Demir Insaat Buyukcekmece Basket (BSL) agreed terms with 30-year old New Zealander international forward Thomas Abercrombie (198-87kg-87, college: Washington State). He started the season at Breakers in Australian NBL league. In 21 games he had 11.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.2apg this season. The last season Abercrombie played at Pinar Karsiyaka where in 11 BSL games he recorded 10.2ppg and 3.7rpg. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Abercrombie played in the final of Australian NBL in 2016. He was also voted Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Honorable Mention in 2011, 2013 and 2016. Abercrombie has been also a member of New Zealand international program for some years. He has regularly played for New Zealand senior team since 2006 and previously for University National Team back in 2007. Abercrombie also represented New Zealand at the FIBA Oceania Championships two years ago. His career allowed him to visit three different continents. Abercrombie tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Australia and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket), Spain (Gipuzkoa) and New Zealand (Sharks). Abercrombie attended Washington State until 2008 and it is his ninth season as a professional player. On Abercrombie:
A very athletic wing, with great leaping ability and scoring skills. He can spend time at the 2 and 3 positions as well, he's for sure the best young player now in the NZBL- His recent imrovements could grant him a contract at higher level.
Australiabasket.com All-New Zealand NBL 1st Team 2017
Kendle
Webster
McCarron
Jones
Wesley
Finals MVP: Corey
Webster (188-G-88)
of Wellington S.
Player of the Year: Corey
Webster (188-G-88)
of Wellington S.
Guard of the Year: Corey
Webster (188-G-88)
of Wellington S.
Forward of the Year: Marcel
Jones (203-F-85)
of Canterbury
Center of the Year: Amir
Williams (211-C-92)
of Taylor Hawks
Newcomer of the Year: Jaylen
Gerrand (188-G)
of Taranaki MA
Import Player of the Year: Jeremy
Kendle (186-G-88)
of Canterbury
Domestic Player of the Year: Corey
Webster (188-G-88)
of Wellington S.
Defensive Player of the Year: Dillon
Boucher (196-F-75)
of SC Rangers
Coach of the Year: Kevin
Braswell of
Wellington S.
2nd Team
G: Shea
Ili (184-G-92)
of Wellington S.
G: Earnest
Ross (196-G-91)
of SC Rangers
F: Finn
Delany (198-F-95)
of Nelson G.
F: Tylor
Ongwae (199-F-91)
of Taranaki MA
C/F: Nick
Kay (206-C/F-92)
of Southland S.
All-Domestic Players Team
G: Shea
Ili (184-G-92)
of Wellington S.
G: Corey
Webster (188-G-88)
of Wellington S.
F: Finn
Delany (198-F-95)
of Nelson G.
F: Marcel
Jones (203-F-85)
of Canterbury
F: Tai
Wesley (201-F-86)
of Wellington S.
Wellington S. - Southland S. 108-75 Wellington Saints repeated as NBL champions. They stormed past Southland Sharks in the Grand Final tonight. Saints made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Saints looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Corey Webster (188-88, college: Lambuth) who helped to w... [read more]
Wellington Saints repeated as NBL champions. They stormed past Southland Sharks in the Grand Final tonight. Saints made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Saints looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Corey Webster (188-88, college: Lambuth) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. He was named the MVP. International guard Shea Ili (184-92) contributed with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Australian power forward Nick Kay (206-92, college: Metro St.) answered with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Alex Pledger (215-87, college: Belm.Abbey) added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Sharks. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Wellington S.: S.Ili 31+5reb+5ast, C.Webster 27+7reb+8ast, J.Ngatai 18+2reb+2ast, T.Wesley 14+5reb+5ast, J.Duinker 12+9reb+1ast, B.Anthony 6+4reb Southland S.: D.Raukawa 15+1reb+4ast, N.Kay 14+8reb+5ast, M.Norton 10+3reb+3ast, H.Allen 10+3reb+2ast, A.Pledger 10+11reb+2ast, L.Aston 5+3reb+1ast
NBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Southland and Wellington enter Grand Final - 6 days ago
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Southland S. - SC Rangers 106-67 Southland Sharks cruised past SC Rangers to advance into Grand Final. The game was mostly controlled by Sharks. Rangers managed to win fourth quarter 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rangers' 38. They outrebounded Rangers 47-35 including 32 on the defensive glass. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 ass... [read more]
Southland Sharks cruised past SC Rangers to advance into Grand Final. The game was mostly controlled by Sharks. Rangers managed to win fourth quarter 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rangers' 38. They outrebounded Rangers 47-35 including 32 on the defensive glass. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Alex Pledger (215-87, college: Belm.Abbey) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Australian power forward Nick Kay (206-92, college: Metro St.) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. Australian guard Mitchell McCarron (191-92, college: Metro St.) answered with 14 points and the former international forward Dillon Boucher (196-75) added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Rangers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Southland S.: A.Pledger 24+12reb+3ast, R.Te Rangi 19+1reb+5ast, H.Allen 13+2reb+4ast, J.Hunter 11+11reb, N.Kay 11+7reb+8ast, L.Aston 9+1reb SC Rangers: M.McCarron 14+4reb+2ast, E.Ross 10+3reb+2ast, N.Egwu 9+7reb+1ast, L.Tait 8+3reb+1ast, B.Ruscoe 8+1reb+1ast, D.Boucher 6+8reb+6ast
Wellington Saints made their way into the Grand Final after they cruised past Canterbury Rams in the semifinal clash today. It looked good early as Rams took a 11-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Saints took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 21 points. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Rams' 22. Saints forced 19 Rams turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American-Fijian forward Tai Wesley (201-86, college: Utah St., agency: MKP Management) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and international guard Shea Ili (184-92) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four Saints players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard McKenzie Moore (198-92, college: UTEP, agency: Two Points) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Jeremy Kendle (186-88, college: Bellarmine) scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: Wellington S.: T.Wesley 36+9reb+2ast, S.Ili 18+4reb+5ast, C.Webster 12+6reb+9ast, J.Duinker 11+7reb, B.Anthony 8+2reb, J.Ngatai 7+2reb+2ast Canterbury: J.Kendle 25+8reb+1ast, M.Moore 21+9reb+6ast, M.Jones 10+5reb+1ast, E.Rusbatch 7+3reb+2ast, G.Dawson 4+5reb+1ast, M.Alipate 3
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