NCAA Basketball - Canadian Edition

Leolovinliberal · Post #281 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:06 am

Myth111 wrote:Birch is officially leaving Pittsburgh. I am disappointed for him and for us.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11350/1197449-100.stm

Pitt freshman Khem Birch has decided to leave the team, Pitt announced tonight. Birch, a 6-foot-9 freshman, was a McDonald's All-American and Jamie Dixon's highest rated recruit since taking over as Pitt's head coach in 2003.

"Khem has decided to leave the team for personal reasons," Dixon said in a statement. "We thank Khem for his contribution to our program over the last semester and wish him great success in the future."

Wow, and he was starting. Rumor on the Pitt board is that he hated playing center, wanted to be at his natural pf spot.

vancityballer · Post #282 » by **vancityballer** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:08 am

Apparently on his way back to T.O. Left Pitt and has asked for a transfer. WTF? Anybody got any insight here. Sounds like we've got a problem child. Leaving a top Div 1 program in your first year does not bode well for him.

Post #283 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:11 am

So when could we sign Birch, theoretically?

raptorfever · Post #284 » by **raptorfever** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:47 am

That's messed up...

"I'm leaving," Birch told CBSSports.com on Friday night. "I'm headed to Toronto now. I enjoyed my time at Pittsburgh, I love Coach (Jamie) Dixon, had no problems with the staff and the players. It just wasn't the right fit for me."

Doesn't sound like he had any problems..

JN · Post #285 » by JN » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:51 am

He has to enter the draft first before we can sign him. He could enter the draft in 2012 if he wants.

At a minimum someone would take a flyer on him in the second round... he was productive in his minutes.

I hope he stays in college and goes somewhere he can contribute alot between Jan 2013-Mar 2913 in the NCAA.

I would love for Syracuse to get him -- he would be a beast playing one of the bottom corners in the 2-3. A bigger Hakim Warrick. But SU has alot of young depth, so it may not make sense for him.

Maybe someone like Kansas would be a good fit.

mathgeek · Post #286 » by **mathgeek** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:31 am

Why Toronto, isn't he from Montreal.

It wasn't the right fit for him because he wanted to play PF. He should have just stuck it out he probably would have ended up being drafted late first round because of his potential much like Corey Joseph.

Post #287 » by **Hassassin** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:47 am

Player recaps for Dec 17.

Al_Oliver · Post #288 » by **Al_Oliver** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:47 pm

JN wrote:He has to enter the draft first before we can sign him. He could enter the draft in 2012 if he wants.

At a minimum someone would take a flyer on him in the second round... he was productive in his minutes.

I hope he stays in college and goes somewhere he can contribute alot between Jan 2013-Mar 2913 in the NCAA.

I would love for Syracuse to get him -- he would be a beast playing one of the bottom corners in the 2-3. A bigger Hakim Warrick. But SU has alot of young depth, so it may not make sense for him.

Maybe someone like Kansas would be a good fit.

Syracuse is stacked up front with another big man coming in next year. Not a tonne of minutes available

Post #289 » by **Hassassin** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:03 am

Player recaps for Dec 18.

Post #290 » by **Hassassin** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:01 am

Player recaps for Dec 19.

Raps_Swingman · Post #291 » by **Raps_Swingman** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:11 am

Lovin the recaps. What a great thing for us lazy people. New Mexico State must have set a record with Canadian players this season.

Post #292 » by **Hassassin** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:23 am

Thanks man. NM State is loaded with Canadians and Bhullar will make his debut next season.

Leolovinliberal · Post #293 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:29 am

Hassassin wrote:Thanks man. NM State is loaded with Canadians and Bhullar will make his debut next season.

Yeah man, I really appreciate you taking over this year.

DreamTeam09 · Post #294 » by **DreamTeam09** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:12 am

Daniell Mullings was another kid that came thru my rec centre very often. Athletic wise I knew he could ball in the NCAA, I didn't think his overall game was that nice tho. From what it looks like tho hes a stopper on the wings. He's had multiple steals in games a lot of times so far already.

Post #295 » by **Hassassin** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:44 pm

I remember watching Daniel Mullings at the All Canada Classic at the ACC and he impressed me the most as I had no idea who was going into the game. Very athletic for a guy his size. I think he will continue to play well if he gets minutes.

Leolovinliberal wrote:
Hassassin wrote:Thanks man. NM State is loaded with Canadians and Bhullar will make his debut next season.

Yeah man, I really appreciate you taking over this year.

Thanks dude. It means a lot because it is geared towards you guys.

Post #296 » by **Hassassin** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:52 am

Player recaps for Dec 20.

duppyy · Post #297 » by **duppyy** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:03 am

Based on stats it seems like Kris is playing better each game.

Raps_Swingman · Post #298 » by **Raps_Swingman** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:37 am

Man that Pangos kid can get his shot off quick. Im lovin the amount of Canadian talent in the NCAA.

Leolovinliberal · Post #299 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:10 am

Raps_Swingman wrote:Man that Pangos kid can get his shot off quick. Im lovin the amount of Canadian talent in the NCAA.

Yup. I've been a diehard Zags fan for 12 years and Pangos is the real deal. He destroyed Nored, who was the two time Final Four all defense team and Kevin made him look silly; crossovers, stutter steps, fade away threes in his face. KP is only a freshman and is already sick.

Post #300 » by **Hassassin** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:00 am

Player recaps for Dec 21.