Tue February 16, 2010
Gini Grimsley, formerly of the club Herner TC in Germany, has signed on to play for the rest of the season in Spain’s LF2 division. Grimsley’s new club, Club Baloncesto Conquero, is thrilled to have a talent such as Grimsley come aboard. “We really like Gini because she is so versatile and can play multiple positions for us”, stated Conquero’s head coach. Gini is excited for this opportunity to get back overseas and is ready to help her new club for the remainder of the season.
Tue February 16, 2010
Winning Ways Pro International and Basketball Eye are proud to present the official International League Orlando Tryout. The IBL is a sixth year minor professional basketball league with its season running from mid April through July 3rd, 2010. This tryout will take place Thursday, March 25th at the Lake Brantley Athletic Complex. Players will experience a traditional WWPI/BE tryout atmosphere while being evaluated by IBL representatives. At least 4 teams will be represented at the tryout, and a select number of the players will be guaranteed roster spots through their participation in this event. The tryout will include pro drill sets and controlled scrimmages.
Who: All male players interested in playing professional basketball that have exhausted their college eligibility.
When: March 25,2010 (6:00pm - 10:30pm: Check in begins at 5:00pm
Price: $75/player
Where: Lake Brantley Athletic Complex, 991 Sand Road Altamonte Springs, FL
Contact: Terrance Dickens at (ph) 905-805-3311
Why play in the IBL?
The International Basketball League is a sixth year professional league. After 2007 IBL season, 102 IBL players went on to play overseas—this established the IBL as the 'place to play' to get an overseas job or to maintain an overseas job. Playing in the IBL (mid April through July 3rd, 2010) is the best way for players to get in shape and sharpen their skills so that—the player is in the best position (video, stats and being in shape) to get or maintain an overseas job.
Tue February 9, 2010
Basketball Eye member, Amaka Uzomah Shines Again as BC Barcelos Earns Victory
Amaka Uzomah posted her 5th double double of the season as her team, BC Barcelos, defeated Uniao Madeira 69-61. Uzomah posted a team high 18 points and game high 16 rebounds in the win, as BC Barcelos defeated Uniao Madeira for the 2nd time this season; sweeping the series. With her latest effort, Uzomah continues to lead Portugal in rebounding with a 12.5 per game average and is one of only 6 players to be averaging a double double on the season. As the season begins to come to a close, Uzomah and BC Barcelos will look to continue their strong play.
