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Title: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 07, 2010, 02:56:08 AM
In case you haven't seen it yet,

Quote
Samuels, Russell To Compete in European All-Star Tour

Duo To Journey Through France and Switzerland from August 6-15

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/080510aac.html

Last summer Jake and Dominique toured Czech Republic and Austria with the same group, the East Coast All-Stars.

Does anyone know any background on this team? It's not a real all-star roster -- there are three players from Div. III Lycoming College on there. How did two Wildcats land on the team two years in a row?

Are there many other touring summer teams like this, with such disparate rosters?

Anyway, should be great practice (and a great vacation) for Jamar and Nick.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kcchiefdav on August 07, 2010, 07:22:40 AM
I have no insight on these touring teams but I think it's safe to say that anytime you can get your guys playing competitive ball in situations where they will be leaders of the team it's a great idea.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: asava on August 07, 2010, 07:48:57 AM
i was wondering about this. seems like it would be a good recruiting tool if the coach could guarantee a trip overseas to do this?
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kso_FAN on August 07, 2010, 10:57:22 AM
http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast.htm
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2010, 11:33:26 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyrancourt.com%2Fimages%2Feastcoast%2FGuyBob.gif&hash=86d1e1b4eb419676715cb7fd94a80fc4275642c8)

so, these two asshats get to tell our d00ds what to do? 
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Pett on August 07, 2010, 12:01:48 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2010, 12:11:33 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

It's not an invite thing.  The entire roster is full of retards outside of our d00ds.  It's just something we make our guys do to get some extra work in since we can't practice.  We did it last year too with Dom/Jake.  We could send OJ if we wanted to. 
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 07, 2010, 12:13:14 PM
Last years squad had some pretty decent dudes on it.  Except that dood from KU.  He turned out to be pretty horrible.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 07, 2010, 01:05:01 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyrancourt.com%2Fimages%2Feastcoast%2FGuyBob.gif&hash=86d1e1b4eb419676715cb7fd94a80fc4275642c8)

so, these two asshats get to tell our d00ds what to do? 

mo hicks in 2007.  mike jones in 2010.  he's got elites on his side.  don't think you should lol @ him.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Paul Moscow on August 07, 2010, 01:18:08 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

You can tell that Frank is doing more than drawing names out of a hat. He's sending guys over who are going to have an increased leadership role the next season.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 07, 2010, 02:48:59 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

You can tell that Frank is doing more than drawing names out of a hat. He's sending guys over who are going to have an increased leadership role the next season.

you can tell that based on martin sending sutton last year and kicking him off the team this year?
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 07, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

You can tell that Frank is doing more than drawing names out of a hat. He's sending guys over who are going to have an increased leadership role the next season.

you can tell that based on martin sending sutton last year and kicking him off the team this year?
pfffftt
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Paul Moscow on August 07, 2010, 02:59:13 PM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

You can tell that Frank is doing more than drawing names out of a hat. He's sending guys over who are going to have an increased leadership role the next season.

you can tell that based on martin sending sutton last year and kicking him off the team this year?


He's sending players who are going to be relied more upon the next season. In the case of Sutton,  he obviously didn't fulfill what Martin and others expected of him (at least off the court) and was thrown off.

We all know that Samuels will be a bigger cog in next years team. That he sent Russell along with him should tell you something.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 07, 2010, 03:30:13 PM
We all know that Samuels will be a bigger cog in next years team. That he sent Russell along with him should tell you something.

what does snyder taking off his glasses at the media thing mean, again?  that he likes the fball team but doesn't want anyone to know?  or something like that.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Paul Moscow on August 07, 2010, 03:41:25 PM
We all know that Samuels will be a bigger cog in next years team. That he sent Russell along with him should tell you something.

what does snyder taking off his glasses at the media thing mean, again?  that he likes the fball team but doesn't want anyone to know?  or something like that.

Alright now sys. There there.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: BigCat on August 08, 2010, 12:34:35 AM
In case you haven't seen it yet,

Quote
Samuels, Russell To Compete in European All-Star Tour

Duo To Journey Through France and Switzerland from August 6-15

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/080510aac.html

Last summer Jake and Dominique toured Czech Republic and Austria with the same group, the East Coast All-Stars.

Does anyone know any background on this team? It's not a real all-star roster -- there are three players from Div. III Lycoming College on there. How did two Wildcats land on the team two years in a row?

Are there many other touring summer teams like this, with such disparate rosters?

Anyway, should be great practice (and a great vacation) for Jamar and Nick.

Adorable how much skycat loves not having his turbine rating :love:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: mcmwcat on August 08, 2010, 12:57:39 AM
communists suck
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Pett on August 08, 2010, 01:31:47 AM
I don't get it. Russell hasn't done jack crap. Why was he invited? :dunno:

It's not an invite thing.  The entire roster is full of retards outside of our d00ds.  It's just something we make our guys do to get some extra work in since we can't practice.  We did it last year too with Dom/Jake.  We could send OJ if we wanted to. 

Thanks for clearing that up. Was getting excited that the person who chose the players knew something about Nick that we didn't. Kinda like when J-Mart said the coaching staff loves Russell. We should've sent Omari with his bum ankle. ;)
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 08, 2010, 01:50:22 AM
In case you haven't seen it yet,

Quote
Samuels, Russell To Compete in European All-Star Tour

Duo To Journey Through France and Switzerland from August 6-15

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/080510aac.html

Last summer Jake and Dominique toured Czech Republic and Austria with the same group, the East Coast All-Stars.

Does anyone know any background on this team? It's not a real all-star roster -- there are three players from Div. III Lycoming College on there. How did two Wildcats land on the team two years in a row?

Are there many other touring summer teams like this, with such disparate rosters?

Anyway, should be great practice (and a great vacation) for Jamar and Nick.

Adorable how much skycat loves not having his turbine rating :love:

I know you're using some pilot lingo, but the meaning escapes me. Despite my nickname, I'm not a pilot. So please enlighten me.

communists suck

 :confused: This thread is getting weird.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2010, 01:56:38 PM
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DeMathaHoops

Arrived in Geneva, Switzerland a few hour ago...finally able to get on the internet. My suite is very nice and food has been pretty good.
11:03 AM Aug 7th via web

There is a Casino in the hotel.....for those that know me, YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS
11:04 AM Aug 7th via web

Ok..its 4am here and I am done with BlackJack (until tomorrow that is)..still holding strong, up a modest amount. If i can put a hurtin on
about 17 hours ago via web

the Casino here in Bern, I will get a tattoo with dollar signs, lol
about 17 hours ago via web

I am joking obviously. Gotta get read for a workout, then breakfast, a little shopping, then GAMETIME..US vs Swiss Nat'l Team
about 17 hours ago via web

Oh yeah, I played BlackJack next to a woman who looked EXACTLY like Cameron Diaz, except a lil "thicker" if you know what I mean.
about 17 hours ago via web

We played our first game today. Lost 92-80 vs Swiss National Team. Guys didn't quit...we need to execute better tomorrow vs same team.
21 minutes ago via web

Nick Russell from Kan St led us in scoring with 23 & Jamar Samuels from Kan St and Scott Martin from Notre Dame both had near double doubles
19 minutes ago via web

Lewis Jackson from Purdue also got us going from the point
18 minutes ago via web
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: ChiComCat on August 08, 2010, 02:05:17 PM
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DeMathaHoops

Nick Russell from Kan St led us in scoring with 23
:surprised:

Not going to convince me he is our answer to Denis leaving or anything, but still a pleasant surprise
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: hatingfrancisco on August 08, 2010, 03:29:42 PM
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DeMathaHoops


Nick Russell from Kan St led us in scoring with 23 & Jamar Samuels from Kan St and Scott Martin from Notre Dame both had near double doubles
19 minutes ago via web


18 minutes ago via web

Can't wait for this:

SSYs -  :blah:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 08, 2010, 04:47:24 PM
Can't wait for this:

SSYs -  :blah:

i don't follow you.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Pett on August 08, 2010, 04:59:03 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2010, 05:03:57 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

It's not that big of a deal :dunno:  Dom did the same thing last year iirc
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: EllToPay on August 08, 2010, 05:33:23 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

god you're an idiot.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2010, 05:40:47 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

Because some other dude was the PG.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 08, 2010, 06:05:32 PM
Thought we were looking for an off-guard and a SF? 
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2010, 06:08:11 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

Because some other dude was the PG.

Also, because he led a team of suckasses who got crushed by Switzerland.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: doom on August 08, 2010, 09:16:20 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

Because some other dude was the PG.

I don't see this as a problem.  I never saw Nick as lead PG.  He'd combo more.  Pullen can always be the lead PG imo. 
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Pett on August 08, 2010, 10:43:41 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

god you're an idiot.

You're right. 23 points in a game = not a good thing. :rolleyes: Doucher.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 08, 2010, 10:56:21 PM
Pett hasn't figured out yet that you're not allowed to say positive things about KSU sports on this board lest you be called a powerespect or regular tard.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2010, 11:04:01 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

Because some other dude was the PG.

I don't see this as a problem.  I never saw Nick as lead PG.  He'd combo more.  Pullen can always be the lead PG imo.  

I meant long-term, i.e. after Pullen's gone.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2010, 11:04:25 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

god you're an idiot.

You're right. 23 points in a game = not a good thing. :rolleyes: Doucher.

MURDA!!!
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kstatefreak42 on August 09, 2010, 10:33:33 AM
Go nick go!
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: doom on August 09, 2010, 12:11:28 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

Because some other dude was the PG.

I don't see this as a problem.  I never saw Nick as lead PG.  He'd combo more.  Pullen can always be the lead PG imo.  

I meant long-term, i.e. after Pullen's gone.

Good point.  I'm kind of living for the now.  I also meant that I don't see Nick as the point this year.  He could be ready after Pullen leaves imo.    No  matter who we get we will likely take a hit when Pullen leaves.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Sugar Dick on August 09, 2010, 12:16:51 PM
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Mike Jones   DeMathaHoops
 
Jamar Samuels had a strong game with 24pts and 11rbs. Swiss team just shoots so well. Tunisia National team up next as we travel to Paris

 :bball:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: treysolid on August 09, 2010, 12:25:12 PM
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Mike Jones   DeMathaHoops
 
Jamar Samuels had a strong game with 24pts and 11rbs. Swiss team just shoots so well. Tunisia National team up next as we travel to Paris

 :bball:

while i don't expect the ECA to beat the swiss or french teams, they *should* be able to handle tunisia.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: EllToPay on August 09, 2010, 12:58:34 PM
Guys?!?! Why aren't we going crazy!? N-Russell scored 23 points and led the team in Europe. God, we're gonna be so good. :cool:

god you're an idiot.

You're right. 23 points in a game = not a good thing. :rolleyes: Doucher.

if it's that great, why isn't it the lead story on kstatriots.com? :confused:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kstatefreak42 on August 09, 2010, 01:19:19 PM
LMAO
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Poster formerly known as jthutch on August 09, 2010, 01:45:11 PM
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Mike Jones   DeMathaHoops
 
Jamar Samuels had a strong game with 24pts and 11rbs. Swiss team just shoots so well. Tunisia National team up next as we travel to Paris

 :bball:
Do they shoot well or do we play crappy D?  Maybe this is why Nick didn't play too much last year.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: D-FRED-BROWN on August 09, 2010, 03:39:17 PM
Nick Russell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q_NK4ah1Ic
2 minutes ago · Comment · Like

Nick Russell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbBcWU1wrg
about a minute ago · Comment · Like

gotta love Jamar repping the cat claw (is that what theyre called?) shorts  :excited:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 09, 2010, 04:25:57 PM
great leadership by the ekdub.  i think we can see why the coaches sent him to harvard.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 09, 2010, 04:46:17 PM
Vol. 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycBi7o4ZTuM
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Underdog Wildcat on August 09, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
Alright, while we're all anxiously awaiting that Game 2 recap(I know I am  :excited:), here are Pullen and Sutton's #'s from last year's tour.  Team went 4-0-1 playing Pro Czech and Slovakian teams, Pullen was leading scorer and assist man.

Pullen
PPG     RPG      APG      SPG
19.8     2         5.6        2

Sutton
14.8     6.8      1.2       2.6
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Underdog Wildcat on August 09, 2010, 10:11:29 PM
As reported earlier, Samuels went for 24 and 11 today, also had 3 asts and 4 stls. Russell had 9 pts, 5 boards and 3 asts. Game recap linked below:

http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast10.htm
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: doom on August 09, 2010, 11:39:24 PM
As reported earlier, Samuels went for 24 and 11 today, also had 3 asts and 4 stls. Russell had 9 pts, 5 boards and 3 asts. Game recap linked below:

http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast10.htm

They lost btw.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 10, 2010, 02:08:04 AM
As reported earlier, Samuels went for 24 and 11 today, also had 3 asts and 4 stls. Russell had 9 pts, 5 boards and 3 asts. Game recap linked below:

http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast10.htm

I hope the picture below is of practice and not the actual game. Aren't there supposed to be people in the stands? Also, isn't 7,000 seats awfully tiny for the national team? Well, maybe not.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyrancourt.com%2Fswiss%2520game%2520v1.jpg&hash=d63423e6d59383c1bcf3efda0e55bdabadc45e1c)
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2010, 10:57:25 AM
God I hate the rough ridin' Swiss. 

I don't even know where to start with my hated of that lame country.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: EMAWzified on August 10, 2010, 12:14:14 PM
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God I hate the fracking Swiss.

I don't even know where to start with my hated of that lame country.

Absolutely, rough ridin' gnomes. War-mongering cheeseheads.  :curse: :curse: :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 10, 2010, 01:15:14 PM
I dunno though, this story from K-State Sports says the first game was nearly sold out:

Quote from: http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/080910aaa.html
Despite a game-high 23 points from Kansas State sophomore Nick Russell, the East Coast All-Stars dropped the opener of their nine-day tour of Europe with a 92-80 loss to the Swiss National Team on Sunday before a crowd of nearly 7,000 fans.

So either:

1) This isn't a picture of the ECAS vs Swiss game, or
2) The first game was public, the second one wasn't, or
3) KSU Sports got their facts wrong.

Still think #1 is most likely.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 10, 2010, 01:16:44 PM
The second game was at 9 a.m.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Sugar Dick on August 10, 2010, 04:44:02 PM
I dunno though, this story from K-State Sports says the first game was nearly sold out:

Quote from: http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/080910aaa.html
Despite a game-high 23 points from Kansas State sophomore Nick Russell, the East Coast All-Stars dropped the opener of their nine-day tour of Europe with a 92-80 loss to the Swiss National Team on Sunday before a crowd of nearly 7,000 fans.

So either:

1) This isn't a picture of the ECAS vs Swiss game, or
2) The first game was public, the second one wasn't, or
3) KSU Sports got their facts wrong.

Still think #1 is most likely.

Isn't possible the Swiss have a guy that counts people the same way they do it at uk?
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: wabash909 on August 10, 2010, 04:53:32 PM
As reported earlier, Samuels went for 24 and 11 today, also had 3 asts and 4 stls. Russell had 9 pts, 5 boards and 3 asts. Game recap linked below:

http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast10.htm

I hope the picture below is of practice and not the actual game. Aren't there supposed to be people in the stands? Also, isn't 7,000 seats awfully tiny for the national team? Well, maybe not.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyrancourt.com%2Fswiss%2520game%2520v1.jpg&hash=d63423e6d59383c1bcf3efda0e55bdabadc45e1c)


Those aisles look wider than the ones at the Bram.


Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: StayOutOfTrees on August 10, 2010, 05:30:58 PM
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God I hate the fracking Swiss.

I don't even know where to start with my hated of that lame country.

Absolutely, fracking gnomes. War-mongering cheeseheads.  :curse: :curse: :chainsaw:

They probably out smoking dope, having love parties, singing kumbaya, no time for competive sports or anything competive other than moving money though illegal transactions so none of the evil ones will ever attack them kind of thing. :curse: :curse: :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: skycat on August 12, 2010, 03:16:34 PM
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Mike Jones   DeMathaHoops
 
Jamar Samuels had a strong game with 24pts and 11rbs. Swiss team just shoots so well. Tunisia National team up next as we travel to Paris

 :bball:

while i don't expect the ECA to beat the swiss or french teams, they *should* be able to handle tunisia.

Coulda, shoulda, woulda...

Quote from: http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081210aab.html
Junior forward Jamar Samuels blocked a game-high five shots to go with game-tying 14 points, as the East Coast All-Stars remained winless on their nine-day European trip with a 104-85 loss to the Tunisian National Team on Wednesday night.

But Tunisia is better than Switzerland -- Tunisia is 43rd in the FIBA rankings, whereas the Swiss don't show up in the top 75.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/even/rank/p/rankMen.html
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 12, 2010, 03:56:50 PM
Sooo ashamed to be associated with this nation right now.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 12, 2010, 04:15:10 PM
I know, rite?  This great nation should be able to hastily throw together a team of mediocre college basketball players and totally dominate other nation's national teams.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: canadian_breeze on August 12, 2010, 04:55:56 PM
I know, rite?  This great nation should be able to hastily throw together a team of mediocre college basketball players and totally dominate other nation's national teams.  :facepalm:
uhhh, ya they should
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 12, 2010, 05:34:59 PM
the only thing that could end america's century of bball dominance - russell's leadership.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 12, 2010, 05:58:14 PM
we beat britain!

 :ksu:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kstatefreak42 on August 12, 2010, 06:29:53 PM
How are Nick and Jamar doin
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 12, 2010, 07:30:17 PM
How are Nick and Jamar doin

underdog's link is in this thread.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kstatefreak42 on August 12, 2010, 08:11:02 PM
I'm on my blackberry. Can't click it...
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on August 12, 2010, 08:24:52 PM
I'm on my blackberry. Can't click it...

Nick Russell - 7 Pts, 1 Reb, 4 Blk
Jamar Samuels - 14 Pts, 3 Reb, 4 Stl, 5 Bl
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kstatefreak42 on August 12, 2010, 08:40:06 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Sugar Dick on August 13, 2010, 01:13:24 PM
Nick and JamSam humiliate the Frogs

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1039
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 13, 2010, 01:17:26 PM
As reported earlier, Samuels went for 24 and 11 today, also had 3 asts and 4 stls. Russell had 9 pts, 5 boards and 3 asts. Game recap linked below:

http://www.guyrancourt.com/eastcoast10.htm

I hope the picture below is of practice and not the actual game. Aren't there supposed to be people in the stands? Also, isn't 7,000 seats awfully tiny for the national team? Well, maybe not.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyrancourt.com%2Fswiss%2520game%2520v1.jpg&hash=d63423e6d59383c1bcf3efda0e55bdabadc45e1c)


Those aisles look wider than the ones at the Bram.




Nah, Europeans are just skinnier than Kansans. 
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: Trim on August 28, 2010, 08:18:39 AM
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K-State Sports Extra

Samuels, Russell Enjoy European Trip
 
 
August 28, 2010
 
 
By Mark Janssen
 
 
Jamar Samuels at center and Nick Russell at the power-forward?
 
That's what it was for the East Coast All-Stars earlier this month as they traveled through Switzerland and France playing a five-game series.
 
The USA entry went just 1-4, losing to Switzerland, 92-80, to the Swiss National team, 96-91, and dropping a contest to the Tunisian Nationals, 104-85 and 111-85. The lone win came over the Paris Select team, 100-73.
 
"We couldn't get a win to save our lives," said Samuels, "but it was all for the experience."
 
To those scores and the 1-4 record, the Wildcats said, it would have been a 5-0 record had it been Team Wildcats making the trip.
 
"I was missing my K-State teammates in those games. I was thinking, `Man, we would have beaten these guys by 30'," said Samuels, a 6-foot-7 junior. "We would have been 5-0 ... easily. Throw in that Frank Martin face ... 5-0, easily."
 
Russell, a 6-4 sophomore from Duncanville, Texas, totally agreed with his teammate.
 
"Easily 5-0. With the chemistry we have at Kansas State and the incredible bond that we have ... we easily would have been 5-0."
 
Samuels' top game was a 24-point effort against the Swiss Nationals, plus he averaged 15-plus points per game. Russell netted 23 in the opener against Switzerland, plus added 15 against Paris and averaged 12 points for the five-game series.
 
"It was physical ... very physical," said Samuels, who said he got intentially punched in the mouth in one of the games. "You get away with a lot of stuff. I pray to God that I won't have to go into some type of league like that."
 
Samuels said the game helped his ball handling, plus he averaged four to five blocked shots per game.
 
While playing center nearly all of the time, the Washington, D.C., native said it was an opportunity for part of his game to grow.
 
"Coach told me that when I get a rebound to just push it," said Samuels. "Whoever got the rebound just went. We were playing like Missouri."
 
On Russell's game, Samuel said, "He got better. At times, he was guarding a 6-9 guy working hard to get a rebound."
 
While not playing a lot of his natural guard position, Russell said, "I grew tremendously. I gained a lot of confidence and just my overall game got better."
 
On the style of play, Russell agreed with his teammate by saying, "It was very physical; no calls at all, but that got us stronger and better."
 
Russell added of how the series will help prepare him for the upcoming season, "We were playing a physical game against some older guys and some pros. Instead of coming from high school to college, coming back from there to this season will be a big help."
 
CATS MEET MONA: Pulling his cell phone out, Samuels offered a visual tour of his European vacation.
 
"We saw the Eiffel Tower at night ... one of the prettiest things I've seen in my life ... (Pause) ... besides my girlfriend and my mom." Flashing a grin, he added, "Got out of that one!"
 
And, the players visited the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum.
 
"I'm thinking it would be a big picture, but it was a little thing," said Samuels.
 
Russell said he was amazed with the beauty of the Eiffel Tower, adding that he went to the top "... all 43 stories."
 
And of the Mona Lisa, he said, "It was a very beautiful painting ... a beautiful picture, but they had it behind this big glass case and it was so small. I'd say a 12 x 6 inch picture ... very small."
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: EMAWzified on August 28, 2010, 10:00:59 AM
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Throw in that Frank Martin face ... 5-0, easily
:love: :love:
This team is so fracking adorable, I have to take my blood sugar every time I read about them.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 28, 2010, 10:33:45 AM
What kind of "all star" team has Jam Sam and Russell playing center and PF?
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: KSUBrian on August 28, 2010, 11:42:48 AM
What kind of "all star" team has Jam Sam and Russell playing center and PF?

Heck if they would have taken H&R Block and Martav they would have probably won more games.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: SwiftCat on August 28, 2010, 01:21:23 PM
Quote from: JAMSAM
"We saw the Eiffel Tower at night ... one of the prettiest things I've seen in my life ... (Pause) ... besides my girlfriend and my mom." Flashing a grin, he added, "Got out of that one!"

 :love: :love:
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 28, 2010, 05:26:21 PM
What kind of "all star" team has Jam Sam and Russell playing center and PF?

Heck if they would have taken H&R Block and Martav they would have probably won more games.

Okay, this is the first time I've heard this nick-name.  Totally bad ass.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: jtksu on August 28, 2010, 05:27:39 PM
H&R Block is a sweet ass nickname.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: sys on September 23, 2010, 02:43:03 AM
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so, these two asshats get to tell our d00ds what to do? 

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DeMathaHoops Had a nice workout today after study hall. Marquette, Virginia Tech, Howard and Lycoming all watched.
Title: Re: Samuels, Russell To Tear Europe New bad person
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2010, 07:42:36 AM
The fact that they got Marquette but NOT Baylor should tell you all you need to know about these guys