The Official Magazine of Big V Basketball
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The official magazine of Big V Basketball March ‘12 OVERTIME MAG OVERTIME MAG CONTENTS FEATURE ARTICLES ALSO INSIDE P8 THE DIV 1 MEN P4 AUSSIE HOOPS MELTING POT It’s the upstarts vs the stalwarts in a building rivalry ELTHAM’S YOUNG VET for the Big V ages. P5 P12 MELTON GO BACK TO THEIR ROOTS. P6 MILDURA IMPORT The grass isn’t always greener on the other side for some of the Thourough- breds former players. P11 BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE P15 20TWELVE SEASON PREVIEWS P14 BIG V’S STATE GUNS Everything you need to know about each division for 20Twelve. EDITORIAL The countdown is on for the first tip of the 20Twelve season and excitement is building around the state. Here at Overtime Mag, we are completely on board and have stuffed as much hype building content into this edition that we had to add five bonus pages at no extra cost! (that was a joke, it’s free) You’ll cop a dose of previews for every single division span- ning over 6 pages that’ll provide everything you need to know about the coming year. But what we’re really pumped about is our main feature story this month. We’ve stuck 6 D1M guns on the one cover, 3 from Div 2 in 2011, up against 3 from existing D1M teams, in what is a pretty epic cover. This is going to be big talking point this year and a story that we just couldn’t pass up. Strap yourselves in for this one because this divi- sion is going to be off the charts in terms of talent, rivalries & hype. Our token feel good story of the month is on the rejuvenated Melton Basketball association’s drive to bring home some of their former local boys. They were in no mans land last season but the list consists of a majority of Melton juniors. There’s plenty more where that came from too. It’s going to be a ginormous season and it deserves all the build up, plugging and promotion it can get. Better Believe It. MARCH 2012 EDITION MARCH 2012 EDITION OVERTIME MAG OVERTIME MAG AUSSIES HOOPS THE YOUNG VETERAN There’s always plenty going on in the basketball world outside of Big V’s realms. This month we touch on Shane Heal being named Head Emma Glynn may be only the tender age of 22, but King as well as a young Aussie who is flying under the radar overseas... this will be her 7th season in the Big V for the “vet”. PLEASE HAMMER Emma Glynn never really had a choice. Not “The last few seasons I have swung between forced, but rather “groomed” into loving youth and champ and this season the DON’T HURT THEM basketball by her parents since she was a coaching team at Eltham are focusing on tiny tot, the young Eltham gun started early developing me into a player that will have The late-season appointment of Shane Heal as and hasn’t looked back since. a long career playing in Eltham’s senior side. interim coach of the Sydney Kings is an interesting So with that said, yes I’ll be around Eltham move by the club, for a team that is dwelling low But Glynn has not only bled hoops, but bled for a while longer!” on the NBL ladder. the Eltham red and white- an “I’ve been fortunate enough to captain The Hammer is obviously a recognisable figure association she has called home for the the youth side for the last two seasons, I’m in hoops circles, was an assistant coach in the past 15 years. not someone who is loud and in your face, Australian Boomers program, a player/coach with “I remember participating in Hoop time as I guess I’m more the type who leads by the Dragons following Mark Price’s public and a real youngster but started playing domes- example.” rapid fall from grace, not to mention being a four- tically for Eltham when I was 8 years old”, That leadership is something that will no time Olympian, enjoying two stints in the NBA, and recalls Glynn. “A couple of years later I was doubt rub off on Glynn’s teammates as they winning a championship with the Sydney Kings as DELLAVEDOVA- UNAPPRECIATED asked to play Rep ball on Friday nights and contest for a championship in 20Twelve. a player. played Vic Championship and Metro One Young Australian prodigy Before fans log on to the NBL website and cast throughout U12’s - U20’s.” Matthew Dellavedova was their vote on the current poll about whether he’s Glynn is the epitomy of the often spruiked just been named West Coast good for the job – there are mixed views already “ideal pathway” and has now established Conference Player of the Month, – the move certainly brings back memories of herself as a “go to” player in the State Youth capping a stellar season for the St the Melbourne Tigers decision to promote Darryl Championship squad. Changes have been Mary’s Gaels. ‘D-Mac’ McDonald to the helm last season. made from top to bottom and Glynn be- But what irks us at Overtime is his It seemed a wise move for a team that was lieves that they’ll be good to go in 20Twelve. lack of recognition in potential looking for some positive press, and it was one that “Eltham’s Youth team have a completely NBA draft mockups. Neither of the brought relative success late in the season for a new look this season, new coaches, new two major websites that project Tigers team that was dwindling. They registered players and a new overall outlook. There how the NBA draft will pan out some wins and it seemed that D-Mac had perhaps are a lot of young, talented and energetic have Dellavedova anywhere near done enough to at least warrant the question of girls that have stepped up from Eltham’s jun- contention to be picked up.That’s keeping him on. ior program and from the practice matches pretty astounding for a 6’4 PG The answer wasn’t what he wanted however, and we have played, these girls have made an who’s putting up 15 points and 6 the question is now, what does Shane Heal have to impressive transition from the junior game to dimes a game in his junior year- do to not suffer the same treatment? And while on the senior one.” both increased on the season the topic, what are the Kings intentions? Are they After being middle of the pack for the past before, while leading the Gaels to doing the same thing, by putting a high profile few seasons, Glynn believes it is finally the a 25-5 record. former player in the role to keep fans believing in Wildcats time to shine. Let’s hope Delly makes the the program till the end of the season, while they “I don’t like to get too far ahead of myself Boomers squad and puts his look around at who else is out there? but so far everything regarding the team game on exhibition for the Thus far, after winning his first game as coach, has been really positive, so I think we will be world to see at the London he’s had a few losses but as usual, the Kings are right up there this season.” Olympics- much like his St Mary’s competitive. But competitive won’t be enough for Glynn’s basketball future is looking like it predeccesor Patty Mills did in the Hammer, who must nail a few victories if he has will be just like her past- emblazoned in the a future in this coaching caper. Wildcat red and white with this being her last season in SYC. MARCH 2012 EDITION MARCH 2012 EDITION OVERTIME MAG OVERTIME MAG BY CALLUM CHAMBERS “I didn’t have the opportunity to win a championship in high school or college so I am hoping to do so here.” That is certainly possible after the Heat almost went all the way last year despite being extremely undermanned and under- sized. That’s where Udenze thinks she can help. “I am looking to bring a variety of things to the Heat this season: leadership, defense, offense, rebounding, competitive spirit, en- ergy and a championship”, said Udenze. road If Vanessa Power returns to the fray and Amanada Hederics comes back well from knee surgery, we can expect a deep run in the new and improved Division One Wom- en’s competition. Udenze will be the sole import in Division One Women though, which certainly gives the Heat a leg up early on. Her experience playing Eurocup in Belarus last year will help her greatly considering how different block the game is compared to the collegiate level. MEMO: THE PAINT IS OFF LIMITS “I want to block over 100 shots this season” from Central Connecticut State University NBA legend Bill Russell was a game in 2011, she was a walk-on in her fresh- Often imports take some time before they changer on the defensive end because man year but earned a scholarship in her get their feet wet, but expect Justina to of his ability to not only control the paint sophomore year. contribure right away- with a lofty goal in with his blocking ability, but to psycho- Udenze’s defense is bruising, but her of- mind. logically impose himself inside opponents fense has some nice polish too.