Coach Traveling Around The World
Published on June 3, 2004 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Rockford, IL. These days, Coach Daleo is everywhere. For the next month or so Daleo will be around the world, literally. June 8th Coach will be at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for the NBA pre-draft, where he will watch the country's top 64 college seniors showcase their talent. At Moody, talented players who are projected to go in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft, hope to showcase their game and improve their chances of going in the 1st round.
"Daleo said. "This is a chance to see the best players play together, we'll see who stands out. I hope to find the next Lightning rookie at Moody"
After Chicago, Daleo will be headed to China to coach a traveling team of American players for two weeks, June 9th-24th. "This will be a great opportunity to see some interesting places and hopefully find the next Yao Ming" Coach Daleo will be traveling to cities such as Shanghai, Changsu, Yancheng, and Dafeng and playing against the cities best players as well as conducting clinics for the cities youth. "I have been brushing up on my Chinese and I am looking forward to ordering my first Big Mac in China."
Following China, Daleo will be headed back to the United States to attend the USBL festival in Salina, Kansas on the 25th-27th of June.
"The majority of the CBA's best players, including former Lightning players John Jackson, Joe Crispin, Tim Kisner and Tim Winn, are playing. This is a great chance to see everyone play and make some great contacts."
If you have any questions concerning Coach Daleo's journeys any other Lightning matter, please call the Lightning office at 815-874-4232.
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