Anonymous
Years ago
http://www.basketball.net.au/index.php?id=302&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=3146&tx_ttnews[backPid]=1&cHash=f88d940d17
Anyone think he is a realistic chance for the World Cup next year?
paul
Years ago
I think if Dave Andersen isnt available Brock will get a look in.
Where is Andersen playing now? And why would he not be available?
paul
Years ago
He's not playing anywhere, he's in Melbourne rehabbing his body looking to pick up a gig after Christmas when he gets some fitness.
Ok thanks for that. Any chance he could return to the NBA?
paul
Years ago
He has said that's an option he is looking at, depends on interest I suppose.
GuesswhosBACK
Years ago
You would have to have a look at Brock regardless of if Anderson is there.. cant hurt to have 2 stretch 4's on the team.
With Andersen at this point in his career, coming back from injury ... perhaps he will transition to a bench veteran, play a role ... I think Motum has a chance for sure. His game suits international play from what I've seen. Any one know his numbers etc from europe?
GuesswhosBACK
Years ago
Just read the article. I like the fact that he WANTS to represent Australia.. doesn't just expect it.. Hes shown he has talent. Would have to put the guy in the camp atleast..
paul
Years ago
He's a long way back, not being in the system at that point and not even being proven as a pro. Pretty tough to make your first taste of senior international basketball a WC in a team whose systems you dont know.
I look at him as more of a future player once his defence has improved and his shot is more consistent.
He's currently averaging 8p (54% 2p, 33% 3p) and 3r in 23mins in Italy, which is a similar standard as NBL, although different style.
LC
Years ago
He is a definite squad member IMO, but he has not yet been in the system like Broekhoff, Exum etc so is less likely if a fit and firing David Andersen is available.
Flip
Years ago
Anderson would be a vet on your bench when you need to hit some 3's.
Tiger watcher
Years ago
He should be in the squad and just see how he fits in from there. At this point he'd be our best stretch fit stretch 4 whom is playing in a good European league and developing his game.
As the FIBA comps are normally played in a very Euro style I expect guys with euro exp to be ahead of guys playing NBL..... Only as they "should" have a better understanding of the style & refs etc.
paul
Years ago
I think Wortho and Barlow would be ahead of Motum, and possibly even Petrie after a winter in the squad.
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