Wasn't this trial specifically for the back-up point guard spot, the second import (SEABL level import), and the development player spots?

Are we talking Eric Williams of Nunawading and Corio Bay? He could definitely be an NBL contributor in a reserve role.

Hopefully they let people know who the 33 are?

Tom Wright.

I'm going this week.. I could see if I'm allowed to publish a list if you like?

If you want great dunks - Watts is your man (Awesome vertical athleticism)
If you want someone to play defence - look elsewhere!!!

George had an indication from the kings that he would be invited weeks ago, it would be CRAZY if he didnt get an invite.

Braydon Hobbs was NCAA2 player of the year. Not sure if he is playing QBL this season, but he could get a look in. Both SG and PG, PG preferred.

Would absolutely love for Deba George to get a spot though.

George spent a week in Perth trialling. I thought Hobbs would get a look in. Nat if you can let us know whos there that would be a help.

Rangers import DQ Montreal.

I think George will get picked up.Has matured and ticking all the boxes.

I wonder if the Kings will inquire as to why he was released by the Cairns Taipans..

I wonder if the Kings will inquire as to why he was released by the Cairns Taipans..

http://www.sydneykings.com/article/id/1kez4fuewvnvw1u31ui16zb6l8

Gives a little run down on what is going on. Doesn't name the players who are vying for an import spot though.

Anon^, the NBL did run a 'combine' type event one year, not too long ago. It was down run in Melbourne, at Waverley I think. Stacker ran it.

Yeah, I remember that combine. It managed to help Ricky Henderson from Ballarat Miners SEABL team get picked up by Adelaide Crows... Should have been call AFL players combine

As for the 2nd import slot, Hammer is still booked in to go OS to continue his search, I hope, and won't rush into the first impressive SEABL option... Hopefully his trip will be more fruitful than Nick Marvin's junket over to the States to look for a coach...

I'd be a fan of the idea of using multiple import options in some pre-season games (if they were early enough) to get a better feel of whether or not SEABL or other options were up to it... Pre-season train still starts in July for them? I think it did last season... a month of training, maybe bring in some lower league options, play a touring US college team or something, still gives whoever is recruited a solid month of training with the team...

The SEABL regular season doesn't finish until mid-August (and then finals after that). I'm sure teams would allow their players to go to things like this mid-week Kings scrimmage to try and give them the best opportunity to make an NBL team, but I highly doubt these teams would allow their best players to go up to Sydney and play pre-preseason games on weekends while the SEABL season is still underway!

Not more than two imports per game, more like two options in one game, two different options in another... Moreso already-in-Oz options as there's always been that "I'm here ready to play, but waiting on my visa" period during the pre-season for previously OS-based imports, and I'm sure there's visa restrictions on needing to be employed to get the visa, so it wouldn't work for them anyways...

I dunno, just thought that it would be a good way to really test SEABL imports and their capabilities without having to commit to a contract then cut them and then go about finding someone else... Sort of like the NBA 10-day contract... It could be win/win really... The NBL team gets to trial a SEABL import or two, the import gets some more exposure and understanding of what's required for the next level even if they don't make it...

Why not run a SEABL import camp here in Melbourne and let them go head to head and the NBL coaches can have a look at whats availible.Similar to what Joey Wright did in the States.