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+1 for the oort cloud reference.

Another two players were added to the U21 this week, and played some quality minutes for us against Uruguay. We now have 12 actual players on the roster (and 2 savees). That leaves us with a maximum of 4 additional callup spots to use as needed during the upcoming weeks. Let's welcome the two new guys to the team! :)

Théodore Breton (16415254)

He's only 20, he just has allstar potential, and he hasn't been talked about much by Canadian scouts. Théodore Breton doesn't care about any of that, though, because he's on the U21 team anyway. When he was drafted by Superfreakys back in Season 13, Breton was a fairly unlikely U21 candidate, and was quickly sold for only $100 000. On his new team in Srbjia, however, Breton worked hard on his game, and managed to improve quite quickly. While he has a questionable ceiling for a center, Breton is determined to become the best player he can be, and he has a great chance to end up having a long career at the U21 level.

Lucio Marchi (14641614)

Lucio Marchi always hoped to play for Team Canada. Since a young age, it has been one of his dreams. When he finally got the call this week, he arrived in Peru within the hour, using an experimental one man space shuttle that he had in his garage for just that very moment. After his first game, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep. The next day, back with his league team, he sleepwalked right into a trip to the hospital. The injury is expected to last only two weeks, and we all wish Marchi a speedy recovery! While Marchi rests up, he will have plenty of time to reflect on his journey to the National stage. As an 18 year old, he was drafted by Canadian Steamrollers, where he played for a season and a half. He was then sold, for $1.6 million, to a team in Cyprus. His new team, Pistoleroi, was very hopeful that Marchi would make U21, and was especially excited when the "magic phone call" was finally made by Team Canada.

In recent weeks, 3 more players have been added to the U21, and all 3 have made some big contributions already. That leaves us with 1 remaining roster spot to use as needed down the stretch. Here are the 3 most recent additions to the U21:

Scott Fitzpatrick (14641357)

Fitzpatrick briefly appeared for the U21 as a 20 year old, and was expected to be an important player for us during his age 21 season. However, due to injuries, as well as game shape concerns, other players were chosen over Fitzpatrick early in the season. A few weeks ago, Fitzpatrick ended up being sold to tocards boys, a division IV team in France, and his game shape quickly improved. With the U21 needing more depth at C/PF, he ended up making the team after all, and has now worked his way into being a main cog in our typical big man rotations.

Christopher Kumar (14640708)

In some languages, Kumar means "lockdown defense," or at least he claims that it does. While also possessing a solid all around game, some spectacular D is the main reason that Chris Kumar earned a ticket to the U21 train. Having been drafted by Mighty Ballers back in season 12, Kumar was trained for about one and a half seasons before being sold. The price was $1.85 million, and his new Spanish team, MíTic GâLaXic B.C, continued to build him up into a solid U21 candidate. Now that Kumar is playing for Canada, he will work as hard as possible to teach the whole world the meaning of his name...or at least his version of it.

Davis Mercado (14642202)

Imprisoned in Serbia until he attempted 10 thousand practice shots. Banished from his own country. And now we dare to enter his realm? "You are not prepared!"....is what Mercado said...when we finally travelled to Serbia...and asked him to play for Canada. Drafted by Clodhoppers, Mercado was immediately sold for $1.6 million, and has been steadily developed by KK Spartak Kragujevac. As a high quality point guard, Mercado could have arguably made the team right of the start of the season, and could end up playing a key role for Canada. Whatever happens, when it comes to the excitement level of finally having him on the team......"YOU ARE NOT PREPARED!!!!!!"

Last edited by The Mogul at 6/28/2011 2:06:36 PM

Our depth is really starting to look a lot better. I'm pretty excited again for the rest of the season.