Rickert's new HC in Japan is Bill Cartwright

[BleedGopher]

Evessa big man Rick Rickert believes Cartwright’s hire is a win-win situation.

“I’m really looking forward to playing for coach Bill Cartwright,” he told The Japan Times. “This is a very good move for the Evessa as well as the bj-league. This is an opportunity for the bj-league to market an NBA champion and for the Evessa franchise to start fresh and build on positives and become the best yet.

“Hopefully strengthening loyal fans and extending to new fans in a way that hasn’t happened before, it is a rare opportunity to have a former player and coach of his caliber to join a program and offer such insightful experiences.”

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/...wright-brings-major-credibility/#.UQAom2cgwdU

Go Gophers!!

 

[bemidjigopher]

The BJ league, nice!

 

[Monty519]

Only Bleed would find this article haha

And yeah, that league name doesn't translate so well.

 

[GophersInIowa]

I wonder what would have happened if Rickert stayed at the U for four years like he should have.

 

[SelectionSunday]

They definitely have something in common. Both know how to take a punch from a superstar teammate in practice, Rickert from KG and Cartwright from Michael Jordan.

 

[dpodoll68]

They definitely have something in common. Both know how to take a punch from a superstar teammate in practice, Rickert from KG and Cartwright from Michael Jordan.

Looking at the name of the league, they're clearly after people who know how to take one on the chin.

 

[westcoastgopher11]

The BJ league, nice!

Tehehehehe

 

[Moses87]

I'm surprised that league doesn't attract more NBA talent. Imagine the potential for a reality show...."The BJ Diaries" or the "The BJ Journey." So much potential!

 

[stroms7]

I wonder what would have happened if Rickert stayed at the U for four years like he should have.

From Rickert's perspective he should have entered the NBA after his freshmen year - would have been a lottery pick instead of Mr. Irrelevant.