Archive for August 14, 2012
Fab 4 remain unbeaten at U18 EC
Spain, Croatia, France and home team favorite Lithuania remain unbeaten at the U18 European Championship after day 5. Croatia had no problems with Latvia (82-62) and was again was led by super star Dario Saric. This 208 cm swingman reminds many of the late Drazen Petrovic, with his flashy moves, passing skills, shooting range and…
Read MoreCarter heads to Brazil’s Limeira
The team of Limeira has a new reinforcing for the 2012-2013 season. The team of Sao Paulo State announced the signing of American player Omar Carter, who is 24 years old and 1.95m tall.
Read MoreMarquette men’s hoops reports potential violation
Marquette has reported a possible rules violation involving its men’s basketball program to the NCAA, athletic director Larry Williams said Thursday. The nature of the violation was not disclosed. “Recently, during the athletic department’s normal course of business, we discovered information regarding a possible NCAA rules violation involving our men’s basketball program,” Williams said. “Marquette…
Read MoreBig V: Coach & Player of the Month – July
Skyer Bowlin of the Ringword Hawks has been named the SCM Player of the month behind a 19.8ppg average and the Cam Lloyd of the Eltham Wildcats has been named the SCM Coach of the Month.
Read MoreFIBA & NBA agree: No age limit
FIBA:Basketball’s best will apparently be welcomed in Rio. The head of the sport’s governing body said Saturday he doesn’t foresee an age limit for the 2016 Olympics, tempering talk that the 20-year anniversary of the Dream Team would be the final appearance of the NBA’s biggest stars. “The feeling is I think that we will…
Read MorePanathinaikos adds playmayer Dimitra Kalentzou
Greek Basketball (Women)
Panathinaikos makes the difference by adding Dimitra Kalentzou – Aug 10, 2012Panathinaikos continues strong in the summer player market and it’s last edition (so far), seems to be, the best of all. The ”gr…
Read MoreMontepaschi brings back Eze
Montepaschi Siena bolstered its frontcourt and added more experience to its roster by inking center Benjamin Eze to a two-year deal on Friday. Eze (2.07 meters, 31 years old) arrives from EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, where he averaged 6 points, 3.7 reb…
Read MoreCollier name VP of Business Development at ABA
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that Paul Collier has been named Vice President of Business Development for the league. Collier has been serving as the ABA’s Director of the Bullies …
Read MoreWNBA MVP Catchings comes to terms with Guangdong
Tamika Catchings will continue her career in China. The reigning WNBA MVP signed a one-season deal with Guangdong Dolphins. Last season the Dolphins had another US National Team forward Swin Cash. Tamika Catchings averages 18.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists with Indiana Fever. She appeared 17 times in the WNBA so far this season.…
Read MoreCCC Polkowice signs Mistygacz
CCC Polkowice signed contract with young, very perspective player Dorota Mistygacz. That 20-year old forward is on the U20 Polish NT Camp at the moment.
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