31 Comments →

1. 
   ZekeO Says:
   December 22nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm

   Is BSA going to open the door to some of the GP players?

2. 
   sipho Says:
   December 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 pm

   good question Zeke – I’m too am curious!

3. 
   Tha Bloz Says:
   December 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pm

   The team selected at the national champs was just a formality, a team is always existing with tried & tested players

4. 
   kim Says:
   January 4th, 2010 at 9:05 am

   I like your answer Bloz…lol.

5. 
   kim Says:
   January 5th, 2010 at 3:38 pm

   I aint no rocket scientist but all the worries about the national team setup are becoming crazy now…PLEASE!!!Just recieved a message from a famous facebook also worried about this.One should realize that a squad would be selected at the Seniors but obviously the national team coaches would consider players that couldnt make the championships.A good example would be the 2008 Seniors held in Alice.Brenda and Kita didnt attend but where both appointed as coaches.Tsakane, Tshilidzi,Q,Chris etc didn’t attend seniors but those players were invited to camps prior to Libya.

   I then get a sense that just because players and coaches didn’t make seniors does not necessarily mean that they wont be considered for the national team.I don’t see how both coaches would choose a squad of 13/14 to select a final 12…doesn’t make sense so I hope we are ok now.IF it happens that the coaches don’t invite the other players to the camp then I am calling RAS DUMSANI to tell him where to get some potent herbs .

   Just worried that no 24 second clock featured this time around even though the clocks where available……What the heck,there is nothing better than experiencing the clock at the championships on the world stage…..Brings the best out of you!I think!Compliments my bballers…
   I hope we have an intriguing basketball year..AS ALWAYS….The Days of Our Lives.

6. 
   ET Says:
   January 6th, 2010 at 8:34 am

   Finally sumone includes lucky for the number one spot. I think we need sumone who is quick strong, agressive and deadly on the 3 ball ( not to mention this guy can shoot off of picks and can create own shot).Hope he makes it thru tha final trim since thats inevitable……..

7. 
   Joe Says:
   January 6th, 2010 at 9:11 am

   Maybe we should change the naming of the team chosen at the nationals to avoid confusion. Instead of callling it a National team rather we call it Team of the Tournament?

8. 
   kim Says:
   January 6th, 2010 at 9:52 am

   SA squad is just right for me cos its a squad.ET….lucky is a great shooter.I also hope he gets a shot at international ball.He has worked hard day in day out…I hope he also starts working hard to play the PG position so that he brings a different dimension as well.

9. 
   TD Nyc Says:
   January 6th, 2010 at 10:44 am

   Well said Kim, alhough I would like to differ just a little bit there with you. See Basketball is SA is not played as regular as other places and thus coaches do not have enough time to look at the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Thus tournaments such as the snr champs is a good place for national team coaches to really have a look at the players and thus analyse them effectively as they play a few games. This would give the coaches some insight into each and every player. In the situation like ours this is important since the national team doesn’T get enough camp time and currently we are not playing the best of basketball compared to other african teams. I hope I don”t sound too negative.

10. 
    Cabby Magongwa Says:
    January 6th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I suppose this gives other players a chance to see where they feature without GP in there.

    Compliments ballers

11. 
    Cabby Magongwa Says:
    January 6th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Oh by the way, i am very happy for Lucky, he truly deserves it, probably one of the most under rated players in SA

12. 
    kim Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 8:13 am

    hahahaha….Cabby!Saw some great NEW talent and VETERANS at these games as well and I hope ALL provinces realize already now in January that Chances are EXTREMELY high that we will have seniors this year.So who ever is responsible for getting the teams there…..please do your job.The board should come out clear regarding seniors and all national tournaments as to what is the responsibilities of the provinces and that of BasketballSA…

13. 
    Bloz Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Kim

    What happened to Free State Team last year coz as far as i know de team was selected to attend the IPT.

14. 
    Joe Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Question is: what is BSA doing to ensure that Provinces are prepared to participate in IPT?

15. 
    kim Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Right question wrong platform!!!

16. 
    Joe Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Actually, I am hoping that ballers will remind their Provinces to tackle this issue in the upcoming BSA general meeting. Ooops just jumped the gun there : )

17. 
    kim Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 9:47 am

    ….There is going to be a general meeting?Thats nice dont you think.This year is going to be nice mos.

18. 
    Joe Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I will reserve my judgement untill after the meeting as I am hoping that the meeting will not be just another going through the motions exercise.

19. 
    kim Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Thats much much better than going a year without meeting.Atleast people will get to see the board members.There will be an agenda and stuff will be discussed…hahahaha.Thats a very good start.150% for effort.The quality after that is another issue…

20. 
    Joe Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 10:28 am

    For me an unproductive meeting is a pointless waste of money and time. If no constructive discussion will take place, sommer send the report instead.

21. 
    kim Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am

    hahahaha……Compliance is needed,come on Joe……hahahaha.I agree with you my man,am just joking.One will not know whether it will be productive or not so the start will be getting a meeting hence am actually happy for the future of basketball.;-)

22. 
    Joe Says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 10:53 am

    For the future of basketball to be a happy one, it is critical that all bball administrators at all levels understand their role in the acountability chain. I have always maintained that arrogant leaders thrive when leading ignorant followers.

    I hope that in the new year as lovers of bball we all take it upon ourselves to be knowledgeable about sport administration and therefore hold our leaders accountable. I really hope that we will stop waiting for a fault to occur then shout after the effect.

    Let the game begin.

23. 
    Ayzie Says:
    January 22nd, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    well the squad was selected and where are they going to play and why select a squad that does not even go to camp or national tour?????

24. 
    kim Says:
    January 26th, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Ayzie
    Why do you think they wont camp or tour?

25. 
    baller Says:
    January 26th, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Access to information is power.

26. 
    kim Says:
    January 26th, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    baller
    Maybe you have info about no camp,no games and no tour for the 2010?Eish,just when I think I am updated about BasketballSA happenings and there are these revelations that come out.Should I or shouldnt I believe them?!?!

27. 
    baller Says:
    January 27th, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Kim

    haha. you make me laugh. i was just responding to your question to Ayzie. it seems that he/she has all the relevant information that we don’t know about. hence i said that. i am still waiting for Ayzie to back up what he said about camps and all that.

28. 
    petervice-t Says:
    January 27th, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    plz people… i bliv sum of u knw a lot abt our previous SENIOR TEAMs Bt nw is time to learn to trust in other new players. jst bcos they never made it b4 das nt really matter that much accoding to my own point of view. i mean ppl like WISANI, FUMANE, LUCKY, AMOGELANG and others, can do magic and you will be surprised am telling you. So what am saying is that, lets find information abt their upcoming games and support them with lot of pride for representing as in advance… THIS IS YOUR MAIN MAN SIGNING HERE, AS AN UPCOMING SENIOR PLAYER IN YEARS TO COME… PEACE AND ONE NATION

29. 
    kim Says:
    January 27th, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    baller
    hahaha…I thought you were one of the priveliged to this type of information.Talking about the priveliged,the delegates attending the upcoming BaskeballSA General Meeting to be precise,is it possible that we can get a feel of what will be discussed come Saturday.Just for interest sake nothing more,nothing less.I hope that information is not confidential,secret or top secret.Vic,any information will be appreciated.

30. 
    MJ Says:
    January 28th, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Kim

    I bet your my last cent that provinces have not received the complete agenda and other discussion documents for the meeting, nor have they received any response to their requests for information. In fact, will the meeting take place at all? Would the meeting be legitimate in terms of delegates having proper credentials?

    It has been argued before that maybe the BSA General manager/secretary is not the right person for the job. Maybe BSA has dropped the ball as they seem not to have their priorities in the correct order.

31. 
    MJ Says:
    February 1st, 2010 at 9:12 am

    I know it is too early, but any news on the AGM?