RootforRoo44 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I couldn't find a thread on here for ALL former basketball players so I figured I'd start one. Here's a little update on a few former Zips players playing overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Awesome article!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great article....really cool to see Jimmal still playing ball in Europe. Not a bad career he has made out of basketball. I have to imagine there were a few other players who could have continue to play elsewhere but chose to hang it up. It would be really sweet to see the MAC Office do a similar article for each sport across the conference. I think it would be decent recruiting material for the conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 82 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great article....really cool to see Jimmal still playing ball in Europe. Not a bad career he has made out of basketball. I have to imagine there were a few other players who could have continue to play elsewhere but chose to hang it up. It would be really sweet to see the MAC Office do a similar article for each sport across the conference. I think it would be decent recruiting material for the conference. Thanks for posting that. I think it's interesting that Jimmal has not only made a great career (and some pretty decent cash) for himself in France, but evidently a great life there as well. I'm pretty sure he's become a French citizen. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. And great for J Wood that he's escaped the Finnish tundra for France, where the weather's not only better but I'm sure the pay is, too. BTW, can you imagine if Jeremiah was on this current Zips roster? Almost scary to consider what our front court would be like with a beast like him added to the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks for posting that. I think it's interesting that Jimmal has not only made a great career (and some pretty decent cash) for himself in France, but evidently a great life there as well. I'm pretty sure he's become a French citizen. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. And great for J Wood that he's escaped the Finnish tundra for France, where the weather's not only better but I'm sure the pay is, too. BTW, can you imagine if Jeremiah was on this current Zips roster? Almost scary to consider what our front court would be like with a beast like him added to the mix. Jimmal still returns to the Canton area every summer. I see him a couple of times a year and he is having a blast playing pro ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyZip Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 http://akronsportsnow.com/kara-murphy-sign...h-swedish-team/ Kara Murphy has also gone pro overseas. It looks like she is averaging 17 points a game and has quickly become her team's top player. http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry...278&Women=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks for posting that. I think it's interesting that Jimmal has not only made a great career (and some pretty decent cash) for himself in France, but evidently a great life there as well. I'm pretty sure he's become a French citizen. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. And great for J Wood that he's escaped the Finnish tundra for France, where the weather's not only better but I'm sure the pay is, too. BTW, can you imagine if Jeremiah was on this current Zips roster? Almost scary to consider what our front court would be like with a beast like him added to the mix. If J-Wood was on the Zips current roster and had the ability to play a position other than center, he would DOMINATE. Though Harney and Treadwell wouldn't be getting many minutes. Oh and if he keeps playing the way he is at Pro-B, he may soon find himself with a team at a higher level. I mean he isn't just playing well, he's dominating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Chris McKnight continues to play well also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 82 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 If J-Wood was on the Zips current roster and had the ability to play a position other than center, he would DOMINATE. Though Harney and Treadwell wouldn't be getting many minutes. Oh and if he keeps playing the way he is at Pro-B, he may soon find himself with a team at a higher level. I mean he isn't just playing well, he's dominating. I believe if his team finishes high enough in Pro-B, they will move up to Pro-A. If I'm not mistaken, the French leagues have a two-tiered system that after each season elevates the best teams in Pro-B to Pro-A and the worst teams in Pro-A back to Pro-B. I have no idea about the particulars, but I'm pretty sure that's basically how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I believe if his team finishes high enough in Pro-B, they will move up to Pro-A. If I'm not mistaken, the French leagues have a two-tiered system that after each season elevates the best teams in Pro-B to Pro-A and the worst teams in Pro-A back to Pro-B. I have no idea about the particulars, but I'm pretty sure that's basically how it works. Good system. (This is how soccer works, right?) i wish the NCAA would operate like this. Abolish the BCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I believe if his team finishes high enough in Pro-B, they will move up to Pro-A. If I'm not mistaken, the French leagues have a two-tiered system that after each season elevates the best teams in Pro-B to Pro-A and the worst teams in Pro-A back to Pro-B. I have no idea about the particulars, but I'm pretty sure that's basically how it works. that is correct...but I believe that his contract would surely be bought through transfer if he plays like this and they don't move up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Another update on former Zips basketball players playing professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Romeo's Israeli team won the Balkan League championship this past weekend and he was named "Forward of the Year" (along with some other honors) yesterday. More info and highlights from the game. Gotta love Romeo hitting some treys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Romeo's Israeli team won the Balkan League championship this past weekend and he was named "Forward of the Year" (along with some other honors) yesterday. Gotta love Romeo hitting some treys. Here's a 2011 clip of Romeo (#11 in yellow) showing he's still feisty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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