Haha well from the article it does sound likely and should be confirmed soon before his trip if all goes well.

C Johnson/Schenscher
F Petrie/
F Creek/
G
G Gibson/Cadee

Joey has a pretty damn good start list, and considering how badly Marty coached he's probably got reduced expectations. Thinking about last seasons talent, it's astounding we finished last. Absolutely astounding.

Any chance they'll go with a Cadee & Gibson starting backcourt, and unload some cash on a gun import small forward?

I like Gibson but don't we need a SG that can actually shoot.
Not an ok shooter, but someone like Maher, Madgen or Lisch. Someone that when they shoot you expect it to go in, not hope that goes in.

Considering the player market I would guess that it would have to be an import. Hopefully a SGSF to cover both position if required.

Gibson is one of the best PGs in the NBL, but I wouldn't rate him as one of the better shooters.
This is based on what I saw last season.

Go with
PG Gibson Cadee
SG Import Creek Rookie or Daly
SF Weigh or Forman Creek
PF Johnson Petrie
C Luke Petrie Rookie

I would like to see.

Schensch 28/Johnson 12
Johnson 20/Petrie 20
Creek 25/ Aussie 15
Gibbo 30/ Cadee 10
Import 30/ Cadee 10

Thats an 8 man rotation which is fine in a 40 minute format. Fill the last 2 spots with some young local talent.

Aussiebballer - Gibson's shooting percentages were down last season, presumably due to his injuries and poor coaching/play by his team. The past couple of season (prior to last season) he has been around the 45% FG and 40% 3FG mark. 40% from three would be good for top 5 in the league. Gibbo is a combo guard. His pass mark should be 15ppg, 5rpg and 5apg for mine. Hopefully he can move up to this level being back under Joey.

Aussiebballer:

I like Gibson but don't we need a SG that can actually shoot.
Not an ok shooter, but someone like Maher, Madgen or Lisch.

Don't know what it is but when you are watching you just get the feeling that Madgen is a much better shooter.

With Luke, DJ and Petrie we should try to get as many good shooters as possible. To help create space for the bigs inside.

Any chance of getting Lisch?? :)

Ayindi Ubaka could play the PG role. Dare say he'd be cheap but still offer good value for money and he is a known comodity in the league. I mean, I'd rather Ubaka than say DeLeon. This way we'd have decent money left to secure a gun import SF/SG......just a thought.

The Joey connection is pretty strong.

Imagine if basically the team from last year went from bottom to GF.

I actually highly doubt that Joey will recruit Adris DeLeon. It was pretty obvious watching most Blaze games that several of his teammates became frustrated with his selfish style of play. In particular Gibson and Petrie's body language during DeLeon's "showtime game take-overs" were very adament.

"Chewy" Ubaka would be more than servicable as he can shoot, pass, create off the dribble and adds a bit of flair that the team has been lacking. As Jack Toft mentioned his ties with Joey and the Blaze Boys could work in nicely.

Dazzman,

I actually wouldn't be devastated with Ubaka as an import PG/SG, especially over DeLeon as you mentioned. If he comes cheap too, all the better. Say we add another cheap import such as a Ron Dorsey, we start to look deep and financially pretty viable.

C Johnson(15)/Schenscher(25)
PF Petrie (25)/ Johnson (15)/ Dowdell (0)
SF Creek (20)/ Dorsey (20)
SG Gibson (25)/ Creek (5)/ Ubaka (10)/ Burdon/Daly (0)
PG Ubaka (15)/ Cadee (15)/ Gibson (10)

A great 3 man big rotation in Johnson, Schenscher and Petrie. Good mix of 3 point shooting and inside scoring with some toughness at training from a cheap Dowdell.

Dorsey and Creek split minutes at the 3. Dorsey may play more as Mitch heals up but when both are at full strength it can be an in-game decision in regards to who plays more.

Another good 3 man guard rotation in Gibson, Ubaka and Cadee. All capable of knocking down the 3. Ubaka can play a bit of 2 when Cadee is running the point as he is probably more of a scoring threat than Gibson and that will help Cadee. Creek gets a couple of minutes at the 2 to throw out a lengthy line up to cause match up issues and to disrupt opposition offence. Burdon/Daly help pressure Cadee. Burdon will be a great threat for deep and Daly is going to force Cadee to work to keep his minutes.

I really like that 10 man roster and that 8 man rotation. I think its a team that is affordable and one that can definitely compete.

Just dreaming, but can you imagine Kevin Lisch alongside Gibson. Oh my.

AK-47 I think you've pretty much nailed it right there. Maybe not Dorsey, however Dorsey and Ubaka took cairns to the Finals.

Lisch would be great but doubt it will happen. As for Massingale, I think the 36ers have burnt him and lets face it you'd rather Ubaka/Lisch over him anyday of the week.

Not really a fan of Ubaka, I'd prefer Deleon if he came in playing more team orientated.

Is Forman a FA? He'd definitely help but I doubt he'd leave his role with hawks. Any inside info Isaac?

Like many have said, a dynamic and athletic import wing with a solid import combo guard is my preference. Too bad a dynamic import wing will only come at a hefty price.

I like your lineup AK-47.

A starting lineup of:

Johnson
Petrie
Dorsey
Ubaka
Gibson

That would be a really nice 5 right there. Add Wright as the coach and you can play an up-tempo style as all 5 guys can really get up and down the court.

I wouldn't want to see Cadee and Gibson as the 36ers starting backcourt.

It just won't get it done. There isn't enough scoring there..This team needs perimeter scoring.
Plus, I don't think Cadee is ready to start yet IMO. And you don't want two PG's running the 1 and 2 spots do you?

The perceived difference between Lisch and Madgen and Gibbo and Cadee's form from range might have more to do with when they hit the three ball and the fact everyone in the building knew the defence plan was to prevent Madge and Lisch getting a shot off.

Do people rate Malcolm Grant as a possibility? I'd be happy to see him in a Sixer's singlet and running the point, especially if we have a strong import wingman.

Guess we'll all find out exactly what's what in the next few weeks.

I just have question marks pop up every time I read Creek's name. I like his style, but wonder how much we'll get from him in the first season back from a major injury that could well have reduced his athleticism and must impact his confidence, at least in the short to mid-term.

For me that highlights the need for a crack SF - probably an import - who can get to the hoop whenever necessary.

Send a no obligation invite to Diamon Simpson with an 'NBA Out Clause'. Make an offer.

We don't really need a big man though Champ, not with Schenscher, Johnson and Petrie.

That's probably true and doubt he'd join anyway given his recent overseas success + bigger pay checks.

I dont know why everyone wants to recycle imports. Look outside of the country and find that hidden little gem you can get cheap and that will match it with the best. Why bring in someone who is a mediocre import just because they have already played in the league.

I disagree that the core that we would have (if we retain Gibson) wouldn't be enough to win. It will be different with a coach that can actually coach. Imports aren't the be all, end all.

wonder if joey will keep pero on for another season as he had him at the blaze so mustve liked him

Skud we already tried to find that "cheap little gem" as you call it and we got Christopherson. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.

I'd rather go with someone you know rather than a unknown. You get the unknown import wrong and all of a sudden your replacing them during the season which ends up costing more.

Joey seems to talk up Weigh on Boti's personal website article. Bit more info there if anyone has not seen it. Possibly still an option it seems to imply.

Different subject, but Leaon Henry for one of the remaining fill in spots? Only problem is that he plays the 3 (I think). Good shooter.

I would not call Leon Henry a good shooter.

Yes, pretty obvious that shpulder injury's impact on Madgen's shooting, but had some good games right at the end of the season.

Leon Henry might be the worst player on the best team but he's not the worst player in the league by a long shot.

he may not even look for an NBL spot, his wife is a music artist with a recording contract in the States.

At the Breakers, Henry was 7th in 3P%, 11th in FG% and 12th in FT%. This is just within his own roster. He shot more poorly from even the free throw line than almost everyone else shot from the field.

You can talk up his energy and maybe defense, but I wouldn't rush to call him a good shooter! Then again, maybe his shooting percentages would be attractive to the Wildcats...

Yep, it's official Adam Gibson has committed for 2 more season with the 36ers.

I really hope the coaches were infact the issue because so far JC is the only out to the squad that came last.

Oops obviously meant SC.

Christopherson and Crosswell are out, latter retired.

Yes, I dont think I will ever forget Christopherson. The guy was a social basketball bench player thrown into a pro league. One of the biggest mistakes marty ever made. Lets look at getting Ryan Broekhoff and a gun import or 2. after that sign what ever 10th man dud you want.

Amazing thing about Christopherson is he was All-Big 12 Third-Team, that's a decent conference, and yet he just couldnt make any impact in the NBL and made very little in the VTB United. Just not built/ready to play against men I guess.

Curious where its been reported that gibbo has resigned?
Like the report in the paper today about port powers change of fortunes and it being due to 4 people at the club... think petrie for captain would be better than gibbo.... dean parker bleds 6ers and now a coach whom fills the need and all will fall into place...

I'm not surprised that Wright is talking up Weigh. If Brisbane hadn't folded Weigh would never have played for the Wildcats as he signed with Joey's Brisbane team.

Sorry Isaac I forgot the departure of Crosswell. So if we've lost SC and Crosswell then surely we have to release Weigh? If Weigh re-signs then we can only go with one import as there's no way we can secure 2 imports on SC and Crosswell's salary. Unless our current players have taken a pay cut....highly unlikely.

Is this officially official?

Not reported anywhere besides here, not that i dont trust ya issac...im jus gettin pretty pumped bout next season already.

Yes, I think it would be import + Weigh or two imports. Unlikely to happy otherwise given salaries and points cap.

e.g., We're at 54 with one import and Gibson. Can't even fit just Weigh and another import with the remainder, let alone the remainder of the roster.

Does sound like Wright is big on Weigh and would be aiming to keep him. Leaves a second import spot as insurance for injuries.

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It's not official but pretty commonly known by now. Cadee tweeted about it and has since deleted his tweet. I guess the club will announce it tomorrow or early next week?

Huge deal if its true. People underestimate the impact he has just because sometimes he doesn't shoot well. Honestly, I think the team that we had at the start(emphasize start) of last season could be a contender with a new coach.

If Joey can lock up Weigh then I guess we're going with an import PG.

If that's the case then Cadee would move to the back-up PG spot. Begs the question as to who rounds out our guard stocks. Was thinking Daly or Burdon but both are more PG than SG.

Thanks issac.

Nice, very nice...

Wasnt overlly thrilled with gibbo last yr, but we all know the quality of player he is. I think bein back with a coach he wants to play for, we'll all get to see that player a lot more often.

Hopefully havin joey gets cadee outta the form he had at home games.

Cannot wait till season starts...

Bad luck Adelaide fans!

You beautay! Good to see Gibbo back

Making Gleeson's future coaching gig much easier with that signing.

Gibson's agent has texted me that he has not signed with Adelaide. I'm not buying it and think that's just a technicality and he has a verbal or they're waiting on league approval. Belly, I ain't buying it!

Everybody seems to be assuming that Weigh will play the same way under Wright as he did under Clarke.
I would be prepared to take our new Coach's judgement in Weigh's usefulness to the team.At least until he proves otherwise!

Gibsons signing is reported OntheFoul.net

P.S. Actually I mean everybody who played under Clarke!
I think they all should be given the benefit of thee doubt under Wright!!

Weighs alright but id ditch hgim for 2 imports. please no dorsey or ubaka...

@Dief - "Gibsons signing is reported OntheFoul.net"

That says something of the report's credibility...