Archive for August 2, 2012
Elan Chalon re-signs Schilb
French League champion Elan Chalon reached a new agreement with shooting guard and team leader Blake Schilb to keep him on the team next season. Just as Chalon, Schilb (2.00 meters, 28 years old) is set to make his Turkish Airlines Euroleague debut n…
Read MoreBesiktas JK inks Guler, Ozer, Christopher
Besiktas JK Istanbul added three players to its roster by inking sharp shooter Cehver Ozer, swingman Patrick Christopher and guard Muratcan Guler. Christopher (1.96 meters, 24 years old) arrives from Cholet Basket, where he averaged 12.8 points and 2…
Read MoreFenerbahce Ulker signs Ford Trophy winner McCalebb
In what will surely be one of the most important moves of the summer, Fenerbahce Ulker announced the signing of point guard Bo McCalebb to a three-year deal on Thursday. McCalebb (1.83 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Montepaschi Siena, where he pl…
Read MoreMaccabi Electra signs veteran Mensah-Bonsu
High-flying big man Pops Mensah-Bonsu, whose played only parts of two previous Euroleague seasons were, will return to the competition on a two-year contract with Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv, the club announced on Thursday. Mensah-Bonsu (2.06 meters, 28…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round, Aug 2
Day 3 of the Preliminary Round brought thrillers and all-time Olympic records. In a showdown between undefeated teams in Group B, Russia edged Brazil 74-75 on a go-ahead three-pointer by BC Khimki guard Vitaly Fridzon. Spain had to battle hard to beat…
Read MoreMontepasch Siena tabs guard Kemp
Italian League champion Montepaschi Siena reenforced its perimeter for the 2012-13 Turkish Airlines Euroleague season by signing swingman Marcelus Kemp to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Kemp (1.96 meters, 28 years old) comes off a…
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