Julius Hodge left the Adelaide 36ers of Australia and returned to the United States yesterday. According to the 36ers website, Hodge plans to participate in the NBA D-League’s draft. As far as I know, the D-League draft is in November, so this seems like odd timing. In any event, I hope this goes well for him — good luck, Julius!
Also, I’m adding a new guy to the “players we like” roster — Brent Petway of the Idaho Stampede. He seemed like an interesting guy when I saw him at the Stampede/14ers game back in November, like maybe he’d want to hang out with the absent Jamaal Tatum and play jokes on their teammates. How cute is his blog entry (read it here) about the D-League dunk contest, which he won? You can view his profile and access all of his blog posts here.
February 29, 2008 at 7:08 am
As an Adelaide 36ers fan, Julius Hodge not only made a positive impression on fans, but on the league itself. Certainly the greatest impact by any player in memory over the short time he was here (about 2 months).
The 36ers were in a bad way when he arrived, and his efforts alone inspired others and drove the team to within a game of the playoffs.
We greatly hope to have him back, but the former coach isn’t likely to return next season, and Julius was quite a fan of his style.
Best wishes Julius, wherever you play!
February 29, 2008 at 9:26 am
Thanks for the comment, AG! It’s great to get the scoop from a 36ers fan and to hear the good news about how well Julius did with the team.
April 5, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Just to say Hodge can not get a break in the NBA. He is not a shooter but a scorer and a winner, gives 120%. Just can’t understand why an nba team doesn’t pick him up.