Avv
Years ago
BC Astana announced the signing of Anatoly Bose.
The swingman has Australian and Kazakhstan passport.
Last season Bose has played with Sydney Kings averaging 15.ppg and 6.7rpg.
S21
Years ago
Hope he likes the cold... it's up there with the coldest.
sitiveni
Years ago
lets hope he can continue to develop his game and improve his defence. Jingles showed in london that you can become a good defender.
LC
Years ago
Anatoly Bose signs with BC Astana
Technically, Kazahkstan is classified within the Asian zone and not Europe.
BC Astana were undefeated in the Kazahkstan D1 competition last season, and played in the VTB League.
Bose is taking advantage of his dual passport and Astana should be a great opportunity for him to show what he has ahead of chasing a contract with a European team in one of the stronger leagues.
paul
Years ago
Great chance to impress all the power clubs in the VTB, which has 8 or 9 Euroleague/Eurocup teams in it. Good point about the weather whoever said that. Ave temp range in Sydney in summer = 17 to 26. Winter in Astana = -20 to -11!! A 37 degree difference!
Jack
Years ago
FIBA Asia zone has no bearing on the European competitions for clubs. Teams from Asia can play in the European club competitions.
It's not that clear cut. Astana can play in VTB because of historic links via Soviet Union. Teams can only play in other continents if they get special permission from FIBA.
All the best!
Unfortunately this is the NBL now...
Every time a young aussie comes through looking the goods, they go off to Europe.
And why wouldn't they, of course.
It's not that clear cut. Astana can play in VTB because of historic links via Soviet Union. Teams can only play in other continents if they get special permission from FIBA
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Euroleague or Eurocup lets you play if you are in a country that is in Europe. Kazakhstan is considered a part of Europe and a part of Asia.
It's the same reason clubs in Turkey can play in European competitions.
And of course, Israeli clubs are definitely part of Asia anyway.
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