Sydney Kings to sign a Former good Aussie player ?

Ben Pepper?













oops it said former good player...

Luke Kendall or Aaron Bruce. Or maybe Feretti.

luke neville - is probably the person they are referring to.

luke kendall
luke martin
luke cooper
(no all the lukes are not a joke)
nick freer
ben knight
martin iti
... are all rumoured to have signed with the Kings

I spelt Nevill incorrectly before - apologies

I'm still uncertain as to how he would go in the "small ball" league that is the NBL, but I would think his game would be more suited to the European leagues. I'd like to think Nevill could get some big money position in Europe, but perhaps he wants to head back to Australia?

KAzzouh could well be a signing at Sydney though, and alongside a piotential signing of Nevill, that would give them a legitimate frontline.

Could this team be renamed The Sydney Lukes instead of the kings if they are all sign with sydney

I am hoping Luke Neville returns to Australia

I am interested to see how well he can play in the NBL, He could possible be the dominant Big man the kings want to build around.

Jawai, he's born in Alexandria, Sydney

WHAT?

try Bamaga, Cape York, FNQ!

scott magregor

maybe one one these players:

http://www.australiabasket.com/Australia/basketball-Players-Abroad.asp

Also Daniel Kickert

Julian khazzouh. Ben knight and Luke Martin are a guarantee

Sydney Kings General Manager Bob Turner and newly-appointed head coach Ian Robilliard will be on hand to unveil seven players who have signed to form the core of the resurrected Sydney team.
Turner and Robilliard will be joined by the newest member of the Kings, a former Australian star from the US college system.

The Kings will also announce the date of their first home game, as well as confirming their home venue for the 2010/11 NBL season.

Its quite amazing that the Kings have been able to keep their signings quite secret, unlike most of the other teams..

barlow

Not all that secret - solid rumours have been going around for weeks: Khazzouh, Martin, Janev, Carter, etc.

A Kings team without BJ Carter would make some people cry!

.....just like a Sixers team without David Cooper....

Cooper and Khazzouh join former Sydney Kings players Ben Knight, Luke Martin and Graeme Dann, as well as former Australian college star Blagoj Janev (also ex-Singapore Slingers) on the Kings' 2010/11 roster.

Also announced today was the signing of the Kings’ first import American, former Winthrop University standout Taj McCullough. A 201cm forward, McCullough was linked to the Washington Wizards before signing with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBDL where he played 36 games averaging 17.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals. After a stint with Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier League, he signed to Latvian club VEF Riga leading them to the Baltic League Quarter Finals.

"We have a real Sydney flavour to this team, which is something we felt was absolutely essential as we work to recapture the hearts and minds of this city," said Robilliard. “We have four former Kings players and one former Razorback on the team. Blagoj Janev was born and bred in Sydney and Luke Cooper is also currently playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the local Waratah League.

In other news, due to high demand the Kings’ special early-bird offer on season tickets has been extended to May 31. If fans buy a season ticket by that date, they can get an adult Season Ticket for $250 or a children’s Season Ticket for $185. To receive this special discount, fans should visit www.nbl.com.au/kings.

a few really good signings here by Sydney

The import signing of McCullough is really impressive which gives them a really good forward

Hopefully he can set the league on fire!

Awesome - they're back at the Kingdome! They've just secured themselves 2 more season ticket holders! If they were playing at Homebush there wouldn't be a chance.

Opoacic played in Macedonia this year, averaging 12p at 50% (31% 3pfg) and 6r.

wow, looks a lot like the sydney spirit team, minus matt knight and gruber who were big time producers a couple seasons ago. i cant see sydney making the playoffs

Can't say that until you see the complete roster.

Everyone is predicting Adelaide's season is already over and the sixers roster isnt complete so why cant we think that about Sydney

They need another beast inside for this to be a legit team.

Taj can play, while they also need height at guard position. Both Luke's sub 6 foot.

Also no three point threat so expect to see carter

Overall a good start.

Please, Carter at pg, Cooper at sg, Knight at sf?!!!

Try again

Martin / Cooper
Import / Carter
Taj / Dann
Knight / Janev
Bradshaw / Khazzouh


Bradshaw & Taj played together at Winthorp.

Would be interesting if they could pick up sharp shooter like Eric Devendorf ( ex Syracuse player doing okay in NZ)

In the Kevin Lisch mode

Upset bout no BJ Carter as yet, thought he would have been a definate pen to paper, and i think Jason Smith should come outta retirement i would love to see that if Shane Heal can so can he...

Are you for real, Heal's best days are past him. His play with the Blaze proved that. A legend in his day, and the Kings will forever be greatful for bringing our first championship. But to suggest he play now????

It would be nice to see Jason but I would suggest his legs wouldn't let him play at top level.

Would be good to see them involved in the club. Either as coaches or mentors.

so far i am feeling this team is a little underdone...to be honest i would of preferred having corey williams or dontaye draper don the kings colours....does this mean the kings are gonna bring in an american centre now as the other import along with Taj..taj previous stats dont sound overly impressive...i was hoping for someone with a bigger rep...lets hope Bj carter can get a spot on the roster

Who is going to be assistant coach??

Taj can play. He will dunk better then any previous King, including Trimingham.

Youtube it. He has ESPN highlight dunks.

This kid is a find.

We need a guard. There is enough australian bigs to pick from.

"Robilliard conceded the Kings did not have a natural off guard, and finding a two man would be a priority for the second import spot.

"With the extension of the three point line, we are mindful of that and we're trying to find a person that can hit the three at a reasonable clip," Robilliard said.'

Recent article posted on ABC Grandstand.

Eric Devendorf looks like the best fit.

His Syracuse experience will have him ready for any media pressure Sydney brings. Plus he has a mouth not unlike Heal in his day. Perfect fit for a team looking for free publicity.

Eric Devendorf was contracted to the Waikato Pistons, went out after an away game in Napier, and got taken away by the cops where he spent a night at the cells. He was released by the Pistons immediately.
And he trys to tell people that he has changed and grown up from that incident at Syracuse..

Robilliard unveiled the club's first seven signings on Wednesday, with five of them measuring over 201cm or above.

Topping the list of talls is 209cm former West Sydney centre Julian Khazzouh, who Robilliard described as a "franchise player."

Hudson confirmed as one of Robilliard's assistants:

While the details of his appointment are yet to be finalised, Hudson was thrilled with the opportunity Robilliard had sought him out to take on.

"He nearly knocked me off my chair when he asked me," Hudson said. “I was inspired by the fact he had shown such great faith in me.

Two words... Wooden Spoon.

The Kings are back!
There's a hip hophop track referencing the saga:
http://www.soundsonfire.com.au/TheCoronation.mp3

www.SoundsOnFire.com.au