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I’d rather not get into who I may or may not have been previously on BB. I don’t really think it changes the point I’m trying to make here
That said, I actually agree with you. I don’t think I’ve criticised whitewind’s tactical ability at all, as he’s clearly a capable coach and the past results speak for themselves. Multiple continental golds and a World Cup bronze is no small achievement.
My point was never really about tactics. That said, some of the comments around specific games are questionable. The comments about the 79 points or "flogginf" of a 5 man Singapore team.. but that’s not really the point I'm trying to make

It’s more about how the roster gets to where it is
Like you said, the coach can only work with the squad available to him and that’s exactly why I’m questioning whether the process behind building that squad could be improved
From my perspective, not being contacted at all, and I assume I’m not the only one, makes it feel like there’s definitely room for improvement. If potentially useful players aren’t being identified and guided early, then it’s not surprising if the overall pool ends up weaker than it could be

Woulnd't you agree?

Yeah, there’s some truth in that
If the community isn’t as involved as it used to be, then of course a lot more falls on the coach, and over time that can become pretty heavy
But at the same time, I also feel like it works both ways. If managers aren’t really being contacted or involved early on, it’s less likely they’ll take the initiative themselves
So maybe part of the issue is that things have gradually become a bit too dependent on one person. And if that’s the case, then it’s understandable if after so many seasons it starts to feel like a lot. Maybe even a bit of burnout creeping in.

Sometimes a short break or a change can actually help reset things and get more people involved again
And just to be clear, I’m not putting myself forward for the role. I don’t think I’m ready for it and I definitely wouldn’t have the time right now. But maybe there’s something or someone that could help bring a bit of life back into a community (and a team) that feels like it’s fading a bit

Dead set nailed it mate.

Turkey defeats Aus 81-64
Gave the GDP a swing since I felt we would fall short but missed. We didn't have a great advantage to push against them, they are solid through so positions.

MVPs
3- Curtis 12pts, 4 assists, 2 boards
2- Youren 9pts, 9 boards, and 2 blocks
1- Pollentes 11pts, 4 assists, 4 boards. Took a lot of shots at low %

Hi mate, Azerbaijan U21 coach here.


Let me use an old, classic quote

Ain't gonna be no rematch!

Actually, there will be: (83953)


My prediction: Azerbaijan 58 - Australia 104


See you on Monday!


Bill

I never said I have players that are U21/NT ready right now. What I said is that I’ve got a couple who could potentially get there in 2/3 seasons (u21). Yet I’ve never once been contacted about their development, not even now, after I mentioned it here, so I assume nobody even bothered to check

That's why you should train players form Azerbaijan.

Let me show you one of our U21 player:

Jump Shot: inept Jump Range: pitiful
Outside Def.: average Handling: proficient
Driving: awful Passing: average
Inside Shot: prolific Inside Def.: prominent
Rebounding: prolific Shot Blocking: strong
Stamina: average Free Throw: awful

Last edited by Bill (🇦🇿 U21) at 4/1/2026 10:46:18 AM

F*** me
That’s shocking
We actually lost to that?!
Not to these guys: (54443559) or (54443554)?
Far out....

Should I start training Azerbaijan players, will my BB-mails just get ignored like Mr “you can use is to bbmail the team coach to have the discussion. I'm answering half a dozen each week and those managers are getting the help and feedback they want” does or would you have the courtesy to answer??

Feel free to send BB mails to me or to ALL my staff:

(46431)

That's it.

His English is proficient (9), mine just average (6) (sorry for the joke)

Hi Bill, I sent you an invite just so we get to scrimmage mate. Not a rematch. We have emptied out roster out of u21s and put future players on there, so our enthusiasm is back to 1. Thanks for accepting