7-foot Indian-Canadian brothers: Tanveer and Sim Bhullar

[bitoy_mola]

Wow the 7'4 guy has range and plays like Sabonis, India should get these 2 kids ASAP. They'll give Kazakhstan a run for the championships.

[sinobball]

They look freaking huge but #1 not agressive #2 not skilled #3 slow. I still think India would benefit by adding them to the roster, but at this stage they have a LONG way to go.

Sim & Tanveer Bhullar.

Sim Bhullar… Elevating His Game

Since coming to Kiski Prep in the fall of 2009, Sim Bhullar has gone from a relative unknown, to a household name in the college recruiting circle. The 7-foot-4 sophomore phenom, is constantly improving and is already seeing his hard work pay off. Bhullar is now consistently mentioned in the top 50 players in the class of 2012, and has already received an offer from Big East power, West Virginia University. While also receiving attention from the likes of Stanford, Duke, Villanova, Syracuse, Maryland, and Pitt, it is sometimes hard to remember that Sim is still only finishing his sophomore school year.
Sim Bhullard has significantly improved since heading to Kiski Prep.

Sim Bhullard has significantly improved since heading to Kiski Prep.

In less than a year, Sim has seen the benefit of bringing his talents to the U.S. When talking about basketball in the states Sim says, “It’s more fast paced, going up and down the court. You have to be able to play against bigger and stronger guys.” It’s hard to believe that you could find someone to match the 7-foot-4 280 pound frame of big Sim, but that is luxury of playing against top talent in the U.S. Throughout his prep school and AAU season, Sim will be challenged by other top big men in the country, and will be given the opportunity to continue to make a name for himself. After just one season at Kiski Prep, Sim sees the benefits, “It has made me stronger, faster, and better all-around. Playing at Kiski has gotten me ready to play with the best in my class”.

Most of Sim’s development has come from Kiski Prep’s head coach Daryn Freedman. Freedman, a former Division 1 assistant coach, immediately saw the potential in his sophomore big man, but realized that he was definitely a work in progress. Coach Freedman is happy with Sim’s improvement thus far, “Sim has dropped 30 pounds and added muscle. When Sim first arrived, he could only stay on the court for a couple minutes at a time. He has really improved his conditioning, and now can stay in for most of the game. Sim has also really improved his low post game, and has been dominant both offensively and defensively at times.”

While Sim is still working on improving his strength and athleticism, he possesses an uncanny touch and feel for the game. His tremendous footwork and ability to step out and hit a 17 foot jumper are things that most 7-foot-4 seventeen- year olds would not be able to do. As he continues to develop at Kiski Prep, the expectations are great for big Sim. So far he is living up to them….all 7-foot-4.

http://crownmagonline.com/recruiting/sim-bhullar-elevating-his-game/

[mvblair]

i went to go meet them (and I took BFI president Harish Shirma) with me to try and convince them to play for India.

That's fantastic. I'm really glad to hear that you're involved with them, coach.

they are nice kids- big kids ( not 7 4 or 7 2-- more like 7 1 and 6-10-11 -but growing!) they are huge, they have along way to go to grow in the big bodies. decent hands , actually good coordination (for someone that young and that size) and they do have potential -but need alot of work. much of the game ( i saw) they made it foul line to foul line and were not as aggressive as you would hope. -its not good enough any more just to be big the younger one plays with a lot more fire. it will be fun to watch their development in the next year!

Absolutely it will be great to see how they develop. They sound like any high school junior that size: unaggressive.

I hope you, or anyone else, is succesful in helping these kids develop and eventually play for Team India. There is so much potential in India. These kids might be a good start towards building a viable NT.

[jdbasketball]

7-foot Indian brothers: Tanveer and Gursimren "Sim" Bhullar Reply to Thread

i went to go meet them (and I took BFI president Harish Shirma) with me to try and convince them to play for India. i know their hs coach from years back,

they are nice kids- big kids ( not 7 4 or 7 2-- more like 7 1 and 6-10-11 -but growing!) they are huge, they have along way to go to grow in the big bodies. decent hands , actually good coordination (for someone that young and that size) and they do have potential -but need alot of work. much of the game ( i saw) they made it foul line to foul line and were not as aggressive as you would hope. -its not good enough any more just to be big the younger one plays with a lot more fire. it will be fun to watch their development in the next year!

regardless, they are really nice kids, speak punjabi and love basketball!

love to spend some time working with them-- maybe even bring them to one of my camps in india one day? ? ?

yao singh.... i am not so sure yet - but who knows!!!! i'd sure love to see it!


-jdBASKETBALL

The Bhullar brothers look really raw and too slow for NBA, but like they say you can't teach height. India really needs to get them, a coordinated 7 footer is rare even in a land of a billion, much less two.

They are very young. Sim is 16 years old (1993) while Tanveer is one year younger (1994). I agree that they have to work a lot ot fullfill their potential. But you have to realize that US scouts consider them as tremedous prospects. For instance, ESPN rank Tanveer in the top 5 of the 2013 class in USA !!!!!

Sim is currently averaging 18.7 points, 14.2 rebounds and 8.1 blocks per game.
And his younger brother, Tanveer is averaging 14.6 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.2 blocks.

[sinobball]

The Bhullar brothers look really raw and too slow for NBA, but like they say you can't teach height. India really needs to get them, a coordinated 7 footer is rare even in a land of a billion, much less two.

Sim (C, 225, 1993) & Tanveer (C, 219, 1994) Bhullar

Bhullar bros video.

Local School Has Giant Talent

SALTSBURG, Pa. -- Many NBA rosters don't have a player who is 7 feet tall. But a basketball team in Indiana County has two. Not only are they brothers; neither have a driver's license.

The Kiski Prep School is an all-boys boarding school, tucked away in the mountains of Saltsburg. It's considered one of the best academic schools in the country, but this year it's the basketball team that's reaching new heights.

Meet Sim Bhullar, a 7-foot-4-inch sophomore, and his "little" brother Tanveer. The freshman stands seven feet 2 inches, which is taller taller than Shaquelle O'Neal. The phenoms are making some noise.

The 7-footers hear the oohs and ahhs every time they visit a school, and they usually have to duck as they enter the gym floor. They are blessed with talent, but there have been some growing pains.

While adjusting to their large frame and size-20 shoes, they showed up to the first practice out of shape.

The Bhullars left their home in Toronto, Canada, to learn under Daryn Freedman. In his first year at Kiski, the coach has used his college and NBA experience to whip the boys into shape.

Kiski had to make special arrangements for its newest students, ordering custom-made beds and uniforms. For the first couple of games, the jerseys and shorts were two sizes too small.

Now a higher comfort level has found its way onto court. Sim even scored a triple-double this season. The Bhullars aren't the best players on the floor, but they make their teammates' job a little easier.

But there is a lot of pressure. The goal for them, and their teammates, is to play division one basketball and perhaps one day in the NBA.

Freedman said he has never seen kids so young, this big, and with this much ability. But the attention hasn't gone to their heads, and there is still room for them to grow.

Believe it or not, the Bhullar brothers said they don't have a hard time finding clothes. They mainly shop at big and tall stores. But on occasion their parents have clothes specially ordered from India, their native country.

Kiski Prep finished the season with a 16 and 3 record, and the team was undefeated at home.

Open the link, to watch the video.

http://www.wjactv.com/news/22675382/detail.html

[3Scout4India]

Tanveer and Gursimren "Sim" Bhullar.

A potential college basketball franchise is being developed at tiny Saltsburg Kiski School, a prep school of 200 students in grades 9-12 located 30 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pa.

First-year coach Daryn Freedman entered his new position armed and dangerous with three towering transfers from Toronto, Canada. They are, in order of size:

- Sim Bhullar, a 7-foot-4, 300-pound sophomore

- Tanveer Bhullar, a 7-foot-2½, 285-pound freshman and Sim’s brother

- Stefan Jankovic, a 6-foot-9½, 210-pound sophomore

The first thing Freedman wants to get straight is that his rangy players "are not projects. The biggest thing is getting them in shape. At our first workout, Sim made it up and down the court twice and then walked the rest of the time. Now he’s mad if I take him out. Now both (brothers) want to play the entire time.

"When Tan came in, he never had dunked. After one and one-half months into the season, he made a two-handed dunk. Since then, he’s been pounding on people."

Freedman, who has been an assistant college coach under John Calipari and Ron Everthart, says, "I would compare Sim to (former Russian star) Arvydas Sabonis. He has very good hands and moves very well for a big guy. He has quick feet and a great shooting touch. He’s really coming along."

Sim, who already has lost 15 pounds, admits that his biggest adjustment to American basketball has been "running up and down the court. I wake up early in the morning to run and jog. Scoring has been the easiest – mostly from the post, but I also have a good mid-range jumper. My range now is 18 to 19 feet."

Sim has led the Cougars to a 16-3 record while averaging an impressive 18.7 points, 14.2 rebounds and 8.1 blocks. He even had a triple-double consisting of 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 blocks.

Freedman notes that Tanveer "tries to pattern himself after Tim Duncan. He has power and finesse. He can be a great 3-point shooter, because he has an excellent touch. His big problem is foot quickness and strength."

The younger Bhullar brother concedes that "dribbling" has been his biggest challenge thus far. "I’ve been working on it a lot. Post moves – high and low – have been the easiest. Right now I’m a power player trying to work on finesse."

Tanveer started the year as a sixth man, but in recent games has joined Sim and Jankovic in what must be the tallest prep lineup in the USA. He is averaging 14.6 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.2 blocks. He usually plays the high post, with Sim down low.

Freedman characterizes Jankovic as "a sleek 6-foot-9 Keith Van Horn or Dirk Nowitzki. He’s a big guard in a tall, long body. He can handle and pass. Every two or three games, he jumps over someone and dunks. His weakness is (a lack of) strength."

Jankovic said he knew who the Bhullar brothers were back home, but "honestly didn’t know they would be here until a week ahead of time. When I heard, I was really excited. I would have more versatility added and could play on the wing. I’m more mobile and they’re a lot more effective down low.

"Every day we watch each other get better. Our low-post drills are amazing – how hard it is to stop them. It’s almost impossible. When I have to guard them in the post, I get pushed out of the lane easily."

Interestingly, Jankovic was born in Serbia, but his family moved to Canada when he was 6½ years old due to the war. The Bhullar brothers were born in Canada, but their parents are natives of India. All three are quick to admit they are here to earn college scholarships and chase their NBA dreams.

The versatile Jankovic already has turned in a spectacular quadruple-double: 14 rebounds, 13 points, 11 assists and 10 blocks. He is averaging 15 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 4.4 blocks.

They are something of a traveling circus, because everywhere they go they are besieged by onlookers who want to take their pictures and get their autographs.

With so many tall, young players, the Cougars appear vulnerable to pressing defenses.

"The press hasn’t really hurt us all year," Freedman pointed out. "We have two Division I guards (both post-grads). We press all of the game – even with the big guys. With our zone press, we take up a good portion of the court."

Freedman revealed that he wants to play in more national tournaments next year and he may not have post-grad players.

Meanwhile, when the season ends, the Bhullar brothers are going to try out for the baseball team. Sim says he wants to play shortstop. Has anyone ever seen a 7-4 shortstop?

http://forums.interbasket.net/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=397926

[3Scout4India]

Well the Dual Citizen rule wasn't made by the Basketball Federation of India instead by the Indian Olympic Association.

It means no player with Dual citizenship can represent India in any sport. It all started after the Tennis team was being dominated by the Players who lived in other countries and just showed up during the time of tournaments.

This resulted in the Local players being put into a corner, finally after months of debate this rule was finalized.

As for Robinson, Well he is back, but don't expect him to do any wonders, He is 30 years now and 2 months ago underwent surges for multiple injuries.

Well I have received mails from as much as 50 players, but what can be done. The only thing using them that can be done is to develop the local game.

THIS RULE IS SO STUPID. It means that players like Tanveer (center, 7'2"/245) and Sim (center, 7'4"/280) have no other choice than to play for Canada.

Tanveer

November, 2009: Bhullar's size is unmatched in 2013 as the 14 year old is already 7'2" and 245 pounds. While he's still raw in many ways his size gives him obvious and undeniable potential. Equally important, he shows the work ethic and high motor to continue to improve

Sim

November, 2009: It was a tale of two very different games for Bhullar this weekend at the National Prep Showcase. He was obviously overwhelmed by the environment in his team's opener and consequently struggled. But he settled down for the second and used his incredible size to change the game

[b3lowzro]

well the thing that you can do with those foreign born players is that give them a good life in India with a sports related career while in return dropping their allegiance to their country of origin. With this I think you can uplift the situation and quality of domestic leagues in your country, exposing the game of your local players with those Indians who were raised in other countries. If the issue is budget constraint, well i think you could use the same formula that was used in promoting cricket in your country before.

[yudhistir]

Well the Dual Citizen rule wasn't made by the Basketball Federation of India instead by the Indian Olympic Association.

It means no player with Dual citizenship can represent India in any sport. It all started after the Tennis team was being dominated by the Players who lived in other countries and just showed up during the time of tournaments.

This resulted in the Local players being put into a corner, finally after months of debate this rule was finalized.

As for Robinson, Well he is back, but don't expect him to do any wonders, He is 30 years now and 2 months ago underwent surges for multiple injuries.

Well I have received mails from as much as 50 players, but what can be done. The only thing using them that can be done is to develop the local game.

[3Scout4India]

Have you informed them about this rule below?

Yes, I do.