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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Feb 13, 2024 11:46:22 GMT
Fortunately for Phoenix the GB squad just announced for the forthcoming games does not include Aaryn Rai. Obviously others named in the squad will give GB a better chance of winning but it does give Aaryn a good long rest to recharge his batteries and put up ever increasing stat lines for us.
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Post by dexter on Feb 13, 2024 12:16:54 GMT
Great Britain 24-player roster – Men’s EuroBasket 2025
Name Position Age
1 Amin Adamu Guard 26
2 Dan Akin Forward 25
3 Jamell Anderson Forward 33
4 Jubrile Belo Forward 25
5 Quinn Ellis Guard 20
6 RJ Eytle-Rock Guard 25
7 Kayne Henry Forward 24
8 Myles Hesson Forward 33
9 Noah Horchler Forward 26
10 Kyle Johnson Guard 35
11 Sacha Killeya-Jones* Forward 25
12 Callum Lawson Forward 27
13 Kimbal Mackenzie* Guard 27
14 Aaron Menzies Centre 27
15 Luke Nelson Guard 28
16 Gabriel Olaseni Centre 33
17 Tarik Phillip* Guard 30
18 Jacob Round Guard 23
19 Josh Ward-Hibbert Guard 30
20 Jelani Watson-Gayle Guard 25
21 Carl Wheatle Forward 25
22 Patrick Whelan Guard 27
23 Deane Williams Forward 27
24 Akwasi Yeboah Forward 26
*Naturalised player – only one naturalised player will be selected for the final 12, as per the FIBA regulations.
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Post by jt on Feb 13, 2024 12:22:12 GMT
I do find it a bid odd Quinn Ellis was selected given he's got a pretty serious injury currently.
I'm also a bit disappointed Mo Soluade wasn't selected but ah well!
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Post by dexter on Feb 13, 2024 12:27:04 GMT
I do find it a bid odd Quinn Ellis was selected given he's got a pretty serious injury currently. I'm also a bit disappointed Mo Soluade wasn't selected but ah well! I am very surprised Mo Soluade wasn't selected. I thought he had a good chance of being in the final 12. Only 2 centres, so Olaseni and Menzies are guaranteed places if they're fit. No Sharma, but with only one place for a naturalised player that's understandable. It's a tough call between Mackenzie and Phillip in my opinion. Mackenzie deserves to be picked but Phillip doesn't deserve to be dropped. |
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 13, 2024 12:27:53 GMT
The only one that surprises me is Jamel Anderson.
I thought he was injured?
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Feb 13, 2024 14:01:13 GMT
Not played for a number of weeks now but no announcement of his recovery time ( nor his injury ).
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Post by eillo23 on Feb 13, 2024 14:09:59 GMT
I do find it a bid odd Quinn Ellis was selected given he's got a pretty serious injury currently. I'm also a bit disappointed Mo Soluade wasn't selected but ah well! I am very surprised Mo Soluade wasn't selected. I thought he had a good chance of being in the final 12. Only 2 centres, so Olaseni and Menzies are guaranteed places if they're fit. No Sharma, but with only one place for a naturalised player that's understandable. It's a tough call between Mackenzie and Phillip in my opinion. Mackenzie deserves to be picked but Phillip doesn't deserve to be dropped. You’re forgetting about Killeya-Jones. One of GBs best Centres and arguably the strongest nationalised player on the list. I would take him over Menzies as the GB guards are good enough to keep Mackenzie and Philip out. Anyone know what’s happened to Okereafor? Seems to have fallen off. |
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Post by dexter on Feb 13, 2024 14:23:42 GMT
I am very surprised Mo Soluade wasn't selected. I thought he had a good chance of being in the final 12. Only 2 centres, so Olaseni and Menzies are guaranteed places if they're fit. No Sharma, but with only one place for a naturalised player that's understandable. It's a tough call between Mackenzie and Phillip in my opinion. Mackenzie deserves to be picked but Phillip doesn't deserve to be dropped. You’re forgetting about Killeya-Jones. One of GBs best Centres and arguably the strongest nationalised player on the list. I would take him over Menzies as the GB guards are good enough to keep Mackenzie and Philip out. Anyone know what’s happened to Okereafor? Seems to have fallen off. I didn't know who that was to be honest, but I've just looked him up and he should be included. He should be chosen before Menzies but it might be worth having 3 bigs. |
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Post by D44 on Feb 13, 2024 15:15:22 GMT
I am very surprised Mo Soluade wasn't selected. I thought he had a good chance of being in the final 12. Only 2 centres, so Olaseni and Menzies are guaranteed places if they're fit. No Sharma, but with only one place for a naturalised player that's understandable. It's a tough call between Mackenzie and Phillip in my opinion. Mackenzie deserves to be picked but Phillip doesn't deserve to be dropped. You’re forgetting about Killeya-Jones. One of GBs best Centres and arguably the strongest nationalised player on the list. I would take him over Menzies as the GB guards are good enough to keep Mackenzie and Philip out. Anyone know what’s happened to Okereafor? Seems to have fallen off. Teddy O was in Cyprus last season and is in Czech Republic this season. Surprised by his omission, probably the best point guard GB have, certainly been a difference maker over the years. If Philip is dropped in favour of SK-J we definitely need him. Maybe he's injured or there planning to try younger players. I don't think any of us really want to see Wheatle playing PG again. Does anyone know if Aryn Rai is national or naturalised player? It's a shame if he's naturalised as there's a lot of competition for that one spot. |
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Post by eillo23 on Feb 13, 2024 16:48:13 GMT
I do find it a bid odd Quinn Ellis was selected given he's got a pretty serious injury currently. I'm also a bit disappointed Mo Soluade wasn't selected but ah well! Yea this is really strange. He’s out for a couple of months atleast. The same with Anderson? He hasn’t played for a while and can’t see him getting a game so why include them. Soluade would be a good replacement. It’s almost like they know the final 12/14 they will be picking, and have just named other British talent to make up the 24!!! |
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 13, 2024 18:06:01 GMT
I think for some of the missing names it is a case of are their better players in their positions as well as who is avaliable and wanting to play.
Josh Ward Hibbert is a great player for us and has earnt his place this window.
Although at the same time it wouldn't suprise me if he was picked in order to give the host home venue a host player to cheer on and one which new people to Team GB might recognise from Eagles game they may have come to.
Although I'm going to the game live anyway it would be nice if this was televised even if it was on YouTube instead of the most likely behind a pay wall.
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Post by cosbyrider on Feb 15, 2024 11:49:29 GMT
Game v Netherlands is huge - lose that, it's probably campaign over after game 1
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Post by D44 on Feb 19, 2024 18:15:52 GMT
Final squad announced. Only 1 Lions player. SKJ is the naturalised player so no Philip or Kimball. Good to see Akwasi Yeboah back and Hesson coming from Japan which I'm not sure many expected.
Amin Adamu, BK Olomoucko (CZE)
Dan Akin, Strasbourg (FRA)
Jubrile Belo, Stade Rochelais Basket (FRA)
RJ Eytle-Rock, Sheffield Sharks
Myles Hesson, Toyama Grouses (JPA)
Noah Horchler, Lavrio (GRE)
Kyle Johnson, Caledonia Gladiators
Sacha Killeya-Jones*, Surne Bilbao Basket (ESP)
Luke Nelson, London Lions
Jacob Round, Zamora (ESP)
Josh Ward-Hibbert, Newcastle Eagles
Carl Wheatle, Pistoia Basket 2000 (ITA)
Patrick Whelan, Caledonia Gladiators
Akwasi Yeboah, Galatasaray (TUR)
Some big selection challenges with many from our last group retired or unavailable. Although the starting 5 picks itself with the exception of PG.
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 19, 2024 19:16:43 GMT
I know it's unlikely but does anyone know if either of the 2 games will be televised anywhere?
Probably more the away game against Czech since I will be watching the home game in person at the arena.
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Feb 22, 2024 17:19:45 GMT
Anyone know if/where the games are available to watch free?
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Post by tony on Feb 22, 2024 18:15:27 GMT
Anyone know if/where the games are available to watch free? The only place I can find it is courtside 1891 app which isn’t free, these games really should be free to watch to increase support for the GB teams and basketball in general. |
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Post by spacejammer on Feb 22, 2024 20:24:19 GMT
Anyone know if/where the games are available to watch free? The only place I can find it is courtside 1891 app which isn’t free, these games really should be free to watch to increase support for the GB teams and basketball in general. I agree, the BBC just announced a deal for the WBBL and today the NBA but nothing for the national team? |
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Post by cosbyrider on Feb 23, 2024 14:33:11 GMT
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Post by LTfan on Feb 23, 2024 16:32:15 GMT
The only place I can find it is courtside 1891 app which isn’t free, these games really should be free to watch to increase support for the GB teams and basketball in general. I agree, the BBC just announced a deal for the WBBL and today the NBA but nothing for the national team? If GB Basketball offered coverage free of charge to the BBC they’d absolutely broadcast it, certainly on iPlayer and maybe even BBC Three. I know giving away coverage free of charge isn’t great, but I suspect they’re making next to nothing on whatever subscription streaming service it’s on, so might as well give it away for free to the BBC for the exposure. It’s a shame they don’t share this logic. |
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Post by foxtrot27 on Feb 23, 2024 17:34:35 GMT
Let’s get real. Unless U.K. Sport or some other faction of the government commit to investing the £5M+ million per year to develop the national teams and player pathways, we will continue to be deluded to think we can compete.
Seems like shifting the deck chairs on the Titanic!!
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