Canadians Signing Overseas Pro Contracts (2014-15)
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Patience and persistence have paid off for Emerick Ravier again.
While with the Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball team, Ravier was forced to miss a season and a half with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. After finishing his fifth year of eligibility, Ravier tried to find a professional team in Europe to play with but he couldn't secure a contract.
More than a year after he began his search, Ravier finally found a team. He has signed to play with SPN Vernon in France next season. Vernon is an up-and-coming team which was just promoted to the sixth division, and Ravier, who averaged 14 points and eight rebounds in his 31 games with the Bobcats, is excited to join that squad.
"One of the great opportunities about it is even though I can't get to National 3 or higher right away, I can also use this year to really prove myself and get my feet wet in the French market," he said. "They said I can use it as a trampoline and prove myself and if I get an opportunity to move up the ranks, it's totally fine with them.
"They understand that I'm 29 years old and coming towards the end of a playing career. I won't necessarily be around for the longevity they're looking for, but they love my personality and experience as a Bobcat."
Although he would like to play at a higher level, Ravier feels like he'll be a perfect fit for SPN Vernon. Since he was born in France and has a French passport, he doesn't count as an import for the team, saving it some money. He brings experience to a young team and will be looked upon as a leader. He will also have an opportunity to give back to the community as well, which is something he always likes to do and took pride in during his time as a Bobcat.
There will be an extra challenge for the six-foot-three Ottawa native. Vernon's point guard went down with an injury and the team has asked Ravier to fill in that role.
"It's a different position for me," Ravier said. "I was more of a 2 or 3 in Brandon. I've been working on being more of a great decision maker, working on my vision and shots. I have to make those shots and push the ball fast and get assists. I'm working on getting my teammates involved in everything I play, get them motivated so all this translates in my season."
Ravier has been busy during the last year. He was working to make ends meet, producing new songs and making videos for them and keeping in shape.
Since signing with SPN Vernon, Ravier has turned his focus primarily to basketball again. He's training in the gym, plans to practise with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and he's playing twice a week in a league in Ottawa. He's also planning a trip to Brandon before heading off to France in late August.
"I still have great relationships in Brandon," he said. "Hopefully I get a chance to get in touch with Coach (Gil) Cheung to pick his brain. He's a coach and was a point guard and I would like to hear some advice he can give me and things to work on. It's wonderful and I'll take advantage fo the facilities and maybe practise with the squad a little before I leave." END
Click link for Brandon site: http://gobobcats.ca/news/2015/7/9/Alumn ... 50939.aspx
Patience and persistence have paid off for Emerick Ravier again.
While with the Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball team, Ravier was forced to miss a season and a half with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. After finishing his fifth year of eligibility, Ravier tried to find a professional team in Europe to play with but he couldn't secure a contract.
More than a year after he began his search, Ravier finally found a team. He has signed to play with SPN Vernon in France next season. Vernon is an up-and-coming team which was just promoted to the sixth division, and Ravier, who averaged 14 points and eight rebounds in his 31 games with the Bobcats, is excited to join that squad.
"One of the great opportunities about it is even though I can't get to National 3 or higher right away, I can also use this year to really prove myself and get my feet wet in the French market," he said. "They said I can use it as a trampoline and prove myself and if I get an opportunity to move up the ranks, it's totally fine with them.
"They understand that I'm 29 years old and coming towards the end of a playing career. I won't necessarily be around for the longevity they're looking for, but they love my personality and experience as a Bobcat."
Although he would like to play at a higher level, Ravier feels like he'll be a perfect fit for SPN Vernon. Since he was born in France and has a French passport, he doesn't count as an import for the team, saving it some money. He brings experience to a young team and will be looked upon as a leader. He will also have an opportunity to give back to the community as well, which is something he always likes to do and took pride in during his time as a Bobcat.
There will be an extra challenge for the six-foot-three Ottawa native. Vernon's point guard went down with an injury and the team has asked Ravier to fill in that role.
"It's a different position for me," Ravier said. "I was more of a 2 or 3 in Brandon. I've been working on being more of a great decision maker, working on my vision and shots. I have to make those shots and push the ball fast and get assists. I'm working on getting my teammates involved in everything I play, get them motivated so all this translates in my season."
Ravier has been busy during the last year. He was working to make ends meet, producing new songs and making videos for them and keeping in shape.
Since signing with SPN Vernon, Ravier has turned his focus primarily to basketball again. He's training in the gym, plans to practise with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and he's playing twice a week in a league in Ottawa. He's also planning a trip to Brandon before heading off to France in late August.
"I still have great relationships in Brandon," he said. "Hopefully I get a chance to get in touch with Coach (Gil) Cheung to pick his brain. He's a coach and was a point guard and I would like to hear some advice he can give me and things to work on. It's wonderful and I'll take advantage fo the facilities and maybe practise with the squad a little before I leave." END
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Ryan Wright Signs W/ Falco Szombathely (Hungary)
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6'9 Canadian big man @Ryan_Wright1 signed w/ Falco Szombathely in Hungarian A-Division. A Well travelled man #Growth #CanBall @NorthPoleHoops
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Jamal Jones Signs W/ Qanto Turi Svitavy (Czech Republic)
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Jamal Williams Signs W/ London Lions
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We expect to announce tomorrow that Jamal Williams will join his brother Kai in London for the 2015-16 season
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We expect to announce tomorrow that Jamal Williams will join his brother Kai in London for the 2015-16 season
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Chad Bewley Signs W/ Agricola Villarrobledo (Spain)
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Andy Rautins Signs W/ Royal Hali Ganziantep (Turkey)
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Ali-Mounir Benabdelhak Signs W/ US Setif (Algeria)
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Marc Trasolini Signs W/ Agropoli (Italy)
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Kim Pierre-Louis Signs W/ ASC Sepsi Sic Sfantu (Romania)
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Simon Farine Re-Signs W/ Ironi Kiryat Ata (Israel)
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Dalhousie University alum Simon Farine has re-signed with Ironi Kiryat Ata in Israel for the 2015-16 season!
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Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson Signs W/ Galitos Tley (Portugal)
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Johnny Berhanemeskel Signs W/ TLÜ/Kalev (Estonia)
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Justin King (VIU) Signs W/ Oakleigh Warriors (Australia)
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@JKing702 and @AndrewKaban both playing in Australia...VIU hoopers linking up across the world!
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Dejan Kravic Signs W/ Den Bosch (Netherlands)
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London, Ontario native and Texas Tech alum Dejan Kravic has signed a one-year contract with Den Bosch in the new FIBA Europe Cup league for the 2015-16 season! Read more: http://slansportsmanagement.com/dejan-k ... europe-cup
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