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Vancouver BallOHolics Info (2016-17)

Post by IceManLikeGervin » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:48 pm

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Program Notes

Post by IceManLikeGervin » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:49 pm

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Balloholic Senior Mens Team is working at a change in the format from home and away schedule to international tournaments. While we had problems last season having now defunct ABA teams in the PNW show up to their games. Balloholics continue to work on trying to find a format to work in the region. Our youth program continues to reach new heights.

Several members of the senior team staff and players were in China this summer on different trips. A total of 7 team members were in various cities in China in July. We are now in a position to offer local players international experience to showcase their talent. We may have to widen our search for players qualified to play internationally.

Head Coach Dave was invited to Hangzhou to demonstrate and talk about the Balloholic Youth program. This has created new relationships in China with programs being discussed for our youth and senior team players both here and in China. Its very exciting and stay tuned for details when finalized.

There will be no tryout for the Senior Mens Team this fall. If you’re interested in playing internationally contact us at info@balloholic.com . We will be announcing shortly the plans for the 2016/17 season.

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Team Notes

Post by IceManLikeGervin » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:14 pm

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The Island Storm http://www.islandstorm.ca/ has announced Saturday the signing of Demitri Harris, 26, a two-year starter at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.

The six-foot-six small forward will join the Storm's training camp roster for the upcoming 2016-17 season. This will be his first attempt at professional basketball after a short stint with the Vancouver Balloholics in the American Basketball Association.

“He has good size and athleticism, with a deep skill set,” commented Storm coach Joe Salerno. “We are very excited to see what his first season of pro ball can develop into."

Harris is known as a two-way threat that uses his size and athleticism to his benefit on both ends of the floor.

“I’m a hustle player. I like to dunk,” he said.

Since signing with the Storm, Harris has been putting in a lot of early morning hours to have his body ready for December.

“I’ve been training every morning at 5 a.m. I’m trying to add some strength.”

Born and raised in Vancouver’s east end, one of the roughest neighbourhoods in the country, Harris is looking forward to moving to the east coast once again.

“The people are so friendly. Out there you can be walking and 12 feet ahead of you someone is waiting with the door held open.”

Being First Nations, Harris is excited for the opportunity to play somewhere with a strong indigenous presence. He said he owes everything to his community.

“I would not have received a pro contract without my (First Nations) community.”

Salerno complimented Harris' size, athleticism and skill set, a rare combination. He also mentions the young player is just the type of talent the team needs for reasons that don’t pertain to basketball.

“He is a high character guy, something we value greatly.”

Salerno said Harris was one of the top players at the NBL combine in Winnipeg this offseason and one of the more talented Canadian players he has come across all summer.

“His upside and potential on the basketball court limitless.”

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