Archive for September 2012
Xavi Pascual inks extension with FC Barcelona Regal
Xavi Pascual has agreed to terms with FC Barcelona Regal to extend his contract to remain head coach of the squad through the 2014-15 campaign. This agreement adds two seasons to his existing contract that was set to expire at the end of this season. In the last 30 years of Euroleague play, Pascual is…
Read MoreMeneptha Darden released by Glasgow Rocks
In an official statement posted on their team website, the Glasgow Rocks have announced that they have had to release Meneptha Darden due to health issues. ROCKS CUT TIES WITH MENEPTHA DARDEN The Glasgow Rocks regret to announce that Big Man Meneptha Darden has been released by the club. Underlying health issues have dictated that…
Read MoreTaylor Darby set to begin pro career in Israel
Taylor Darby has agreed to terms with Hapoel Yokneam/Megido (Israel-National League) on his first professional contract since graduating from Pepperdine University. Darby (2.03m, college: Pepperdine University) played in 125 games in his four-years at Pepperdine, starting in 111. He finished his collegiate career with 997 points, averaging 8.0 points and 5.9 rebounds in 25.8 minutes…
Read MoreBrandon Hunter will not play in Uruguay
Brandon Hunter will not play for Aguada from Uruguay. That team has had continuous problems with finding a new foreign player. After finally signing Brandon Hunter who has NBA experience, a sudden change of plans has sent him to Israel to play. Hunter was the fourth foreign player that was selected to play with Aguada.…
Read MoreRadoslov Rancik pens open deal with Inter Bratislava
Radoslov Rancik (2.07m, college:St. Cloud St.) has signed on to play for Inter Bratislava (Slovakia-Extraliga) on a open deal that will allow him to leave the team at any time. Rancik spent last season with Azovmash Mariupol where he averaged 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds a game in 42 Ukrainian league contests. While with Azovmash…
Read MoreLakers Payroll & Tax close to $200m in 2013?
As any basketball fan knows, the NBA and it’s players had a rather difficult time coming to agreements on various issues such as revenue sharing, the structure of the salary cap, and the luxury tax imposed on teams going over the salary cap. As they resolved the issues and got back to the business of…
Read MoreMarjan Srbinovski named head coach of Kozuv
Marjan Srbinovski has been hired as the new head coach of Kozuv (FYR Macedonian-Prva Liga) for the upcoming season. From 2007 to 2010 he was the Assistant Coach of Fersped-Rabotnicki Skopje. Over the summer of 2011 he was the Assistant Coach of the FYR Macedonia National Team at the EuroBasket 2011 competition, which then qualified…
Read MoreRwanda Basketball organizes tournament for National Development Fund
The Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) has organized a pre-season tournament with the goal of raising money for the Agaciro Development Fund. “We have requested all clubs to willingly contribute and it is through this tournament that we will raise money which will go directly into the Fund,” stated Ferwaba Secretary General, Richard Mutabazi. The clubs…
Read MoreSimonas Serapina joins Azovmash Mariupol
Simonas Serapinas has come to terms with Azovmash Mariupol (Ukraine-Superleague) after a successful two-week try-out period. Serapinas (1.97m) previously played for the team in 2007-2009 and averaged 11.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game during that time. Last season he suited up for Telekom Baskets (Germany-BBL) where he dropped in 12 points a game in…
Read MoreAnthony Johnson signs deal with Halifax Rainmen
Anthony Johnson (2.01m, college: Azusa Pacific University) has signed and agreement to play the 2012-13 NBL season with the Halifax Rainmen (Canada-NBL). Johnson was the second pick overall in the 2012 NBL draft and is described by the Rainmen as “a 6’7″, 225-lb forward with unique talent as a player with physical strength who can…
Read More