Archive for August 23, 2012
A new contender in the Chilean National Basketball League
The Chilean National Basketball League, founded in 2008, has three divisions with a total of 51 teams and it is still growing. In fact, it will be adding a new team to the fray this season. Deportivo Español (Spanish Sport Club, usually referred to as “Español”) from the city of Talca in central Chile will…
Read MoreRiders sign guard Jorge Calvo
Leicester Riders have signed Spanish guard Jorge Calvo, as they strengthen their back court for the new season. Calvo is a 6 foot 3 inch, 24 year old ball handler from the University of Leon, who played with Baloncesto León S.A.D., in the LEB Gold League in Spain, which is just below the ACB, the…
Read MoreBrandon Freeman signs for Shimane
Brandon Freeman (191 cm, Arkansas-Little Rock’05) has signed with Japanese BJ-League team Shimane Susanoo Magic, coached by legendary Croatian coach Zeljko Pavlicevic a two time Euroleague winner (Cibona and Split) and ex-National team coach of Japan. Freeman last played in Belgium for Leuven.
Read MoreGlasgow Rocks strengthen their backcourt with Robinson
Glasgow Rocks have added some extra length and talent to their backcourt with the acquisition of 6’4″ guard, Donald Robinson. Robinson will be coming off a successful 2011/12 season with West Virginia Tech, where he averaged 15ppg and 2.5 apg. The 6’4″ athletic guard will have big shoes to fill as he effectively replaces last…
Read MoreEx-NBA All-Star auctions Olympic Gold Medal
Going once, going twice … Here’s your chance to join Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and even Christian Laettner as an Olympic men’s basketball gold medalist. Walter Davis, a six-time NBA All-Star and the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading scorer, is auctioning off the medal he won as part of the 1976 U.S. gold medal team. It’s part of Grey…
Read MoreLance Hurdle signs with Wollongong
Lance Hurdle (188 cm, Miami’09) has signed with Australian team Wollongong Hawks. Hurdle played the last three season in the D-League.
Read MoreOliver Stevic signs with Zielona Gora
Serbian player Oliver Stevic (204 cm) has signed with Polish club Zielona Gora. Stevic last played in Italy and before that in Spain.
Read MoreEagle Wings Soar Over Uganda Varsity Side in Zone Five Tourney
NATIONAL women’s basketball champions Eagle Wings started their Fiba Africa Zone Five campaign on a winning note hitting Uganda Christian University (UCU) 75-64 in a tough match at Lugogo Indoor Stadium Kampala, Uganda. The Kenyans who played their opener a few hours after arrival looked fatigued in the first three quarters but picked up in…
Read More2012 Jones Cup Men Day 5 results
William Jones Cup Results from Day 5 – Aug 22, 2012 Iran 97-89 (2OT) UPG (US) Lebanon 88-67 Taiwan B Philippines 88-84 Japan Taiwan 85-63 Jordan Standings: Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Iran 4 4 0 235 197 +38 8 Philippines 4 4 0 269 225 +44 8 United States 4 3…
Read MoreLouisiana Gators added to ABA Expansion teams
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that it has added the Louisiana Gators from Lake Charles, Louisiana to its expansion teams for the upcoming season. “Expansion to Louisiana has been long overdue,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “And in Leroy Cain, we have found the perfect owner to put together a…
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