2006 Vegas Summer League (merged)
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I'm flying out to Vegas July 9th to catch two of the games over the weekend. Hopefully I'll have some good pictures to share. I'm not very familar with forum etiquette but someone on the Cav's forum did a lot of research to find some Quincy Douby video's. It's the only video's that I was able to find.
http://cavaliers.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/78710881/m/6791073141
I don't know if any of you have seen, its good stuff. I wanted to give the Cav's guy some credit instead of just copying his post. My impressions from the video, Douby can flat out shoot. I'm excited to see what he can do in summer league.
http://cavaliers.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/78710881/m/6791073141
I don't know if any of you have seen, its good stuff. I wanted to give the Cav's guy some credit instead of just copying his post. My impressions from the video, Douby can flat out shoot. I'm excited to see what he can do in summer league.
Saw an article saying the Kings got Louis Amundson and Yemi Nicholson.
"Among others not drafted, the Nuggets invited to camp University of Denver center Yemi Nicholson and Nevada-Las Vegas forward Louis Amundson, who played with Monarch High School in Louisville. Both will join the Kings, who offered guaranteed money. "The Nuggets had a chance to draft me (at No. 49), and they didn't," Amundson said. Amundson and Nicholson were disappointed at being undrafted. "I still have an opportunity," Nicholson said. "I had a good workout (with the Kings)."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_4812650,00.html
"Among others not drafted, the Nuggets invited to camp University of Denver center Yemi Nicholson and Nevada-Las Vegas forward Louis Amundson, who played with Monarch High School in Louisville. Both will join the Kings, who offered guaranteed money. "The Nuggets had a chance to draft me (at No. 49), and they didn't," Amundson said. Amundson and Nicholson were disappointed at being undrafted. "I still have an opportunity," Nicholson said. "I had a good workout (with the Kings)."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_4812650,00.html
There's two articles from Denver papers stating that the Kings have invited others to camp, but the articles are not that clear. Take them for what they are worth.
Here's the first one:
That's why they call them "mock" drafts.
Monarch High School graduate Louis Amundson of Nevada-Las Vegas and two-time Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year Justin Williams of Wyoming were no worse than second-round projections before the NBA draft Wednesday night.
Neither had his name called in New York when it counted. Ditto for the University of Denver's Yemi Nicholson. But the center who became the Sun Belt Conference player of the year with the Pioneers accepted the Sacramento Kings' invitation to play for their summer league team, according to his agent, Andy Miller.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3992479
Here's the second one. This one isn't all that clear as whether the Nuggets or the Kings have invited this guy.
Among others not drafted, the Nuggets invited to camp University of Denver center Yemi Nicholson and Nevada-Las Vegas forward Louis Amundson, who played with Monarch High School in Louisville. Both will join the Kings, who offered guaranteed money. "The Nuggets had a chance to draft me (at No. 49), and they didn't," Amundson said. Amundson and Nicholson were disappointed at being undrafted. "I still have an opportunity," Nicholson said. "I had a good workout (with the Kings)."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_4812650,00.html
Here's the first one:
That's why they call them "mock" drafts.
Monarch High School graduate Louis Amundson of Nevada-Las Vegas and two-time Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year Justin Williams of Wyoming were no worse than second-round projections before the NBA draft Wednesday night.
Neither had his name called in New York when it counted. Ditto for the University of Denver's Yemi Nicholson. But the center who became the Sun Belt Conference player of the year with the Pioneers accepted the Sacramento Kings' invitation to play for their summer league team, according to his agent, Andy Miller.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3992479
Here's the second one. This one isn't all that clear as whether the Nuggets or the Kings have invited this guy.
Among others not drafted, the Nuggets invited to camp University of Denver center Yemi Nicholson and Nevada-Las Vegas forward Louis Amundson, who played with Monarch High School in Louisville. Both will join the Kings, who offered guaranteed money. "The Nuggets had a chance to draft me (at No. 49), and they didn't," Amundson said. Amundson and Nicholson were disappointed at being undrafted. "I still have an opportunity," Nicholson said. "I had a good workout (with the Kings)."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_4812650,00.html
Updated summer camp non-Kings invitees roster:
Justin Williams, 6-9, 211, F, Wyoming
Rod Benson, 6-10, 220, F/C, Cal
Yemi Nicholson, 6-10, 260, C, Univ. of Denver
Louis Amundson, 6-9, 225, F, UNLV
See a trend???
Justin Williams, 6-9, 211, F, Wyoming
Rod Benson, 6-10, 220, F/C, Cal
Yemi Nicholson, 6-10, 260, C, Univ. of Denver
Louis Amundson, 6-9, 225, F, UNLV
See a trend???
. Most I talked to thought he might make a better pro than Powe because he has a more NBA-ready body.
Verrry interesting. Like to see Benson, even if he is from Cal . Most I talked to thought he might make a better pro than Powe because he has a more NBA-ready body.
. Most I talked to thought he might make a better pro than Powe because he has a more NBA-ready body.
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Former Cal player, Rod Benson, has been extended an offer to be on the Kings’ roster for the summer league in Las Vegas, a source close to Benson said on Monday.
Benson, a 6’-10”, 220-pound forward/center, recently was invited by Geoff Petrie for a workout session and sufficiently impressed to receive one of the coveted invites to be a summer King in Las Vegas. He had also worked out for Chris Mullin and the Golden State Warriors. If he is not drafted (which is expected), Benson will play for the Kings in Las Vegas.
Benson was Cal’s leading scorer and rebounder as a junior, averaging 13.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg for the Golden Bears. He shot 54% from the field that season.
In his senior year, however, Benson was struck with the injury bug twice. Early last season, he suffered a stress fracture of the left heel and followed that with a torn meniscus in his right knee. Benson had successful knee surgery last January. He went on to post modest numbers on the season (4.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg) as a reserve, taking the court in only 10 games. Benson played alongside sophomore forward Leon Powe, a 2nd team AP All-American and projected late first or early second round NBA draft pick, on the Cal front line.
Benson, a Political Science graduate, is currently playing in the Sacramento Professional Developmental League and entered this week with averages of 21.6 ppg and 14.6 rpg.
The San Diego native appears to be fully recovered now from his injuries and displays great quickness and athleticism, especially around the basket. Benson can bury the 18-foot jump shot and mix it up inside on the post where his athleticism, quick moves, and superior leaping ability gives him a distinct advantage over most players. Benson also runs the floor well on the break.
He is a solid rebounder and tends to be in the right place at the right time position-wise, thus complimenting his athletic ability to grab boards. Cal Coach Ben Braun touts Benson as “an active and athletic defender.”
Benson would clearly add more athleticism to the Kings front line in 2006-07, but the question of whether he is NBA-ready is still a long way from being answered.
Here is the televised schedule for the vegas summer league.
http://www.vegassummerleague.com/news_article.cfm?article=35
It's going to air on a televised (tape delay) though. At least it's better than nothing. Can't wait to see the kings play and whip everyone's butt!
GO KINGS!!!!!!
http://www.vegassummerleague.com/news_article.cfm?article=35
It's going to air on a televised (tape delay) though. At least it's better than nothing. Can't wait to see the kings play and whip everyone's butt!
GO KINGS!!!!!!
AHH, ERRRR...... this is the 2005 schedule!!!!
Here is the 2006 schedule of games: http://www.vegassummerleague.com/schedule.cfm
The TV schedule has not been announced yet.
Here is the 2006 schedule of games: http://www.vegassummerleague.com/schedule.cfm
The TV schedule has not been announced yet.
Love this quote.
Basketball in the summer is really picking up steam. It is a great thing for all us junkies that love to get a look at our young talent. I am really excited about our summer league team now for the last 3 years. It's somethign that definitely gets tivoed.
The Las Vegas venue has quickly become the premiere location for NBA summer league action, as its inaugural six-team event last season has blossomed into a 16-team competition this year.
Teams scheduled to appear in Vegas this summer include the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards.
Basketball in the summer is really picking up steam. It is a great thing for all us junkies that love to get a look at our young talent. I am really excited about our summer league team now for the last 3 years. It's somethign that definitely gets tivoed.
The Las Vegas venue has quickly become the premiere location for NBA summer league action, as its inaugural six-team event last season has blossomed into a 16-team competition this year.
Teams scheduled to appear in Vegas this summer include the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards.
I'm not all that gung-ho about Martin being on the summer league team. He's proven himself already, and the last thing the Kings need is for him to get injured. This league is all about 2nd year players, 11th and 12th men, and rookies, and Martin does not fall in any of those categories. He can work on his game at the practice facility as far as I'm concerned. No more need to prove himself. Besides, we need to let the other guys (Monia, Price, Williams, Douby, Garcia, etc.) eat up the minutes.
Kevin seems to want to play in games. The tournament back home, the SPDL, etc. Guess I'd rather he play in Vegas, if he's going to try and get in games somewhere. I'd have to think this is the last time GP will clear him to go, tho.
Besides, he can get hurt at the practice facility. Heck, Kings players don't even have to leave their homes to get injured.
Besides, he can get hurt at the practice facility. Heck, Kings players don't even have to leave their homes to get injured.