In Cutters off-season news this week, Kep is released from the detox centre, we have a look at what went on when the DC boys guest starred on the Oprah Show last week, and news of new uniforms sends Dave wild and off to Borneo.

First up, Kep, who was admitted into a detox centre after last season for continuous substance abuse (including cocaine and heroin), has been released this week pending good behaviour. This move was seen by the Cutters as a good one, with Notorious K.E.P. now hopefully on the right track with more time to concentrate on his game and perhaps now-lengthy Cutters career.

The 2002 Winter range of Cutters merchandise was officially released yesterday, revealing a brand schpankin’ new uniform headlining the new DC wear. The uniform has a base colour of navy, with white panels down the side and red trimmings, however the major feature of the uniforms is their extra short length never seen before in Australian basketball, and the wide shoulders. Critics praised the designer’s efforts, declaring the uniforms "cutting edge, inspiring fashions, and typically DC sleek." A number of your favourite Cutters will be sporting new numbers next season to keep with their dynamic image. The uniforms will be worn in the first game of the winter season, soon to be announced.

News of the new uniforms and particularly their cost and amount of style sent DC’s own Dave to wild Borneo, off on a soul-searching journey in the thick and steamy jungles to find himself. I’m sure I speak on behalf of us all when I wish him sincerely the best of luck. DC’s GM assures us "We’ll get him (the uniform money) when he gets back."

As most of you are already aware, the DC team made an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show last week as public opinion of the Cutters spirals out of control. Most Cutters (bar those little kids Kep growls at) are now continuously hounded for autographs everywhere they go. To purchase a copy of the show, contact either Oprah or the Cutters. A few stills from the are pictured below.