If you haven't heard the news this week, our three-team NBL legend, Derek Rucker is working on playing in the QBL this season for the Gladstone Port City Power.
Check out Wayne Heming's interview with him here:
http://m.qt.com.au/news/exclusive-video-derek-rucker-make-comeback-47/2250324/
Go get em D-Ruck! #Dontcallitacomeback
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Showing posts with label Derek Rucker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derek Rucker. Show all posts
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Derek Rucker - Townsville Suns
Our final Townsville Suns legend is Derek Rucker. (Yes, this is now the third team we have Rucker in!)
In a shock move in 1995, Derek Rucker left a promising team in Newcastle to join the Townsville Suns which was a huge coup for the club... in just its third year. Derek teamed up with Clarence Tyson to make one of the most exciting duos in the 90s.
Rucker’s best season for the Suns was ’95 where he averaged 30.3 points, 8.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 3.6 triples while shooting 47% from the line and 89% at the line.
To grab your Derek Rucker Townsville Suns tee, follow the link:
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In a shock move in 1995, Derek Rucker left a promising team in Newcastle to join the Townsville Suns which was a huge coup for the club... in just its third year. Derek teamed up with Clarence Tyson to make one of the most exciting duos in the 90s.
Rucker’s best season for the Suns was ’95 where he averaged 30.3 points, 8.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 3.6 triples while shooting 47% from the line and 89% at the line.
To grab your Derek Rucker Townsville Suns tee, follow the link:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/derek-rucker-classic-A13670833/customize/color/135
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Townsville Suns t-shirts
Gather round and let me tell you about a time when the NBL was booming, so much so the NBA felt threatened by its popularity! (Ok, I’m exaggerating a touch but I’ll explain shortly)
After several years of campaigning, Townsville entered th...e NBL in the ’93 season adopting the name of their state league team, the Suns.
The Suns got off to a slow start in the NBL losing their first four games and didn’t make the playoffs until they later changed their name. Despite not getting too many wins, they were fun to watch and the people of Townsville got behind the team selling out their first 69 games!
In ’98 the team was involved in a dispute with the NBA's Phoenix Suns, who held the "Suns" trademark in Australia. Faced with the prospect of paying Phoenix royalties on merchandise sales, the team changed its name to the Townsville Crocodiles.
Representing the birth of the NBL in Townsville for the Suns in our “Legends” series are Ricky “Rainman” Jones, Clarence “The Elevator” Tyson, Derek “I’ve been everywhere man” Rucker and Rimas “we’re surprised we managed to fit his name on a t-shirt” Kurtinaitis.
Townsville, its time to represent, show your support for the history of your team. Like, share and shop!
Check out our store for team six of the "Legends" range:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
After several years of campaigning, Townsville entered th...e NBL in the ’93 season adopting the name of their state league team, the Suns.
The Suns got off to a slow start in the NBL losing their first four games and didn’t make the playoffs until they later changed their name. Despite not getting too many wins, they were fun to watch and the people of Townsville got behind the team selling out their first 69 games!
In ’98 the team was involved in a dispute with the NBA's Phoenix Suns, who held the "Suns" trademark in Australia. Faced with the prospect of paying Phoenix royalties on merchandise sales, the team changed its name to the Townsville Crocodiles.
Representing the birth of the NBL in Townsville for the Suns in our “Legends” series are Ricky “Rainman” Jones, Clarence “The Elevator” Tyson, Derek “I’ve been everywhere man” Rucker and Rimas “we’re surprised we managed to fit his name on a t-shirt” Kurtinaitis.
Townsville, its time to represent, show your support for the history of your team. Like, share and shop!
Check out our store for team six of the "Legends" range:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Derek Rucker - Brisbane Bullets
Today our feature Brisbane Bullets Legends player is Derek Rucker.
“D-Ruck” was one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the history of the NBL and won the MVP award in his debut season in 1990 with theBrisbane Bullets
Derek left the Brisbane Bullets team after the ’91 season but returned toBrisbane
Click here to check out our favourite Derek Rucker t-shirt is:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/derek-rucker-classic-A12268486/customize/color/4
“D-Ruck” was one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the history of the NBL and won the MVP award in his debut season in 1990 with the
Derek left the Brisbane Bullets team after the ’91 season but returned to
Click here to check out our favourite Derek Rucker t-shirt is:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/derek-rucker-classic-A12268486/customize/color/4
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Derek Rucker - West Sydney Razorbacks
Today's West Sydney Razorbacks Legend is Derek Rucker.
Derek Rucker may not have put up the numbers inWest
Sydney like he did in previous years but he had better
players around him and he didn’t need to single-handedly take over
games. In 2002 when the Razorbacks
reached the finals, Rucker averaged 16.5 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds,
2.5 triples while shooting 47% from the field.
Our favourite Derek Rucker t-shirt is:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/derek-rucker-ball-A12596012/customize/color/17
Derek Rucker may not have put up the numbers in
Our favourite Derek Rucker t-shirt is:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/derek-rucker-ball-A12596012/customize/color/17
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
John Rillie t-shirt - West Sydney Razorbacks
The Rillie tee has arrived!!
JR is most commonly remembered as a Croc but to me he was the heart and soul of the Razorbacks. Despite winning a championship in Adelaide, his time and input was limited by (Phil) Smyth and the move to West Sydney really saw him make his mark on the league.
John Rillie teamed up with Derek Rucker for the West Sydney Razorbacks to form one of the best back courts of the 90s. JR led West Sydney to the finals in 2002 an...d 2004 but fell just short of the title both times. In 2002 he averaged 22 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while hitting 3.5 triples a game at a 47% clip. In 2004 he averaged 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists while hitting 3.5 triples a game at a 46% clip as well as shooting 90% from the line.
To get your hands on a JR tee or one of his team mates, go to:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
JR is most commonly remembered as a Croc but to me he was the heart and soul of the Razorbacks. Despite winning a championship in Adelaide, his time and input was limited by (Phil) Smyth and the move to West Sydney really saw him make his mark on the league.
John Rillie teamed up with Derek Rucker for the West Sydney Razorbacks to form one of the best back courts of the 90s. JR led West Sydney to the finals in 2002 an...d 2004 but fell just short of the title both times. In 2002 he averaged 22 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while hitting 3.5 triples a game at a 47% clip. In 2004 he averaged 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists while hitting 3.5 triples a game at a 46% clip as well as shooting 90% from the line.
To get your hands on a JR tee or one of his team mates, go to:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
Friday, May 10, 2013
West Sydney Razorbacks t-shirts
Gather round and let me tell you about a time when the NBL was booming and there were not one but two teams from Sydney!
Growing up as a Bullets fan it was natural to hate the Sydney Kings. I wasn’t alone tho and there were plenty of bask...etball fans even in Sydney who didn’t like the Kings. So much so, they needed another team in their hometown that they could support and the West Sydney Razorbacks entered the NBL.
The Razorbacks played their first game in the NBL on October 10, 1998 defeating the Kings 103-97 and a great rivalry was born. They qualified for the playoffs in their second season and then made history in 2001/2002 as the first Sydney team in the NBL to make it to the grand finals. They had the chance to beat the Kings in the race to an NBL title but unfortunately it wasn’t to be as they fell short against the 36ers.
The Razorbacks soon built a great team that ran and were fun to watch. I’ll admit, around that time they became my team as I tired of the Bullets stinking it up post-Leroy. Depending on your favourite player, West Sydney’s nickname soon became either the Rilliebacks or Ruckerbacks.
Hate the Kings? No problem, we’ve got you covered with our tribute to the West Sydney Razorbacks. Representing them in our “Legends” series is Derek Rucker, John Rillie, Sam Mackinnon, Bruce Bolden and Simon Dwight.
Sydney, its time to represent, show your support for our game, and remind everyone that your town is not just about football! Like, share and shop!
Check out our store for team 3 of the "Legends" range:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
Growing up as a Bullets fan it was natural to hate the Sydney Kings. I wasn’t alone tho and there were plenty of bask...etball fans even in Sydney who didn’t like the Kings. So much so, they needed another team in their hometown that they could support and the West Sydney Razorbacks entered the NBL.
The Razorbacks played their first game in the NBL on October 10, 1998 defeating the Kings 103-97 and a great rivalry was born. They qualified for the playoffs in their second season and then made history in 2001/2002 as the first Sydney team in the NBL to make it to the grand finals. They had the chance to beat the Kings in the race to an NBL title but unfortunately it wasn’t to be as they fell short against the 36ers.
The Razorbacks soon built a great team that ran and were fun to watch. I’ll admit, around that time they became my team as I tired of the Bullets stinking it up post-Leroy. Depending on your favourite player, West Sydney’s nickname soon became either the Rilliebacks or Ruckerbacks.
Hate the Kings? No problem, we’ve got you covered with our tribute to the West Sydney Razorbacks. Representing them in our “Legends” series is Derek Rucker, John Rillie, Sam Mackinnon, Bruce Bolden and Simon Dwight.
Sydney, its time to represent, show your support for our game, and remind everyone that your town is not just about football! Like, share and shop!
Check out our store for team 3 of the "Legends" range:
http://classicbasketballtees.spreadshirt.com/
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