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Diebler is playing at a high level for a top 15 European team in Pinar Karsiyaka. As the article above noted, Pinar has a good reputation for strong scouting & coaching (Much like the Spurs of the NBA, it's a great fit for Jon). This is a very balanced squad with weapons all over the place...

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Yep, that is big Zisis at 15 secs and starting at the 2:09 mark as he checks out. :) That was a sick fade-away three by Diebler as the shot clock expired and you have to love the tough offensive rebound/put-back.

Clips of Jon Diebler, his Panionios teammate Alex Stepheson (Center - Southern Cal.), and Kalin Lucas (Guard - Michigan State) on 1.4.2012 (All of Diebs' 14 points are in this vid). Saw that Diebler recently notched an early pro career high on 1.11.2012 (20 points, Six three-pointers - Boxscore)...

RealGM.com - Europe Interview - Je'Kel Foster of Bayern Munich By Rob White - 11.8.2011

Here's clips of David Lighty's Euroleague debut from last week. His club, Bennet Cantu, of Italy defeated the defending French Champions SLUC Nancy (10.19). Dave hit both of his shot attempts, a corner three right after he received the ball for the first time..and then he goes at French star...

Pretty cool experience for Diebs. He joined Kobe Bryant at the House of Hoops store opening in Athens as apart of Kobe's overseas Nike Tour. gavros gr Kobe Bryant - YouTube Diebler recently made his regular season pro debut on 10.23.2011. He had 6 points (2-5 from 3, no 2pt attempts), 1...

FORMER OHIO STATE BALL PLAYER CHERISE DANIEL - YouTube

(Videos - Mike Conley joined the Indy Pro Am All-Star team on 9.24 to take on John Wall, Jeff Green & the D.C Area based Goodman League. Plus Mike's NBA playoff debut.) Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies shows his skills against the Goodman League - YouTube Mike Conley Jr. Playoff Debut...

Lauderdale & Turow are currently on top of the Polish League Standings with a 3-0 record. In addition to play in Poland, Dallas & company will also compete in the Eurocup (Europe's second best super-league) starting in November. (Clip from his last game on 10.15.2010 - Dunks on random Polish...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4D_R-AyqdY Jamar left Germany in early Fall of 2010 due to a shoulder injury. He rested up for the duration of last season and signed (March 2011) with the Lima Explosion, an ABA expansion team from his hometown of Lima, Ohio (link). -Article- Lima Explosion...

Back in Israel Ron Lewis signed on with Israeli club Hapoel Holon in August for his fifth season of pro ball. Lewis previously played in Israel during the 2008/2009 season for Iron Nahariya before moving on to the Czech Republic (2009/2010 - won the Czech Championship & also advanced to the...

Another top honor for Katie. As far as Buckeye pros go..it is Havlicek, Lucas, & Smith..then another tier.. ‪WNBA Top 15: Katie Smith‬‏ - YouTube

It's not surprising that Varese, a mid level team in Italy (a top European league) would turn down an offer for Diebler. Many of those teams like to sign known commodities in European Basketball. But it is interesting (and a little disappointing) that Jon's agent is already shopping him around...

Blazers Edge: Sportando.net: Blazers G Jon Diebler No Go To Varese? http://www.blazersedge.com/2011/7/2/2256057/jon-diebler-offered-to-varese?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter