Al Durham - Bàsquet Girona of Catalonia

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,164]

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,164]

[LamarCheeks 17,588]

43 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

He didn't have any eligibility left anyway, did he? 

[go iu bb 5,345]

1 minute ago, LamarCheeks said:

He didn't have any eligibility left anyway, did he? 

Nope, sure doesn't. Wishful thinking on his part that he'll get drafted but I think he can have a nice career overseas.

[TheWatShot 13,530]

17 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

He didn't have any eligibility left anyway, did he? 

I didn't think he did, but he sat out 20-21 and everyone got that year back, so I guess he actually got 2 years to play at Providence? 

 

The extra year for Covid was such a dumb move by the NCAA. 

[IGotMeAWoody 231]

1 minute ago, TheWatShot said:

I didn't think he did, but he sat out 20-21 and everyone got that year back, so I guess he actually got 2 years to play at Providence? 

 

The extra year for Covid was such a dumb move by the NCAA. 

Al was still playing for us in 20-21. Feels like it's been more than two years, but we've only had one season removed from Al Durham running our offense. 

[TheWatShot 13,530]

5 minutes ago, IGotMeAWoody said:

Al was still playing for us in 20-21. Feels like it's been more than two years, but we've only had one season removed from Al Durham running our offense. 

Damn, that's right. The last 6 years of failure kind of just run together after awhile. 

 

That would mean he is out of eligibility then. 

[CharlotteHoosier16 5]

Declaring for the draft in comic sans is laugh out loud funny

[MikeRoberts 6,898]

He’s crafty, he can make some cash oversees. 

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

He didn't have any eligibility left anyway, did he? 

I think he does. 4 years at IU, grad transfer at Providence. Could have a covid year, I believe. Might also mean, if he pulls his name he may play elsewhere next season.

[HoosierX 1,515]

4 minutes ago, HoosierHoops1 said:

I think he does. 4 years at IU, grad transfer at Providence. Could have a covid year, I believe. Might also mean, if he pulls his name he may play elsewhere next season.

No, you don't get a free grad transfer year.  He's played 5 years now, with the fifth only being possible due to the Covid year. He's out of eligibility.

 

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2 hours ago, CharlotteHoosier16 said:

Declaring for the draft in comic sans is laugh out loud funny

As well as the 18 or so Durham pics on top of each other. I think he’s just having a bit of fun.  He knows he’s not anywhere near draftable.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,164]

 

[go iu bb 5,345]

35 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

I hope Frozone has a long and successful basketball career. 

[Demo 19,175]

 

[Demo 19,175]

Good for Al. Such a high caliber kid.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,164]

Reportedly has signed with Bàsquet Girona (@BasquetGirona) of Catalonia.

[Demo 19,175]

7 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Reportedly has signed with Bàsquet Girona (@BasquetGirona) of Catalonia.

Ok, I’m a little envious of Al now. Living and playing in the Basque region would be way, way above average.

[Dave from Dayton 2,812]

Very cool that Al Durham is very hot!  

Please excuse the English below...it is a quote.

"...last season in the Hamburg regular league are 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game in the league with 39% in three-point shooting. In the play-off he will get 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the two games they will play. The German team will also play the Eurocup with 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists with 44% from three points.

Durham, new Gironí player: “My objective is to always improve, even better than the previous season. I will help the companies and make the stands vibrate.”

San Emeterio, sports manager: “He is a player who will help a lot in the base and guard position. He is a player who generates a lot from the pick and roll, capable of attacking the ball a lot and, above all, fundamentally, he is a player in clear progress.”  Per ALJAMI DURHAM IS GIRONÍ - Basquet Girona

I spent a few minutes searching to find out their schedule, competition, and a perspective on this team and it's relationship to European Pro basketball.  Let's suffice it to say...ah...I do not know much about it.  Is it related to a sports campus?    Is it 3 x 3 or what? 

[moyemayhem 1,282]

50 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

I spent a few minutes searching to find out their schedule, competition, and a perspective on this team and its relationship to European Pro basketball.  Let's suffice it to say...ah...I do not know much about it.  Is it related to a sports campus?    Is it 3 x 3 or what? 

Per the Wikipedia link below, the club was founded by Marc Gasol a decade ago, and they play in the top division in Spain.  Sounds like a good opportunity to me.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bàsquet_Girona