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Diamond RingsToronto musician bends gender – and music By Andrea Poteet

Originally printed 6/2/2011 (Issue 1922 – Between The Lines News)

The first thing most people notice about Diamond Rings is the eye makeup.

Often streaked across his pale face in a glittering rainbow stripe, it's an integral part of the look Canadian-born John O'Regan envisioned while creating his solo electro-pop project with a fittingly dazzling name.

The makeup and gender-bending outfits provide a distraction that spurs the quiet Toronto 26-year-old out from behind his computer and onto the stage.

"Getting on stage by yourself and trying to engage with people is not always the easiest thing to do," Diamond Rings says. "The look and the reason that things have evolved in the way they have is because I need there to be a risk in it for me."

Growing up as an only child outside Toronto, Diamond Rings idolized bands from the Ramones to Grace Jones. when he attended art school at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, he studied the sights and sounds created by those theatrical artists almost as much as his coursework, often borrowing pieces of their styles to create his own. But after leaving his role as frontman John O of the post-punk Guelph band The Durbervilles, Diamond Rings says he wanted to craft a unique look to go hand-in-hand with his biographical lyrics showcased on his debut, "Special Affections," set for U.S. release this month by New York-based record label Astralwerks.

"Part of the style process is about putting myself in a position where I feel not entirely safe, a bit afraid to be totally honest," he says. "I think that keeps it fresh and keeps it exciting and dynamic, so anything I can do to kind of force myself outside of my own comfort zone is a bonus."

Part of that comfort zone involves keeping people guessing. Whether discussing his style, sound or sexuality, he refuses to be boxed in.

"Not that I'm unwilling to define myself, but I personally don't see it as being something that's necessary to do," he says. "it ultimately limits what I'm capable of doing as an artist and as a performer. I'm into just doing what I do and putting it out there and letting people figure it out for themselves."

His ambiguity extends to his fashion. his ensembles include anything from zebra print stripes to bejeweled basketball jerseys. A former high school jock, he says adding a twist on team sports apparel into his style is his way of turning rock tradition on its head.

"when I think of the music I grew up being into, jocks were kind of the enemy," he says. "I kind of bought into that a little bit myself. I quit all the teams I played on and kind of threw myself into music and for a long time saw the two as being kind of in opposition to one another. It's only been recently that I've realized that those kind of dichotomies are kind of stupid."

His unique style is showcased in his videos, like "All Yr Songs," and "Wait and see." The low-budget attempts were shot in about a day with help from his friends in the Toronto arts community. for the video for "Wait and see," which follows Diamond Rings and his friends dancing their way to a Halloween party, the handful of extras were friends who answered a Facebook post asking if they wanted to be in a music video.

"It's one that I watch now and kind of cringe a little bit," Diamond Rings admits. "But it's part of the process for people to see that we're kind of thinking of this as we go along. We're not waiting for permission to do something or waiting to have a big budget or the right skills. It's more of just making it happen and doing the work and putting it out there. That's what I think is valuable."

That motto extends to the creation of his solo project, another spur-of-the-moment invention, birthed while he was hospitalized for Crohn's disease shortly after moving from Guelph to Toronto in the summer of 2009.

"I brought my guitar into the hospital and I had some colored pencils and a pad and paper," Diamond Rings says. "I pretty much treated it like a forced residency. it was really good. I had a really quiet and relaxing space in which to think and get my ideas out. There were a lot of anxieties and frustrations that I was feeling about moving to Toronto and living in a big city on my own and all those are kind of expressed in the record."

The result was "Special Affections," a moody mix of confessional lyrics in Diamond Rings' brisk baritone tossed over clubby computerized beats. Sharing his solo effort with audiences has been nerve-wracking, he says, but at shows like South by Southwest and his current tour opening for Robyn, his U.S. audiences have been a receptive, diverse group.

"I try to make music that is not limited to any one style and kind of carries over to the kind of people who are interested in what I do and inspired by it," he says. "They're not just one demographic. I want my shows to be inclusive and to be open and to be safe for people to come and express themselves freely. So far, so good."

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What’s up with the Mavs?

With 47 wins and 15 games to go, the Dallas Mavericks are assured of winning 50 for the 11th consecutive season. trouble is that they’ve reached the Finals only once, and in three of the past four years, they’ve been eliminated in the opening round. Remember 2007, when Dallas was the top seed and was upended by the eighth-seeded Warriors? or how about last season, when it claimed the no. 2 seed but couldn’t get past the seventh-seeded Spurs?

Their disheartening, 104-101 loss in Portland on Tuesday night demonstrates precisely what’s right and what’s wrong with the Mavs. PLUSES

Dirk Nowitzki is a high-volume scorer — 9 of 14 for 28 points vs. the Blazers — whether he’s beyond the arc, in the low post or anywhere in between. he can score on isolations, on curls off of weak-side screen/rolls or on screen/fades. in addition, he rarely takes bad shots and can be counted on to make correct passes when he’s two-timed.

Jason Terry (6 of 10, 14 points Tuesday) is a deadly spot-up shooter and is just as good when he can pull right and unload.

Jason Kidd (14 assists Tuesday) is the epitome of unselfishness and wisdom. his savvy encourages his teammates to cut hard and continually move without the ball.

Roddy Beaubois is quick as a wish and a reliable one-on-none shooter. Shawn Marion is an effective trailer/finisher when the Mavs are off and running. J.J. Barea has excellent range and can also zip his way into the paint.

Tyson Chandler gets three-to-four dunks per game operating on the receiving end of S/Rs. in addition, he’s a dynamic shot-blocker when approaching the ball from the weak side.

As a team, the Mavs hustle, always make the extra pass, are in constant motion on offense and show quick hands to intercept careless passes. their offense is routinely dynamic, ranking 11th in the NBA with 100.2 points per game and third in field-goal percentage with .477. And, on a statistical basis, their defense is likewise admirable, allowing only 96.4 points per game, 10th in the league.

J-Kidd (0 for 1 for one point Tuesday) is not a threat to score, so much so that the Blazers simply went under every S/R that involved him. Kidd also has lost at least two steps at both ends of the court. in Portland, he was able to get into the paint only once. And whereas he used to be a lockdown defender, Kidd barely survives on the uphill end of the game strictly because of his smarts.

Nowitzki lacks the lateral quickness to adequately defend any opponent who can turn face and go. Similarly, his to-the-ball rotations are frequently tardy.

Beaubois has great difficulty defending S/Rs, as do most of his teammates. That’s why Dallas looks to switch on virtually every S/R situation. unfortunately, well-coached teams like Portland can take full advantage of the resulting big-little and little-big mismatches.

Beaubois and Barea are generously listed as being 6-foot-2 and 6-foot, respectively, but are at least two inches shorter. that means that they are vulnerable to being posted up. this, in turn, compels the Mavs to give quick help, which compromises the team’s entire defense. Moreover, Barea’s lack of size led to a pair of his attempted layups being swatted.

Whenever Brian Cardinal was on the court, the Blazers aimed their offense at him for profit.

Terry is defenseless, frequently turning his head and losing touch with his man. Plus Terry’s handle and pass work are both questionable.

Although Chandler can intimidate shots in help situations, he isn’t a high-quality one-on-one defender. in addition, Marion’s days as a stopper are long gone. if Ian Mahinmi is supposed to be the defensive specialist of the future, then the Mavs are in for an extended wait.

Since Nowitzki isn’t as quick off his feet as he used to be and Chandler isn’t strong enough to establish and retain optimal rebounding position, the Mavs couldn’t control their defensive glass Tuesday. Portland’s 15-6 edge in offensive rebounds explains their 85-67 advantage in shots taken. Extra shots always translate into extra points.

The Mavs relied too much on perimeter offense — 21 of their 67 attempts coming from behind the arc — which is why the Blazers were awarded 23 free throws to the Mavs’ 13. One reason for this discrepancy was the Mavs’ confusion and impotence when confronted with zone defenses.

Terry is the only reliable point maker off the bench, and Nowitzki is the team’s solitary scoring threat in the pivot.

The Mavs’ upside is considerable, but so is their downside. And in the playoffs, when opponents have the time to thoroughly scout them, Dallas’ flaws are always magnified.

Don’t blame coach Rick Carlisle. He’s getting the most possible mileage out of his team. instead, the onus is on owner mark Cuban and general manager Donn Nelson, who have put together a team that has more flash than substance. RANTS

The latest absurdity issuing from Madison Square Garden is that the Knicks have raised their 2011-12 ticket prices by nearly 50 percent. Because Mike Antoni (he has no D, really) coaches only what transpires on one side of the time line, the ticket prices should have been cut in half.

• The fact that Andrew Bynum has finally come of age is demonstrated by Phil Jackson’s trusting him with more end-game time than ever before. Bynum is a primary reason the Lakers’ defense has been carrying them throughout their latest winning streak. now, if only Kobe can be convinced to abandon his freelancing and stick to the requirements of the triangle offense, the Lakers will be shoo-ins to three-peat.

• this past week, the Celtics have lost to the Clippers, the Sixers and the Nets. Might trading Kendrick Perkins have anything to do with this? Absolutely! Boston is now being soft and thin in the middle of what used to be a rock-hard and bulky defense, and Ray Allen dearly misses the use of Perkins’ wide-body screens. O Shaq, where art thou?

• So it’s March Madness again, eh? All I can say is “humbug.” Here come three weeks of inferior coaching, myopic officiating and perhaps one or two top-notch players per team. take notice of how seldom undergraduate offenses create good shots, especially against zones; of the numerous ridiculous calls made and not made by the zebras; plus the missed layups and unforced turnovers. Yeah, yeah, there’s the drama of win-or-go-home. But eyeballing 10 blowouts for every one thriller isn’t worth the time or the effort.

• All of the talk about Derrick Rose being the leading MVP candidate likewise leaves me cold. That’s because the MVP is a bogus award. Is the winner supposed to be the best player on the best team? The best player in the NBA? (And is the guy with the best stats the best player?) The one player who has been indispensable in his team’s wins? (How much difference would there be between the games Chicago would have lost without Rose and the games Minnesota would have lost without Kevin love?) or is the MVP the guy who could beat any other player in the league in a game of one-on-one?

The whole business is a gimmick to stir up controversy and thereby keep the doings of the league a hot topic. in fact, the only MVP award that means anything is the MVP of the championship series. RAVES

Even though he has been absent with leave during some of the Nets’ five-game winning streak, just knowing that Deron Williams is a part of the team has given his new teammates hope. Plus, when he’s one the court, D-Will makes all of his teammates better — which is the ultimate measure of any point guard.

• The addition of Perkins gives a big boost to the Thunder’s championship aspirations. a double-screen unto himself, Perkins will help generate more open shots for Kevin Durant as well as providing some mean-spirited bulk to protect their basket. However, his chronic foul trouble, lack of interior scoring and questionable health of his knees mean that OKC still needs another bulky big to back up Perk.

• With all their many faults, the Heat are certainly capable of beating anybody at any time. And since Perkins has been sent elsewhere, Boston has lost one of its heavy-duty advantages — making Chicago Miami’s biggest obstacle to coming out of the East.

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Mike Milbury, NHL TV Analyst

Mike talked about why he does not believe Zdeno Chara will be suspended, how he was surprised it was even a 5 minute major, if players know where they are on the ice, the issue with the turnbuckle in between the benches, his thoughts about Tuukka Rask getting the start over Tim Thomas, if the Bruins would want to avoid the Canadiens in the playoffs and the concerns with the B’s power play.

Chris Kelly, Bruins Forward

Chris joined Tom Caron and Steve Buckley and talked about the transition coming from the Senators to the Bruins, how joining the team on a long road trip was beneficial for the team, his thoughts on the atmosphere in the Garden, what his take was about the Black and Gold before the trade and his feelings since the trade, if he believes this Bruins team can take home the Cup, and what Tomas Kaberle brings to the team

Mike Milbury, NHL TV Analyst

Mike joined Tom Caron and Bob Halloran and talked about how happy Bruins fans should be with the 6-0 road trip, the playing time between Tuukka Rask and Tim Thomas, the differences with the Black and Gold since their trades, if he believes the B’s gave up too much for Tomas Kaberle if they don’t re-sign him, his thoughts on if the Bruins playing tough and taking it to another level, and where he ranks the B’s in the Eastern Conference

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The Central Jersey Umpires Association seeks men and women who are certified umpires or interested in becoming certified umpires for baseball and softball. Prior knowledge of the game is necessary. Classes will be held in the cafeteria at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen, at 7 p.m. Wednesday nights beginning Feb. 16. Details: Bruce Tucker, 732-264-7131.

Gymnasts representing Galaxy Gymnastics competed in the recent Wintertime in Brandywine meet, where the Level 4 and Level 6 teams finished in fourth place.

For the Level 4 team, Anna Pagliaro was fourth in the 6-7 age group all-around competition, and her teammate Alicia Klotz was ninth. Pagliaro’s best event was the floor exercise, where she placed fourth. Klotz was seventh on floor excercise.

Leanne Kelly and Brooke McNamara were seventh and eighth in the Level 4 ages 8-9 all-around. Kelly was third on floor exercise and McNamara was fourth on vault.

For the Level 6 girls, Taylor Cusick and Sarah Kowalski were fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 11-year-old all-around. Cusick’s best event was the floor exercise, where she placed third, while Kowalski was second on uneven bars and balance beam.

Elizabeth Moore, Claudia Bellafiore, Molly Graun and Julia Roessler all had top 10 finishes for the Level 6 squad.

Vanessa Lambrou won the all-around competition in Level 5 (8-year-old division). She swept the individual event competition, winning the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Violet Lambrou was second in the all-around and second on balance beam and floor exercise. In the 10-year-old division, Karissa Parze was ninth in the all-around and Nicole Wood placed fourth on floor exercise.

The Level 7 team was led by Jada Postadan, who won the floor exercise in the 11-year-old division and was seventh in the all-around. Hailey Streiby placed third on floor exercise.

Celine Rabo gave the Galaxy Gymnastics girls another all-around championship as she won the Level 8 age 13 division allaround. Her best event was the vault, where she was second. Alyssa Leitner competed in the 15-and-over division for Galaxy Gymnastics.

Kristyn Sheridan, Jennifer Fobes and Pam Borges coach the Galaxy Gymnastics teams. The facility is on Fairfield Road in Howell.

The Harlem Globetrotters have implemented basketball’s first four-point shot as part of the team’s 2011 “4 Times the Fun” North American tour, the team’s 85th season of touring.

This game-changing innovation will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals for two games at Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets, starting at $30, are on sale at harlemglobetrotters.com, the Collins Arena box office, or by phone at 732-224-1867. Information about group and Scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

During the Globetrotters’ 2011 North American tour, every game will now feature two designated four-point shooting spots on each side of mid-court, each spot being 35 feet from the basket (12 feet beyond the NBA’s three-point line).

Adult baseball players and teams are wanted for the Amateur Baseball Association of New Jersey, a recreational baseball league. Multiple wood bat and metal bat leagues of all skill levels (age 18 and over) will be offered. Fees include strong customer service, flexible master scheduling, a large player pool, seven dozen Wilson baseballs, field insurance, accidental medical insurance, AllStarTeamStats.com/aba for stats and schedules, equipment discounts, an allstar game, and jackets for league winners. Details: AllStarTeamStats.com /aba, email , or call Jason at 201-873-3349.

Fusion 13U baseball is seeking two or three high-caliber experienced travel players born between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 1998 to complete its roster. Catching and/or pitching experience preferred, but not required. Commitment required for 11-month program — spring, summer and fall ball and extensive tournament play beginning in March (20-plus weekends, in and out of state). Spring league play will be based in old Bridge. The Fusion will play 80 to 90 games this year in addition to intensive winter training from January through March. serious inquiries only. Send an email to for tryout details.

Mustang (Marlboro) Youth Football will be offering its sixth year of Spring NFL Flag Football. The program is open to children between the ages of 4-14 as of March 1, 2011 (no high school students). this is non-contact flag football. Games will begin at the end of March and run until mid- to late-June. eight games are guaranteed. All games are played on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Marlboro turf field on Wyncrest Road.

Teams are grouped by age/grade and the league accepts full teams of up to 12 players. Players may request placement with one or more friends. The registration fee is $75 and each player receives an official NFL flag football jersey to keep.

Register at mustangyouthfootball.com. The league also offers Fall 2011 tackle football for children in grades three through eight (as of September 2011). Interested players may register for tackle football at the league’s website.

The Freehold Borough little League will hold 2011 baseball registration on Jan. 20-21 from 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 62 W. Main Street, Freehold. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5-16 who are residents of Freehold Borough. Costs range from $60 to $115 per child. A $100 refundable work bond is also collected at registration. A birth certificate and two proofs or residency are required. UIP funding is available to those who qualify. Details: 732-845-0256.

Central Jersey Travel Baseball League is taking registration from teams interested in playing in the 2011 spring season, beginning March 27 and concluding with the championship on June 19. Games are usually scheduled for Sundays. Divisions are divided by strength and geographical location, with divisions for select teams, town all-star teams and town B teams. For more information, go to eteamz.com/cjb or email .

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Olympic decathlon champion Bryan Clay will headline the 2011 Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, New York, on Jan. 28. Clay and 2009 world champion decathlete Trey Hardee will compete in a special three-event competition that includes the 60- meter hurdles, high jump and shot put. they will be challenged by Ashton Eaton, the world indoor heptathlon record holder, and Duke University’s Curtis Beach, the American high school record holder in the decathlon. Details: millrose-games.com. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Madison Square Garden box office.

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Golden Eagles basketball heats up on Saturday as Louisville welcomes Marquette in a big East clash. it starts at 11:00EST and you can catch it on ESPN 2. Louisville is in 6th place in the big East and needs to catch Marquette, who is currently in 4th place. Additionally, Louisville is a top 25 team, ranked #18 in the AP, and they’re a tough match for Marquette as they put their 1-3 record against ranked teams to the test. the Golden Eagles currently sport a record of 12-5 and holding steady in the big East at 3-1. the Cardinals have a record of 13-3 and are 2-1 in the conference Sadly, Louisville is the favorite to win. RPI follows this logic, as the Cardinals have an advantage in the rankings, #27 to #57. the Cardinals have a big advantage in steals, 10 per game to 7 per game, which means they’ll have no trouble on the defensive side. Louisville is also ahead in blocked shots, 6 per game to 3 per game. however, the Golden Eagles are better at personal fouls, where they lead the Cardinals with only 16 per game to 19 per game. last season, the Golden Eagles beat the Cardinals 69-48. In four seasons, Marquette has a record of 2-4 against Louisville. At the end of the day it could be a tough game for the Golden Eagles.

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Basketball Jersey

type of one of the most valuable asset, any college basketball player can hope for is that their college basketball jersey. The college basketball jersey represents a feeling of pride and a sense of belonging is not limited to the team team.But. The jersey is also valuable to students, who wear the same color shown in the University Games to cheer on team.Anyone who love the game there will be one of the most favorite teams and players. Uniforms to create a special feeling.

You can find personalized, coupled with the limited special edition, regression type, a few more. The problem may be that precisely this type is suitable for you?

regressive types: those jerseys, it is interesting to note that is known as retro basketball jerseys old school. Here is an example of Bryant’s jersey in the present time, but the Lakers look forward to 20 years ago. This will be a setback example. Sports stars they are now also in the game.

look and feel types: those jerseys, most of the state of their copies, but in fact not the case. They are the cheapest there. They have screen printed lettering, while the cheapest available in the fabric.

authentic type: These jerseys made in the more expensive budget. They are the best deals, in addition to the size to you, but they are still often quite large. They have great materials and the double-slit text and figures.

professional custom-made: These shirts are usually most of the real deal. They are pro-type of clothing. It is precisely these are assembled profession. Double-slit them with the same fabric, the player will have, but it is likely to be the most expensive, due to the fact.

swing-person form: This is because the modern fan. They are one-time stitching, breathable material from a good size for your ordinary fans,chanel bags wholesale, and reasonable prices. This is the bearing you will see most of the fans.

in the form of tailor-made: This is a sweatshirt, you just want to leave the decision, together with the numbers in front of a person’s name. You may like a how to back its own name and in front of your favorite figures. It makes you feel a part of your team.

Limited and Special Edition type: those jersey seems to be unique. They are the Olympic sports jerseys and more expensive then any other in any kind. It is more difficult to obtain this type of equipment your hand.

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It is a story I normally would never had been assigned.  It became one that I was so grateful to have witnessed.

A scheduling conflict had me heading to Kirkwood High School for a basketball game that began an hour before I was to be off for the day.  Normally this is the time reserved for our photographers to edit and tone their daily pictures unless they are working the night shift, but after I talked with the coach and learned more about the story I thought that I’d have everything taken care of and on time, avoiding the dreaded word ‘overtime’.

David ‘Chubbs’ Stillman is a player assistant on the Kirkwood boys varsity basketball team.  He normally grabs water and towels for the players and runs the clock during practices.  He gets his playing time on Special Olympics teams.

Coach Bill Gunn decided months ago that since Chubbs worked so hard at his job that he would get to start a game with the varsity before the end of his senior year.  And so Monday night was the night against Fox High.

I followed him with a camera during the pregame rituals in the locker room and on the court.  Thankfully, he ignored me the entire time.

He wore number 23, a gesture from a teammate who knew Chubbs loved Michael Jordan and was willing to give up his number for the evening.  In the dressing room after donning the coveted jersey, Chubbs pulled out a bottle of cologne with MJ’s name and sprayed his body.  His teammates laughed, gave him high-fives.

Coach Gunn had told me that he would start the game, come out at the first break and then play more in the second half.  I figured all the excitement would end around the time he finished his start.  I was wrong.

After sending pictures back to the newspaper from the locker room, from the player introductions, from that first taste of varsity basketball, I felt I was finished.  But something kept me in the gym, just watching the kid on the bench.  My deadline had passed.  I just watched.

Kirkwood had the game in hand, leading by 30 points.  In the fourth quarter Chubbs was sent in again.  The crowd, which spent much of the night chanting “We want Chubbs!” erupted.  My camera was turned back on.

On offense, Chubbs found his spot and stayed there.  He was fed the ball frequently, shooting up three pointers from just beyond the line.  The first to find the net sent the crowd and the bench into a frenzy.  So many players stood in my line of view that I totally missed the moment.  Luckily, Chubbs kept getting the ball.  And then there was ‘the shot’.

From his same spot, standing right in front of the Kirkwood bench, Chubbs launched one more as time expired.  Swoosh!  His teammates lifted him into the air.  The crowd poured onto the court, chanting “Chubbs, Chubbs, Chubbs!”

I covered quite a lot of sad news in 2009 – homelessness, funerals for fallen soldiers, a faltering economy.

What a way to bring in the new year!

For more on the story, read sports columnist Bryan Burwell’s story here.

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Well, I’ll try to answer this as best I can.
Whilst the NBL is regarded as quality basketball league around the world, it’s still a fair way off reaching the standards of the NBA and the Euroleague.
Having said that, in regards to the league on its own, (discounting any competitions involving multiple teams from several countries, i.e. the Euroleague), it actually isn’t doing too bad for itself.

Now this is only from what I’ve heard, but apparently, the NBL supposedly ranks in the top 10 basketball leagues around the world, somewhere in the 8th/9th position, which isn’t too bad. But I’m not sure how reliable the source I read was.

The average salary will vary from player to player, much like it would from a Lebron James to a Jorge Garbajosa, i.e. a big difference depending on the quality of the player.
I’m not sure exactly of exact figures, but the top 2/3 players in a team, would probably be getting something like 125-150k a year. Australian dollars obviously, but I’m not entirely sure.

At the moment, only two imports are allowed on any one team. There are plans to increase it to about 3/4, but at the moment, the teams nor the NBL have the kind of money to do that, so it’s still several years away.
There is however an initiative in that if an import is struck down with a season-ending injury, a team is allowed to acquire another import with the salary of the previous import going through some process I’m not sure of, but basically it’s like extra cap space if a team is required to purchase another import on the back of injury to a previous one.
Again, I’m not sure on the exact salary of imports, but it’d vary depending on how good they are.
Sanford as you say, was a fantastic player for the Sydney Kings during his time here in Australia.
They were close to being the NBL’s top imports.
Players like Dave Thomas, Chris Williams, Kavossy Franklin, Julius Hodge and a few others are right at the top of the tree in regards to quality imports.

The coaches salary isn’t really publicised all that much, so I couldn’t give you a definite number on that one, but let me look into it and I’ll get back to you on that.
And I’m pretty sure the cap is just for the season, but again, let me look into it and I’ll clarify later on.

Hopefully that helps.

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The Corum legendary Admiral’s Cup collection has been joined by a new chic model for city dwellers – Corum Admiral’s Cup GMT 44. The timepiece has been unveiled at Baselworld 2009.

The new Corum watch

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