry Petty signs with Giurgiu Aug.20, 2012 | | | Josh Simmons and Chris Ware sign with Giurgiu Wolves Aug.15, 2012 | | | Summer Time Aug.13, 2012 | | | CSM Bucharest signs Damjan Kandic Aug.2, 2012 | | | Marcel Jones to Pitesti Jul.26, 2012 | | | BC Timisoara inks PF/C Delvon Johnson Jul.25, 2012 | | | Kinloch returns to Pitesti Jul.23, 2012 | | | Timisoara signs Capusan Jul.23, 2012 | | | Player Movement Jul.23, 2012 | | | Giurgiu inks Center Trevor Harvey Jul.22, 2012 | | | Giurgiu inks forward Devon Pearson Jul.22, 2012 | | | Giurgiu inks guard Brandon Johnson Jul.22, 2012 | | | Vlaicu and Burrell return to Giurgiu Jul.16, 2012 | | | Asesoft wants to join EuroCup - Timisoara to play in EuroChallenge May.23, 2012 | | | The bigger they are - The harder they fall Mar.13, 2012 | | | The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Jan.29, 2012 | | | When you get snow, make a snowman Jan.26, 2012 | | | Coach Terrell in Romania Jan.18, 2012 | | | Joshua blog! Dec.5, 2011 | |
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