The next Steve Nash?

I saw some footage of Aaron Bruce on ESPN recently and was blown away. He's speedy off the dribble, an above average shooter and an exceptional passer. And at 6'3, I realy think he has the makings of an NBA point guard. Bruce went to Horsham College in Victoria where he averaged 21 points, 4.5 assists and shot 85 percent from the free throw line. Not too shabby. He then dazzled for two seasons at the AIS and was named the Victorian Men's Player of the Year in 2003 before heading to Baylor University. Bruce has been a standout for the Bears and now as a senior appears destined for a long career in hoops.

Could this be the next Steve Nash?

Aussie Colonels

By now you've likely heard about the Aussie lads making names for themselves at Nicholls State University in Louisiana. Dominic Friend, Mitch Boyce, Ryan Bathie and Michael Czepil have been doing Australia proud as their underdog Colonels mix it up with college basketball's best - including the mighty University of Carolina (yes, Michael Jordan's former school). But it's Sydney's own Anatoly Bose who has led the Colonel's charge of late. Bose was outstanding against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels this week, scoring 17 points on six of 10 shooting and pulling down five boards. Nicholls were unfortunately defeated 64-42.

The pick of the bunch

There's no simpler or more effective play in roundball than the old "pick and roll". If it was good enough for Bird and McHale, Stockton and Malone or even Carfino and Morrissey, then it should be good enough for all of us. Check out this series of pick and rolls from the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic. (You can't forget about the screener people!)

Bogut does his best Magic

Sure Andrew Bogut has great size and strength - obvious needs in the NBA. But the skill that might just elevate his game to superstar status is his passing. In the tradition of Luc Longley, Bogut is a passing big man, something rarely seen at the elite level. And he even looks a little like Magic on this one.

Court awareness on buzzer beaters

While Ray Allen makes game-winning shots look easy, ask yourself how many times last second baskets actually come off. A large part of Allen's success at game's end is due to the court awareness of his teammates. It may sound obvious but when only seconds remain on the clock, knowing exactly where your shooters are is key.

Watch Paul Pierce seamlessly spot Ray here for a three point winner against Charlotte.