Australian Basketball Blogs, News & Photos http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:34:49 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/crocs-to-make-changes.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/crocs-to-make-changes.html Tonight on the local news up here in Townsville, Crocs Head Coach Trevor Gleeson has hinted at the idea that the Crocs will make changes to the starting line up after their lack luster performance against the Wollongong Hawks in Game 1 of their Semi Final series.The Crocs managed just one assist in the first half of last week's contest. Anyone that knows hoops knows that this stat indicates that]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:41:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/gaze-is-no-imelda-a-zacs-age-issue.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/gaze-is-no-imelda-a-zacs-age-issue.html Andrew Gaze does not know his footwear like Imelda Marcos.It may seem I have been in the wilderness (I was in Cairns) for the past 48 hours but I have actually been away starting to build my coaching resume.I was away with a couple Townsville U/16 boys teams preparing for the State Championship in April. (Just in case you were wondering, I was an impressive 4-1.)I have just finished watching]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/brock-motum-wsu-dunk-contest.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/brock-motum-wsu-dunk-contest.html I have been scavenging through You Tube today to see what I could dig up that I'm hoping not many have seen previously.I have come across this Washington State Dunk Contest that was held during Midnight Madness. Yes, that was a while ago but I'm sure you will be happy to take some time out of your Friday afternoon schedule to check it out.Aussie Brock Motum (6'9 leftie, wearing white #12) is one]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/aussies-aboard.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/aussies-aboard.html Townsville Crocs fans, remember this guy? Read below to find out where DuJuan Wiley is now playing. I know that the NBL playoffs kick start tomorrow but there are plenty of people making comment about the two series that get underway so let me focus on bringing you up to speed on Aussies abroad.- A player I have never dedicated ink to is Trian Iliadis of Old Dominion. The Perth local is in his]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/200910-nbl-roy.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/200910-nbl-roy.html Has Tom Abercrombie become the forgotten one? It's getting to that time of the season where media and fans start discussing yearly award winners.One award that seems to be heating up a little is the Rookie of the Year award. There seems to be only two names on every one lips, but is there a dark horse people have forgotten.Perth Wildcat Jesse Wagstaff is the favourite. Wagstaff plays for the]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/nbl-playoff-schedule-a-news.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/nbl-playoff-schedule-a-news.html That is not hugging it out people. The Gold Coast Blaze and Perth Wildcats playoff series will be heated, just like the regular season clashes. Before reading this edition, please go and get your diary so you can make a note of the dates of the NBL semi final series.The Perth Wildcats/Gold Coast Blaze series kicks off proceedings on Thursday (18th) night in Perth. Game 2 will be the played on]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/old-school-sunday-when-dunk-contests-were-good.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/old-school-sunday-when-dunk-contests-were-good.html Like many of you I sat through the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest in hope that eventually some energy would creep into the contest. I did not scoot to the edge of my couch one time in anticipation that something exciting would happen.No doubt New York Knick Nate Robinson was the best dunker today, but there are only so many times I can see the little man from Seattle lob the ball and dunk it.By the end of]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:57:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/bogut-should-be-an-all-star.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/bogut-should-be-an-all-star.html Andrew Bogut is currently enjoying what Vegas has to offer while most of the NBA fraternity is in Dallas for All-Star weekend. (Sorry Andrew I went to as many Internet cafes as possible to vote for you.)Bogut's Milwaukee Bucks teammate Brandon Jennings is there for the Rookie/Sophomore game but he also feels the Aussie centre should be representing the Bucks in the main game.]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/who-will-get-the-final-say.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/who-will-get-the-final-say.html Two former teammates have been using the media to try and gain the upper hand as both their teams try end the season as minor premiers.Corey "Homicide" Williams kick started the "trash talk" after Wednesday night's televised game against the Adelaide 36ers calling out Perth Wildcat Galen Young and his bullying tactics.Young responded today by calling Williams a "misdemeanour" more than a "]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0000 http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/sapwell-a-acid-wash-jeans.html http://www.ozbasketball.com/jr-on-fire/sapwell-a-acid-wash-jeans.html I have just returned from tonight's Townsville Crocodiles and Adelaide 36ers clash.With prime time seats on offer I was rather pumped to check out some NBL action from such a vantage point. Well, what a poor game this was from a spectators point of view. The Crocs were easy winners 102-87.Instead of dwelling on it too much I have found something that completely trumps this game's look.Former]]> joel@s23.com.au (Administrator) JR On Fire Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:48:00 +0000