InterBasket Player Profile Thread

[elaj]

All of them are considered as one of the best players Slovenia ever had. All of them are considered as legends of Slovenian basketball.

Ivo Daneu was one of the most important ex-Yugoslavian players in '60, Peter Vilfan in '70-80, while Jurij Zdovc was "new age" player in '90. All informations about them you can get here, here and here.

Here are some pictures:

Ivo Daneu -




Jurij Zdovc -





Peter Vilfan -

[J-Mart]

he played college ball for Marquette and was coached by Jack Neigle and Tex Winters

I am searching for some pics

[23_for_life]

Here are some pics of Omar Quintero... I will give you his info later...

[23_for_life]

ok, here is a bigger one. And he is not 1.90 he is 1.82 or 1.83. Use the ones u like, I will send more later, I will try to get his brother to let me scan some good ones.

[stuart]

Thanks for the information guys, i'll definitely be adding most of these guys information in the next week, keep an eye for their profiles and if you have any other information/images, please please please, post it here!

Stuart

[PHILIPeurobasket]

Stuart can you try to created Polish players profiles? For example Igor Griszczuk or Maciej Zielinski - they are Polish basketball legends!

[stuart]

Stuart can you try to created Polish players profiles? For example Igor Griszczuk or Maciej Zielinski - they are Polish basketball legends!

I can if you get me some information and some pictures.

Stuart

[Edgar Lopez]

hey stuart heres some info on horacio llamas i think he should be on their since he was our first in the NBA and has always been with mexico internationally

Horacio Llamas Grey (born July 17, 1973 in Rosario in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico), better known plainly as Horacio Llamas, is a former NBA basketball player who is recognized by many as the best center that Mexico has ever produced.

Llamas moved to the United States as a teenager. He played for two years at Pima Community College in Tucson,Arizona, where he earned Arizona Community College Athletic Conference All Conference honors his Freshman and Sophomore seasons. Instead of attending an NCAA college, like most NBA players, Llamas chose NCAA division II Grand Canyon University where he earned NCAA division II player of the year during his Senior season.

Llamas had already made a mark on Mexican basketball when he graduated from Pima Community College: Having played in the Mexican league many years, he was named the Mexican national team's starting center, and he participated in such international events as the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games, held in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

When Llamas played at Pima Community College, he played well enough to make Phoenix Suns scouts feel impressed. In 1996, he was signed by the Suns. When he made his Suns debut, he made history by becoming the first Mexican to participate in an NBA game.

Llamas had an impact in the Phoenix community, partly because of the large amount of Hispanics who live there. Soon after he began playing with the Suns, he was featured on the cover of the Suns' magazine, Fastbreak. Hoping to keep on bringing Hispanic fans to their home games, the Suns acquired Puerto Rico's Daniel Santiago soon after Llamas was released.

Llamas played in 20 games during his debut season, scoring 34 points for an average of 1.7 points per game, with 18 rebounds for 0.9 rebounds per game and 4 assists, for 0.2 assists per game.

During his second season, in 1997-98, he played in eight games, scoring 24 points for a total of 3.0 points per game, with 18 rebounds for a total of 2.3 rebounds per game, and 1 assist, for 0.1 assists per game.

After 28 games in two seasons with the Suns, Llamas was released. His production totals may have been adversely affected by his not playing many minutes as a member of the Suns: in his 28 games, he only saw action a total of 143 minutes, for an average of 5 minutes played per game. On the other hand, local newspapers reported during his stint that his conditioning was said to be poor, at least initially.

Llamas continued on playing basketball, playing in various international leagues as well as in the Mexican league. He participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, alongside Eduardo Nájera, among others.

In 2004, Llamas tried to make a comeback to the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks had Santiago playing at center, however, and they decided not to sign Llamas.

Currently, Horacio Llamas plays with Soles de Mexicali (Mexican league) since 2005

[Edgar Lopez]

heres some pictures of horacio llamas

[Edgar Lopez]

some stuff on omar quintero

Full Name: Omar Quintero
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-0 / 175
Birthdate: September 26, 1981 (Mexico)
High School:
College: Southern Nazarene
(Mexico)





Southern Nazarene
Season G GS FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT 3PM 3PA PCT REB AST STL BL PTS AVG
2002-03 28 0 235 517 .455 137 168 .815 69 170 .406 113 89 33 2 676 24.1


Career Highlights: Played one season for Southern Nazarene University, a NAIA Division I school in Bethany, Okla., before turning professional. In his one season, earned Third Team All-Sooner Athletic Conference honors. Currently playing for Fuerza Guinda de Nogales in the CIBACOPA league in Mexico, where he scored 47 and 41 points in his first two games.
International Playing Experience: A member of the Mexican National Team who has represented his home country in several international competitions. Led the 2003 Tournament of the Americas in scoring (21.1 ppg), shooting .526 from the field, .450 from three-point range and .854 from the free throw line. Scored 21 points against the United States. Tallied 28 points, six rebounds and five assists against Venezuela. Recorded 27 points against Canada. Registered 21 points and six assists in a win over the Dominican Republic. At the 2003 Pan American Games, led Mexico with 27 points against the Dominican Republic. Helped lead Mexico to a 3-0 Group record and a third place finish at the 2003 Central American Championships. At the 2002 Global Games in Dallas, led the tournament in scoring (25.0 ppg) and ranked sixth in assists (2.6 apg).

Freshman (2002-03): At Southern Nazarene, averaged 24.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Led conference and ranked third in the nation in scoring. Recorded season-high 35 points, including 6-for-12 shooting behind three-point range, at Sterling College. Scored 33 points at Oklahoma City. Tallied 30 points and seven assists against Texas Wesleyan. Registered 31 points against Park University. Posted 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists at Southwest Assemblies of God. Led team with 32 points at St. Gregory’s.

Strengths: A quick guard whose reputation as a scorer and shooter is well-deserved. Hard-nosed defender who puts good pressure on the ball.

Career Notes
Made his debut during the 1999-00 season with Universitat Autonoma de Puebla (Mexico)...signed for the 2001-02 season by Correcaminos UAT Victoria...played college basketball at St. Nazarene (2002-03) in the NAIA...moved to Venezuela for the 2004 season, signed by Toros de Aragua...back to Mexico, signed by Fuerza Guinda Nogales...moved to Spain for the 2004-05 season, signed by Taugres Saski Baskonia Vitoria.


Miscellaneous
Played the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Mexican LNBP All Star Game...has been member of the Mexican Under-21 National Team...member of the Mexican National Team...played at the 2001 Goodwill Games...played at the 2001 and 203 Tournament of the Americas...played at the 2003 Panamerican Games...won the silver medal at the 2001 Central American Championship...won the bronze medal at the 2003 Central American Championship.

[Saskibaloia]

Australia's Chris Anstey

Major International: Olympic Games 2000 (Sydney, Australia), 2nd Goodwill Games 1998 (New York, USA), U/22 World Championships 1997 (Melbourne, Australia - gold medal and MVP).
Played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls in the NBA… selected in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft by Portland… won the 2001 NBL Best Sixth Man award… selected to the 2001 All-NBL Second Team… finished second overall in blocked shots in 2001… won a gold medal with the Australian team at the U/22 World Championships in 1997… won the 1996 NBL Most Improved Player award… was part of 1996 South East Melbourne championship team… played in 1997 Grand Finals for the Magic… MVP for 1997 FIBA U/22 World Champions team, leading the Crocs to a gold medal… selected to 2002 All-NBL First Team… 2002 International Player of the Year… 2003 Uleb Cup MVP (Russia)… 2003 Russian Championship All-Star Five, All-Import Team, and Best Centre… 2004 and 2005 FIBA Europe League All-Star… won 2006 season MVP award … named 2006 Grand Final Series MVP … named in the 2006 All-NBL First Team … member of the 2006 NBL Aussie All-Star side.


Photos courtesy of anstey.com.au

[stuart]

Hey all, I have some basic profiles up for Horacio Llamas, Sean Marks, Pape Sow, Chris Anstey, Juan Vicens, Jurij Zdovc, Milt Palacio, Omar Quintero, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Luke Schenscher, and Shane Heal.... none of which are close to being finished, but wanted to let you know that they're up and ready to be updated, so any information you can give me will be super-helpful.

Stuart

[J-Mart]

Pachin Vicens

[PHILIPeurobasket]

Stuart special 4 you

SERBIA / MONTENEGRO

Radivoj Korac

Even today he is considered to be one of the best players in the history of the European basketball. Radivoj Korac, known as "Zucko" was the best and most efficient player of the Yugoslav team in the sixties. He won with the Yugoslav team six medals - five silver medals and one bronze.
He is remembered as an unsurpassable scorer. Playing for OKK Belgrade, versus Alvik Stockholm, in a match of European Champions' Cup in 1964 (OKK Belgrade won 155-57), "Zucko" scored incredible 99 points!
Korac was three times in a best European selection, and even seven times he won the title of the best Yugoslav shooter. He will stay remembered also by his specific free-throws (see the picture).
In June 1969, a life and basketball carrier of 31 years old Korac was stopped in a car crash. Shortly after this tragedy, a competition "Cup of Radivoj Korac" was established as a remembrance on this player who became a legend too early.


Dragan Kicanovic



Rato Tvrdic


ITALY

Pier Luigi Marzorati

186-G-52
Born September 12, 1952 in Figino Serenza (Ita)
Profile: One of the best players in Italian Basketball, for sure the main player in the history of Pallacanestro Cantù. This last team decided to register him as an active player
even for the 2006-07 season, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the club. In this occasion, Marzorati will wear again his shirt # 14, that had been retired in 1991.
1969-1991 Cantù (ITA-A1) 692 games 8659 points
Won 2 Italian Leagues, 2 Champions Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 4 Cup Winners Cups, 4 Korac Cups.
Silver Medal OG -80
Gold Medal EC -83
Bronze Medal EC -71 -75 -85
Played 278 games for Italian NT. Competed in 3 OG (1972, 1976, 1980) and 7 EC (1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983)


Sandro Riminucci



SPAIN

Juan Antonio San Epifanio "EPI"

His game was not elegant, his movements could look clumsy, but he was the real star of the mythical National Team that won the Silver Medal in Los Angeles. He was a decisive player, respected by all teams. His list of winners is impressive. He was the leader of the best spanish basketball generation.
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Career
- 1977-95 : F.C. Barcelona
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Awards/Achievements:
- League champion with el F.C.Barcelona in 1980-81, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1994-95 seasons
- Cup champion with F.C.Barcelona in 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91 and 1993-94 seasons
- "Príncipe de Asturias" Cup champion with F.C.Barcelona in 1987-88 season
- Spain champion junior with F.C. Barcelona in 1974-75 and 1976-77 seasons
- Second at Europe Cup with F.C.Barcelona in 1983-84, 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons
- "Recopa" champion with F.C.Barcelona in 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons
- Second at "Recopa" with F.C.Barcelona at 1980-81 season
- Korac Cup champion with F.C.Barcelona at 1986-87 season
- "World clubs Cup" champion with F.C.Barcelona at 1984-85 season
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Los Angeles-84 Olympics Games
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Nantes-83 Europe Championship
- Bronze medal with Spanish National Team at Roma-91 Europe Championship
- Silver medal with Spanish Junior National Team at Roseto-78 Europe
Championship
- Bronze medal with Spanish National Team at Santiago de Compostela-76 Europe Championship
- School World champion with "Colegio Alpe" from Barcelona


Andres Jimenez

205-F-62
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Outlook:
He was a serious player when it was game's time, his most developed skill was his concentration. He spent his whole career improving his skills. Jimenez start to play when he was 15 and became one of the best tall men in the league.
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Career:
- 1978-83 : Cotonificio Badalona
- 1983-86 : Joventut Badalona
- 1986-98 : F.C. Barcelona
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Awards/Achievements:
Spanish Junior National Team -79
Spanish National Team -82-93
European Championships for Juniors in Damascus -79(3)
Olympic Games in Los Angeles -84(2)
Olympic Games - 92
World Championships -86,90
European Championships in Nantes -83(2)
Korac Cup Winner -87
Spanish ACB Champion -87, 88, 89, 90, 95, 96, 97
Spanish Cup Winner -87, 88, 91, 94
Spanish ACB All-Stars -87
"Príncipe de Asturias" Cup champion with F.C.Barcelona -88
Europe Cup Finalist (with F.C.Barcelona) -90, 91, 96, 97


Fernando Martin

Fernando Martin was the first Spanish player that reached NBA. He was a powerful center that outstanded at scoring and rebounding, always played with heart, and won a lot of titles with Real Madrid, setting records in this club, like averaged points in a season (23,34). He died when his car crashed, at 12/03/89
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Career
1979-1980 : Estudiantes Mudespa
1981-1982 : Real Madrid
1982-1983 : Real Madrid
1983-1984 : Real Madrid
1984-1985 : Real Madrid
1985: Drafted by New Jersey, second round, pick 38
1985-1986 : Real Madrid
1987-1988 : Real Madrid
1988-1989 : Real Madrid
1989-1990 : Real Madrid
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Awards/Achievements:
- League Champion with Real Madrid in 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons
- Cup Champion with Real Madrid in 1984-85, 1985-86 and 1988-89 seasons
- Second at Europe Cup with Real Madrid in 1984-85 season
- "Recopa" Champion with Real Madrid in 1983-84 and 1988-89 seasons
- Second at "Recopa" with Real Madrid in 1981-82 and 1989-90 seasons
- Korac Cup Champion with Real Madrid at 1987-88 season
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Los Angeles-84 Olympics Games
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Nantes-83 Europe Championiship
- Bronze medal with Spanish Junior National Team at Damasco-79


Juan Antonio Corbalan

Probably the best Spanish playmaker of 70's and 80's years. He has great balllhandligs skills, Get a lot of titles for Real Madrid and his love for basketball makes him return to courts with Forum when he had spent two years retired. The best achivement: the silver medal at Los Angeles-84 Olympics Games.
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Career:
- 1971-88 : Real Madrid
- 1988-90 : Inactive
- 1990-91 : Forum Valladolid
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Awards/Achievements:
- League champion with Real Madrid in 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons
- Cup champion with Real Madrid in 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons
- Europe Cup champion with el Real Madrid in 1973-74, 1977-78 and 1979-80 seasons
- Second at Europe Cup with Real Madrid in 1974-75, 1975-76 and 1984-85 seasons
- "Recopa" champion with Real Madrid in 1983-84 season
- Second at "Recopa" with Real Madrid in 1981-82 season
- Korac Cup champion with Real Madrid en la temporada 1987-88
- Intercontinental Cup champion with Real Madrid in 1975-76, 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons
- "World clubs Cup" champion with Real Madrid in 1980-81 season
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Los Angeles-84 Olympics Games
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Nantes-83 Europe Championship


Antonio Diaz Miguel

He was a pioneer. He traveled many times to the USA in order to learn the most moderns tactics and apply them to Spanish basketball. If Antonio Diaz Miguel did not exist, basketball would not be probably such important in Spain. He is a member of Springfield Hall of Fame
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Career:
1962-66 : Aguilas Bilbao
1965-92 : Spanish National Team
1993-94 : Clear Cantú
1996-97 : Pool Getafe (Female League)
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Awards/Achievements:
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Los Angeles-84 Olympics Games
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Barcelona-73 Europe Championship
- Silver medal with Spanish National Team at Nantes-83 Europe Championship
- League Champion wit Pool Getafe in 1996-97 season
- Cup Champion wit Pool Getafe in 1996-97 season


Pedro Ferrandiz

He was a mythical coach. Ferrandiz got his "Coach Title" by a correspondence course and then he took a position of head coach of Real Madrid and hold it for 14 years. After coaching career, he become a member of the board of directors of the club. He was also Spanish National Team coach. There are lot of stories and anecdotes about him.
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Career:
1957-59: Hesperia
1959-62: Real Madrid
1965: Spanish National Team
1966-1975: Real Madrid
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Awards/Achievements:
- League champion in 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 seasons
- Cup Champion in 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 seasons
- Europe Cup Champion in 1965, 1967, 1968 y 1974 seasons


Stuart rest will be later Rest great players from all World

[Edgar Lopez]

Wow i love all of this info.....man i was wondering how i found this website and still have no clue how i got here haha i love it though so many great players from all over the world *two thumbs up*