Eric Devendorf's ability to compete at a high level despite taking the year off professionally was one of the best stories of The Basketball Tournament.
He was one of the event's top players, averaging 19.2 points and shooting 51.6 percent from the field. He continued, and even increased, his relentless runs to the basket as the level of competition improved.
In his final game against Overseas Elite he scored 24 points against the two-time defending champions, pushing them hard in a four-point loss.
Donte Greene scored exceptionally well in the Philippines last year, although he was reportedly released when his team wanted more size out of its import player.