The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) on Tuesday announced that the ninth edition of Basketball without Borders (BWB) Americas will be held July 5-8 at The Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium in Nassau, Bahamas, marking the first time that the NBA and FIBA's global basketball development and community outreach program will be held in the Bahamas. BWB Americas will bring together the top male and female players born in 2000 from across North and South America to learn directly from NBA and FIBA players, legends, and coaches and to compete against the best young players from the region. BWB Americas will also include a variety of NBA Cares and Jr. NBA community outreach efforts with youth in the Bahamas in partnership with local community organizations. These programs will highlight the power of sport to promote cultural understanding while teaching the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and the values of the game, including teamwork, integrity, and respect. Nike, a BWB global partner since 2002, will outfit the campers and coaches with Nike apparel and footwear. BWB has reached more than 2,720 participants from 134 countries and territories since 2001, with 43 campers drafted into the NBA. Twenty-three former BWB campers, including four former BWB Americas campers, were on opening-night rosters for the 2016-17 season including Bruno Caboclo (206-SF-95) (Toronto Raptors; Brazil; BWB Americas 2013), Thon Maker (216-C/F-97, college: High School) (Milwaukee Bucks; South Sudan; BWB Americas 2015) and Kelly Olynyk (213-PF-91, college: Gonzaga) (Boston Celtics; Canada; BWB Americas 2009). The NBA and FIBA have staged 49 BWB camps in 30 cities across 25 countries on six continents. More than 230 current and former NBA, WNBA and FIBA players have joined more than 185 NBA team personnel from all 30 NBA teams to support BWB across the world. Courtesy of: caribbeanbasketball.com
MAFC Budapest (A Division) tabbed 33-year old Bahamas ex-international forward Bennet Davis (206-102kg-84, college: Northeastern, agency: Inception Sports). He played most recently at SAP Vaucluse in French NM1 league. In 17 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 5.5rpg, 1 [read more]
MAFC Budapest (A Division) tabbed 33-year old Bahamas ex-international forward Bennet Davis (206-102kg-84, college: Northeastern, agency: Inception Sports). He played most recently at SAP Vaucluse in French NM1 league. In 17 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention. Davis also played that season for Saint Chamond (ProB) in French league where in 11 games he had 4.1ppg and 2.6rpg. A very impressive season as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention. In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Davis was drafted by Utah Flash (D-League) in third round (41st overall). He attended Northeastern University until 2007 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Davis' team made it to the NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2015. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Defensive Player of the Year award back in 2013. Davis represented Bahamas at the CBC Championships in Tortola (Virgin Islands) three years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 5.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 31.6%, FT: 80.0%. Davis is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in ten different countries playing on four different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Davis has played previously professionally in Croatia (KK_Zadar), Finland (KTP Basket), Israel (GreenTops Netanya), Japan (Niigata Albirex), Mexico, Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros), Spain (Palencia_Baloncesto), Hungary (Kormend, Kaposvari and Marso Nyiregyhazi KK), France (UB Chartres) and D-League (Utah F.). He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Davis' outlook:
A tall forward who is known for his ability to handle the ball at 6-9, he never missed a game at collegiate level, starting 102 of the 123 games he played at Northeastern. A good scorer and shotblocker, he finished his career with 170 blocks, the second most in school history. He also attended St. George's School in the Bahamas where he played baseball. As a pitcher, Davis was a member of Bahamas' national team.
BBC Lausanne (LNB) inked 24-year old Bahamas center Shaquille Cleare (203-120kg-93). He just graduated from Texas (NCAA). Cleare has played there for the last four years. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it is his first season in pro basketball. Cleare's game is described as: "A big body post with off-the-charts upside," according to ESPN.com. By Eurobasket Data Center Check also Complete Transfers List in Switzerland [read more]
BBC Lausanne (LNB) inked 24-year old Bahamas center Shaquille Cleare (203-120kg-93). He just graduated from Texas (NCAA). Cleare has played there for the last four years. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it is his first season in pro basketball. Cleare's game is described as:
"A big body post with off-the-charts upside," according to ESPN.com.
FOS Provence Basket (ProB) confirmed in their roster 32-year old Bahamas international forward Jaraun Burrows (203-100kg-85, college: IPFW). He played there last season. In 12 ProB games he had 9.9ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.5apg. Burrows helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played that season for Hapoel Haifa (National League) in Israel where in 26 games he was third best scorer with impressive 21.7ppg and averaged 9.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.9spg. Burrows also represented Bahamas at the CBC... [read more]
FOS Provence Basket (ProB) confirmed in their roster 32-year old Bahamas international forward Jaraun Burrows (203-100kg-85, college: IPFW). He played there last season. In 12 ProB games he had 9.9ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.5apg. Burrows helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played that season for Hapoel Haifa (National League) in Israel where in 26 games he was third best scorer with impressive 21.7ppg and averaged 9.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.9spg. Burrows also represented Bahamas at the CBC Championships in Nassau (Bahamas) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.8ppg, Reb-5 (8.2rpg), 1.7apg, 1.0spg, Blocks-4 (1.3bpg), FGP: 60.8%, FT: 50.0%. Burrows is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Tapiolan Honka), Slovakia (MBK Rieker Com Therm Komarno), Sweden (BC Lulea and Sodertalje Kings), Switzerland (Starwings) and ABA (Music City Stars). Burrows attended Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ.-Ft.Wayne until 2008 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. He could be described:
Excellent athlete and shot blocker. Very long and active around the basket. Aggressive finisher who looks to dunk on every opportunity inside, but also has a very good touch around the basket along with excellent footwork and a variety of post-moves down low. A major match up problem for any team as he can take you outside or put ball on floor and take you to the whole with his quickness. Runs the floor the floor like a track star. Showed vast improvement in college and has the potential and desire to continue improving as a professional-very high ceiling on his potential as a player!.
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