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From: K-nite

To: MrJ
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Date: 3/27/2026 5:54:29 AM
Broncos Knights
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Yeah, thereโ€™s some truth in that
If the community isnโ€™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 arenโ€™t really being contacted or involved early on, itโ€™s less likely theyโ€™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 thatโ€™s the case, then itโ€™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, Iโ€™m not putting myself forward for the role. I donโ€™t think Iโ€™m ready for it and I definitely wouldnโ€™t have the time right now. But maybe thereโ€™s something or someone that could help bring a bit of life back into a community (and a team) that feels like itโ€™s fading a bit

From: whitewind

To: MrJ
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330143.30 in reply to 330143.28
Date: 3/27/2026 11:12:57 AM
rimmers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
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Second Team:
Redbacks
Dead set nailed it mate.

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330143.32 in reply to 330143.30
Date: 3/30/2026 6:18:18 PM
rimmers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
515515
Second Team:
Redbacks
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 %

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330143.33 in reply to 330143.32
Date: 4/1/2026 10:41:16 AM
D.V.A.S.
II.2
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825825
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Milano Calibro 9
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

Bill, trying to become Azerbaijan coach since S51, made it once
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330143.34 in reply to 330143.14
Date: 4/1/2026 10:46:03 AM
D.V.A.S.
II.2
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Milano Calibro 9

I never said I have players that are U21/NT ready right now. What I said is that Iโ€™ve got a couple who could potentially get there in 2/3 seasons (u21). Yet Iโ€™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 (๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ U21) at 4/1/2026 10:46:18 AM

Bill, trying to become Azerbaijan coach since S51, made it once
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330143.35 in reply to 330143.34
Date: 4/1/2026 7:55:15 PM
Broncos Knights
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F*** me
Thatโ€™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 โ€œyou 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 wantโ€ does or would you have the courtesy to answer??

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330143.36 in reply to 330143.35
Date: 4/2/2026 2:27:13 AM
D.V.A.S.
II.2
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Second Team:
Milano Calibro 9
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)

Bill, trying to become Azerbaijan coach since S51, made it once
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330143.37 in reply to 330143.36
Date: 4/2/2026 3:08:17 AM
rimmers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
515515
Second Team:
Redbacks
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

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330143.38 in reply to 330143.37
Date: 4/2/2026 6:28:05 AM
D.V.A.S.
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
825825
Second Team:
Milano Calibro 9
Nice, then I'll start scouting too!

Bill, trying to become Azerbaijan coach since S51, made it once
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330143.39 in reply to 330143.38
Date: 4/2/2026 7:30:00 PM
rimmers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
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Second Team:
Redbacks
The Season 71 "washed up" Wash up

MVP count
Polentes- 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1= 11 votes
Youren- 1, 2, 3, 3, 2= 11 votes
Curtis- 3, 2, 2, 3= 10 votes
Scannell- 3, 2, 2= 7 votes
Ruxton- 2, 3= 5 votes
Goulding- 1, 1, 2= 4 votes
Harrington-2, 1 = 3 votes
Biggs- 3= 3 votes

We have a tie! Congratulations to both Leeroy of Wuhan Wastrels, and K-romp of Cove Convicts for the MVP of the u21s this season. I do not keep tally of season totals throughout the season, so it is always exciting to see how close the final result can be. I had the runner up MVP, from the Redbacks farm, 1pt behind on 10pts.

We will dedicate our remainder of season to u20 players in scrimmages and try to encourage skill development to piece together a decent side for next seasons Asian tournament. As always we have some decent 20yr olds coming through but depth is an issue, particularly in the PG role so i will be encouraging some training to cover that area.

Well done to all coaches/managers who trained throughout this season. Our gameshape definitely let us down in the second half of the season and even though we only lost 3 matches for the season, we could definitely have progressed to the second round of finals and had one more game if we had pushed for a higher rank during the season.

Have a great Easter everyone!

Last edited by whitewind at 4/2/2026 7:30:40 PM

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