Author Topic: Milwaukee Summer Pro-Am Basketball league (Read 21860 times)

mu_hilltopper · « **on:** June 26, 2010, 01:07:28 PM »

Was posted a while back, but Jim Ganzer's (IWB) summer league is coming along very well.

Games start July 10th .. with a final 1 day championship at the Al.

The roster so far, has been posted .. looks like most current MU players, plus some grads. TOMMY BRICE!

Website: http://www.milwaukeeproam.com

Blackledge, Trend Marquette BC Titans - Canada Blue, Vander Marquette Brice, Tommy Marquette Burke, Dwight Marquette NH Ostrava (Czech Republic) Butler, Jimmy Marquette Buycks, Dwight Marquette Cadougan, Junior Marquette Cain, Morris Wisconsin El-Amin, Khalif UW-Stevens Point Franklin, Ricky UWM Fulce, Joe Marquette Gardner, Davante' Marquette Greer, Quemont DePaul Grimm, Chris Marquette SAM Basket Massagno Gruber, Steven Brown University Israel/Europe Haarsma, James UWM Hailey, Ben Minnesota State Mankato Hansen, Allan UWM Haralson, Rishon Tennessee State/Beth Luth Irven, Devon UW-Parkside Jackson, Marcus Marquette Namika Lahti, Finland Johnson-Odom, Darius Marquette Johnston, John UW-Stevens Point Jones, Jamail Marquette Matthews, Wesley Marquette Utah Jazz McNielly, Jamie New Orleans Meier, Tony UWM Merritt, Scott Marquette Tochigi/Japan Meuller, Ryan UWM/Carroll FOG Naestved/Danish Top League Otule, Chris Marquette Plath, Kyle Wisconsin Lutheran CGL Sherburne, Jimmy Princeton Simmons, Justin Concordia Wisconsin Smith, Avery UWM AL WATHSBA/ SYRIA Smith, Jerry Louisville Smith, Matt Winona State Smith, Reggie Marquette Tucker, Joah UWM St. Quentin, France Tyler, Michael Emporia State Vernon, Kori UW-Whitewater Williams, Erik Marquette Wilson, Jamil Oregon Wimmer, Derek UWM Dachau Spurs, Germany

94Warrior · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2010, 01:28:17 PM »

This league looks tremendous. Any reason why Crowder or Newbill have not committed, as of yet?

muball · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2010, 01:28:38 PM »

looks like a boycot by BO

tower912 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2010, 01:40:28 PM »

Can't let his guys get exposed to speedy basketball without the '4 passes before you shoot' mentality. Might ruin 'em.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2010, 01:55:47 PM »

Finally, Jamil Wilson is coming to MU.

tower912 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2010, 03:40:11 PM »

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=193&f=2565&t=6075423

Yup, they don't want their guys corrupted with all of that 24 second-shot-clock/no-stucture/have-fun nonsense.

94Warrior · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2010, 03:58:19 PM »

If this summer league, put together by Jim Ganzer, becomes an annual event (please, please, please), I can see it being a HUGE recruiting draw for each of the schools that participate. What recruit would not welcome playing at this level of competition in the summers once they step foot on a college campus?

Having the finals at the Al and with close to 100% participation by current MU players only gives more exposure to Marquette. It is fairly clear Bo does not endorse the league, if I were a Badger fan the existence of this type of event with no representation might sicken me a bit.

spartan3186 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2010, 04:39:53 PM »

Ugh Jerry F'ing Smith... I thought I was done with him.

Boone · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2010, 04:41:33 PM »

Not at all surprised that they'd just want to play with themselves.

wadefan#1 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2010, 05:12:31 PM »

Looks like it'll be a pretty entertaining league.

PhillyCoach · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2010, 09:49:02 PM »

Dj newbill will be on campus july 7th. Can someone get him on a team. Im sure he would love to play in this league.

TedBaxter · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2010, 09:56:26 PM »

The players register by themselves on the site and the teams will be formed after everyone signs in, so it's up to DJ to sign himself in on the website.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2010, 02:57:34 AM »

I was hoping Novak, Diener, Barro, James, and McNeal would be there but still an awesome lineup.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2010, 07:34:20 AM »

I'm taking donations to sign myself up. PM me if interested.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2010, 10:05:33 AM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on June 27, 2010, 02:57:34 AM

I was hoping Novak, Diener, Barro, James, and McNeal would be there but still an awesome lineup.

I think I've read that Novak and Diener were not going to participate due to not having a contract in the NBA yet, and don't want to risk injury. Also, Mcneal has been working with the Bobcats someone mentioned, so that might take the opportunity for him to play. I haven't heard anything on Barro or James. Also, there is still time for people to sign up I assume. The one I would be interested to see would be if Brandon Jennings joined if he is around Milwaukee this summer. I wouldn't be surprised if he would play, and I have seen him at the MU games during the day when the Bucks have one at night.

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2010, 10:41:40 AM »

The list looks pretty good!! Can't wait untill July 10. Does anyone know what time it starts? My guess would be 9 AM

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2010, 03:22:34 PM »

Depending on the timing during the day, I might end up going to all these sessions.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2010, 10:27:45 PM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on June 27, 2010, 10:05:33 AM

I think I've read that Novak and Diener were not going to participate due to not having a contract in the NBA yet, and don't want to risk injury. Also, Mcneal has been working with the Bobcats someone mentioned, so that might take the opportunity for him to play. I haven't heard anything on Barro or James. Also, there is still time for people to sign up I assume. The one I would be interested to see would be if Brandon Jennings joined if he is around Milwaukee this summer. I wouldn't be surprised if he would play, and I have seen him at the MU games during the day when the Bucks have one at night.

The Bucks aren't letting Jennings play in a controlled NBA summer league. I'll doubt they would be very happy if he played in this.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2010, 02:53:37 AM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on June 27, 2010, 10:05:33 AM

I think I've read that Novak and Diener were not going to participate due to not having a contract in the NBA yet, and don't want to risk injury. Also, Mcneal has been working with the Bobcats someone mentioned, so that might take the opportunity for him to play. I haven't heard anything on Barro or James.

~~Vegas Summer League starts July 11...so I wonder if that impacts some players from participating...McNeal? Or will be play one day then leave? Or are the Bobcats going to Orlando to participate?~~

Nevermind...If Jerel's playing with Charlotte, the Orlando Summer League will LEAD INTO the Milwaukee Pro-Am.

---------------------------------------------------------

ORLANDO SUMMER LEAGUE

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
All Times listed are local Orlando time

Monday, July 5
1 PM -- NJ vs. Philadelphia
3 PM -- Indiana vs. Orlando
5 PM -- Charlotte vs. Utah
7 PM -- Boston vs. OKC

Tuesday, July 6
1 PM -- Utah vs. Orlando
3 PM -- Philadelphia vs. Boston
5 PM -- Charlotte vs. OKC
7 PM -- Indiana vs. NJ

Wednesday, July 7
1 PM -- Charlotte vs. Boston
3 PM -- OKC vs. Philadelphia
5 PM -- NJ vs. Orlando
7 PM -- Indiana vs. Utah

Thursday, July 8
1 PM -- OKC vs. Orlando
3 PM -- Indiana vs. Boston
5 PM -- Utah vs. NJ
7 PM -- Philadelphia vs. Charlotte

Friday, July 9
8 AM -- OKC vs. Indiana
10 AM -- Philadelphia vs. Utah
12 PM -- NJ vs. Boston
2 PM -- Charlotte vs. Orlando

(10 minute intermission between games)

* * *

PhillyCoach · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2010, 03:21:52 PM »

talked to dj and he wants to play. Wants to know what site does he need to go on to sign up for the pro am

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #20 on:** June 28, 2010, 03:28:40 PM »

PhillyCoach: Website: http://www.milwaukeeproam.com

Thomas' Danish Delight · « **Reply #21 on:** June 28, 2010, 03:39:57 PM »

This looks like it'll be pretty awesome...I hope there'll be online streaming or something...at the very least I'm sure IWB and Rosiak will keep us up to date with everything.

I peeped Trend Blackledge right quick to see how he's doin up in America's Hat...looks like he's tearin' it up, averaging almost 20-10 a game, good for him!

94Warrior · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2010, 03:41:48 PM »

Quote from: PhillyCoach on June 28, 2010, 03:21:52 PM

talked to dj and he wants to play. Wants to know what site does he need to go on to sign up for the pro am

Something seems a little off here. Wouldn't DJ be in touch with the Marquette staff? I'm guessing the staff is promoting it if 11 of the 13 current players are signed up. Have those 11 coincidentally signed themselves up without discussing it with anyone? I doubt it.

T-Bone · « **Reply #23 on:** June 28, 2010, 04:03:55 PM »

Looks like they updated the list last night:
http://www.milwaukeeproam.com/Rosters.html

Added a Globetrotter.

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 28, 2010, 07:53:17 PM »

Quote from: T-Bone on June 28, 2010, 04:03:55 PM

Looks like they updated the list last night:
http://www.milwaukeeproam.com/Rosters.html

Added a Globetrotter.

Not the one I was hoping for.

FF03 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 28, 2010, 08:38:06 PM »

Quote from: 94Warrior on June 28, 2010, 03:41:48 PM

Something seems a little off here. Wouldn't DJ be in touch with the Marquette staff? I'm guessing the staff is promoting it if 11 of the 13 current players are signed up. Have those 11 coincidentally signed themselves up without discussing it with anyone? I doubt it.

I agree with this statement. Don't get me wrong PhillyCoach, I want DJ on campus, but it is incredibly odd that Gardner, Smith, and the rest of the MU squad are clearly clued in on this event whereas DJ has no clue....how is that possible?

PhillyCoach · « **Reply #26 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:46:48 AM »

no div 1 college coach would ever encourage a player to play in any unsanctioned or sanctioned summer league. They could get hurt. Secondly those guys r already out there and know whats going on in the area where as dj is still here in philly and doesnt know any thing about the league. But i asure u he will be out there on the 7th ready to go. And unless the league is sanctioned by the ncaa im sure the mu coaches will advise the guys not to play bcause that will be a violation.

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:50:45 AM »

Quote from: PhillyCoach on June 29, 2010, 07:46:48 AM

And unless the league is sanctioned by the ncaa im sure the mu coaches will advise the guys not to play bcause that will be a violation.

Well, let's just click on this link here in the original post and see what it says....

GOMU1104 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:40:16 AM »

Coach, this league is fully certified by the NCAA.

reinko · « **Reply #29 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:48:17 AM »

Quote from: GOMU1104 on June 29, 2010, 08:40:16 AM

Coach, this league is fully certified by the NCAA.

Where did you find this information?

nyg · « **Reply #30 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:48:57 AM »

Quote from: FF03 on June 28, 2010, 08:38:06 PM

I agree with this statement. Don't get me wrong PhillyCoach, I want DJ on campus, but it is incredibly odd that Gardner, Smith, and the rest of the MU squad are clearly clued in on this event whereas DJ has no clue....how is that possible?

I agree also. Don't want to believe a conspiracy theory here, but it is abit strange, especially since PhillyCoach advised DJ is going to be there on July 7th and probably the staff knew full well DJ's scheduled arrival.

Boone · « **Reply #31 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:53:17 AM »

Gardner, Blue and Smith are already signed up and they're not on campus yet either.

Rosters will be announced July 5, so Newbill best not wait until he gets here before he signs up.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #32 on:** June 29, 2010, 02:39:50 PM »

Here's hoping there's a roster with Smith, Blue, Jones, Wilson, and Otule on it.

GOMU1104 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 29, 2010, 02:41:48 PM »

Quote from: martyconlonontherun on June 29, 2010, 02:39:50 PM

Here's hoping there's a roster with Smith, Blue, Jones, Wilson, and Otule on it.

Only 2 players from a school can be on a team.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #34 on:** June 29, 2010, 02:46:39 PM »

Quote from: GOMU1104 on June 29, 2010, 02:41:48 PM

Only 2 players from a school can be on a team.

I should read the rules. Actually, didn't see it listed. Is it an NCAA rule?

It might be hard fitting everyone in. Is it only current players I take it because there are 18 players from MU and only 8 teams. 12 current, 6 pros, + Jamil.

GOMU1104 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 29, 2010, 02:54:05 PM »

Quote from: martyconlonontherun on June 29, 2010, 02:46:39 PM

I should read the rules. Actually, didn't see it listed. Is it an NCAA rule?

It might be hard fitting everyone in. Is it only current players I take it because there are 18 players from MU and only 8 teams. 12 current, 6 pros, + Jamil.

Yes it is an NCAA rule.

Did you look at the roster of people signed up. It isnt just MU players...

copious1218 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 29, 2010, 02:55:06 PM »

Quote from: martyconlonontherun on June 29, 2010, 02:46:39 PM

I should read the rules. Actually, didn't see it listed. Is it an NCAA rule?

It might be hard fitting everyone in. Is it only current players I take it because there are 18 players from MU and only 8 teams. 12 current, 6 pros, + Jamil.

It is based on the current team - so the 12 current players can be distributed amongst the 8 teams without a problem.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #37 on:** June 29, 2010, 03:08:30 PM »

Quote from: GOMU1104 on June 29, 2010, 02:54:05 PM

Yes it is an NCAA rule.

Did you look at the roster of people signed up. It isnt just MU players...

I just wasn't sure what the specific rule was in if alumni counted for a school since their was only 8 teams.
Makes sense.
In that case:
Blue/Matthews/Wilson/Jackson/Merritt
Make sure he feels at home with some good company

wadefan#1 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 29, 2010, 03:11:32 PM »

Can't wait for the league to start.

IWB · « **Reply #39 on:** June 29, 2010, 03:27:51 PM »

Those players all signed up on their own. Some called me with questions, etc on what they needed to do. The reason why so many MU guys are in there is Chris Grimm. He was the one that gave me the idea for this and he has been pushing everyone to get in. So, if they were on campus this summer and played with The Reaper, I assumed they were escorted into the locker room to register. He can be very persuasive.

Barndon Jennings - Don't know, I know he is slated to play in the Pro-Am in LA, so there may be a conflict. Been trying to get some Bucks, but the only one who contacted me was Bogut, and he will be overseas, or should I say down under seas.

Jerel, Ooze, Dominic, Steve & Travis - First off, no way Steve & Travis can play. Their agent would kill them. Securing a contract has to be their #1 priority. If they sign, I would expect to hear from them right away, Travis has assured me of that. Ooze - he will play, just dragging his feet. Dominic - no word from him. If any of you hear from him, have him call home. Jerel - When Jerel returns from summer league he will be a late entry.

Should be fun.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #40 on:** June 29, 2010, 03:35:09 PM »

This might be a no-no question, but do all players pay the $150 fee?
I guess I really don't understand college players lives and how they afford fun stuff. Do they take out student loans to cover living expenses and fun money? Do they have part time jobs? Is this money sometimes not collected?

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #41 on:** June 29, 2010, 03:36:08 PM »

Quote from: martyconlonontherun on June 29, 2010, 03:35:09 PM

This might be a no-no question, but do all players pay the $150 fee?
I guess I really don't understand college players lives and how they afford fun stuff. Do they take out student loans to cover living expenses and fun money? Do they have part time jobs? Is this money sometimes not collected?

I'm sure their parents can cover it.

IWB · « **Reply #42 on:** June 29, 2010, 04:13:51 PM »

Everybody entering the league has to pay the same amount, no exceptions, per NCAA rules.

There are some kids that can't afford to pay, sad, but that's how it is. Would love to lower the entrance fee, but the NCAA won't allow us to charge a fee at the door, so not much we can do.

avid1010 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 29, 2010, 04:42:50 PM »

Quote from: IWB on June 29, 2010, 03:27:51 PM

Steve & Travis - First off, no way Steve & Travis can play. Their agent would kill them. Securing a contract has to be their #1 priority. If they sign, I would expect to hear from them right away, Travis has assured me of that.

I don't follow the NBA closely, but wouldn't the same go for Wes as for Travis and Steve?

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #44 on:** June 29, 2010, 04:43:55 PM »

Quote from: IWB on June 29, 2010, 04:13:51 PM

.. the NCAA won't allow us to charge a fee at the door, so not much we can do.

No fee? I assume we'll see you selling cotton candy in the aisles!

FF03 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:04:13 PM »

So lets get this straight, Wilson has been signed up for the pro-am for a while now and just announced he is transferring and Newbill is still not signed up for the Pro-am. Interesting.

nyg · « **Reply #46 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:24:26 PM »

Quote from: FF03 on June 29, 2010, 07:04:13 PM

So lets get this straight, Wilson has been signed up for the pro-am for a while now and just announced he is transferring and Newbill is still not signed up for the Pro-am. Interesting.

See my previous quote in this thread, "conspiracy theory". DJ and his coach had no idea/knowledge this summer league was happening? Who knows.

Boone · « **Reply #47 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:59:55 PM »

Sounds like the Newbill camp's been in denial about a couple of things...

Ron Paul · « **Reply #48 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:41:57 PM »

While I am certain nobody really cares about this right now, the Pro-Am rosters are really shaping up. This should be a great way to see the newest Warrior without having to wait a year!

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 06, 2010, 04:28:40 PM »

Any word on when schedules are getting released? I'm going to be out of town this weekend, but I'd sure like to be able to go to as many sessions as possible.

martyconlonontherun · « **Reply #50 on:** July 06, 2010, 04:32:36 PM »

Yea, rosters were suppose to be updated yesterday. Any news?

Blackhat · « **Reply #51 on:** July 06, 2010, 04:38:57 PM »

This saturday games start at around 10:00 AM I believe at Homestead High School.

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