Jun 19, 2007, 1:14 pm
Australia - Gaze makes cut for FIBA Hall of Fame
From http://www.southdragons.com.au
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has been included in a list of 34 world-renowned basketball figures as a candidate for induction into the 2007 Class of the FIBA Hall of Fame.
FIBA, the governing body of world basketball, will announce the final 2007 Class list on June 18, with the official enshrinement ceremony taking place on September 12 in Madrid, Spain.
Administrator Alistair Ramsay, who played an integral role in the formation of the Oceania Zone of which Basketball Australia is a part, was also named in the 2007 Class.
"It was a surprise to be included and a bit intimidating I might add, when you see the other names on the list," Gaze said.
"It?s only a preliminary thing, so it's nothing to get excited about just yet, but it?s an honour to be part of the group."
"I wouldn't mind a trip to Spain, though. That?d be great. I don't think I've been there since the Barcelona Olympics."
From http://www.southdragons.com.au
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has been included in a list of 34 world-renowned basketball figures as a candidate for induction into the 2007 Class of the FIBA Hall of Fame.
FIBA, the governing body of world basketball, will announce the final 2007 Class list on June 18, with the official enshrinement ceremony taking place on September 12 in Madrid, Spain.
Administrator Alistair Ramsay, who played an integral role in the formation of the Oceania Zone of which Basketball Australia is a part, was also named in the 2007 Class.
"It was a surprise to be included and a bit intimidating I might add, when you see the other names on the list," Gaze said.
"It?s only a preliminary thing, so it's nothing to get excited about just yet, but it?s an honour to be part of the group."
"I wouldn't mind a trip to Spain, though. That?d be great. I don't think I've been there since the Barcelona Olympics."
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