Interview with Jayson Wells

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Jayson Wells (202-F-76, agency: Passing Lane, college: Indiana St.), the experienced forward from Cleveland with small steps, started his European career from Sweden, succeed to become one of the most successful imports ever played in Israel.

Q: You played in many leagues, which country you enjoyed most and why?

Jayson Wells: My favorite two countries hands down are Australia and Israel. Australia because it is like the 51st State. There is no language barrier at all, the weather is amazing, and the league competition is superb every single night. Israel is one of my favorites because as most people, I had all these images in my head as to how it would be. Man was I wrong! As I tell anyone 'do not go by what you see on TV and read on the net, Israel may be one of the worlds best kept secrets!' The people there are warm and very hospitable, the weather and food are amazing, and the league is very under-rated. I also think I played some of the best basketball of my career while I was there.

Wow! Isn't it just great to read this?

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succeed to become one of the most successful imports ever played in Israel.

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Pooh Jeter on Israel:

I didn’t really know too much about Israel basketball before I got here from Spain. The only teams I knew about were Maccabi Tel Aviv and the team I’m currently on, Hapoel Jerusalem. They’re the only teams playing in European competitions.

I have two things to say about my three years playing overseas, which favors Israel. When I was playing in Ukraine and Spain, the coaches that I had were good coaches but mostly practices were drills and less 5 on 5. Out here in Israel, my coach Guy Goodes, has us doing a few drills to warm up and then it’s 5 on 5 for the whole practice.

I think that’s a great way to stay in game shape and have rhythm for the game. No offense to the other coaches’ philosophy or practice plans, but I feel more in shape this year because of practice.

The other thing I have to say or even heard from other American players that played in other countries is that Israel may be the best country to play in in terms of off the court conditions. But I heard Athens, Greece is great too.

Let’s get this straight: Spanish league (ACB) is the best domestic league hands down in Europe. My opinion of why Israel might be the best for Americans off the court is because mostly everybody (85% of people) speaks English, the food is GREAT, the party scene is real cool, and the WOMEN are BEAUTIFUL. Women out here are a lot like Kim Kardeshian out this way. LOL!!!

You should’ve seen my girlfriend’s face as I wrote that statement. She got that look on her face saying “You better not write that”. Other than the Holy land, the best thing about Israel is that they love basketball out here. The fans out here are GREAT.

source: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...h-Strong-3457/