International Basketball Championship 31
Delaclava Phoenixes
General Information
About Delaclava: The United Republic of Delaclava is a massive democratic republic located in southeast Atlantian Oceania, and consisting of a large mainland with numerous nearby island provinces and overseas territories in the more remote corner of the region. Delaclava is particularly notable for education and scientific development, advancement of culture and music, active lifestyles which see citizens frequently outdoors in public parks and natural forest and mountain areas, and a well-established public transportation system which connects all the diverse major cities and regions of the mainland. Isolation policies have been lifted completely only in the past several years, so modern Delaclava has a larger emphasis on national and regional cultures rather than international and global influences. Citizens have a large degree of personal freedom and expression, but within the framework of traditional social values which reinforce the structures of family and community.
About the program: The Delaclav national team was traditionally a consistent yet unimpressive presence in the early editions of the IBC, recording top-eight finishes at IBC5, IBC7, and IBC9. The Phoenixes also hosted the 7th edition and are proud to bring the tournament back to Delaclava once again. This tournament is the Phoenixes' third IBC since their international return, and have compiled an 11-9 record in their revival, thus achieving their current world ranking of 20th. Therefore, the team itself and the basketball governing body sees IBC31 as an opportunity for the Phoenixes to vault into the next echelon of international basketball, with increasing experience and the backing of the home faithful.
About the team: Delaclav teams emphasize pushing the pace at all times - the fast break, ball movement on the perimeter and through the top of the paint, finding shots early in the clock, and a full-court press on defense. Players are expected to give their maximum effort at all times - if they need a break, they will get subbed out for a few minutes until they are ready to push again. Despite the inclination towards speed and urgency, the tactics are patient enough that a fast break will not start without having properly secured the ball.
When the three-point shooters are finding their stroke, this results in high-scoring affairs. Often, it instead means the Phoenixes have trouble with their accuracy from the field and fall behind early. Their strength therefore lies in continuing to push the pace and wear down the opposition so that they can find layups and easier shots in the transition as the game goes on. At its worst, the team will have a tendency to lose composure against superior opposition, such that entire games simply get away from them.
Delaclav teams are typically undersized, and have traditionally focused more on perimeter movement on offense, and a zone defense to mitigate mismatches at center and power forward. Even the smallest players on the team are physical defenders and enthusiastic rebounders, although this still presents a challenge against true big men. The Phoenixes have upgraded in recent years with the emergence of big men such as Đorđe Zubić and Omar Harris (more information below), so height disadvantages are becoming less pronounced, and the strategy has become more inclined to funneling the ball through Zubić, either at the top of the paint to redistribute, or down low for a quick finish.
About the program: The Delaclav national team was traditionally a consistent yet unimpressive presence in the early editions of the IBC, recording top-eight finishes at IBC5, IBC7, and IBC9. The Phoenixes also hosted the 7th edition and are proud to bring the tournament back to Delaclava once again. This tournament is the Phoenixes' third IBC since their international return, and have compiled an 11-9 record in their revival, thus achieving their current world ranking of 20th. Therefore, the team itself and the basketball governing body sees IBC31 as an opportunity for the Phoenixes to vault into the next echelon of international basketball, with increasing experience and the backing of the home faithful.
About the team: Delaclav teams emphasize pushing the pace at all times - the fast break, ball movement on the perimeter and through the top of the paint, finding shots early in the clock, and a full-court press on defense. Players are expected to give their maximum effort at all times - if they need a break, they will get subbed out for a few minutes until they are ready to push again. Despite the inclination towards speed and urgency, the tactics are patient enough that a fast break will not start without having properly secured the ball.
When the three-point shooters are finding their stroke, this results in high-scoring affairs. Often, it instead means the Phoenixes have trouble with their accuracy from the field and fall behind early. Their strength therefore lies in continuing to push the pace and wear down the opposition so that they can find layups and easier shots in the transition as the game goes on. At its worst, the team will have a tendency to lose composure against superior opposition, such that entire games simply get away from them.
Delaclav teams are typically undersized, and have traditionally focused more on perimeter movement on offense, and a zone defense to mitigate mismatches at center and power forward. Even the smallest players on the team are physical defenders and enthusiastic rebounders, although this still presents a challenge against true big men. The Phoenixes have upgraded in recent years with the emergence of big men such as Đorđe Zubić and Omar Harris (more information below), so height disadvantages are becoming less pronounced, and the strategy has become more inclined to funneling the ball through Zubić, either at the top of the paint to redistribute, or down low for a quick finish.
Trigram: DEL
Denomym: Delaclav
Home Colors: Red with gold trim and white numbers
Road Colors: White with red and gold trim and red numbers
Special Edition Knockout Jerseys: Black with rainbow gradient patterns and rainbow numbers
Home Courts: All venues are designed according to the superior architectural feature of the sunken court, which is situated steps below its own "sunken lounge", or rather "antimezzanine" (not to be confused with the actual mezzanines which contain standing-room for additional spectators).
MD10 vs. Valanora - Charybdis Hall (45,000), Athens
Roster
Coach: Jim Levins, St. James University
Assistant Coach: Kent Kerner, BC Athens
Asistant Coach: Adam Fisher
# Pos Name Age Height Weight Current Team College
10 SG Pekko Ranta 24 6'3" 180 BC Athens Finran Polytechnic
12 PG Simon Rybakov 22 6'0" 170 Manchester Lions Chisholm College
21 PF Đorđe Zubić 26 6'9" 250 BC Athens Valhalla
23 SF Rick Jones 29 6'5" 185 Corcorran Flash St. James
35 C Omar Harris 20 7'1" 245 Salem Wizards -
1 G/F Jay Francis 20 6'6" 215 Arana State Cardinals (DUSA) Arana State
2 F Lorenzo Austin 21 6'8" 230 Catherina Phoenixes (DUSA) Catherina
4 G Obdulio Herrera 24 5'10" 155 Tirana Tempest Straka State
5 G/F Sifiso Ntenga 20 6'4" 170 Laurelum Dolphins (DUSA) Laurelum
13 G Caelen Knight 25 6'1" 170 Salem Wizards Van der Veil
33 F Zachary Bates 26 6'6" 220 BC Athens NUR Beliri
40 F/C Jordan George 19 6'10" 245 St. James Eagles (DUSA) St. James
DUSA = Delaclava University Sport Association. All other teams listed are in the senior-level Delaclava Basketball Association (DBA).
Most Likely To:
Score - Zubić, Jones, Ranta, Harris
Rebound - Zubić, Harris, Jones, Austin
Assist - Rybakov, Ranta, Jones, Ntenga
Steal - Rybakov, Ranta, Knight, Herrera
Block - Harris, Zubić, Jones, Austin
Foul - Ranta, Rybakov, Harris
Typical Playing Time Order:
Starters: Zubić, Jones, Ranta, Rybakov, Harris
Bench - more minutes: Austin, Ntenga, Knight, Herrera
Bench - fewer minutes: Bates, Francis, George
If my opponent RPs first, they may:
Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose other statistics (e.g. rebounds, assists) for my players: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but maximum severity is they are out for the game. I will subsequently determine if my player will need to be out longer.
Godmode sporting events: No, but TG/message me if you have an idea
Godmode injuries: No, but TG/message me if you have an idea
Godmode other events: No, but TG/message me if you have an idea
Equestria (18.17 pts.)
Kriegiersien (14.00 pts.)
Cassadaigua (4.00 pts.)
Crystal Empire (2.00 pts.)
Freeport Pirates (REBL)
SF: Lucas Bennerman, 29 (6'8", Centralia Firebirds) (#33)
PF: Brian Danielson, 35 (6'9", Tundra Falls Mariners) (#30)
C: Byron Storm, 36 (7'2", Olympia Gladiators) (#55)
SG: Warren Peyser, 28 (5'11", Southport Tigers) (#23)
PG: Travis Warden, 31 (6'2", Loudon Leopards) (#22)
F: Shaquan Bateman, 28 (6'8", Tundra Falls Mariners) (#44)
F: Marquis Scott, 29 (6'6", Loudon Leopards) (#35)
C: Donavan Freeney, 27 (7'2", Pocono City Capitals) (#55)
G: Dwayne Murray, 34 (6'4", Putnam Lake Eagles) (#4)
G: Kevin McCarrick, 26 (6'2", Jessicaville Millionaires) (#5)
Utility: Duvie Fayette, 27 (6'1", Jessicaville Millionaires) (#25)
