International Play, NIL events, TBT, etc.

Three of our guys have played internationally this summer. Arthur, Rati, and R2 played for their respective national teams. Art/Rati in FIBA Qualifier events and Ryan for Canada in the GlobalJam, in Toronto.

Re: 2022 Off-Season

by gtmoBlue » Sun Jul 10, 2022 5:51 pm

Our guys in the summer offseason. Playing with national teams.

Arthur – playing in the FIBA WC qualifier – 2 games (incl upset over Nigeria)
Nationality: Uganda (1-1)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
22.5 5.5 3 Avg. per Event

R2 – playing in the GlobalJam (Toronto, CAN) – 4 games (w’s over Brazil/USA)
Nat: Canada (2-2)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
3.5* 2.25 2.25 Avg. per Event
*R2 went 0-8/0-4 shooting in the round robin win over the US…
Best game was 8pt outing vs USA in Semi’s loss.
George keys Semi’s win for the US over CAN, face Brazil in Finals.

Rati – playing in the FIBA WC qualifier – 2 games (incl upset over Spain)
Nat: Georgia (1-1)
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
10.5 1.5 .5 Avg. per Event

Overall good showings for our guys internationally.

Creighton Abilities Camp (for kids)

Player NIL Events

Not the dunks I’m used to but still had fun at our NIL event. #TheBirdClub pic.twitter.com/Qgtc2tZkoA

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