Looks like a waste of an import spot to me. Just looks like your basic player. He is undersized, he isn't particularly quick. Joey has made some questionable choices on imports.

I really hope the next import announced is someone we can get excited about. This looks like CJ Massingale part 2.

Obviously saving the cash for import #2

Just reminds me of that dud he picked up from Macedonia. Don't take players from 3rd tier International leagues!

I will be disappointed if our second import isn't a highlight machine/knocking at the NBA's door.

Reminded me a bit of Jamar Wilson. If he can bring similar skills, that will be handy given I would've been fine with bringing back Jamar.

I think Boti hinted that the second import is already signed, but not yet announced. He today mentioned:

a 196cm swingman wingman

"There' s nothing not to like about him," Wright said.

"He can shoot it, he is a leader, he is poised.

"If he was five inches taller, he'd be better ... but then he wouldn't be playing for me!"

How about Torrey Craig for the second spot???

Isaac are all the Anonymous post the same person?

"Not a deep enough team to compete with kings hawks" Have you actually looked at the Kings and Hawks bench?

Over the past 2 seasons the Sixers have needed a strong 3 point shooter guard. They now have that. This will now open up the inside and make it easier for our bigs. If he is like Ervin or Wilson but with a 3 point shot then he will be close to winning MVP.

GWB "Just looks like your basic player. He is undersized, he isn't particularly quick."

5 of the last 6 MVP's have been 6'3 or shorter
Kevin Lisch and Rotnei Clarke were short and not particularly fast. Both were excellent players. McNeail looks about as quick as Ervin, Jackson or Wilson.

Oh, I know who it is. Could be interesting.

I am sure 196 cms is bigger than 6'4?

Cant we just get a decent import? We've dropped schensher, we don't have motum, surely we have the money?

Joey, stay away from obscure leagues. No one wants the Mongolian league MVP!

Isaac, you know who the anon is, or who the 2nd import is?

DJ Kennedy?

Does anyone have any goss on the 2nd import??

I have no goss or inside knowledge but i keep thinking Ebi Ere when i hear 196cm scoring swingman, as he is those things, has played for Joey before, Joey usually has one proven import on his roster and is now older so more affordable to the NBL than he would have been in his prime.

He averaged 15 ppg in Peutro Rico in 2014/15 (Conklin averaged 11.7 ppg, Ced Jackson averaged 10.5 ppg in the same league as a reference point) So he may still be in fairly decent form, if not MVP level he should still be a better than average import and compliment our other swingmen well, was also clutch and fun to watch and im sure he will have some big games along the way.

Anyone know if Ebi is the man or who they are getting??

The second import, not anonymous. (Couldn't be bothered checking anonymous IPs. If you want the identity of repetitive haters, GWB is right there in plain site!)

And yes, 196 is 6'5" ish. I converted, saw 6.4' and didn't think further in a rush.

Why do we need another swing man when we already have Creek Walker and Teys? We need a big man who can protect the paint, DJ is our only height but it's not a strength of his game. I think Gladness would be great but I'm sure we would rather gamble on an obscure league dud or Seabl player.

2nd import is an interesting one, but not sold on this unit defensively... Will be a lot of points put up or atleast attempted with the projected squad. Really hope this guy can run the point and may need to get that assist rating up!

Isaac, you gotta let us know about the second import. You can't play with my emotions, man! Haha

Isaac, please just tell us whether or not we will be disappointed?

Interesting that he started pretty much every game his freshman year and averaged almost 30 mpg. Then had 25 starts his second year, but dropped to 22 mpg. Then pretty much never started again. His stats improved each year, but it's a bit weird that he just completely lost his starting spot and his minutes were cut as he got older.
I'm assuming we recruited him as a PG/SG, would be nice if we got someone who averaged more than 1apg for once. We have a bit of a habit of ignoring that stat with our imports.
Percentages are quite good though. He's definitely got a good 3 point shot, which is an area of weakness for us. He seems like a catch and shoot player though. So Gibbo will have to step up in the play-making role you'd imagine, which leaves us quite short.
Not heaps excited by the signing, but we'll see how goes. Good comments from Joey at least. Still got another import to go.

GWB if it is not Ennis, a former NBA all star or a Sudanese player you will be disappointed. So there is a big chance you will be disappointed.

That's not true. Prather isn't any of those things but that would have been a great pick up for us. I like to get players where the NBL isn't necessarily their ceiling, and where they can do things that are exciting to watch.

Ebi will not be a good fit for this team also he is past his prime if your looking at an impact import. No matter what stage of his career he is in, he will always score, the guys a chucker.

Two really boring signings for the club, they had the opportunity to make a statement but now will really struggle with memberships and bringing in the new fans they desperately need.

Yeah. Look out everyone! We've got Lucas Walker and the Mongolian League MVP!

I know I will be ridiculed for not finding the good in the average, but come on! Kings have 2 touted imports. Perth are about to have an excitement machine and a great steady import in Beal, is it wrong to want what everyone else is getting?

Right now the Crocs and Adelaide are in the arms race for least impressive import in the league. This Kenyon guy might end up being a nice role player for the team, but he isn't a star. He wont put the city on the map. Can we get a star for once? We haven't had an great import since Farley's prime, and haven't had a great import duo since Darnell Mee and Kevin Brooks.

http://meltonbasketball.com.au/thoroughbreds-sign-anthony-kimble/ ???

DJ is the star, he has a Aussie passport, but thats the marquee guy we have that any others dont. Same goes for those years when we had Cat he was as good as the best import in the league at the time...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2874910/jordan-kappen-spreads-wings-to-australia/ ??

Betting it will be another pick from locally tried stock !!! Didn't renew and again happy I didn't. Nothing to do with our Core 5 but still a lack of communication again with members. Got a letter after membership renewals were long overdue so lost seats of 4 years !!! nothing from nothing still... Can't make Wed as kids have other commitments and it's a school night and with no Sundays, there goes the family day out where we can hang back and get autographs and let kids meet the players. Sunday morning is 8am training so can't stay back Sat night.. Over it all and have gone from being a loyal and enthusiastic fan to Whatever Mate !!! Not knowing the schedule before purchasing a membership must be killing some people who can't make Wednesday and would be better off with a 3 game membership and pay as you go. Might have to be a Lightning fan but nothing from them either so no idea on that schedule.

I think he might surprise a few...or a lot!

Doesn't have great college stats, hasn't played at a level near the NBL, but is quick and can shoot, which are two very handy qualities, just ask Rotnei Clarke! Not saying he's Clarke tndard, just that used right those attributes can help a team function well.

Jury out on this one, there's a lot to live up to after high-level imports like Ervin and Wilson and this is definitely a punt.

Reminds me of Derek Rucker

Isaac, do you know when we can expect the announcement of the second import?

By chance, can you give us a clue as to who it is..?

Tornado, no idea and no.

The best Louisiana Tech player of all time, ahead of Karl Malone? Did he have a twin with the same name, because I see a roster page for an LTU grad named Kenyon McNeail who scored 11.0 PPG off the bench as a senior to go with 2.4 RPG and 1.0 APG.

Compared to that Karl Malone guy that put up 18.7 PPG and 9.3 RPG over his 3 year college career? Realy?

Isaac you worked out who it was from Boti's article if I'm not mistaken. Therefore you don't have an obligation to keep it a secret. Share with your fellow hoopsters bro!

Isaac...I didn't think you would, but it was worth a shot! :-)

Don't have to breach the salary cap, just utilise the marquee provision?

I'd love to have 2 stud imports but I also enjoy having a team... Uuntil the TV deal etc. is worked out I don't think the Sixers would be financially in a position to do it with out putting the future of the club at risk...

I don't quite get the 'we haven't had a star import since Farley' talk. It seems to be a bit of a convenient re-engineering of history.

We had this guy who was kinda ok called Julius Hodge (who unfortunately turned out to be a bit of a head case).

We have also had a series of MVP calibre imports since Farley including Dusty Rychart (averaged 22 ppg and 10 rpg - he was here at the same time as Farley second time around but you were presumably referring to Farley c.2002), Adam Ballinger (2x NBL second team, 2x NBL third team), plus more recently your Ervin's and Wilson's. Some people on here continually want to re-sign Diamon Simpson on the basis he was a god or something.

If you mean 'star' as in a high flying excitement machine since Farley, I would still point out Hodge. But then again, there have not been too many Farley-type players in the league in any club in the last 10 years.

Just checked Eurobasket to confirm McNeail's rep.
No first or second team all Portugal NBL. No all import or defensive team. (weak league ) Can't find any note of MVP in his bio.
Sounds good tho! Joey certainly can talk his guys up. Hope they can deliver.

Who is the second import!

I'm thinking more and more the 2nd import is Ebi Ere...

"Apart from Josh Childress, Carlos Powell, Julius Hodge, Cedric Jackson, James Ennis, Donta Smith, early Rashard Tucker and even Jordan McRae if you're talking later years Farley."

My point exactly. You have named a handful of players over the last ten years over all teams that have had the same explosive all-around game and could just go to another level and take the game away from the opposition.

Imports of Farley's calibre are pretty rare and hard to find, and it is even rarer that they hang around the NBL for any period of time to create any real legacy. Many imports with much higher credentials have had less impact. That is all part of the import lottery.

Nothing too exciting in this signing, but we have needed more outside shooting for a long time, so if he can do that effectively and defend his position, I'll be happy.

He doesn't strike me as much of a point guard from his stats and the videos, so I think we can expect Gibson to run the offence most of the time.

If McNeail's range is as advertised, then I think we'll have enough shooting in the starting five to spread the floor, so I'd really like to see a wing who can attack the basket and make his free throws. (Newley actually looks like a better fit now.)

The other thing I am worried about is the lack of size and defence, with only Walker and a rookie big to backup DJ and Petrie. So I think the second import needs to be a star, because he's going to need to defend and rebound as well as score effectively. Any Childress clones about the place?

This guy looks like an identical twin of Kevin Braswell in every aspect, looks, height, running/shooting/driving technique..... Scary how similar

Please don't boo him.

Farley was outstanding in his first year but rarely reached those heights after that.

a likeable kinda guy, here at the airport after a thirty hour flight, wanted to go to training 'if possible'

Y E S

A, Braswell is an apt, but scary comparison from what I have seen of the videos above! I really hope he is a better two way contributor than that!

Anon #540609 how do you know we wont get results and he wont have an impact...a bit premature to be making those calls.

Could import 2 be Gilbert Arenas?

Not having a lend, not intentionally at least - it's possible my info is bad, but I suspect it's not. I imagine quite a few people know. Have we had many major signings announced this NBL off-season that weren't leaked early?

Jett jumped the gun on social media. Prather was mentioned around the place before being announced, same with Ogilvy and Lisch. Penney was the main rumour for the Hawks announcement the other day (unless you fell for the Hawks' amateur Shawn Marion effort!). It was pretty clear Schensch was going to end up in Townsville a long time before that was announced.

All of the above was pretty common knowledge though. I knew about 90% of those before they were announced, as most would have. Everyone only guessing on sixers 2nd import though. Doin my head in. haha

Can we atleast find out of what calibre this second import might be? SEABL scrub? NBA draftee?

GWB, the last person I would tell would be you. You are so inappreciative and spiteful.

Well that escalated quickly!

That comment came out of left field a bit. Where exactly have I been inappreciative? Where have I been spiteful? What in the world are you even on about? Yes it did escalate quickly, and I am wondering where that comment is even coming from. Is it because I get angry about the Boomers ridiculousness going on?

Read this thread for enough examples of yourself talking down a guy you haven't seen play, someone talking about you and disappointment, and you even acknowledging that you might be criticised for not seeing the good "in average".

Spiteful would be a strong word for it. It's not like I am hoping the worst for the guy, I just am dismayed that we aren't aiming where other teams are when they look for imports. I am all for criticism, but I don't consider myself spiteful or unappreciative. I just want the best for my teams.

It's Getting Hot In Herre

This is nastier than Biggie and Tupac!!