Archive for September 27, 2012
FC Bayern Munich cuts ties with Dirk Bauermann
In a surprise move, just days before the German BBL is set to open their season, FC Bayern Munich has decided to part ways with their head coach, Dirk Bauermann. The team released a statement on their website today announcing the move: “Dirk Bauermann has had a significant role in the development of the basketball…
Read MoreRolands Freimanis signs short-term deal with Sutor
Rolands Freimanis (2.10m) has signed a two-month agreement with Sutor Basket Montegranaro (Italy-SerieA) to replace the injured Zach Andrews. Andrews sustained a partial tear of his medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 16 during a game with Vuelle Pesaro. Freimanis arrives in Italy from Girona FC (Spain-LEB Gold)
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Cantu vs. Le Mans
Then there were two… The Euroleague Qualifier Round has worked its way to the final two, Pallacanestro Cantu and Le Mans Sarthe Basket. One of those squads will begin preparations to join Euroleague Group A that will start play on October 12, 201 agains Union Olimpija Ljubljana, the other will compete in the EuroCup. Pallacanestro…
Read MoreAustin Steed inks deal with Citybasket
Austin Steed (2.03m, college: E. Carolina) has signed on to play for Citybasket Recklinghausen, their first season in German’s Pro B. Steed has been working out with the club and has been now offered a contract for the upcoming season. Steed played three seasons with South Carolina (NCAA-D1) and then enrolled in graduate school at…
Read MoreDominic Lockhart will not play with 46ers
Dominic Lockhart (1.97m, 18 yrs) has decided that he won’t play for the senior LTi Giessen 46ers (German-ProA) this season as he’s concerned that it could affect his NCAA eligibility. He played for the 46er’s junior team last season and also saw time with TV Wetzler. In a statement released on the team website (translated…
Read MoreMill Rats ink duo to contracts
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats continue to stockpile talent for training camp. This time by re-signing Mill Rats veteran, P.J. Young, and adding 6’8 power forward, Cavell Johnson. Last season, the durable 6’7 Young was the only Mill Rat to appear in all 38 regular season and playoff games. He averaged 6.6…
Read MoreLeigh Enobakhare Signs with Gent Dragons
Leigh Enobakhare (2.06m, college: UMBC) has signed a deal with the Gent Dragons (Belgium-Division II). Enobakhard played for the Kangoeroes Boom (Belgium-Division II) last season and is a former player on Telenet Oostende (Belgium-Ethias League).
Read MoreKenneth Henderson extends contract with Svit
Kenneth Henderson (2.01, college: Texas Arlington) has agreed to extend his contract with Svit (Slovakia-Extraliga) for the 2012-13 season. Henderson joined Svit mid-season last year and averaged 18.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 17 games in the Slovakia Extraliga. Henderson started the 2011 season in the Universal Basketball League (UBA) in the US…
Read MoreVlado Ilievski inks deal with Cedevita Zagreb
Vlado Ilievski (1.87m) has come to terms with Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) for the upcoming season. Last season he played for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-PBL), averaging 6.6 points per game over 8 games in the Russian PBL. He moved to Kuban from Anadolu Efes (Turkey-TBL) in February of 2012, he averaged 6.4 points and 2.1 assists per…
Read MoreMick Hedgepeth starts pro career with Euskadi
Mick Hedgepeth (2.05m, college: Belmont) is set to begin his professional basketball career after agreeing to terms with Aurteneche Maquinaria Euskadi (Spain-LEB Silver). Hedgepeth spent the pre-season playing with BC Kyiv (Ukraine-Superleague). He’s a recent graduate of Belmont University, where he averaged 9.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a senior.
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