Ok, this might be the longest reply in the history of Nike Talk. However, I am a huge fan of the "Small Guys". Guys who play Professional Basketball, but who are not in the NBA.
Most of the information about these players comes off the top of my head, so it's easy for me to type it out. I am a basketball nut who probably knows more about more players than anyone around.
The statistical information and what teams players are with Overseas comes from a variety of websites.
I worked for a Professional Basketball Agent from January till June of this past year. It was a great job right out of college. However, this Agent deals with smaller tier players and is financially strapped. I had to give it up because of financial concerns. I couldn't afford to keep my shoe addiction on the pay.
Anyways, here is a boatload of information on all the players you asked for.
Enjoy!
Jumanji
Pete Mikeal
Currently in Camp with the Houston Rockets. Pete has a shot to make it back to the NBA. He was with the Knicks in 2000-01, but was stuck on IR all year. He played with the Knicks this Summer at Shaw, averaging 10.2 PPG, while Starting all 6 Games.
He is much different player now than he was in college at Cincy. He can score now, as well still being an outstanding Defensive Player. He played in the Phillippines this past Spring/Summer (2002) for Talk n Text Phone Pals. I'm just about positve that his coach was former UNLV Head Coach Billy Bayno. He led the league in Scoring at 27.6, finished 5th in Rebounding at 11.9 and finished 3rd in Steals at 1.69 .
He played the 2001-02 Season in the ABA for the Kansas City Kinghts. Pete led the team to the ABA Championship. He was named League MVP after averaging 23.4 Points Per Game.
Justin Love
Phoenix really liked Justin's game when he came out of St. Louis. They had him in Summer Camp and Training Camp, but he didn't stick. He played with the Bulls Summer League Teams in 2001. This past season (2001-02) he was in the USBL with the St.Louis Sky Hawks. Here are his Stats: 29games, 17.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.7apg, 1.8spg.
Teddy Dupay
Teddy really hurt himself with his Gambling problems. Getting kicked out of Florida during his Senior Year was not a good thing. However, in terms of NBA potential, I don't think it made a difference. He is 5'10 (Maybe) and a slow White Guy. Yes, teams will keep slow White Guys, but I don't think Teddy had the staying power. He bounced around after leaving Florida. He went to Venezuela, but left there after the economy crashed. He landed in the ABA with Phoenix, but they couldn't pay their players on time this year, so he left. He tried to catch with just about every NBA Team for Summer League. He ended up with Orlando, but played in just 21 Minutes and scored 5 Total Points.
Not sure where he is playing right now, or even if he has a job. He might be waiting for the CBA, ABA, NBDL, or USBL Season to start.
Chris Carawell
May 2002 Puerto Rico, Toritos de Cayey
2001-2002: NBDL, Asheville Altitude 7.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.8apg
I'm sure Chris will be back in one of the Minor Leagues again this year. He has not signed Overseas (I don' think).
Nate James
Nate was in Camp with Fayetteville of the NBDL last year, but was waived. I know I read about him after that, but I can't remember where he ended up. I know he played in a Showcase Camp at Virginia Commonwealth in May. He may have come to the realization that Professional Basketball may not be in his future. I am a Huge Duke Fan (Have been for a Long Time) and was always a Nate James Fan. Unfortunately for him, he has not been as successful playing for $ as he was at Duke.
Ron Hale
Ron has really made a nice name for him since leaving Florida State. He has been with a few NBA Teams in Summer's and Pre-Seasons. He Played Summer 2002 in the Phillippines for the Coca-Cola Tigers. Here are his Stats:14games 27.4 ppg, 8.8rpg, 4apg, 3PT FG 41.8%, He played 2001-02 in Japan for Mitsubishi Electric Dolphins. He averaged 25.4 ppg.
Wayne Turner
Wayne has been all over the last few years. He had a short stint with the Celtics in 1999, but even Pitino had to let him go. He played in Italy during the Fall of 2001. In January 2002 he signed in the CBA with the Dakota Wizards. In April he moved on the USBL with Florida. In 21 Games he Averaged, 17.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.4apg, 1.7spg. I believe he is waiting to return to one of the Minor Leagues again this Year. I would think he and his Agent must think he has a shot to return to the NBA. That's why he is still playing in the US. When NBA Teams need a Player, it has always been known that "Out of Sight Equals Out of Mind". Therefore a number of players who think they are close, will stay in the US for less money than they would receive Overseas.
I was always a big Turner Fan when he was at Kentucky. His Jumpshot is still funky, but he did average 35+ PPG in HS. He has been in more NCAA Games than anyone else. I think he Won more NCAA Tourney Games than anyone as well. Not sure if he will get another NBA chance, but he might.
Arthur Lee
2002-03 Italy, Vip Rimini. He was also in Italy last Season.
Terrell Lyday
2001-02 Poland, Azoty Unia Tarnow
21games: 12.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.5apg
Tyson Patterson
2001-02 Israel, U.M.F. Grindavik
He was in the NBDL with Asheville in November of 2001, but was waived and went Overseas.
Jimmy King
Jimmy was indeed among the 4 people whom the Nuggets kept after a Summer Open-Tryout. He was invited to their Summer Camp and was added to their Summer League Roster. He played in 4 of their 6 games, averaging 2.8 Points.
He played the 2001-02 Season in the USBL with the Dodge City Legend. In 30 Games, he average 15.5ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.8apg, 1.2spg. He had been in the NBDL, but his contract was terminated for violation of league policy.
Tyson Wheeler
Tyson is one of my favorite players of all time. I can't believe he has not received another shot in the NBA. He is undersized, but he is the quickest PG around. His outside shot is deadly and he knows how to run a team. I've always hoped he would get another opportunity, but it hasn't come.
He played 2001-02 in the ABA with the Southern California Surf. He helped lead the team to the ABA Finals. He had started the year in Israel, but left due to securtiy concerns.
JR Henderson
2001-02 (KSA), Al-Ittihad. I can't find an update on JR. However, I can't imagine he lasted in Kazakhstan too long. I'm pretty sure he was in the CBA two years ago and was among the Leagues Best Players.
Mark Sanford
Mark has serious NBA Talent. However, he has SERIOUS attidue issues. I believe that is the only reason he has not made it to the League. He played 2001-02 in Japan for the Matsu****a Electric Panasonic Kangaroos. He was 4th in the League in Scoring with 24.5 ppg.
Roderick Rhodes
2002 Phillippines, FedEx Express. He was released.
Stais Boseman
2001-02
NBDL, Columbus Riverdragons, Waived
Signed with ABA, Southern California Surf. He played in 6 Games, 6 ppg.
He then went back to the NBDL with Asheville, but had his contract terminated his for repeated violation of league policy
He then went to Asia and joined Al Rayan for the Asian Club Championships
Lou Roe
2001-02 Spain, Gijon Baloncesto
Mario Bennett
Mario is currently in Camp with Atlanta Hawks. He was also with them this Summer. Mario is one of my favorites as well. He has encountered more bad luck with injuries than just about anyone. He has blown both kness a number of times. In fact he was with the Sonics Summer League Team a few years ago and he broke his kneecap. 2001-02 Mario Played in Spain, Italy and the Phillippines.
Adonis Jordan
Adonis has been a mainstain Overseas. In the past 2 years he has played in Germany, Belgium, France and Finland. He finished last season in Belgium.
Matt Fish
Ah, good old Matt Fish. I remember when he was with the Clippers and a local radio station tried to get him a Shoe Contract. He started last Season in Belgium, but ended up playing in the ABA for Phoenix.
Roy Rogers
Roy had himself a 3 Year Guaranteed Contract in the NBA after being a 1st Round Pick in 1996. However, he is most famous for being the Player traded by the Rockets to the Bulls for Scottie Pippen in a Sign and Trade Deal back in 1998. He played 2001-02 in Russia, Italy, and Slovenia.
Ed Gray
A talented player, but a headcase. Ed cost himself any chance of staying in the NBA with a horrible attitude and an even worse work ethic. Despite a Guaranteed 3 Year Rookie Contract, he was waived before the end of it. He was in the CBA for short stints the last 2 years or so. He signed with the Globetrotters in February of 2002. However, he is not listed on their current Roster. Not sure where he is now.
Toby Bailey
Toby is currently in Camp with the New York Knicks. I can't stand UCLA and was never a big Bailey Fan when he was there. However, I saw him play way back in High School so I have always followed his Career. Toby was in the NBA for 2 Years with Phoenix (1998-00). I saw him play the last few Summers and he really has improved his all-around game. His Jumpshot has vastly improved and he is still extremely athletic. I think he will be back in the NBA, however not sure if he can stick with the Knicks. He played last year (2001-02) in Italy for Imola.
Keith Booth
Keith is also among the Players with Guaranteed 3-Year NBA Rookie Contracts who couldn't stick around. He was waived before the end of the deal, but still got his money. I can't find an update on him. However, I'm pretty sure he was in the CBA within the last 2 years.
Tyus Edney
Tyus is one of the best Point Guards Overseas. He is currently playing for one of the best teams in all of the Overseas Market, Italy's Benetton Treviso. He was with them last season as well.
He made a NBA comeback with the Pacers during the 2000-01 Season. However, he can make just as much $ Overseas and be a Star.
Ray Jackson
The Last of the Fab 5 with Jimmy King. Ray played in Venezuela during 2001, but was released. Not sure where he is now.
Rob Pelinka
I'm almost positive that Rob works for David Falk and Friends as an Agent.
James Voskuil
2001-02 France, Entente Cergy Osny Pontoise
2001-02 Finland, Finished 5th in ppg with 23.9, 8.1rpg,
Eric Riley
Eric is currently in camp with the San Antonio Spurs. He played 2001-02 in Italy.
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