Global Games

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By Mike Fisher -- DallasBasketball.com
Dallas is the home of the Global Games, and so is DallasBasketball.com!

So here comes the second-best prep prospect in the world – said to be Europe’s best youngster – along with five McDonald’s All-Americans and teams from Yugoslavia, Mexico, Croatia, Ukraine, Africa, Puerto Rico, Germany and the United States.
“We’re excited about the talent that will be gathered here from around the world,’’ says Mavs All-World assistant Donnie Nelson, who will serve as the honorary chairman for the Global Games, which features the greatest young prospects in the world, in Dallas, from July 4 through July 9. “And USA fans will be thrilled to see the American kids in action, too.’’
The first-round games, July 4-7, will be held at SMU’s Moody Coliseum, with the championship medal round on July 9 at Reunion Arena. For tickets (priced at $10 for a day for $35 for a full tournament pass) call (214) 346-7308 or email Globalgames02@hotmail.com -- and of course, stick with DallasBasketball.com.
In addition to the US roster (listed below), maybe the most notable 22-year-old-and-under player is Yugoslavia’s Darko Milicic, the 17-year-old 7-footer considered second only to LeBron James among high-school talents.
European talent experts rave about Milicic, who has been playing on a Yugoslavian professional team since the age of 16.
Says Uros Velkavrh: “He is one of the biggest hopes of Yugoslavian basketball in his generation and that alone is something, considering the strength of Yugoslavian basketball. Very tall, agile, mobile player with tons of upside. Just has to continue to develop and he's a future NBA player. His outlook is very good considering the Yugoslavian basketball system is very good at developing players. He was thrown into Seniors level this year and did a very impressive job for 16-year old.’’
Adds Cristian Biagini: “Possibly the top NBA prospect at any age in Europe. He plays in Hemofarm. He dunks in traffic, dribbles and goes 1-on-1 like a guard, scores on the pull-up jumper, passes well and blocks shoots. I've never seen a player like him at 16! NEVER!’’
Dallas Kimball High School head coach Royce Johnson has been named to lead the United States entry in this summer’s Global Games. Joining Johnson in piloting the US team are three veteran Dallas area high school coaches—DeSoto High School head coach Chris Dyer, DeSoto High School assistant coach David Martinez and Dallas Kimball assistant coach Jayson Walton.