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Topic Started: Aug 25 2009, 05:20 PM (1,936 Views)
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Sean Burton heads to London - Aug 25, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)

Sean Burton (5'9''-G) signed his first pro contract. The guard agreed on terms of contract with the London Leopards of the English Basketball League. Sean Burton was among the best performers in the Ithaca basketball programme. He was trumped the Empire 8 Player of the Year twice. Sean Burton tallied 22.1 points, 7.9 assists and 3.5 boards per game in his senior year. He got into D3Hoops.com All-East Region 1st Team in 2009. The guard was also polled the D3Hoops.com All-East Region Player of the Year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i_LIq6enLQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YAqOcZXp1Y&feature=related

Looks lightening quick with amazing handles, bares similarities to Tony Parker
Edited by Game over, Aug 25 2009, 05:27 PM.
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Tony Leopard
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Yes Sean has been signed by the Leopards but I think the press release was going to be released only after we had received his work permit. I believe the work permit process has been tightened up.
Sean does look to be an exceptional talent on the youtube vids and we hope he will be a great leader for the team.
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are Leopards going with just the one American this year?

as a Magic fan I'll be disappointed if we only recruit one this year, all we've announced is Kimbrough coming back subject to work permit. Its pre-season in 3 weeks....
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Thirtythr33 I am sure you would not expect Leopards to announce their plans on here? I do not know what the make up of our team will be. Just like probably every other EBL team. Players are no doubt waiting as long as possible before comitting, just as we all would do I guess. I am sure Dave, Fred and John and working their little socks off to enable us to put out a competetive team.
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would have thought pre season training might have started by now though- I know it has here
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There is no way the Leopards shouldn't win everything this year! This Kid Sean Burton is going to run through the EBL! This kid is a monster!

GO LEOPARDS!!!!!!!!!!
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One player doesn't make a team. Will have to wait and see who the big men are. Some of the best Leopards teams of the past have been guard heavy so Carl and Sean should be a decent back court, with the old head of Ronnie as back up.
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I know that one player doesn't make a team. I use to be a Leopard and was only trying to encourage the new import and hype up my former team, because at times as an import you get the pressure of feeling like YOU make or break the team.

I'm glad you realize that one player doesn't make a team.

Go Leopards! Go Coach Burnell! Tony! Roger Lloyd! If he's around still lol!
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Tony Leopard
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Calvin good to hear from you. As you said there is a lot of pressure on an import player in EBL teams. Sean does look the nuts on the you tube videos so I hope you are right and he leads us to a clean sweep!
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Camelot kid
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Also good to see you still follow the Leopards Calvin. Is it true London Capitals tried to sign you? Where are you playing now?
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Good to hear from you as well Tony! I feel like it's the Leopards time this year!

I was in contact with Brandon from Capitals a while ago, nothing really came of it. I will be playing in Syria this season.
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whats the standard like in Syria, and do you have any other American players on the team?
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I've been told the competition is good, nothing too difficult though. Four really strong teams out of the 12 that are in the league, there are other Americans on the teams, the number of imports on a team depends on the amount of money the club has. Money is pretty good... stay tuned...
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I hear H is returning
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I hear voices as well :dunno
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Leopards - Division One league, play-off & National Cup winners 2012
Leopards - National Trophy winners 2013 - that'll complete the set

That was my idea
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Camelot kid
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It would be great but can't see that happering. So how many players did you sign while in Poland?
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Far too busy :drink to do that :drunk
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Leopards - Division One league, play-off & National Cup winners 2012
Leopards - National Trophy winners 2013 - that'll complete the set

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So is this guy playing or not? Is the roster the players on website? Any other imports? no Acadamey junior players?

I know this isnt a BBL team but most teams have fans discussing the team? players? matches? anyone else ???
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Game Over, as I understand it the application process for Sean is in progress. Unfortunately the wheels of Government roll very slowly. Add to that the fact they have put another layer of beaurocracy in place seemingly without adding to the man power to deal with it. Many EBL and BBL teams are waiting for clearance on players still.
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