Perth Wildcats (NBL) landed 23-year old naturalized Greek guard Trian Iliadis (190-89). He just graduated from Old Dominion University (NCAA). In 29 games last season he averaged 8.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.3apg and 1.6spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to CAA All-Academic 1st Team. Iliadis also played at Old Dominion University in Colonial Athletic Association Conference in the NCAA that season. In 29 games last season he had 8.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.3apg and 1.6spg. He can count that season as a very successful as he was selected to CAA All-Academic 1st Team. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Iliadis team won CAA Tournament for two years in a row (2010 and 2011). He was a member of Australian University National Team last year. Iliadis has played previously for another Australian team: Stirling Senators.
Ater Majok wins the title in Belarus - May 17, 2013
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Ater Majok (208-F-87, college: Connecticut) wins the title in Belarus as his Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of the country! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win.
The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening [read more]
Ater Majok (208-F-87, college: Connecticut) wins the title in Belarus as his Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of the country! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tsmoki-Minsk dominated on the defensive end, holding Grodno-93 to just 5 points in second quarter. Lashkevich top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Aliaksei Trastsinetski added 14. Pavel Ulyanko netted 11, while Ater Majok and Korshuk added 7 apiece. Vidas Ginevicius followed them with 5 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Kuzmin replied with 20 points in the losing effort and Mastou scored 12. Igor Konuyshenko produced 10 and Korzh had 9.
The Cairns Taipans today announced the signing of 206-centimetre Australian forward Mitchell Young(206-F-90) from St Mary's College of California to a two-year deal.
Young, 22, is a former Brisbane junior and played four years for the St Mary's Gaels alongside 2012 Olympian Matthew Dellavedova and current Taipan Clint Steindl.
He started all 35 games for the Gaels' 2012-13 campaign, averaging 7 [read more]
The Cairns Taipans today announced the signing of 206-centimetre Australian forward Mitchell Young (206-F-90) from St Mary's College of California to a two-year deal.
Young, 22, is a former Brisbane junior and played four years for the St Mary's Gaels alongside 2012 Olympian Matthew Dellavedova and current Taipan Clint Steindl.
He started all 35 games for the Gaels' 2012-13 campaign, averaging 7.7 points and 5.6 rebounds, and on Saturday was named to the 17-man Australian Boomers squad for the Sino-Australian series in June.
Taipans head coach, Aaron Fearne, said Young's signing marked a significant acquisition as the club strengthens its roster for the 2013/14 season and beyond.
'It was a tough process for Mitch, as he did have a lot of NBL teams show interest, but he feels that at this stage of his career this is the best opportunity for him and I'm confident we can help develop his game even further.'
Fearne said Young's experience in a successful St Mary's programme combined with his work ethic and ability to finish under the basket made him an exciting prospect.
2013/14 contracted players: Cameron Gliddon, Jamar Wilson, Mitchell Young, Clint Steindl, Cam Tragardh and Alex Loughton.
SBL: Lightning on show, make it five in a row (Week 9 Men's Wrap) - May 14, 2013
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Lakeside Lightning passed a stern test of their title credentials with flying colours by extending their Mens State Basketball League winning streak to five games in round nine.
Andy Stewarts men were one of eight teams confronted by a double-header schedule on an action-packed weekend, but were the only side to play both games against fresh teams.
The Lightning opened their weekend with a thumping 125-90 win over Perth away from home on Friday [read more]
Lakeside Lightning passed a stern test of their title credentials with flying colours by extending their Mens State Basketball League winning streak to five games in round nine.
Andy Stewarts men were one of eight teams confronted by a double-header schedule on an action-packed weekend, but were the only side to play both games against fresh teams.
The Lightning opened their weekend with a thumping 125-90 win over Perth away from home on Friday.
Brad Jackson (185-G-83) (29 points), Ben Beran (24) and Justin Cecil (203-F-88, college: Mercer) (23) all did plenty of damage on the scoreboard, while Jarrad Prue pulled down 17 rebounds.
Perth Wildcats development player Michael Vigor (205-F/C-90) produced a brilliant performance for the Redbacks with a game-high 31 points (at 72 per cent) and 14 rebounds, but couldnt lift his team to victory.
Lakeside were then confronted by reigning champions Cockburn on Saturday and came away with a tough 95-92 win.
Beran (28 points), Cecil (27 points) and Prue (19 rebounds) were again amongst the best for the Lightning, while Brian Carlwell had a monster night for the Cougars with 31 points and 22 rebounds.
Cockburn are now struggling in 11th place with a disappointing 3-9 record, while Lakeside sit on top with 12 wins from 13 games.
Challengers Perry Lakes kept pace with the Lightning thanks to a 110-98 win over Goldfields in their only game of the weekend, while third-placed East Perth edged a tight contest against Mandurah, winning 87-84.
Wanneroo moved into fifth place with successive victories over Rockingham (104-82) and Willetton (112-105).
At the foot of the table, Kalamunda sunk further out of play-off contention following defeats to Willetton (106-94) and Perth (110-91).
The Suns losses came despite 67 points and 26 rebounds across the two games from NBA hopeful Luke Nevill.
Goldfields enjoyed a pair of wins on their road trip to keep in touch with the top eight, beating South West 109-90 on Saturday before accounting for Stirling 90-74 in the standalone fixture on Sunday.
Article by Shayne Hope Courtesy of: http://www.sbl.asn.au
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