21.07.2010
Signing rumours…
by Owen
So, with training resuming in a couple of weeks, I thought it would be good to let everyone know a few rumours about player signings…
Two guards who can be compared to national level have been in contact, as have 2 big Europeans…they’ve contacted me, and will be training with us from August.
Along with the yet announced signings of Danny Gould and Naeem Hussain – Witney could be looking at an extremely strong line up this league has yet seen!
I will provide more details once training resumes…
16.07.2010
Pre season training
by Owen
Pre season training will start on August 3rd.
This will give current players the oppurtunity to get back into the groove, and potential new players to show us what they can do.
Anyone wishing to join or come for tryouts is more than welcome!
See ya in August guys!
15.06.2010
News in from Oxford Hoops
BASKETBALL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (OXFORD CITY) has been given the green light and it’s all go.
After a meeting between St. Gregory the Great School Head Teacher, John Hussey and HOOPS Head Coach Franky Marulanda it was agreed that Oxford City will have its own BASKETBALL SCHOOL of EXCELLENCE based at St. Gregory the Great School.
“We have been working on this venture for the last 16 months and now we are ready to launch it.” Said Coach Marulanda.
“It will give fantastic opportunities to all Year 7 & 8 basketball players looking for more basketball and wanting to have a taste of higher level Coaching.”
The Basics:
Any Oxford City Year 7 & 8 student will be able to enrol at the BASKETBALL SCHOOL of EXCELLENCE as from 10th July 2010.
The BASKETBALL SCHOOL of EXCELLENCE will not be tied up to any Club, but will endeavour to improve the quality of play at School level.
The BASKETBALL SCHOOL of EXCELLENCE will prepare individual players to National League standard in order to help participation and quality.
The BASKETBALL SCHOOL of EXCELLENCE will offer a mix of theory and practice to its players, giving them a real taste of what professional players have to do on a daily basis.
An ELITE CAMP will also be available to help these young athletes realize their dreams.
Want to become a BBL, NCAA, NBA player?
Represent Oxford at National League Level?
Represent Great Britain at the next Championship?
Email oxfordhoopsbc@googlemail.com NOW!
15.06.2010
Hi Everyone
Still no news about the next training dates, please subscribe to newsletter if you want us to let you know as soon as the availability of the hall is confirmed.
Some of us have been playing at Windrush Leisure Centre or outside – weather permits. Feel free to post the info in comments below if you want to get the crew together for a game.
Keep fit for next season 
!
PS: The search for a new coach continues
25.05.2010
MVP 2010
by Owen
Matt Jura wins the coveted MVP for last season as well as most improved, after his sophomore season has made him high scorer!
Best newcomer is jointly awarded to Luke Gould for his rebounding efforts and decent scoring and Mark Ridgill for his season long solid performances.
Defensive player of the year goes to Owen Workman for the 3rd year running for his vast amount of blocks and rebounds and general defensive duties.
22.04.2010
Training Sessions April May
by Matt
Hello and thanks to everyone that turn up for training on Tuesday – it was a good one , it is important that we keep the numbers up even in the hot weather as this will enable us to hire the hall through the summer and most importantly we will improve our play !
The last training at Wood Green School is on 4th of May after that there is a break for few weeks due to the school exams, any suggestions for alternative venu more than welcome. After that we can come back to Wood Green in July.
Any ideas or comments fire away below.
06.04.2010
So, looking towards next season, Witney are looking to recruit new talent to their existing roster.
Rumours are, Naeem Hussain and his brother Jazz might be joining…
Joe Wells could be looking for a team, and Witney will be looking to sign him on if we get the chance!
Danny Gould, older brother of Luke, will almost definitely join after training with us for the last couple of months and impressing alot!
Other rumours will be posted once known…
30.03.2010
SONICS were missing sharp shooter James Edwards, defensive guard David Smith and Mason Poore as well as Power Forward Josh Mortimer. However, SONICS had a strong team with Amir Boucena, Desta Rudder-Smith, Preye Ozeke, Louis Burford and David Emsden starting as well as having a deep bench with Rauni Barros, Patrice Mulowaye, Ayo Toye and Franky Marulanda. WITNEY also had a strong side with Tom Shore, Gould and Ridgill leading the team offensively. Read more
24.03.2010
Injury update
by Owen
Just a few updates on the injury side – Luke Gould took a bad knock to his ankle in last nights game and will require a late fitness test before next weeks game against the sonics. We all hope he is able to play!
Owen Workman took a knock o his knee last night on top of his existing injuries, but hopes to be fit to play next week. A back injury that kept Tim Kenyon sidelined for a couple of weeks seems to be clearing up. Other than that, there are no new injuries as of yet.
23.03.2010
Witney came into this game knowing how tough the Eagles are, after a comfortable win for them last week.
The starting five (Matt Jura, Owen Workman, Luke Gould, Tom Shore, and Tim Kenyon) had a torrid first quarter that finished 7-26. the second wasn’t much better in which the Eagles held Witney to just 3 points. At the end of the half it was 10-51.
A few positives to take from the game are that Witney countered the trap that the Eagles slaughtered them on last week, but then panicked once in the Eagles half.
The game finished 26-107 in favour of the Eagles.
Other positives were Owen Workman finally hitting top gear, albeit whilst nursing various injuries including groin strain, twisted knee and ankle and a sit of the flu. Owen gets game MVP scoring 11, getting 9 rebounds and a few assists. Honorable mention to Mark Ridgill who performed tirelessy at 4 spot, setting up Matt Jura who unfortunately shot a low percentage tonight.
Witney host the Sonics next Tuesday at Wood Green so make sure you come along and show your support for the last game of the season!
Owen Workman – 11
Gary Sollis – 5
Tom Shore – 4
Matt Jura – 4
Luke Gould – 2
Dave Shrimpton, Mark Ridgill and Tim Kenyon – 0
