Martin, Barnes Named to SPDL All Star Team

[1kingzfan]

Yesterday Kevin Martin and Matt Barnes were named to the SPDL All Star team. A total of 18 players were selected and divided into two teams which will play at Capital Christian HS on Friday evening. Martin headlines the Blue team, while Barnes heads up the White team. Tipoff is at 7 PM, and admission is $5.

Bobby Jackson was also named to the all star team but will be out of town. Mike Bibby played in only the first two games of the league's season.

Here are the complete SPDL all star team rosters:

Blue

Ryan Anderson 6'10 Oak Ridge High School

Casey Cook 6'9 UCSB

Ike Fontaine 6'4 Washington State (China)

David Jackson 6'4 Oregon (Italy/CBA)

Kevin Martin 6'7 Western Carolina (NBA)

Victor Nance 6'3 Sac City

Jameel Pugh 6'4 CSUS

Henry Turner 6'7 CS Fullerton (former NBA)

Darius Wright 6'0 Oregon (Austria)



White

Matt Barnes 6'8 UCLA (NBA)

Damond Edwards 6'4 CSUS (NBDL)

Quemont Greer 6'7 DePaul

Aaron Haynes 6'7 Boise State (Finland)

"Hook" Mitchell 5'11 Contra Costa CC

Chrisman Oliver 6'11 UCSB

David Palmer 6'6 Southern Utah (Czech Republic)

Phil Ricci 6'8 Oregon State (Spain)

Jon Sheets 6'0 U of Maine



Also Selected - but may not play

Zach Andrews 6'8 Bradley University

Bobby Jackson 6'1 Minnesota (NBA)

Joe Shipp 6'5 Cal (NBDL)

* ( ) indicates professional league experience.

Here is a list of the league's leading scorers through games of June 27:


Top Scoring Averages

First Last PPG Team

1 Mike Bibby 40.0 Doc's

2 Bobby Jackson 39.2 DMC

3 Kevin Martin 34.7 DMC

4 Phil Ricci 31.5 Basketball Town

5 Quemont Greer 28.4 American Capital

6 Joe Shipp 24.7 Basketball Town

7 Matt Barnes 24.0 Doc's

8 Ike Fontaine 24.0 Basketball Town

9 Jameel Pugh 23.8 American Capital

10 David Jackson 20.0 American Capital



Top 5 Scoring Games

Player Date Points

Bobby Jackson 09-Jun 52

Bobby Jackson 07-Jun 50

Mike Bibby 09-Jun 49

Phil Ricci 08-Jun 43

Kevin Martin 21-Jun 40

Quemont Greer 07-Jun 40

While it is uncertain as to which of these players will be available for the all star game, the talent on the floor will regardless be very good, and thus a very entertaining game is expected.

 

[Bricklayer]

You can tell there's some real serious defense being played there with everybody dropping 40+ pts every night. Any chance I can get a little run some night? Betcha I could get 10.



Okay, maybe 5.

 

[1kingzfan]

No D. No doubt.

I have watched a few SPDL games and the shot clock is not needed.

Not sure, though, I've seen any summer league where D was showcased.

 

[kings52/23]

so do u know if barnes and martin will be playing tomorrow night?

 

[iheartBrad]

What is the SPDL?

 

[kings52/23]

its teh sacramento professional development league, it was a league going on at capital christian center in sacramento, its mostly college guys but some of the kings were also playing, like bibby and bobby and kevin and then matt barnes, they were good games

 

[iheartBrad]

oh thats interesting

 

[kings52/23]

ya its a nice way to see some talented playes play bball and see some nba stars too all for only 5 dollars

 

[iheartBrad]

^LOL yeah the latter part of your sentence is what I meant by "oh thats interesting"...LOL...in my mind I'm thinking why can't I live in the Sac area so I can see a game with some of my favorite players for five bucks..heh

 

[VF21]

Glad to hear Kevin and Matt made the all-star squad. And thanks for the latest update, 1kingzfan... I sure hope you'll be taking pictures of the Friday game.

(blatant hint time)

 

[1kingzfan]

I'll see what I can do for you there, VF21...

 

[1kingzfan]

Latest word now is that Kevin Martin will NOT be playing in the SPDL all star game tomorrow night, since he has committed to play in the Las Vegas Summer League starting next week. Not sure if that means rest or special prep work...

I could not verify Kevin's status for tonight's final SPDL game, but I'll saunter over to the gym at 7 PM to see if he is there.

And yes, VF21, I'll bring the camera, but I cannot guarantee that I'll capture anything worthy of posting here. There are severe limitations in both the camera and the cameraman at work here.

 

[VF21]

Thanks, 1kingzfan. I appreciate the thought and the effort...

If Kevin is now going to Vegas to play in the summer league there, I'm really impressed. It seems like he's very serious about wanting to better his game for next season. I like that attitude - a lot.