The 2012-13 Chinese Basketball season is over 5 months away, yet rumors are swirling of potential league rule changes, and most importantly possible players signings. The supposed hot rumor is that the league is looking to do away with the "Asian" import rule, which states that the bottom 4 teams can have an additional player so long as the player is of an Asian decent, passport. The player can not be an American converted into a National.
The idea is that this past season the Bayi team which is not allowed to have an American, is grouped in the bottom 4, so that would be make the playing field even more unfair, as they would not be allotted the Asian player either. Teams like Fuijian,and Beijing and Shanghai have all benefited from having this rule, as they went from the bottom of the standings to playoff teams, even into the top 4 standings of the league.
The player front has been relatively quiet as teams look to become more active shortly after summer league ends, as players then become available, and the market contracts due to European signings. Players signing now are mostly returning players, those of high value.
East Asian Championship: China ease past Mongolia - May 18, 2013
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China - Mongolia 109:45
China finished East Asian Championship preliminary round on a high note. They knocked down Mongolia to advance into semifinal stage from the top position in Group B. China will now take on Japan in the semis. Mongolia will face Taiwan in the clash for the fifth overall position at the tournament and the ticket to the Fiba Asia Championship.
China dropped 26 points in the first frame to take a 9-point lead. They extended the margin in the second quarter [read more]
China - Mongolia 109:45
China finished East Asian Championship preliminary round on a high note. They knocked down Mongolia to advance into semifinal stage from the top position in Group B. China will now take on Japan in the semis. Mongolia will face Taiwan in the clash for the fifth overall position at the tournament and the ticket to the Fiba Asia Championship. China dropped 26 points in the first frame to take a 9-point lead. They extended the margin in the second quarter. China accumulated a 49:23 halftime lead. China went on a 30:9 rally in the third term to leave Mongolia behind. Six players scored in double digits for China as they cruised to the second straight win at the tournament. Guo Ailun (192-SF-93) netted 21 points for the winning team. Yanyuhang Ding (200-F-93) contributed 15 points, while Meng Da (196-F/G-82) added 14 points for China. Deigernyam Davaasambuu responded with 12 points for Mongolia. Battur Ganbold (185-F-87) chipped in 9 points in the loss.
The Serbian/Cypriot Head coach Raca Dragan got an invitation for Dallas Maverics veteran camp and he will participate, in October 2013. Dallas Maverics is known for having international ties with international coaches and players . Raca Dragan is a recognised head coach not only in Europe but also in China where he is contining his career the last four years, currently being in Chongqing Fly Dragon and was a National team coach for Cyprus and Lebanon [read more]
The Serbian/Cypriot Head coach Raca Dragan got an invitation for Dallas Maverics veteran camp and he will participate, in October 2013. Dallas Maverics is known for having international ties with international coaches and players . Raca Dragan is a recognised head coach not only in Europe but also in China where he is contining his career the last four years, currently being in Chongqing Fly Dragon and was a National team coach for Cyprus and Lebanon.
Raca is the only Serbian/Cypriot Head Coach next season to coach in CBA (Chinese Basketball Association). During successful career Raca Dragan wan on the bench of Cypriot and Greek teams like AEL Limassol, Iraklis Thessaloniki, Deltalcon APOEL Nicosia, AEP Olimpias Patron, in Beirut Al Hekmeh and now in China.
One of the new teams in the Chinese summer league known as the NBL has signed long time NBA veteran Craig Smith, the skilled power forward who played with the Clippers, Minnesota, and most Portland.
This brings immediate credibility to a team that is participating in its 1st year, in hopes of moving up to the CBA sometime in the near future. Smith brings a tough nosed style of play coupled with an NBA level skill set [read more]
One of the new teams in the Chinese summer league known as the NBL has signed long time NBA veteran Craig Smith, the skilled power forward who played with the Clippers, Minnesota, and most Portland.
This brings immediate credibility to a team that is participating in its 1st year, in hopes of moving up to the CBA sometime in the near future. Smith brings a tough nosed style of play coupled with an NBA level skill set. Media reports are citing Smith is blending well with his new team, and has looked extremely sharp in the few practices they have had. The NBL season begins in less then 2 weeks, with high profile names such as Hilton Armstrong joining the league, this should be an interesting NBL season.
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