Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)

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The A. S. Pistoia Basket 2000 announces that it has signed an annual agreement for the 2011/12 season with the player Dwight Hardy (pictured).

186cm 88kg for a shooting guard, Hardy was born February 12, 1987 in the Bronx (New York), played in the John F. Kennedy High School, then in the Indian Hills Community College and finally, for two years at St. John's University (NCAA - Big East Conference). In his final year at St. John's led the team to a surprising season, scoring 18.3 points with 51.2% of average of 2, 35.4% from 3% to 84 .5 free.

Player with above average athletic ability (81cm elevation from zero), has an innate instinct for the field goal and a great ability to make the shot, using both the rapid first step of separation by creating defender. Good shooter from 3, to dribble with both feet on the ground, but also loves to attack the basket, the iron comes with ease and often forces the opponent to foul. Hot moments in the match you never pulls back.

This commentary by coach Paul Moretti: "The Hardy hit the great qualities of leadership and the ease with which it produces points and is fouled, but also the ability to play with the team. It will cover the role of guard, but can also play point guard minutes away from, an important aspect, however, is that for technical complements Mathis.. "

Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 12:25:19 AM »
Good for Dwight I hope he does big things out there
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 11:26:47 AM »
Much congrats to DH livin the dream.

"Hot moments in the match you never pulls back."
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 11:49:17 AM »
We had not experienced victories over such strong competition in 25 years.

Thank you Dwight, and good luck to you in Italy. It's one awesome country.

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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 12:26:54 PM »
Buona fortuna, Dwight!  In bocca al lupo!

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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 12:30:03 PM »
Good luck to him.

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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 01:07:57 PM »
Ah to be in Tuscany in the fall--enjoy it Dwight

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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2011, 12:56:24 AM »

Dwight Hardy put his professional career on hold for one last chance at New York City glory.

The former St. John’s standout and Bronx native was supposed to leave for Italy Wednesday night to join his new Pistoia Basket team. Instead, he asked the club if he could change his flight and was granted permission.

He set a new destination for Monsignor Kett Park in Inwood for the Dyckman title game to play for Ooh-Way Records opposite bitter rival Team Nike.

“It was the rematch of the year,” Hardy said. “They are a great team. I knew my team needed me out there.”



Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/more_sports/hardy_delays_overseas_career_to_NdgrWYbYvZImDj1Diwu2QO#ixzz1VdVfD8fH
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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2011, 09:05:35 AM »
Meanwhile Kyrie Irving will be playing in Cleveland this fall.
I would love to see a side by side documentary.

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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2011, 09:06:49 AM »
Meanwhile Kyrie Irving will be playing in Cleveland this fall.
I would love to see a side by side documentary.

I think Kyrie Irving will be twiddling his thumbs this fall/winter.
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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2012, 03:21:50 PM »
NBA Buzz
Prospect Watch:
Dwight Hardy the 6'2" guard from the Bronx, NY is tearing it up in Italy, averging 22.4 ppg and he is already one of the top players in Italy. He attended St John's University last year as he had a breakout year and he was in the running for Player of the Year honors. Don't be aurprised if you see Dwight on an NBA team soon~Nick

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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2012, 06:35:11 PM »
That would be terrific.

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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2012, 06:50:26 PM »
I'm not much of a Knick fan, but if I was, I'd be fine with telling Toney Douglas, Mike Bibby and Landry Fields to take a hike. Hardy is better than all of those bumbs.

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Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2012, 09:04:36 PM »
Just think if Norm had redshirted Dwight and Justin their first season out of JC.  How good would be be THIS season with those two as seniors?   :)

Re: Dwight Hardy Signs Pro Contract with Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy)
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2012, 09:17:45 PM »
I really hope Dwight gets invited to a NBA training camp next year and gets a shot

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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2012, 12:15:39 AM »
Dwight Hardy or Toney Douglas. NBA scouts should be ashamed of themselves.