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Post by spacejammer on Feb 22, 2023 19:16:12 GMT
Well with the final 2 GB Fiba World Cup
matches due to take place this weekend I thought I would start the thread now for it.
Friday 24th Febuary 2023-GB vs Belgium at home and in Newcastle at 19:30pm. 🇬🇧 v 🇧🇪 🏀
(Previous result Belgium bt GB 72-57)
Monday 27th Febuary 2023 GB@Serbia away at 19:00pm. 🇬🇧@🇷🇸 🏀
(Previous result Serbia bt GB 74-68 at home)
Sadly GB are already out of the running to qualify for the next Fiba World Cup later this year.
But hopefully we will still get some good games and the players are able to atleast once again display the pride of being selected to play for your country.
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Feb 22, 2023 20:40:15 GMT
Be interesting to see the final 12, must be time see how in form players can step up to perform at international level. After seeing Kimble destroy Phoenix at the weekend surely room should be found for him and similar new talent.
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 22, 2023 21:45:48 GMT
I had a little look at the Fiba World Cup website and wondered if they offer any wildcards like they have done with some other countries.
I know GB probably isn't high on the list and not as deserving of a wildcard spot compared to other countries.
But it would be quite a suprise if the organisers did consider Team GB.
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Post by D44 on Feb 23, 2023 21:46:32 GMT
Young looking squad named with only Kyle Johnson, Mockford and Wheatle with significant experience.
Seems to be too many naturalised players named? Or do I not understand the rules properly as who counts and who doesn't.
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Post by eagles18000 on Feb 23, 2023 21:48:15 GMT
Sharma is the naturalised (passport after 16) player.
It was between him and mckenzie but we clearly have more of a need at the C spot without Olaseni
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Post by baldeagle on Feb 23, 2023 21:49:52 GMT
I think (?) you can have as many dual nationals as you like as long as only one of them didn’t obtain their first British passport after the age of 18. But others may correct me.
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Post by tony on Feb 23, 2023 22:33:47 GMT
Can’t find streams for them tv/you tube?
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Post by dexter on Feb 23, 2023 23:20:53 GMT
NAME POS AGE HEIGHT CLUB (2022-23 SEASON) CAPS*
Amin Adamu G 25 6’5″ Kapfenburg Bulls (AUT)
Michael Belle F 19 6’6″ Espoirs Strasbourg (FRA) 0
Quinn Ellis G 19 6’2″ Monferatto (ITA) 2
Noah Horchler F 25 6’8″ Aris B.C. (GRE) 0
Kyle Johnson G 34 6’5″ Newcastle Eagles (GBR) 85
Callum Lawson F 26 6’6″ Valur (ISL) 2
Aaron Menzies C 26 7’3″ Leicester Riders (GBR) 2
Ben Mockford G 33 6’2″ Newcastle Eagles (GBR) 54
Josh Sharma C 26 7’0″ London Lions (GBR) 2
Jelani Watson-Gayle G 24 6’1″ Bristol Flyers (GBR) 0
Carl Wheatle F 24 6’7″ Pistoia (ITA) 27
Jordan Williams F 27 6’8″ Hubner Nyiregyhaza (HUN) 4
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Post by dandayr on Feb 24, 2023 0:04:32 GMT
Can’t find streams for them tv/you tube? its on the courtside app - and apparently you will just need to have an account and not need a subscription for the GB games |
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Post by tony on Feb 24, 2023 8:34:33 GMT
Can’t find streams for them tv/you tube? its on the courtside app - and apparently you will just need to have an account and not need a subscription for the GB games It says I need a subscription, thinking about it as there is so much good basketball on there. |
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Post by ecrider on Feb 24, 2023 12:40:47 GMT
Was there any point in selecting kimbal then?
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Post by D44 on Feb 24, 2023 13:12:36 GMT
Sharma is the naturalised (passport after 16) player. It was between him and mckenzie but we clearly have more of a need at the C spot without Olaseni I though Horchler may have been a naturalised player, but obviously he was smart and got his British passport early. Great for GB this being the case. |
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Post by dandayr on Feb 24, 2023 13:36:41 GMT
its on the courtside app - and apparently you will just need to have an account and not need a subscription for the GB games It says I need a subscription, thinking about it as there is so much good basketball on there. If you want to watch other games in the window, the subscriptions are not bad - however GB Basketball did tweat that the GB games will not need a subscription, you will only need to have an account: |
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Post by jt on Feb 24, 2023 14:32:44 GMT
What are the odds that Johnson and Mockford were selected to be the veteran players for these games because it saved GB a few quid on accommodation?
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Post by D44 on Feb 24, 2023 15:49:53 GMT
What are the odds that Johnson and Mockford were selected to be the veteran players for these games because it saved GB a few quid on accommodation? I don't mean to put my Dave Forrester tinfoil hat on but the Eagles aren't playing this weekend but other BBL teams are. |
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Post by eagles18000 on Feb 24, 2023 16:27:37 GMT
Mockford will have been selected because he has never let GB down. (and without whelan we aren't exactly chock full of shooters)
Johnson because he's the highest scoring British qualified player in the BBL. (and without nelson, whelan, soko etc we really cant turn someone who can put the ball in the hoop.
Both are entirely defensible selections.
They may be rotating naturalised players, maybe Mackenzie will play Monday. Alternatively they may just have decided where their need is greatest.
never a bad thing for a player to be invited to camp though.
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Post by bullets92 on Feb 24, 2023 16:33:39 GMT
Mockford will have been selected because he has never let GB down. (and without whelan we aren't exactly chock full of shooters) Johnson because he's the highest scoring British qualified player in the BBL. (and without nelson, whelan, soko etc we really cant turn someone who can put the ball in the hoop. Both are entirely defensible selections. They may be rotating naturalised players, maybe Mackenzie will play Monday. Alternatively they may just have decided where their need is greatest. never a bad thing for a player to be invited to camp though. Not sure how anyone can defend Mockford. He's been awful for GB other that one decent game. Eurobasket he was atrocious. His club form is even worse. I have no qualms with KJ. |
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Post by eagles18000 on Feb 24, 2023 17:27:11 GMT
Everyone was awful at euro basket. Having watched all of the games at Newcastle he has been a valuable contiributor in every single one.
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 24, 2023 18:04:10 GMT
Mockford will have been selected because he has never let GB down. (and without whelan we aren't exactly chock full of shooters) Johnson because he's the highest scoring British qualified player in the BBL. (and without nelson, whelan, soko etc we really cant turn someone who can put the ball in the hoop. Both are entirely defensible selections. They may be rotating naturalised players, maybe Mackenzie will play Monday. Alternatively they may just have decided where their need is greatest. never a bad thing for a player to be invited to camp though. Not sure how anyone can defend Mockford. He's been awful for GB other that one decent game. Eurobasket he was atrocious. His club form is even worse. I have no qualms with KJ. To be honest I didn't think Mockford was playing due to him picking up an injury against Cheshire a few weeks ago. And even if he was fit I would say judging by his season at the Eagles I wouldn't have selected him anyway as I don't think it's been earnt this time. 3 years ago today I went to the Eagles new arena for the first time and watch GB vs Germany which was incredible and a great win for the team. I'll be hoping for another victory tonight against the Belgians. |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Feb 24, 2023 19:37:09 GMT
Despite the tweet can't get to see the game. I have a free account with Courtside but not the Max that they want you to have and that costs money?
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