Archive for September 2012
LeBron James to fire agent, hire friend Rich Paul
Lebron James is set to fire his second agent during his career and will be handing over his affairs to his childhood friend and business parter, Rich Paul. The two, along with friends Maverick Carter and Randy Mihms formed a marketing agency that they call LRMR (first letters of each name) when they fired James’…
Read MoreMarcus Fizer heads to LigaA with Bahia
Marcus Fizer inks deal to help Bahia Estudiantes (Argentina – LigaA) fill out their roster. Fizer (2.03m, college: Iowa St.), started last year for the Taiwan Mobile Leopards where he played just one game and scored 23 points and 13 rebounds. He then moved on to Puerto Rico and played for Brujos de Guayama in…
Read MoreNotre Dame to bolt from the Big East in favor of the ACC
Notre Dame will be leaving the Big East Conference and will join the ACC for the 2014 season. The move will be for all sports with the exception of football, where the Fighting Irish will remain independent. “I don’t think there’s out there a better situation than the situation we have,” Notre Dame President, Rev.…
Read MoreManny Harris comes to Ukraine after time in the NBA
Manny Harris (1.93m, college: Michigan) and signed on to play with Azovmash (Ukraine – VTB) during the 2012-13 campaign. Harris began his professional career in the NBA during the 2010-11 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers playing in 54 games and averaging 5.6 points ans 2.6 rebounds. He was waived by the Cavs in Dec. of…
Read More4th FIBA Asia Stankovic Cup begins Friday
On Friday, Sept. 14, 10 Asian teams will begin play in the 4th FIBA Asia Stankovic Cup at the new Ota City Gymnasium (pictured above) in Tokyo, Japan. This year’s competition will serve as a qualifier for the 27th FIBA Asia Championship in 2013, which is the Asian qualifier for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Lebanon…
Read MoreJuwann James moves to Lions de Geneve
Juwann James (1.98m, college: JMU) has agreed to terms with Lions de Geneve (Switzerland-LNA) for the 2012-13 season. James arrives from Denain ASC Voltaire (France-ProB) where he averaged 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Prior to that he was with Vendee Challans Basket (France-NM1), where he contributed 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and…
Read MoreJim Calhoun to retire from UConn after 26 years
After 26 years at the helm of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program, Jim Calhoun’s tenure looks to be coming to a close.
Read MoreTijuca making sure this season counts
Preparation for the next season of the NBB (Brazilian National Basketball League)has already started for Tijuca. The team from Rio de Janeiro made it to the playoffs last year in its first year of play but is not taking any chances. It has come back for this season with many changes: 5 new contracts. The…
Read MoreBasketball brawl in China
Basketball brawl in China. Again. Last year the Brazilian National Team and the University of Georgetown were involved in a massive basketball brawl while playing friendly games in China. The video clips of those fights went around the world. Now, OKK Belgrade from Serbia visited China and played a friendly game against Jiangsu Dragons and…
Read MoreMike Moore Signs With BC Siauliai
Mike Moore (195 cm, Hofstra’12) has signed a contract with BC Siauliai of the Lithuanian Basketball League. Moore led Hofstra in scoring last season at 19.9 points per game and earned Colonial Athletic Association second-team honors.
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