Collegiate Basketball Invitational

[Pat Coleman]

Concordia-Austin is D-III.

http://www.d3hoops.com/school/C-A/mens/2008

[the_real_gnac]

When you hold an all star game i thought it was for the best players not just the best teams best players. Isnt that how the all amercan list is selected every player selected to the cbi absolutely deserve it it just seems better individual players were left out once again. Seems as if numbers just dont matter in this sport anymore

[Pat Coleman]

I've answered your question on the other board you posted it on.

[frank uible]

Are any of last year's CBI players currently playing in the NBA? If so, who?

[Rhodes Scholar]

None of last year's players from the CBI are in the NBA.

Here's the list of small college players that are currently in the NBA (according to nba.com):

Chris Anderson  Blinn College, TX (JC) -- New Orleans Hornets
Darrell Armstrong  Fayetteville State (D2) -- New Jersey Nets
Devean George  Augsburg (D3) -- Dallas Mavericks
Jemario Moon  Meridian CC (JC) -- Toronto Raptors
Ronald Murray  Shaw (D2) -- Indiana Pacers
Jeremy Richardson  Delta State (D2) -- Atlanta Hawks
Ben Wallace  Virginia Union (D2) -- Cleveland Cavaliers

[frank uible]

Thank you.

[Hugenerd]

There are a few playes from last years CBI that are playing in the D-league, however.  I list a couple, but there may be more:

Luke Anderson - Minnesota St.
Damien LoLar - West TX A&M

[beachcv]

All the action starts this week.....www.collegiatebasketballinvitational.com.

[woosterbooster]

What a joke that all-star game was.  At first I was wondering when James Cooper would even get some minutes, but it made no difference.  He got nearly as many touches of the ball on the bench as he did when he was on the floor.  The guy put up fantastic numbers in his three regular games, shooting 19-31 including 9-15 from behind the arc.  Despite that, his so-called teammates decided to literally shut him out.  If I had been him, I would have started guarding my own guards; it might have given him a chance to get the ball.  Baloney to that tournament.  I didn't know if Cooper could play at that level.  His first three games proved that he definitely could, and then this complete bull****.  Again, what a joke, and it might have cost him a chance to play pro ball somewhere.   

[Greek Tragedy]

Scouts were there all three games.  I don't think not being involved in the ALL-STAR game was going to cost him a chance to play pro ball somewhere...If his first three games were good enough, that will get him a contract, that last game isn't going to make or break his chances, IMO

[fpc85]

anyone know how olson played

[old_hooper]

This tournament is really controlled by the NAIA Coaches.  The tournament is a typical All Star tournament about guys trying to show their stuff.  One or two passes on offense and they jack it up.  Olson played his typical game where he shared the ball and not really a chance to show what he can do in a set offense.  It is a great opportunity for most of these players to showcase what they have.  Without it many would have a battle to get any recognition.  Big guys benefit the most from this exposure.

[Greek Tragedy]

Big guys benefit the most from this exposure.

Sounds like that's the complete opposite.  Usually it's guards and quick forwards that benefit the most, using their quickness, athleticism and ability to play above the rim with dunks, tossing up 3s and taking players one v one.  That seemed to be the case (from what I read) at the McDonald's All-American game in Milwaukee...probably not too many "set plays" and a lot of individualism, I suspect.  Of course, I wasn't there! 

[ac08]

Olson played pretty well. He didn't put up elite numbers, but showed that he was capable of playing at that level.

[hopefan]

I was pleased to see Troy Ruths put up some reasonable numbers in his 3 games - going in, wasn't sure how he would do with his history of being a '5' man at 6'6" - but he adjusted to the tune of 13 points a game and 5 rebounds - even made a 3 pointer!!!!  Congrats Troy, hope it was a fun week - now if You'd come to work for us, I need some serious IS help....