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Andrew Gaze Extends US Stay with Second 10-Day Contract

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Andrew Gaze, son of basketball coach Lindsay Gaze, has secured a second 10-day contract with the Washington Bullets, boosting his prospects of winning a more permanent spot in the National Basketball Association. Gaze has been playing in the NBA for the past few weeks and has proven himself by scoring 17 points in his first four games, shooting 6-8 from beyond the three-point line. However, Gaze will not return to Australia until the end of this month, as he will play a further four games under the second contract. Meanwhile, the Bullets are struggling at the bottom of the Atlantic division with three weeks remaining in the season, and Gaze's commitments to the Melbourne Tigers will see him return home in time for the start of the National Basketball League season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andrew Gaze has secured a second 10-day contract with the Washington Bullets, extending his stay in the US.
  • Gaze has scored 17 points in his first four games, shooting 6-8 from beyond the three-point line.
  • Despite the Bullets' struggles, Gaze's commitments to the Melbourne Tigers mean he will return to Australia in time for the start of the National Basketball League season.
  • Gaze's father, Lindsay, is his coach in the Melbourne Tigers and is proud of his son's progress in the NBA.
  • Two members of Australia's gold-medal winning world junior championship team, Michelle Brogan and Jenny Whittle, have been named in the national women's team to contest the world titles.
  • Robyn Maher has been named captain for her fifth world championship.
  • The national women's team will contest the world titles in Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, and Launceston from 2-12 June.

Statistics:

  • Gaze scored 17 points in his first four games.
  • Gaze shot 6-8 from beyond the three-point line in his first four games.
  • The Bullets are struggling at the bottom of the Atlantic division with three weeks remaining in the season.
  • Gaze will play a further four games under the second contract against Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, and Orlando Magic.
  • The national women's team will contest the world titles in four locations from 2-12 June.

Sources:

  • "Andrew Gaze: has extended his US stay" (newspaper article or print media)
  • "Lindsay Gaze proud of son's progress in the NBA" (newspaper article or print media)
  • "Two Aussie women to contest world basketball titles" (newspaper article or print media)
  • Sydney Morning Herald (exact source not provided, assume online article)

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