Kelly Defina/Getty Images Froling also has some Australians he can lean on for advice through this process as well. [5] His remaining contract with Illawarra was voided when the club was liquidated on 18 May 2020. His parents were both players and coaches. William was born on November 28, 1925 in Detroit to Bridget (nee Grace) and John Froling. Froling is actually one of six 2000-born players on coach Mark Watkins' team, which features a total of eight players returning from last year's FIBA Oceania U16 Championship. [3] In 16 games for the Rangers during the league's inaugural 2019 season, Froling averaged 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds a game. The youngster, who will be a year younger than the rest of the competition in Zaragoza, admitted to the Townsville Bulletin that making the team for the U17 Worlds is a big deal - especially in his family. - Sam Froling. At the 1987 FIBA Junior World Championships in Italy, Brown coached the American team to an 84-80 victory over the Australian side, … Copyright FIBA All rights reserved. Both parents played professionally, and her three siblings are taking the court by storm. No portion of FIBA.basketball may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form.By accessing FIBA.basketball pages, you agree to abide by FIBA.basketball terms and conditions. Formerly of Detroit, William was a graduate of Visitation High School. He follows in the footsteps of his older twin sisters Alicia and Keely Froling, who played at the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women. [4], On 6 May 2019, Froling signed a three-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the NBL. Another Froling for the world to see. His sisters, Alicia and Keely, have played together in the WNBL, while his brother, Harry Froling, plays in the NBL for the Brisbane Bullets. SMU women’s basketball posted a 13-18 record in 2015-16, an improvement from a 7-23 season in 2014-15. Construction continues on the Columbia Park Trail Improvements Project. [1], In January 2018, Froling committed to play college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays after receiving offers from programs including Wichita State, Arizona and Maryland. The team has great depth in each position and a good balance of guards and bigs. It has lead to a bit of a feeding frenzy for their mum Jenny to contend with, with four athletes eager to stay game ready needing the fuel to keep up with their training. Harry Froling in action during the 3×3 Street Hustle Basketball Tournament. Froling currently resides at the AIS and is hopeful of playing college basketball in the United States just as his older brother Harry and sisters Keely and Alicia have done. He follows in the footsteps of his older twin sisters Alicia and Keely Froling, who played at the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women. ... it was also recognised as one of the top 3 leading women’s basketball leagues in the world. Beginning Wednesday, March 10, at 8:00 a.m. traffic on Columbia Park Trail, from Fowler Street to Columbia Center Boulevard, will shift to one-way traffic, eastbound only. Westgate 59. Under the direction of head coach Greg McDermott , Creighton finished the 2017-18 season with a 21-12 record, advancing to the program's fifth NCAA Tournament in the past seven seasons. "Kyle Zunic, Lachlan Dent and Sean MacDonald will lead from the point guard position. [8] His sisters, Alicia and Keely, have played together in the WNBL, while his brother, Harry Froling, plays in the NBL for the Brisbane Bullets. Basketball runs in the Froling family, with his brother Sam also an NBL player, his sisters Keely and Alicia players in the WNBL, and mother Jenny four-time WNBL champion. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 48,058, with a 2019 estimate from the Census Bureau putting its population at 58,225. … William is survived by his children, William J. [2] In 30 games for Creighton during the 2018–19 season, Froling averaged 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes a game. Sister Alicia Froling owns 1,493 career points and owns SMU records … #aussie, Massive congrats to my youngest bro Sam!!! Eventually deciding to move home to Queensland and give the coaching away to get married and start a family most would think that was the end of Jenny’s WNBL career. Australia 12-player roster for 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship: Patrick Bines, Kyle Bowen, Mate Colina, Callum Dalton, Lachlan Dent, Dragan Elkaz, Sam Froling, Tom Fullarton, Matthew Johns, Sean MacDonald, Kody Stattmann and Kyle Zunic. American basketball is in his DNA, too. [9], "Recruiting: Australian forward Sam Froling announces commitment to Creighton for 2018", "Samson Froling leaves Creighton to pursue professional career in Australia", "U17 Worlds a family affair for Australian Sam Froling", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sam_Froling&oldid=1005773334, Australian expatriate basketball people in the United States, Australian Institute of Sport basketball players, Creighton Bluejays men's basketball players, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 February 2021, at 10:12. Townsville’s family basketball quarter of Alicia, Keely, Sam and Harry have returned to North Queensland to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. He was 94 years old. Froling first played for Australia at the 2011 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women where she took home Gold. Franklin 57. She was 92 years old. Sam Froling has been playing basketball since he was five years old, having grown up around it his whole life, with his family all playing and his Dad coaching the Townsville Crocs. “Just to get to play at this level in front of family is a pretty rare thing to do, so I’m excited.” Froling joins the Spirit after averaging 9.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in her most recent season in the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) in 2019. The Franklin varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's neutral non-conference game against Westgate (New Iberia, LA) by a score of 59-57. Your suplied Email address (xxxxx@fiba.basketball) does not seem to be correct, 1987 FIBA World Championship for Junior Men. His mother refereed games. UPDATE: 5:13 p.m. RICHLAND, Miss. Richland (/ ˈ r ɪ tʃ l ən d /) is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States.It is located in southeastern Washington state at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. He is the youngest of four siblings who have gone on to play college basketball in the U.S. #worldchamps #aussie https://t.co/ePwuDQLupT. October 02, 2018 By Matt DeMarinis 2018-19 Creighton Basketball Practice Reports, Big East, Creighton, Damien Jefferson, Davion Mintz, Greg McDermott, Marcus Zegarowski, Martin Krampelj, Mitch Ballock, NCAA Men's Basketball, Samson Froling Basketball Queensland are very proud to announce that two of our most promising high school players, Sam Froling from Townsville and Callum Dalton from the Gold Coast, and one of our State Performance Managers, Mel Downer have been selected to go to the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp in the New Orleans, USA on Feb 17 – 19. One of the players who faced that amazing Yugoslavia team in 1987 was Shane Froling. Well done Sam Froling. Alicia continues to be a dominant player on the Mustang's women's program. Marilyn was born December 7, 1927 in Detroit to Vera (nee Foley) and Ralph Romer. Their mother Jenny won four WNBL championships while … [7], Froling was born in Townsville, Queensland, to Shane and Jenny Froling as the youngest of four siblings. (Marla) Froling, Bradley (Chrissy) Froling, and Carole Froling. The team is keen to represent their country with pride at the FIBA U17 World Championship in Spain in June.". Thousands of miles from home, Aussie big men Sam Froling and Jacob Epperson are learning lessons that go far beyond the basketball court. A final score has not been reported for this varsity basketball game. Parents Shane and Jenny Froling both played professionally in Australia. The Froling sisters’ younger brother, four-star power forward Harry Froling, is verbally committed to play for SMU’s men’s basketball team starting in 2016-17. Final. Froling was born into a basketball family in Townsville, Australia. The Froling surname symbolizes a strong pedigree in the game of basketball. Box Score; Feb 9, 2021 @ 6:00pm. Samson Froling (born 10 February 2000) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League (NBL). Sam Froling, the younger brother of established NBL talent Harry, has been officially announced as the Illawarra Hawks newest young gun, as part of Matt Flinn's new-look squad. I guess there is that bit of family rivalry. MELBOURNE – One could stand on the deck of the Froling family’s home on the slopes of Mount Stuart just outside of Townsville, Australia, and see almost every important sight of the eldest son, Harry’s, childhood. His father played in the NBL for twenty years, while his mother was a four-time champion in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Froling played college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays for one season before leaving to play basketball in Australia professionally. All four siblings have now lived at the AIS, where Froling moved to at the start of year. Jacob Epperson is a 6-11, 210-pound Center (BK) from Australia, AUST. CANBERRA (2016 FIBA U17 World Championship) - The name Froling and FIBA U17 World Championship have been become synonymous over the years. "I'm super excited. Such an exciting thing to be a part of! The 2000-born Froling was selected among Australia's 12-man roster for this summer's U17 Worlds in Zaragoza from 23 June-2 July. [3], On the same day as announcing he had left Creighton, Froling was listed on the roster for the Dandenong Rangers of the Australian semi-professional league NBL1. [1] On 1 April 2019, Froling announced he would be leaving Creighton to pursue professional opportunities in Australia. Froling was born in Townsville, Queensland, to Shane and Jenny Froling as the youngest of four siblings. The youngest of the four siblings definitely got plenty of congratulations for making the Australian side, which will take on Canada, China and Finland in Group C in Spain. Patrick Bines, Tom Fullerton, Dragan Elkaz, and Kody Stattmann are the wing players who all bring different skills in those positions," said Watkins. Froling said he felt the love from the Bullets during the recruitment phase and was in little doubt it was the right move for his basketball career. And the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship is no different as Australia's Sam Froling will likely become the fourth sibling in his family to play at the biennial spectacle. And as far as big family names in Australian basketball go, it's hard to find any more influential than Froling. To communicate with parents, players, and alumni about basketball happenings! Watkins and the team will tour China with preparation games from 11-25 May and will also play a preparation tournament in Toulouse, France from 13-19 June before the U17 Worlds. Brisbane coach Andrej Lemanis worked with Harry at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence and was an assistant coach alongside Shane at the Townsville Crocodiles. Missing Score - Franklin @ Jeanerette. William P. Froling, a resident of Bloomfield Hills since 1963, died June 2, 2020. Froling and his … Taking after big sisters and @HarryFroling.....Huge talent! Harry’s initial recruitment by SMU was not the first time Larry Brown and the Froling family had crossed paths. Congrats to the little bro for making the U17 Aussie team to compete at worlds!!!! Froling is a skilled big man who can play inside and out, showing nice touch with his jumpshot. Look into the distance, and you’ll find the faint outline of the turquoise water that Harry swam in on so many sweltering days. The 2000-born Froling was selected among Australia's 12-man roster for this summer's U17 Worlds in Zaragoza from 23 June-2 July. Watkins selected the 12 players during a tryout with 16 athletes at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence in Canberra at the AIS. Talented Australian professional basketball player Keely Froling plays for the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL and the Women’s Australian Team, the Opals. Even family friend and long-time Boomers veteran Shane Heal, who played with the siblings’ father Shane Froling at the 1987 FIBA World Championship for Junior Men congratulated Sam’s achievement. Marilyn R. Froling, a resident of Bloomfield Hills since 1963, died January 21, 2020. [6], On 22 July 2020, Froling returned to the Illawarra Hawks on a new two-year deal. LaMelo Ball will follow R.J. Hampton to Australia's NBL next season before entering the 2020 NBA Draft, where he will now be a projected first-round pick. "In the big man department, Mate Colina, Samson Froling, Kyle Bowen, Matthew Johns and Callum Dalton will be a big front line. Sam Froling is the younger brother of Harry Froling, who averaged 2.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game at Marquette last season and recently signed a contract to play in Australia. Basketball runs in the Froling family, with his brother Sam also an NBL player, his sisters Keely and Alicia players in the WNBL, and mother Jenny … 2 talking about this. (WJTV) – The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said Richland Fire Chief Brandon Weems has been found safe. They’ve done it before and I always wanted to achieve the same thing. Leeanne Grantham and Jenny Froling awarded WNBL Life Members. - Watkins. Sam Froling is the youngest child of Shane Froling, a Townsville Crocodiles great who played 20 years in the Australian NBL; and his wife Jenny, who was a star and four-time champion in the Australian WNBL. For some it would seem the Froling kids had no choice but to lace up a pair of basketball shoes. Hailing from a talented basketball family, Froling's twin sisters enrolled at SMU, with Keely choosing to withdraw to return home to Australia after the 2015-16 season.