by John Gary - Oct 22, 2007 A USBL spokesmen revealed that plans for the 2008 season are going forward. He stated that the league is talking to interested ownership groups about expansion. He also stated that he had nothing about the teams that might return from this past season. A USBL spokesmen revealed that plans for the 2008 season are going forward. He stated that the league is talking to interested ownership groups about expansion. He also stated that he had nothing about the teams that might return from this past season.
Greg Plummer: Paying Dividends in Mexico
Greg Plummer
by Surujh Roopnarine - Oct 4, 2007 After a year of playing for the Strong Island Sound (ABA) and Brooklyn Kings (USBL), former ABA All-Star Greg Plummer (6'4'-G-83, college: Eckerd) felt it was time to take his talents abroad once again, this time signing on with Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexico's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). After a year of playing for the Strong Island Sound (ABA) and Brooklyn Kings (USBL), former ABA All-Star Greg Plummer (6'4'-G-83, college: Eckerd) felt it was time to take his talents abroad once again, this time signing on with Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexico's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). Plummer's only previous international experience came during the 2005-06 season, where he played for BBC Nitia Bettembourg in Luxembourg. So far this season, Xalapa sits atop the standings with an 8-0 record, due in large part to the outstanding play of Plummer. Plummer, a 6'4” sharpshooter out of Eckerd College has posted impressive statistics thru six games thus far this season; 15.6ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.0apg, 60.0 2PT%, 37.0 3PT%. Along with veteran forward Sam Bowie and Mexican National Team members Victor Mariscal and Victor Avilla, Halcones have already set themselves up to cement their status as the top team in the LNBP this season.
Former USBL Standouts Sign With NBA Teams
Devin Brown
by Surujh Roopnarine - Sep 29, 2007 Former USBL Rookie of the Year Devin Brown (6'5'-G/F-78, college: UTSA) and Kasib Powell (6'7'-F-81, college: Texas Tech) have signed on with NBA teams to attend training camp. Brown, a 2nd round draft pick of the Kansas Cagerz in 2002, went on to average 17.3ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg in 30 contests that season. Former USBL Rookie of the Year Devin Brown (6'5'-G/F-78, college: UTSA) and Kasib Powell (6'7'-F-81, college: Texas Tech) have signed on with NBA teams to attend training camp. Brown, a 2nd round draft pick of the Kansas Cagerz in 2002, went on to average 17.3ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg in 30 contests that season. Brown has bounced around the NBA the last few seasons, having a very productive 06-07 season with the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets. Powell is a veteran of NBA training camps, having spent the past the last three wit the Orlando Magic (2006), Chicago Bulls (2005) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2004). The 26-year-old averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists in 67 games with Texas Tech from 2001-03. In 2005, Powell spent time with the New Jersey Flyers where he averaged 13.1ppg, 6.0rpg, 3.4apg and1.2spg in 10 games.
Former USBL Players Take their Talents to Portugal
Tommie Eddie
by Surujh Roopnarine - Sep 28, 2007 The leaves are changing colors, there is a slight chill in the air which wasn't noticeable a few weeks ago…fall is now upon us. Players who have been spending their summers trying to impress overseas scouts with their play in NBA summer leagues and the USBL are now looking to cash in with either NBA camp tryouts or overseas contracts. The leaves are changing colors, there is a slight chill in the air which wasn't noticeable a few weeks ago…fall is now upon us. Players who have been spending their summers trying to impress overseas scouts with their play in NBA summer leagues and the USBL are now looking to cash in with either NBA camp tryouts or overseas contracts. An unlikely haven for these players, especially from the USBL has turned out to be Portugal. Numerous players with USBL experience will be taking their skills to this beautiful country bordering Spain and the Atlantic Ocean for the upcoming 2007-08 season. Tommie Eddie (6'7'-F-82, college: Mississippi) (Brooklyn Kings, '06 / Vitoria) Last USBL Stats: 8.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 57.4 FG% Kashif Hameed (6'8'-F/C-77, college: Iona) (Long Island Primetime, '06 / Porto Ferpinta) Last USBL Stats: 12.7ppg, 1.8bpg, 42.7 FG% Jamie Kendrick (6'8'-F/C-78, college: Baylor) (Kansas Cagerz, '04 / Belenenses Last USBL Stats: 11.7ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.2bpg Kareem Lloyd (6'6'-F, college: Boise St.) (Brooklyn Kings, '06 / Sampaense Last USBL Stats: 6.0ppg, 41.5 FG% Justin Marshall (6'8'-F-85, college: Iona) (Brooklyn Kings, '07 / Sampaense Last USBl Stats: 5.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.1apg
MAYLES NAMED USBL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
by John Gary - Sep 7, 2007 courtesy oursportscentral.com The USBL announced that AL MAyles will be the next executive league director, Mayles had been serving the league as the supervisor of officials the past three seasons. His main responsibilty will be building league relationships and overseeing franchise development. courtesy oursportscentral.com The USBL announced that AL MAyles will be the next executive league director, Mayles had been serving the league as the supervisor of officials the past three seasons. His main responsibilty will be building league relationships and overseeing franchise development.
Whirlwind Career Takes Mike Campbell to Israel
by Surujh Roopnarine - Aug 24, 2007 Mike Campbell (6'6'-G/F-75, agency: Court Side, college: LIU Brooklyn), the Strong Island Sound's all-time leading scorer will be taking his talents to Israel and Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Premier League for the 2007-08 season. The leading scorer in Belgium last season at 17. Mike Campbell (6'6'-G/F-75, agency: Court Side, college: LIU Brooklyn), the Strong Island Sound's all-time leading scorer will be taking his talents to Israel and Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Premier League for the 2007-08 season. The leading scorer in Belgium last season at 17.6 points per game, Campbell's former team BBC Royal Atomia Brussels pulled out of this upcoming season due to lack of sponsorship funds. Brussels' loss will be Hapoel Gali Elyon's gain, as the sweet-shooting guard/forward will light up the nets in Israel. After leaving Long Island University in 1998, Campbell has crossed the globe playing in France, Austria, Venezuela, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Puerto Rico, Belgium and now Israel. Domestically, Campbell had been a mainstay of the Brooklyn Kings of the USBL in addition to being a key contributor to the Sound. Campbell's unique ability to score at ease from anywhere o the court, in addition to his superb rebounding and court-vision has allowed him to be in such high demand the world over. Campbell holds the top-four Strong Island single-game scoring marks, as well as the leading scorer and rebounder (average) in the team's two year existence.
Lewis Monroe Heads to Italy
Lewis Monroe
by Surujh Roopnarine - Aug 17, 2007 Former Kansas Cagerz guard Lewis Monroe (6'5'-G-81, college: Indiana) has signed a temporary contract to play with Italy Serie A squad Legea Scafati. Monroe appeared in six games with Kansas this past season, averaging 3.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.8apg. If signed permanently, Monroe will team with former Auburn and Indiana teammate Marco Killingssworth who signed this off-season with Legea. Former Kansas Cagerz guard Lewis Monroe (6'5'-G-81, college: Indiana) has signed a temporary contract to play with Italy Serie A squad Legea Scafati. Monroe appeared in six games with Kansas this past season, averaging 3.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.8apg. If signed permanently, Monroe will team with former Auburn and Indiana teammate Marco Killingssworth who signed this off-season with Legea.
CHARLES A NEW YORK FIXTURE
by John Gary - Aug 15, 2007 COURTESY USBL.COM He has game thats for sure,whether its on the basketball court in the office, in the classroom in the locker room, Kenny Charles is a rainmaker. IF it is by honing his skills to influence young talent Charles is a walking success story. It is no wonder that the five year veteran was appointed senior adivsor to NEW york CITY MAYOR michael BLOOMBERG ADMINISTRATION. COURTESY USBL.COM He has game thats for sure,whether its on the basketball court in the office, in the classroom in the locker room, Kenny Charles is a rainmaker. IF it is by honing his skills to influence young talent Charles is a walking success story. It is no wonder that the five year veteran was appointed senior adivsor to NEW york CITY MAYOR michael BLOOMBERG ADMINISTRATION.
Charles Ramsdell Launches from USBL to Spain
Charles Ramsdell
by Surujh Roopnarine - Aug 1, 2007 First year forward Charles Ramsdell (6'10'-F-85, college: Tulsa) of the Oklahoma Storm has signed on to play for Rosalia in Spain's LEB-Gold division next season. Ramsdell, a 4th round selection (#37) in the 2007 USBL Draft appeared in 23 games for the Storm, averaging 6.9ppg and 3.5rpg while shooting 46.1% from the field. First year forward Charles Ramsdell (6'10'-F-85, college: Tulsa) of the Oklahoma Storm has signed on to play for Rosalia in Spain's LEB-Gold division next season. Ramsdell, a 4th round selection (#37) in the 2007 USBL Draft appeared in 23 games for the Storm, averaging 6.9ppg and 3.5rpg while shooting 46.1% from the field. After the USBL season concluded Charles was off to Frankfurt, Germany to take part in the prestigious Court Side Pro Camp. This camp has proven to be a continuous success in helping European based teams find valuable American import players for their teams. Ramsdell averaged 20.3 points (Camp high) in three contests and connected on 40% (8-20) of his shots from the international three-point line, further increasing his value.
A VISIT WITH THE UBL
by John Gary - Jul 19, 2007 WHY START A NEW LEAGUE? I dont want to appear critical, but i have viewed a few and felt that i would do things differently than them. I THINK THAT YOU HAVE to be willing to examine what has and be sure not to make similar mistakes. In some cases the same errors have been made and it has resulted in teams dropping out before the start of a season or worse yet in the middle of the season. WHY START A NEW LEAGUE? I dont want to appear critical, but i have viewed a few and felt that i would do things differently than them. I THINK THAT YOU HAVE to be willing to examine what has and be sure not to make similar mistakes. In some cases the same errors have been made and it has resulted in teams dropping out before the start of a season or worse yet in the middle of the season. I STARTED THE UBL, SO THAT THE LEAGUE COULD START FROM THE GROUND FLOOR AND CONTINUE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS. i always said after 9/11,things changed. YOUNG MEN ONCE WILLING TO PLAY OVERSEAS ARE NOT WILLING NOW. here is a chance to keep them on home soil. ALSO, OUR TYPICAL OWNER IS SOMEONE WHO IS RUNNIN THE BUSINESS. there are some of us not named CUBAN OR dolan that recall basketball and this league allows the average small businessman to run his own team. THE THIRD PART OF THIS QUESTION IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE FANS GOING TO madison SQUARE garden as a boy. MY DAD SOMETIMES TOOK A FAMILY OF FOUR. the average man with a wife and two children cant afford sodas, hot dogs, t-shirts and programs, we plan to make it more affordable for them. WHY THE facination with ownership ? As i stated earily the average person can call his own, We have a plan in place to insure that teams will do well. We all want to make money but the UBL will do fine. We will survive because we will be visiable in our community. In fact it has started for one team the Soul and the Arkansas Warriors are doing the same. The Soul have an event coming up combining basketball with good health . LOADS OF FOUNDATIONS ARE ALREADY COMMITTED AND SEVERAL LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE CONTRIBUTING WHEN THEY CAN.
Final Stats for USBL Alum at Pepsi Pro Summer League
Lance Williams
by Surujh Roopnarine - Jul 15, 2007 Lance Williams (6'9'-C/F-80, college: De Paul) (Chicago Bulls / St. Louis '02, Westchester ‘03&'04) 5 Games: 10.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 50.0 FG% (19-38 FG) Kyle Davis (6'10'-F-82, college: Auburn) (Indiana Pacers / Dodge City ‘06&'07) 5 Games: 3.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.4bpg, 37.5 FG% (3-8 FG) Kasib Powell (6'7'-F-81, college: Texas Tech) (Indiana Pacers / New Jersey '05) 5 Games: 7. Lance Williams (6'9'-C/F-80, college: De Paul) (Chicago Bulls / St. Louis '02, Westchester ‘03&'04) 5 Games: 10.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 50.0 FG% (19-38 FG)
Kyle Davis (6'10'-F-82, college: Auburn) (Indiana Pacers / Dodge City ‘06&'07) 5 Games: 3.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.4bpg, 37.5 FG% (3-8 FG)
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