Archive for September 2012
Jakub Kudlacek has agreed to join Pallacanestro Cantu
Jakub Kudlacek has agreed to join Pallacanestro Cantu (Italy, Lega Basket A) to help bolster their backcourt in advance of the start of the Euroleague Qualifying Rounds. Kudlacek (1.93m), comes to Cantu on loan from Pallacanestro Reggiana. He began his career with Slavov BK Litomerice before signing with Reggiana in 2007, while with them he…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Stankovic Cup Tips Off in Tokyo
The 4th FIBA Asia Stankovic Cup tipped off today at 1130 local time in Tokyo (GMT +9), with the first game being between Lebanon and Macau. Coming is as the defending champions, Lebanon wanted to get off to a quick start and got a very inexperienced squad from Macau lined up against them in their…
Read MoreAPBL announces league opener, new league logo
The American Professional Basketball League (APBL) has announced that their league opener will consist of a double header on October 27th. Below is a press release from APBL President, Brian Graham: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Greetings from New York City. The birth and growth of The American Professional Basketball League continues to forge forward with the…
Read MorePoint Shaving alleged from Croatia-Cyprus EB match-up
The Cyprus Basketball Federation is considering an inquiry into allegations that there was an attempt to manipulate the score in the Croatia-Cyprus EuroBasket 2013 game held on August 18th. Citing reliable sources, various media outlets in Cyprus are stating that large bets were placed on the game and that Croatia would cover a 50-point spread…
Read MoreDwayne Broyles out eight weeks for Orleans
Dwayne Broyles (1.96m, college: JMU), who just recently signed with Orleans (France – ProA), is said to be out for at least eight weeks due to a patellar tendon injury. With Broyles out, Orleans is looking for a temporary replacement until he is able to return to the lineup.
Read MoreJoey Dorsey’s backboard shattering dunk
After a great no-look, behind the back pass from a teammate, Joey Dorsey (2.03m, college: Memphis) of Greek squad Olympiacos B.C., gives everyone an unscheduled break when he throws down a glass shattering dunk. Might be time to invest in some break away rims… [embedplusvideo height=”298″ width=”480″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/C1D-J57RTrE?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=C1D-J57RTrE&width=480&height=298&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep9099″ /]
Read MoreLuc Louves signs with Charleroi
Luc Louves has signed with Belgian team Spirou Charleroi for the upcoming season. The French power forward, who played for Optima Gent in Belgium (D1) the last couple of seasons, will play for the Division II team of Charleroi while practicing with the first team as well.
Read MoreManny Adako lands in Qatar
Manny Adako (203 cm, Northeastern ’10) has signed an agreement with Al Gharrafah DOHA Club from Qatar. The 25 year old power forward played the past 2 seasons for Aris Leeuwarden from The Netherlands. Last season he averaged 12,9 ppg and 4,9 rpg.
Read MoreMalcolm Kirkland fails medical at Balikesir
Malcolm Kirkland (203 cm, Arkansas State’12)has failed the medical examination at his Turkish 2nd division club BEST Balikesir. It would have been the first professional contract for Malcolm Kirkland. Last season he played for Arkansas State and averaged 12.1 ppg and 6.2 rpg in the Sunbelt.
Read MoreTyshawn Taylor to give back-to-school items away in NJ
Tyshawn Taylor, the Brooklyn Nets rookie guard, will be hosting a “Back-to-School” supplies give-a-way today in Hoboken, New Jersey. In addition to giving school items, he’s also going to be giving them copies of his new video game, NBA Baller Beats. Taylor went to St. Anthony High School in Hoboken and was coached by famed…
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