#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Joe Ingles (203-87, agency: Priority Sports, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Spanish team Regal FC Barcelona to a victory over the third-ranked Besiktas (4-4) crushing them 78-48 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game.
Ingles was MVP of the game. He scored 22 points in 23 minutes on the court.
Regal FC Barcelona (8-0) is placed first in group D.
So far his team won all eight games in the Regular Season.
There are only two games left until the end of the Euroleague Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Ingles averages: 7.3ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 75.0% in the seven games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Australian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Aaron Baynes (208-86, college: Washington St., currently plays in Adriatic League). Baynes was the major contributor in Un.Olimpija's victory against the closely-ranked Cibona (4-7) 87-82 in the Adriatic League last Sunday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 16 rebounds. Baynes also added 3 assists and 2 blocks.
Union Olimpija Ljubljana (5-6) is placed ninth in the Adriatic League.
Baynes is currently fifth on the list of best blockers.
He has very reliable stats this season: 12.0ppg, 5.8rpg and FT: 61.4%.
Baynes has a dual citizenship: Australian and New Zealand.
He is in the roster of the Australian senior national team.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international point guard Patrick Mills (183-88, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in NBA). Mills contributed to an easy victory against the Washington Wizards (1-13) crushing them 118-92 in the NBA on Monday night.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 21 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have quite an impressive 14-4 record this season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
This year Mills' overall stats are: 4.9ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 52.8%, 3FGP: 35.5% and FT: 66.7% in the 15 games.
He played for the Australian national team three years ago.
#4. Center David Andersen (212-80, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Gaziantep (1-7) 86-69 in the Turkish TBL in Sunday night's game.
Andersen scored 11 points.
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (7-1) is placed third in the TBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Andersen's first year with the team.
His total stats this season are: 7.8ppg and 3.9rpg.
Andersen is also Australian national team player.
#5. Former international power forward Nathan Jawai (208-86, college: Midland CC, currently plays in Euroleague) is a teammate of previously mentioned Joe Ingles and both played together in the last Euroleague game.
Jawai contributed to an easy victory against the third-ranked Besiktas (4-4) crushing them 78-48.
He scored 6 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 16 minutes.
It's Jawai's first season with the team.
This year Jawai's total stats are: 9.0ppg and 4.9rpg in the eight games.
He used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#6. Swingman Brad Newley (199-85, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a 2-point G.Canaria 2014's victory against the 11th-ranked Blusens Monbus (5-5) 78-76 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Newley scored 12 points.
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (7-3) is placed fifth in the ACB.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Newley has relatively good stats this season: 12.1ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Australian National Team roster.
#7. International center Aleks Maric (211-84, college: Nebraska, currently plays in VTB United League) contributed to Lokomotiv's victory against the ninth-ranked Neptunas (1-6) 95-83 in the VTB United League in Sunday night's game.
Maric recorded 8 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Lokomotiv Kuban (5-2) is placed third in group B.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
Maric is currently first on the league's list of best rebounders with 10.1rpg.
He also averaged so far 11.3ppg and 1.6spg in the seven games.
Maric is also Australian national team player.
#8. An experienced forward Matt Nielsen (208-78, currently plays in Euroleague) managed to help BC Khimky Moscow Region to win against the sixth-ranked Cantu (2-6) crushing them 77-53 in the Euroleague last Thursday.
He scored only 4 points.
BC Khimky Moscow Region (5-3) is placed second in group A.
There are only two games left until the end of the Euroleague Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Nielsen has averaged so far 3.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.4apg.
He plays currently for the Australian national team.
#9. Former international forward Brock Motum (208-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a Washington St.'s victory against the University of Portland 72-60 in the NCAA on Saturday night.
Motum scored 29 points (!!!) and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes.
The Washington State University has conference record this season.
Motum has been at the team for four years.
He has averaged so far 3.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.4apg in the five games.
Motum used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#10. Swingman Daniel Dillon (194-86, college: Arizona, currently plays in Romania) helped Oradea win their game against the league outsider CS Farul Constanca (0-11) crushing them 101-57 in the Romanian Division A in Friday night's game.
He recorded 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws).
CSM Oradea (9-1) is placed first in the Division A.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Dillon has relatively solid stats: 10.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.4apg.
He is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Australian senior national team.
#11. International swingman Anthony Drmic (198-92, currently studies in the States) helped Boise St. win their game against the Seattle University crushing them 87-64 in the NCAA last Sunday.
Drmic scored 25 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 32 minutes.
Drmic has reliable stats this year: 10.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.4apg in the 10 games.
He used to play for the Australian national team
last year.
#12. International power forward Mark Worthington (202-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Adriatic League) helped his Serbian team Radnicki KG win their game against one of league's weakest teams KK Zadar 92-79 in the Adriatic League on Saturday night.
Worthington scored 13 points and added 3 assists.
Worthington averaged so far 12.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.4spg.
He is also in the roster of the Australian national team.
#13. Former international point guard Rhys Carter (190-84, currently plays in Sweden) helped Uppsala Basket win their game against one of league's weakest teams KFUM Jamtland crushing them 85-54 in the Swedish Basketligan in Friday night's game.
Carter scored 14 points and had 3 steals in a mere 15 minutes.
Carter belongs to league's best passers (ranked #3) and also on the list of most steals (fourth place).
This year he has very good stats: 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg in the 12 games.
Carter used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#14. International forward Cameron Bairstow (206-90, is currently at the American university) helped N.Mexico win their game against the Mercer University 76-58 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game.
Bairstow scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
He averaged so far 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg.
Bairstow plays currently for the Australian national team.
#15. International guard Hugh Greenwood (190-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) is a teammate of previously mentioned Cameron Bairstow. But that was another game of his team in NCAA which we would like to mention.
Greenwood helped N.Mexico win their n overtime game against the Indiana State University 77-68.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Greenwood's stats this year are: 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg in the 12 games.
He is also in the roster of the Australian national team.
The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams:
#1.Venky Jois (201-F-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) led E.Washington to a victory against the California State University, Fullerton 79-75 in the NCAA last Friday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 13 rebounds.
The Eastern Washington University has conference record this season.
Jois' stats this year are: 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg.
#2.Damon Heuir (188-G, currently studies in the States), who plays in the NCAA could not help the one of league's weakest teams S.Utah in their last game. Despite his very good performance the S.Utah lost 52-61 on the road to the Texas Christian University.
Heuir scored 25 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 30 minutes.
Heuir is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in S.Utah's roster.
He averaged so far 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg in the 12 games he played so far.
#3.Dexter Kernich-Drew (198-G-91, is currently at the American university) contributed to a Washington St.'s victory against the University of Idaho 64-55 in the NCAA on Wednesday night.
Kernich-Drew scored 15 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
The Washington State University has conference record this season.
Kernich-Drew averaged so far 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.5apg and 2.0spg.
#4.Josh Duinker (210-F/C-89, college: Richmond, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) was not able to help Caceres Basket (3-6) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance Caceres Basket was defeated 92-83 in Barcelona by the higher-ranked FCB Regal II (#8).
Duinker was the second best scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Duinker has averaged so far 8.6ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.3apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Australian and Dutch.
#5.Majok Majok (203-F, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the Ball St. in their game against the Indiana University in the NCAA, despite his very good performance on Sunday night.
Majok scored 18 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 35 minutes.
But the Ball St. (#4) was crushed 101-53 in Bloomington, IN by the Indiana University.
Majok has averaged so far 8.6ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.3apg in the nine games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and Sudanese.
#6.Joel Naburgs (193-G-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) couldn't help the one of league's weakest teams Stetson in their game against the University of South Florida in the NCAA, despite his very good performance last Monday.
Naburgs scored 18 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 33 minutes.
But his team lost 54-63.
Naburgs has averaged so far 8.6ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.3apg in the nine games.
#7.Lee Jeka (187-G-83, agency: Limelight Hoops, currently plays in Germany) helped Science City Jena win their game against the league outsider USC Leipzig 97-90 in the German ProA (second division) on Saturday night.
He scored 10 points and added 6 passes.
Jeka is currently fifth on the league's list of best passers.
He has very solid stats this season: 12.3ppg, 3.4rpg and 4.9apg.
Jeka has both British and Australian nationalities.
#8.Sam McBeath (201-F, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Nicholls St. win their game against the University of New Orleans 92-79 in the NCAA in Monday night's game.
He scored 11 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
McBeath averaged so far 12.3ppg, 3.4rpg and 4.9apg.
#9.Adrien Sturt (209-C-86, college: Snow CC, currently plays in United Kingdom) helped London Lions win their game against the league outsider Liverpool Mersey Tigers crushing them 86-60 in the British BBL last Sunday.
He scored 7 points, had 7 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 26 minutes.
Sturt belongs to league's best blockers and is ranked #4 with 1.0bpg.
This year he also averages: 13.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1spg in the 11 games.
#10.Mathiang Muo (196-F, currently plays college basketball in the States) couldn't help the Charleston So. in their game against the College of Charleston in the NCAA.
Muo scored 8 points and grabbed 8 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
His team was defeated 72-67.
He averaged so far 13.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1spg.
Muo also holds two passports: Australian and Sudanese.
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Joe Ingles selected the top Australian playing abroad in last week's games - Jun 17, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Australians who are currently playing abroad. Tom Burns (201-F-84), who plays in the Chinese NBL (second division) could not help the league outsider Hebei Springs (0-10) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the bottom-ranked Hebei Springs lost 94-103 on the road to the higher-ranked (#4) Jiangsu TX.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Australians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Joe Ingles (203-87, agency: Priority Sports, currently plays in Spain). He managed to help Regal FC Barcelona to win against the league leader Real Madrid (30-4) 72-71 in the Spanish ACB last Tuesday.
Ingles scored only 4 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) is placed third in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Ingles averages: 5.7ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 45.5%, 3FGP: 36.7% and FT: 75.6%.
He is currently a member of the Australian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Shawn Redhage (203-81, agency: Warren Sports International, college: Arizona St., currently plays in Puerto Rico). Redhage led Quebradillas to a victory over the seventh-ranked Caciques (16-17) 84-67 in the Puerto Rican BSN on Sunday night.
He was MVP of the game. Redhage recorded 18 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Pirates de Quebradillas (21-13) is placed second in the BSN.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Redhage has relatively good stats this year: 14.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, 2FGP: 48.8%, 3FGP: 45.7%(32-70) and FT: 74.6% in the 18 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Redhage played for the Australian national team in 2008.
He used to play for NW Tasmania Thunder in Australian league.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international point guard Patrick Mills (183-88, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in NBA). Mills contributed to an easy victory against the Miami Heat (66-16) crushing them 113-77 in the NBA in Tuesday night's game.
He scored only 2 points.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 58-24 record this season.
This year Mills averages just 4.6ppg, 2FGP: 56.1%(64-114), 3FGP: 39.4% and FT: 84.2%.
He played for the Australian national team four years ago.
#4. Center Andrew James Ogilvy (211-88, college: Vanderbilt, currently plays in Germany) contributed to a 2-point Brose Baskets Bamberg's victory against the closely-ranked EWE Baskets (25-9) 65-63 in the German BBL last Sunday.
Ogilvy recorded only 2 points in 3 minutes on the court.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Brose Baskets Bamberg (26-8) is placed first in the BBL.
This year Ogilvy's overall stats are: 6.6ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg in the 16 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Irish and Australian.
Ogilvy used to play for the Australian national team
back in 2011.
#5. An experienced former U18 international guard Mark Dickel (188-76, also represented by Priority Sports, college: UNLV, currently plays in New Zealand) contributed to an Otago OceanaGold Nuggets' victory against the fifth-ranked Hub Jets (7-6) 110-102 in the New Zealand NBL on Friday night.
He scored 6 points, made 10 passes and 3 steals.
Otago OceanaGold Nuggets (11-2) are placed first in the NBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Dickel belongs to league's best passers (ranked #2) and also on the list of most steals (third place).
His total stats this season are: 6.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 8.0apg and 2.5spg.
Dickel is another player who holds two passports: Australian and New Zealand.
He used to play for the Australian U18 national team
seventeen years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams:
#1.Tom Burns (201-F-84, college: USF, currently plays in China), who plays in the Chinese NBL (second division) could not help the league outsider Hebei Springs (0-10) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the bottom-ranked Hebei Springs lost 94-103 on the road to the higher-ranked (#4) Jiangsu TX.
Burns had a double-double by scoring 32 points and getting 14 rebounds. He also added 5 assists in 48 minutes.
So far Hebei Springs lost all ten games in the Regular Season.
Burns is currently fourth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (fifth place).
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Burns averages: 26.0ppg, 14.2rpg, 2.4apg and 2.0bpg in the nine games he played so far.
#2.Luke Martin (181-PG-81, college: UTEP, currently plays in New Zealand) led Zero Fees Southland Sharks to a victory against the closely-ranked Taranaki MA (4-9) 101-93 in the New Zealand NBL in Saturday night's game.
Martin scored 12 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals in 31 minutes.
Zero Fees Southland Sharks (8-3) are placed fourth in the NBL.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Martin is ranked seventh on the list of the best passers in the league and also on the list of most steals (fifth place).
This year his total stats are: 6.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.1apg and 2.3spg in the 10 games.
#3.Zane Meehl (185-G-86, college: Mid-Continent, currently plays in New Zealand) managed to help Telecom Business Hub Jets to win against the closely-ranked HBS Bank Hawks (3-9) 80-66 in the New Zealand NBL last Saturday.
Meehl scored only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Telecom Business Hub Jets (7-6) are placed fifth in the NBL.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Meehl's total stats this season are: 4.2ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.3apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Australian and New Zealand.
Andrew James Ogilvy wins the title abroad - Jun 16, 2013
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Andrew James Ogilvy (211-C-88, college: Vanderbilt) wins the title abroad as his Brose Baskets claimed the fourth straight BBL title. They swept the title series versus EWE Baskets following a tough overtime win in Bamberg. Bostjan Nachbar scored 20 points to pace Brose Baskets to the key victory tonight.
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Andrew James Ogilvy (211-C-88, college: Vanderbilt) wins the title abroad as his Brose Baskets claimed the fourth straight BBL title. They swept the title series versus EWE Baskets following a tough overtime win in Bamberg. Bostjan Nachbar scored 20 points to pace Brose Baskets to the key victory tonight. Oldenburg had their backs against the wall after back-to-back losses in the first two games. But they started strong at the hostile territory. The visitors gained a 17:13 lead after the opening frame. EWE Baskets maintained the lead throughout the second period. They ensured a 37:32 halftime lead. Bostjan Nachbar and Alex Renfroe denied the deficit putting the hosts up by one 40:39 midway through the third term. The lead changed hands for several times before Mustafa Abdul-Hamid made it 53:49 for the visitors. Casey Jacobsen trimmed the gap at 2-point mark 51:53 at the third break. The teams continued to go toe for toe throughout the fourth period. Bostjan Nachbar almost singlehandedly put the hosts in front 70:68. Adam Chubb followed an offensive rebound with a put back to make it 70:70. Chris Kramer sank two free throws to give Oldenburg a 72:70 lead with under two minutes remaining. Bostjan Nachbar evened the game but Adam Chubb sank another basket to pull the visitors in front 74:72 with just six seconds left in regulation. Brose Baskets set up a three-point attempt for Casey Jacobsen. He missed it but Maik Zirbes tipped the ball in and sent the game into overtime. Casey Jacobsen set the tone with a three-pointer early in the extra period. Bostjan Nachbar soon stretched the lead to 7 points 85:78. Dru Joyce put EWE Baskets within three on several occasions but Casey Jacobsen nailed three free throws late in overtime to seal the victory for Brose Baskets. He finished with 15 points, while Alex Renfroe added 14 points for the winning side. Chris Kramer, Dru Joyce and Adam Chubb answered with 16 points each for EWE Baskets. Andrew James Ogilvy averaged 3.9ppg, 1.7rpg in Euroleague. In German BBL his stats read 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 54.5%, FT: 79.5%.
SBL: Crucial doubles for Tigers, Hawks (Friday Night Wrap) - Jun 16, 2013
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The Willetton Tigers and Perry Lakes Hawks' women's and men's SBL teams both recorded impressive Friday night victories over Kalamunda and Wanneroo respectively to open Week 14 action.
Kalamunda tried to stick with Perry Lakes in the first half on Friday at the WA Basketball Centre with the Hawks leading by just 10 points at half-time, but from there the home side racked up 74 points to the Suns' 34 to end up with a massive 130-80 win [read more]
The Willetton Tigers and Perry Lakes Hawks' women's and men's SBL teams both recorded impressive Friday night victories over Kalamunda and Wanneroo respectively to open Week 14 action.
Kalamunda tried to stick with Perry Lakes in the first half on Friday at the WA Basketball Centre with the Hawks leading by just 10 points at half-time, but from there the home side racked up 74 points to the Suns' 34 to end up with a massive 130-80 win.
Adrian Majstrovich (202-F/G-80) had a night out for the Hawks with 30 points and 13 rebounds while Corey Easley (205-F-83, college: Minnesota St.) added 22 points, Michael Lay 20, Ben Purser 13 and Rob Cassir 10.
The Suns obviously missed Australian Boomers centre Luke Nevill with Jake Withers scoring 14 points, Ben Smith 12 and Louis Timms 11 to go with 10 rebounds.
The Willetton Tigers recorded a crucial 111-94 win over the Wanneroo Wolves at Willetton Basketball Stadium with Quinn McDowell leading the way with 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Brandon Adams (201-F-87, college: Hawaii) also had 27 points and 18 boards for the Tigers with Jacob Reed adding 14 points and Kyle Armour 13.
Trian Iliadis worked tirelessly for the Wolves with 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Rob Huntington added 15 points, Seb Salinas 13 and Damian Matacz 13.
The Willetton Tigers women's team beat the Wanneroo Wolves 62-51 with Antonia Edmondson and Melissa Marsh both finishing with 18 points. Marsh also picked up eight rebounds. Lisa Wallbutton added 14 points and 18 rebounds for the Tigers as well.
Shani Amos hit 11 points to go with 10 rebounds for the Wolves with Casey Lockwood adding 10 points.
The Perry Lakes Hawks won a nail-biter against the Kalamunda Eastern Suns coming back from a nine-point half-time deficit to win by two.
Natalie Burton scored 20 points and pulled in 13 rebounds to go with four assists for the Hawks with Kate Anthony scoring 14 points and Belinda Mayger finishing with 13 points, 10 boards and seven assists.
Jennie Rintala hit 15 points to go with six boards for the Suns while Melissa Moyle hit 12 points and Sarah-Jane Knox pulled in 10 rebounds.
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