Buddy Hield's 34 points make him top Bahamas player abroad of the week

BUDDY HIELD

Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Bahamians who are currently playing abroad.

Buddy Hield

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Buddy Hield (193-93, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in NBA). He led Sacramento Kings to a 3-point victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-21) 119-116 in the NBA in Saturday night's game. Hield was MVP of the game. He scored 34 points (!!!), had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 36 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Hield's third season in pro basketball. The Sacramento Kings have 31-28 record this season. Hield has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.7ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, 2FGP: 50.1%, 3FGP: 44.7% and FT: 85.6% in 59 games he played so far. Hield is currently a member of the Bahamas senior national team.

DeAndre Ayton

   #2. Second place goes to former international center DeAndre Ayton (216-98, college: Arizona, currently plays in NBA). Ayton could not help the Phoenix Suns (11-50) in their last game. Despite his good performance the Phoenix Suns (11-50) lost 112-120 at home to the Atlanta Hawks. Ayton had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds in 33 minutes; not bad, considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. It was Suns' 17th consecutive loss in a row. Ayton has very impressive stats this year: 16.4ppg, 10.5rpg, 1.9apg, 2FGP: 59.3%(397-670) and FT: 76.4% in 55 games. He played for the Bahamas national team in 2016.

L.J. Rose

   #3. The Bahamas player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard L.J. Rose (190-93, college: BYU, currently plays in Latvia). Rose was not able to help Valga-Valka in their game against Jekabpils (2-19) in the Latvian LatEstBL. Despite his good performance in Wednesday night's game He was the second best scorer with 11 points. Rose also added 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists. This season Rose has very high stats. He averages: 15.3ppg, 9.0rpg, 5.7apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 36.4%, 3FGP: 43.8% and FT: 75.0%. Rose has a dual citizenship: Bahamas and American. Despite he played previously for the USA U16 national team, Rose is currently a member of the Bahamas senior national team.

Jaron Cornish

   #4. Point guard Jaron Cornish (180, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Stony Brook to an easy victory against the University of Maine (5-1) crushing them 81-53 in the NCAA on Saturday night. Cornish recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and made 2 blocks. The State University of New York,Stony Brook has 4-0 conference record this season. So far his team won all four games in the conference. There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Cornish's overall stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 3.5apg. He is also Bahamas national team player.

Christopher Turnquest

   #5. An experienced former international power forward Christopher Turnquest (204-83, college: Miles CC, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a 1-point Arenys' victory against the 12th-ranked Martinenc (6-12) 57-56 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Sunday night's game. Turnquest recorded 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 25 minutes. Arenys Basquet Joventut (10-8) is placed fourth in Group C-B. It's Turnquest's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year: 14.7ppg and 10.7rpg in 18 games. Turnquest used to play for the Bahamas national team thirteen years ago.

Travis Munnings

   #6. Forward Travis Munnings (198-94, currently studies in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the La-Monroe (3-2) in their game against the University of Texas at Arlington (4-2) in the NCAA. Despite his good performance last Saturday He recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Munnings also added 4 assists. There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Munnings is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in La-Monroe's roster. This season he has relatively solid stats: 13.5ppg, 7.7rpg and 2.5apg. Munnings is an international player who is currently on the senior Bahamas National Team roster.

Gjio Bain

   #7. Former international center Gjio Bain (211-85, college: S.Mississippi, currently plays in Japan) couldn't help Kagoshima (11-19) in their game against Tokyo Excellence (27-3) in the Japanese B League D3. Despite his good performance in Saturday night's game He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds. Bain's overall stats this season are: 9.5ppg, 8.5rpg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Bahamas national team eight years ago.

Shamar Burrows

   #8. Guard Shamar Burrows (190-97, currently plays in Canada) led Dalhousie University to a victory against the Sea Hawks (8-11) 87-75 in the U Sports last Friday. Burrows scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes. The Dalhousie University has a solid 14-6 record this season. It was his team's seventh consecutive victory in a row. The Regular Season already ended. This year Burrows' overall stats are: 3.8ppg and 2.1rpg in 18 games. He used to play for the Bahamas U16 national team back in 2013.

Charles Bain

   #9. Former U17 international forward Charles Bain (203-96, is currently at the American university) contributed to a Robert Morris' victory against the St. Francis College (NY) (3-2) 67-62 in the NCAA on Saturday night. Bain recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. The Robert Morris University has 4-1 conference record this season. There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be important. Bain's total stats this season are: 9.9ppg and 4.6rpg. He used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team six years ago.

Robert Nortmann

   #10. Power forward Robert Nortmann (204-87, college: Dalhousie, currently plays in Germany) couldn't help Walter Tigers (10-13) in their game against Chemnitz (18-5) in the German ProA (second division). Nortmann cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 3 points in 11 minutes. Walter Tigers was badly defeated 98-80 on their home court in Tuebingen by the leading Chemnitz. They ended the series of three consecutive victories. This year Nortmann's total stats are: 2.0ppg and 1.3rpg in three games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Bahamas National Team roster.

   #11. Former U17 international forward Philip McKenzie (196-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) couldn't help the Houston Baptist in their game against the Sam Houston State University in the NCAA. He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. McKenzie recorded only 3 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team was defeated 119-113. He has averaged so far 6.2ppg and 4.5rpg. McKenzie used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team four years ago.

   #12. Former U16 international guard Oswald Parker (193-97, currently plays in NCAA2) managed to help Adelphi University in a victory against the Southern Connecticut State University 81-75 in the NCAA2 last Wednesday. He scored only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes. Parker has averaged so far 10.0ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.9apg in 18 games. He used to play for the Bahamas U16 national team back in 2013.

   #13. Former U17 international forward Qyemah Gibson (196-97, currently plays in Canada) couldn't help the Saint Mary's University in their game against the Varsity Reds in the U Sports. Gibson scored only 4 points in 5 minutes on the court. His team lost 76-88. He has averaged so far 5.8ppg and 2.5rpg in 19 games. Gibson used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team six years ago.

   #14. Former U17 international forward Jordan Wilson (196-96, currently plays in Canada) is a teammate of previously mentioned Shamar Burrows. But that was another game of his team in U Sports which we would like to mention. Wilson helped Dalhousie University win their game against the Sea Hawks 79-61. He scored only 2 points in 2 minutes on the court. Wilson has averaged so far 6.2ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1spg in 19 games. He used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team back in 2013.

   #15. International forward Nashad Mackey (198, currently plays in NCAA2) helped Embry Riddle University win their game against the Palm Beach Atlantic University 90-81 in the NCAA2 in Saturday night's game. Mackey recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and getting 16 rebounds. He also added 4 assists and 2 blocks. This season Mackey has very high stats. He averages: 16.7ppg, 11.6rpg, 1.9apg, 1.6bpg and 1.4spg. Mackey is also in the roster of the Bahamas national team.


The list of other players, who all have Bahamas passport but never been selected to any of Bahamas national teams:

   #1. Klay Thompson (201-G-90, college: Washington St., currently plays in NBA) could not help the Golden State Warriors (42-17) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Golden State Warriors (42-17) were defeated 118-112 on the road by the Houston Rockets. Thompson scored 20 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists. It's Thompson's eighth season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Thompson averages: 21.8ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg. He has a dual citizenship: Bahamas and American.

   #2. Radshad Davis (188-G, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA was not able to help the Texas Arlington (4-2) in their last game. Despite his very good performance his team lost 64-76 in Lafayette to the University Louisiana at. Davis scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 28 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Davis' first season with the team. This year his overall stats are: 8.6ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.1apg in 28 games he played so far.

   #3. Azaro Roker (198-F, currently plays in Canada) led St. Francis Xavier to an easy victory against the Panthers (17-2) 95-80 in the U Sports on Saturday night. He had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 10 rebounds. Roker also added 2 blocks in 23 minutes. The St. Francis Xavier has 7-13 record this season. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. The Regular Season already ended. This year Roker's overall stats are: 9.8ppg, 10.0rpg and 2.3bpg in 16 games.

   #4. Trevon Grant (185-G, currently plays in Canada) was not able to secure a victory for the Acadia University (13-7) in their game against the Varsity Reds (12-8) in the U Sports. Grant scored 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Acadia University (#3) was edged 72-70 in Fredericton by the Varsity Reds. The Regular Season already ended. Grant has reliable stats this season: 11.2ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.6apg and 1.5spg.

   #5. Nathan Bain (198-F, currently studies in the States) couldn't help the SF Austin (2-3) in their game against the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi (12-8) in the NCAA. He recorded 6 points in 29 minutes. his team lost 55-65 in Corpus Christi to the Texas A&M -. There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. Bain has been at the team for four years. Bain has averaged so far 5.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.4apg and 1.3spg in 26 games.

   #6. Shaquillo Fritz (203-F-94, is currently at the American university) managed to help Arkansas State University to win against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 72-65 in the NCAA on Saturday night. Fritz recorded only 3 points. He has averaged so far 1.3ppg and 2.0rpg.

   #7. Denzel Jenoure (203-C, currently plays in NCAA2) contributed to an Adelphi University's victory against the Southern Connecticut State University 81-75 in the NCAA2 last Wednesday. He scored only 3 points. Jenoure has averaged so far 4.0ppg and 3.5rpg.

   #8. Aaron Levarity (198-F, currently plays in NAIA) couldn't help the Milligan College in their last game. Despite his very good performance his team lost 67-80 in Montreat to the Anderson College. Levarity had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 13 rebounds in 25 minutes. He has very impressive stats this year: 16.7ppg, 11.6rpg, 1.9apg, 1.6bpg and 1.4spg in 18 games.

   #9. Ziv Basden (196-G, currently plays in NCAA2) couldn't help the Daemen College in their game against the St. Thomas Aquinas College in the NCAA2. Basden cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 3 points. His team was defeated 75-60 in the NCAA2. This season Basden averages just 1.0ppg.

   #10. Shamir Rolle (198-C, currently plays in NAIA) couldn't help the Freed-Hardeman University in their game against the Park University in the NAIA. He cannot count Thursday's game as one of the best ones. Rolle scored only 3 points in 11 minutes. His team lost 53-65 in the NAIA. He has averaged so far 2.6ppg and 3.3rpg in 23 games.