TalkBulls Forums > Basden Recalled from D-League

WHarris1

Mar 13 2006, 07:01 PM

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March 13, 2006 — The Chicago Bulls announced today it has recalled guard Eddie Basden from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

Basden, a 6-5, 215-pound rookie guard out of Charlotte, was assigned to Tulsa on January 20. After appearing in 15 games with Chicago, he averaged 2.2 ppg and 1.5 rpg in 7.6 mpg.

While with the 66ers, Basden played in 14 games, made eight starts, and averaged 10.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.8 apg and 2.43 spg in 25.6 mpg.

With Basden’s return, Chicago’s roster now stands at 14 players.

SoxFan1

Mar 13 2006, 07:04 PM

I always liked him. He really came in a gave the Bulls a bit of a spark when he was up earlier in the season. He plays tenacious defense too. One of those pesky guys to play against.

Chisoxfn

Mar 13 2006, 07:16 PM

It'll be interesting to see if his defense steps up. He's got a good build and was thought of as a really good defender in college.

Didnt' impress me much early in the season but he was pretty tentative. I'm hoping he'll be a bit more comfortable this time around.

WHarris1

Mar 13 2006, 07:18 PM

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 14 2006, 01:09 AM)

It'll be interesting to see if his defense steps up. He's got a good build and was thought of as a really good defender in college.

Didnt' impress me much early in the season but he was pretty tentative. I'm hoping he'll be a bit more comfortable this time around.

Yeah I hope the D-League was a good experience for him and he can come up and show the Bulls why he was a top player in the CUSA last year.

Chisoxfn

Mar 13 2006, 07:19 PM

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Mar 13 2006, 05:11 PM)

Yeah I hope the D-League was a good experience for him and he can come up and show the Bulls why he was a top player in the CUSA last year.

He's the only player the Bulls own the rights to that plays in the dleague, correct?

madisonsmadhouse

Mar 13 2006, 07:21 PM

Another guard. Meh. Hopefully he can defend for us, but I am not sure if it is worth it to have him out there in cruch time at the expense of the scorers, when we already have one defensive specialist on the floor most of the time.

WHarris1

Mar 13 2006, 07:22 PM

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 14 2006, 01:12 AM)

He's the only player the Bulls own the rights to that plays in the dleague, correct?

Yep, I believe so

Chisoxfn

Mar 13 2006, 07:28 PM

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 13 2006, 05:14 PM)

Another guard. Meh. Hopefully he can defend for us, but I am not sure if it is worth it to have him out there in cruch time at the expense of the scorers, when we already have one defensive specialist on the floor most of the time.

The thing is, only Hinrich can defend solid shooting guards. Gordon can't and Duhon (while good against PG's) isn't able to make up for his lack as height (like Hinrich can) to defend good shooting guards.

This gives the Bulls two guys that can potentially defend taller guards. Although he isn't much of an asset if he doesn't play defense like he can (he didn't do it that good early this year which is why Skiles was a little dissapointed in him).

Timoperezrulez

Mar 13 2006, 07:32 PM

Hopefully this means that we can release that big boy Schensher that doesn't belong in an NBA uniform even if he doesn't get his name on the back.

Johnny"Red"Kerr=MyHero

Mar 13 2006, 11:36 PM

QUOTE (Timoperezrulez @ Mar 13 2006, 07:25 PM)

Hopefully this means that we can release that big boy Schensher that doesn't belong in an NBA uniform even if he doesn't get his name on the back.

I was just about to ask what the guy's name was who didn't have his name on the back of his jersey.

soxfan101

Mar 15 2006, 12:08 AM

Idonno they might not be that talented but Basden and Schenser both have impressed me when they have gotten on the court. They arent starters by any means but I wouldnt mind carrying both on the team....

Chisoxfn

Mar 15 2006, 12:15 AM

QUOTE (soxfan101 @ Mar 14 2006, 10:01 PM)

Idonno they might not be that talented but Basden and Schenser both have impressed me when they have gotten on the court. They arent starters by any means but I wouldnt mind carrying both on the team....

Based passed up a couple shots late in this game to give Gordon the ball. That impressed me. The Trailblazers announcers mentioned something about how Skiles said that Basden is much improved thank to the Dleague.