Stu Douglass and DeShawn Sims teammates in Israel
Every so often I check Wikipedia to see where former Michigan basketball players have landed in international leagues.
This year Stu Douglass and DeShawn Sims are playing together for Hapoel Gilboa Galil in Gan Ner, Israel. DeShawn is starting at PF and Stu is coming off the bench at PG.
I've been on the fence for a long time, but this definitely seals it: Hapoel Gilboa Galil is now my favorite Israel Super League club.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:33 AM ^
Hardaway Jr's dunk over Ray Allen was nice. Made Top 10 along with Walton Jr's shot.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:10 AM ^
Is there a way to find last night's SportsCenter Top 10 online? ESPN's site makes my face bleed.
January 11th, 2014 at 12:01 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 1:52 AM ^
Wolverines FO LYFE
January 10th, 2014 at 2:17 AM ^
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January 10th, 2014 at 8:10 AM ^
There are a few names on that roster in addition to Sims and Douglass. Kenny Boynton (Florida) and Rick Jackson (Syracuse) also play on the same team. Not bad at all.
If anyone is interested in some of the team stats for this league, that page is here (HERE). A look at the standings shows that Gilboa is 7-7 currently.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:24 AM ^
Thanks for making me choke on my coffee, jackass!!
I've been on the fence for a long time, but this definitely seals it: Hapoel Gilboa Galil is now my favorite Israel Super League club.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:39 AM ^
Where you can view espn top 10? (after it's aired) I'd like to see it, but have been unsuccessful in my searches in the past.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:20 AM ^
I should have scrolled all the way down before I posted the same thing as a reply above. I have never been able find it anywhere, either. I has a sad.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:09 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 9:19 AM ^
Man...clearly it's good that they are playing, but I give people who are not from that part of the world all the credit because that is such a dangerous place to live.
January 10th, 2014 at 10:44 AM ^
Frankly it's less dangerous than many cities in the US. General crime is a lot lower and you only get the dicey parts of life there from the news, which overplays it pretty significantly.
The real credit to them is they are living in the Israeli version of bumblefuck. Nice visual asthetic and some great little towns, but a fantastic pain in the ass to get to.
January 20th, 2014 at 7:03 PM ^
Big misconception about Israel. It happens to be a very safe place to live and visit.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:27 AM ^
I don't think this was posted here either: Darius Morris is back in the NBA, after signing a 10-day contract with the Clippers: Former Lakers point guard Darius Morris hoping to stick with Clippers
Morris has just over a week to impress the Clippers. Teams can sign a player for another 10-day contract before having to either commit for the rest of the season -- or let them go.
Morris stays grounded in his faith and strong work ethic.
"I can't wait, tomorrow I'll get to practice and try to get this playbook down," he said.
Also, Manny Harris was named D-League performer of the week, earlier this week
For the season, Harris is now averaging just under 28 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and more than two steals in nine games with the D-Fenders. He has put up at least 21 points in every game this season.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:51 AM ^
with the upgraded size/strengh, here's hoping that Nik can start to move his feet and play some Dougles D.