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#12 SALASOPO TULUA

Position: Forward
Nickname: Sops
DOB: 12/5/77
Height: 1.96m
Weight: 105kg
3rd NBL Season

SCOUTING REPORT
  • Strong post player that can jump out of the gym.
  • Threat for NBL Slam Dunk Title.
  • Utilises quick mobility to get out on the fast break.
2002 SEASON STATS
Name G/GS FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS Avg P/S ORB DRB TR Avg PF AST TO BS ST MIN
Salasopo Tulua 9/0 5/13 38.5 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 11 1.22 0.79 6 5 11 1.22 10 6 2 0 1 52:20


2002 GAME NOTES
  • Grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 2 points in 7 minutes in away victory @ Hawks
  • Had 2 points and 3 rebounds just in 7:11 @ Titans
  • Had 2 points in 5 minutes in home victory vs Jets
  • Missed the Nuggets trip due to injury
2002 GAME LOGS
Opponent FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS ORB DRB TR PF AST TO BS ST Prod MIN
vs Jets 1/3 33.3 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.00 4:57
@ Titans 1/3 33.3 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 2 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 5.00 7:11
@ Hawks 1/2 50.0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 5.00 7:02
@ Jets 1/3 33.3 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 0.50 8:34
vs Titans 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1.50 1:53
@ Giants 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1.00 4:09
vs Kings 1/1 100 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.00 6:13
vs Stars 0/1 0.00 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 -2.00 8:37
@ Saints 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -2.00 3:44
Totals 5/13 38.5 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 11 6 5 11 10 6 2 0 1 11.0 52:20
Game Highs 1/3 100 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 0 1 5.00 8:37


CAREER NOTES
  • Big chiselled frame adds a formidable inside presence to the interior
  • Attacks the basket with passion and should fit with the Rams running game
  • Has trained hard on his game and increased strength at the weights room
  • Auckland Development Squad member in 1996
  • Canterbury U23 1997 and 1999
  • Member of Christchurch club champions side Aranui in 2000
  • Canterbury Rams and Knights member 2000-01
  • Injury restricted court-time in 2000


(From Pre-season Team Guide - does not include 2002 Totals)

PERSONAL

  • Born in Christchurch
  • Attended Aranui High School and Selwyn College
  • Canterbury Rugby League Schoolboys representative
  • Most Difficult Opponent: “Any team can be beaten on the day, in any game situation”
  • Childhood Sporting Hero: Bruce Lee
  • Favourite Food: Polynesian and Oriental
  • Enjoys reading, playstation and music
  • Personal Motto: “Believe in yourself”
  • Appeared as coach at the Rams Junior Clinics 2001-02
  • Favourite Rams Aspects: “Enjoy playing basketball at a high level and representing Canterbury.”










2001 SEASON
  • Presented with Rams' Most Improved Player Award after a stellar season in limited minutes
  • Shot an accurate 60% from the field and 81.8% from the free throw line
  • Exploded for career high 14 points from 20 minutes @ Kings
  • The next weekend had 8 points (4/5 field goals) and 4 rebounds vs Hawks
  • Slam Dunk Contest participant at the Burger King All Star Game in Christchurch


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