GWB
Years ago
I haven't seen Greenwood play in a while, and I have only seen glimpses of Drmic but hear great things about both. Do either of them have a future in the NBA or Europe?
Great to see Hughie stand up to the cyber bullies. So many fracktards out there.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/australian-basketballer-hugh-greenwood-fires-up-after-twitter-bully-targets-his-mums-cancer-battle-20150123-12wip1.html
paul
Years ago
Drmic can get a Euro passport so yes, what about Greenwood?
If he has to be an import it will be tough, the only Aussies I can think of off who've really made it as imports in Europe are Gaze, Heal, Anstey, Nielsen, Newley and Baynes, while Jawai keeps sticking around without making a great impact.
Greenwood's shooting percentages this year have been fairly terrible and guards are fairly common in Europe. Greenwood for NBL next year I would say and possibly a starter.
Drmic I thought was redshirting due to injury and playing another year of college (can anyone confirm?). Regardless I would say Europe would be his path similar to Ryan Broekhoff. If he does play another full year of college basketball he may be an outside chance for a second round NBA selection as a 3 and D wing player.
Yes, Drmic will play his final season in College next season, due to injury this season. An outside chance of being a 2nd round NBA Draft pick
Hugh can play afl for sure. One of the reasons he chose to play basketball was that its a world game.
He has the ability to play afl but right now I wouldn't have thought it was an option.
If the NBL were serious about Tassie in the NBL Greenwood could be in the new TASSIE franchise. But Marvin doesn't want that it seems.
Benno
Years ago
i'd love to see hugh come back home, he'd be great for the NBL
LC
Years ago
Greenwood would have to play as an import in Europe unlike Drmic.
Greenwood is more likely to try his chances in Europe than come back to the NBL as his first choice.
Drmic is heading back to college as a 5th year senior at this stage as a medical red-shirt.
Greenwoods first choice was to come back and play for Tassie in the NBL LC. That wont be happening thanks to the NBL dicks.
MACDUB
Years ago
Drmic high level Europe.
Greenwood backup combo guard in the NBL.
Greenwood is ok at a lot of things but not really outstanding at any one thing.
He also is stuck in between PG and SG. Doesn't have he ball-handling for a PG and doesn't have the shooting to play SG
In saying that, he is a guy you wouldn't mind having in your team. The NBL could really suit him.
I think hes basketball IQ is crazy high and with the way college coaches operate, i think he played not for his own stats but in a way that was best for his team (if that meant taking few shots). He should be credited for that. Typical Aussie college player - no ego.
crocsfan
Years ago
What are the chances Greenwood ignores NBL to sign with an AFL club? Unfortunetly afl could offer longer term contract, guarantee, more $$ etc over nbl
I wish I could find the interview where Greenwood decided to play basketball because it was a worldwide game and afl wasn't.
Greenwood has been scouted by afl for sure and chose not to play it.
He may in time but not right now.
LC
Years ago
This interview I did with Hugh: Pre-Season All-Australian First Team #3 - Hugh Greenwood, New Mexico
Hugh on why he chose basketball over AFL:
"I think it was the cold nights down in Tassie out on the football field! Basketball was more social and I made more friends through basketball, and with my mum as coach I guess I just enjoyed it more. When I was 15 and before I even was offered a scholarship with the AIS I invited to tour Italy with the AIS team. I guess with basketball there is an amazing opportunity to travel the world, and footy is just within Australia. That aspect of being able to travel the world, hopefully compete at an Olympic Games and play in a World Championship, is probably the biggest thing rather than just staying back in Australia."
Hugh on returning to Australia and the NBL:
"Not really. Right now the NBL is not where it used to be, but I am aware it is rebuilding. The Australian league is always going to be there, and maybe I will come back one day. But at this stage I would like to travel, and make the most of my career before I come back to Australia. Maybe I'll come back when the Hobart Tassie Devils return to the NBL!"
crocsfan
Years ago
If Hugh struggles to get a good pro gig in Europe, I think he will bypass NBL and sign with a VIC based AFL club on long term secure contract. More than what any nbl club can offer.
Dave
Years ago
Hugh has been in regular contact with Collingwood since he was U16's. If he does not make NBA or Europe he will take AFL before NBL.
Nobody
Years ago
The truth behind Hugh what drives Hugh. Wherever he plays and and that twitter bully.
http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/michael-greenwood-happy-to-be-the-man-behind-the-mum/story-fnj4f7k1-1227202638090
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