Comments on: Scouting Report on Brad Newley http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:10:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Panagiotis http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-626 Panagiotis Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:54:41 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-626 Brad now plays for Panionios in Greece (www.panioniosbc.gr) Brad now plays for Panionios in Greece (www.panioniosbc.gr)

]]> By: Brodiejay http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-621 Brodiejay Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:26:48 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-621 I couldn't agree more Tom. In regard to his competition, he brings a few different things than those players you mentioned. Bonzi is more of an undersized three, Snyder is not a great outside shooter, and Luther Head and the newly re-aquired Mike James are undersized to play the two. While all these players are very good players, Brad brings a different skill set with his shooting and hustle. I assume this is why the Rockets drafted him and being an Aussie, I REALLY would love to see him make the roster and get some serious burn. If he approaches the summer league with the same confidence that he approached the NBL as a rookie, he has a legitimate shot to make their roster. Would love to see him as that spark player you just mentioned and I think he would play the role well (similar to his rookie season in the NBL where he won sixth man of the year and rookie of the year in his first season). I couldn’t agree more Tom. In regard to his competition, he brings a few different things than those players you mentioned. Bonzi is more of an undersized three, Snyder is not a great outside shooter, and Luther Head and the newly re-aquired Mike James are undersized to play the two. While all these players are very good players, Brad brings a different skill set with his shooting and hustle. I assume this is why the Rockets drafted him and being an Aussie, I REALLY would love to see him make the roster and get some serious burn. If he approaches the summer league with the same confidence that he approached the NBL as a rookie, he has a legitimate shot to make their roster. Would love to see him as that spark player you just mentioned and I think he would play the role well (similar to his rookie season in the NBL where he won sixth man of the year and rookie of the year in his first season).

]]> By: Tom http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-623 Tom Sun, 01 Jul 2007 08:48:45 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-623 Just a quick update - Newley has been drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft. If the Rockets want him this year, he has a clause allowing for immediate release and can join them in America within the next few weeks. If Newley does land on the final roster for next season, he will be backing up Battier and McGrady while fighting Bonzi Wells, Kirk Snyder and Luther Head for minutes. He probably won't see a lot of court time if that is the case (although there are rumours about Battier heading to Portland), but just training and working with an NBA franchise will improve Newley to a great extent and he could certainly become a nice spark player off the Houston bench in the years to come. Just a quick update - Newley has been drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft. If the Rockets want him this year, he has a clause allowing for immediate release and can join them in America within the next few weeks.

If Newley does land on the final roster for next season, he will be backing up Battier and McGrady while fighting Bonzi Wells, Kirk Snyder and Luther Head for minutes. He probably won’t see a lot of court time if that is the case (although there are rumours about Battier heading to Portland), but just training and working with an NBA franchise will improve Newley to a great extent and he could certainly become a nice spark player off the Houston bench in the years to come.

]]> By: Old mate http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-625 Old mate Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:00:41 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-625 attitude problem? did i read that haha! nice. by no way though does he have an attitude problem. he's a good bloke and puts in the effort he'll be sweet. when i spoke to him he said the nba was all about just being a greater challenge for him. good luck son attitude problem? did i read that haha! nice. by no way though does he have an attitude problem. he’s a good bloke and puts in the effort he’ll be sweet. when i spoke to him he said the nba was all about just being a greater challenge for him. good luck son

]]> By: Smooth Jumper http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-624 Smooth Jumper Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:51:45 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-624 Wow! Time to eat humble pie. He just got drafted 24th in the second round by houston. Hopefully it works out. Congrats! I hope he doesn't go to waste sitting on the bench though. Wow! Time to eat humble pie. He just got drafted 24th in the second round by houston. Hopefully it works out. Congrats! I hope he doesn’t go to waste sitting on the bench though.

]]> By: Smooth Jumper http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-622 Smooth Jumper Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:28:52 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-622 Brad is a great Australian player....unfortunately this will not translate into the NBA. This is a different league altogether. He has great numbers in our league and will continue to post great stats, no doubt. I have played in the American College system for 4 years, and in terms of athletic ability, he would be average..if that! due to his lack of upper body (and overall) strength. His defense is non existant. If you watch any NBL games, you have to concede that the league as a whole (except maybe Brisbane) has horrible defense. You sometimes just sit there saying to yourself "how did they let him get that layup!?!" It is very soft in that area compared to other leagues. it would be a shame for him to possibly sit on the end of a bench, or suit up only when a player is placed on the injured list, for the next several years. I think europe would be the better place for him to develop. After a few years there, then maybe the NBA Brad is a great Australian player….unfortunately this will not translate into the NBA. This is a different league altogether. He has great numbers in our league and will continue to post great stats, no doubt. I have played in the American College system for 4 years, and in terms of athletic ability, he would be average..if that! due to his lack of upper body (and overall) strength. His defense is non existant. If you watch any NBL games, you have to concede that the league as a whole (except maybe Brisbane) has horrible defense. You sometimes just sit there saying to yourself “how did they let him get that layup!?!” It is very soft in that area compared to other leagues. it would be a shame for him to possibly sit on the end of a bench, or suit up only when a player is placed on the injured list, for the next several years. I think europe would be the better place for him to develop. After a few years there, then maybe the NBA

]]> By: Scott http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-617 Scott Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:34:55 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-617 There is no doubt that Brad Newley is ready for the step up to the NBA. He was wise to wait last draft, and although the depth of this draft is impressive I believe a team like Detroit or Toronto who will be picking low in the second round would be well served to acquire his services. I also played against Brad at a Junior state level and his talent was exceptional then, even if he was "wreaking with attitude". However, contrary to earlier comments I believe this is a good thing as confidence is a necessity if you want to crack it in a league where failure is so common plus he's had Ian Stacker (his coach in Australia) behind him leading his maturation into what I can only predict is a smart intuitive man and player. There is no doubt that Brad Newley is ready for the step up to the NBA. He was wise to wait last draft, and although the depth of this draft is impressive I believe a team like Detroit or Toronto who will be picking low in the second round would be well served to acquire his services. I also played against Brad at a Junior state level and his talent was exceptional then, even if he was “wreaking with attitude”. However, contrary to earlier comments I believe this is a good thing as confidence is a necessity if you want to crack it in a league where failure is so common plus he’s had Ian Stacker (his coach in Australia) behind him leading his maturation into what I can only predict is a smart intuitive man and player.

]]> By: Jonnie http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-620 Jonnie Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:13:34 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-620 Brad Newley has amazing talent and when his on his game he can be very hard to defend. I remember one game where he single handly led his side Townsville to victory after his 50 point performace. Hopefully he will get drafted as Newley is still developing as a player. Also found another brief player profile about his career ; http://www.aussiebball.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115 Brad Newley has amazing talent and when his on his game he can be very hard to defend. I remember one game where he single handly led his side Townsville to victory after his 50 point performace.
Hopefully he will get drafted as Newley is still developing as a player.

Also found another brief player profile about his career ; http://www.aussiebball.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115

]]> By: Matthew http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-619 Matthew Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:22:57 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-619 Not quite up to NBA standards I don´t think. I have played against brad at a more junior level and while he his a dominant player with untold potential i think he would be best served by a few years in europe. I also believe there may be an attitude problem. To pick him early in the second round would be a waste and i believe he would be best picked up as a free agent. Not quite up to NBA standards I don´t think. I have played against brad at a more junior level and while he his a dominant player with untold potential i think he would be best served by a few years in europe. I also believe there may be an attitude problem. To pick him early in the second round would be a waste and i believe he would be best picked up as a free agent.

]]> By: Jeff W http://hoopsaddict.com/2007/04/19/scouting-report-on-brad-newley/#comment-618 Jeff W Mon, 28 May 2007 17:05:41 +0000 http://hoopsaddict.com/?p=155#comment-618 The latest on Newley: He'll be attending the <a href="http://www.draftexpress.com/blogs.php?blogid=3" rel="nofollow">Orlando Pre-draft Camp</a>, May 29-June 1, and the <a href="http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=2055" rel="nofollow">RBK Treviso Eurocamp</a>, June 9-12. The latest on Newley: He’ll be attending the Orlando Pre-draft Camp, May 29-June 1, and the RBK Treviso Eurocamp, June 9-12.

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