27.11.2007

MEDIA RELEASE

 PIONEERS SIGN IMPORT GUARD
 

The Scott’s of Mount Gambier PIONEERS are excited to announce their first Import player signing for the 2008 SEABL season: JOSH STEINTHAL Player Overview Josh is an Athletic Guard who can play either guard position. Josh is a Prolific outside scorer who has the ability to create his own shot or create for others. Josh is a Solid defender, with good size, court awareness and a high basketball IQ. Josh has a reputation of high effort levels and commitment. Josh is expected to arrive in Mount Gambier during early January, Josh is extremely excited about playing for the Pioneers and has already been researching about our region via the internet. Josh will also provide basketball coaching and support to the local juniors throughout the season. Professional Experience NBA Summer League Camp- 2002- 27PPG, 6 REBS, 6ASSTS, 3STLS FC Schalke Germany Regionaliga- 2002-2003- 26.1 PPG, 6.3 REBS, 5.2 ASSTS 51% FG 50% 3PT FG% FT 87% FC Schalke Germany Second Division- 2003-2004- 20.4PPG, 5.3 REBS, 3.1ASSTS FG 50% 3PT FG 48% FT 88% EUROBASKET.COM FIRST TEAM SELECTION CBA- Idaho Stampede- 2004- 11.3 PPG, 3.1 REBS, 51% 3PT FG FT 91% LRNMKY Finland- Sparliga- 2004-2005 21.6 PPG, 5.1 REBS, 3.5, ASSTS, FG 48% 3FG% 52% FT 90% EUROBASKET.COM FIRST TEAM SELECTION Portland Trailblazers- NBA 2005- Summer league KRSTND- Norway-2005-2006 27.8 PPG, 5.3 REBS, 4.9 ASSTS, 48% FG, 46% 3FG, 88% FT EUROBASKET.COM FIRST TEAM SELECTION Geraldton Buccs- Australia SBL 2006 27.4 PPG, 4.9 REBS, 4.6 ASSTS, 49% FG, 44% 3FG, 93% FT Oregon State University 1998-2001 Three Year Starter Career Statistics- PPG- 12.5 REBS- 4.6 Assts.- 2.7 FG- 45% 3 FG- 42% FT- 80% HIGHLIGHTS Third Place all time career 3-pointers made (160) in just three years (Deaundra Tanner 1997-01, Gary Payton 1986-90) Oregon State Record most 3-pointers made in single game (7) against Jason Terry led 7th ranked Arizona Wildcats Top 15 in Pac-10 Conference scoring in 1999 (13.6) Awards Recieved NBA Summer Camp All Star 2002 German League All Star 2003-2004 Finland Sparliga (top league) Division All Star 2005 Norway BLNO All Star, League Scoring Leader 2006 All Pac 10 Newcomer Honorable Mention All Pac 10 All Pac 10 Academic 1999-2001 High School All American 1997 Please forward any questions to Senior Coach Ray de Wit 0417 819714 Kind regards Darryl Starick – 0447233012 Scott's of Mount Gambier Pioneers