Archive for September 2012
Tyrone Kent signs with Ironi Ramat Gan
Tyrone Kent (196 cm, Toledo’09) has signed in Israel with Ironi Ramat Gan. Last season Tyrone Kent played in the D-League for Canton Charge where he averaged 5 ppg and 2.3 rpg. Previously Kent also played on Cyprus and in France.
Read MorePatrick Ewing declines Knicks’ offer to coach D-League affiliate
Patrick Ewing has rejected an offer from the New York Knicks to become head coach of the Erie BayHawks of the D-League. Ewing is currently without a job for the 12-13 season after being an assistant coach for several seasons with the Orlando Magic. Ewing interviewed for the Charlotte Bobcats’ head coaching position in June.
Read MoreThe Brazilian Basketball League to begin at the end of November
The Brazilian Basketball League will start at the end of November. There will be a record 18 teams participating in the league. The historic news was recently announced by the league’s administration. The first round will begin on November 24th, the last round on the 6th of April. The playoffs will then commence on the 9th of…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2013: 6 Spots, 10 Teams, Tip Time!
The EuroBasket 2013 Qualification round is about to be committed to the history books, but before they start planning for the Final Round, there’s a game or two left to be played. Today marks the final day of competition to determine which 16 teams will earn the right to compete for their respective countries in…
Read MoreMarcus Moore inks with Ironi Ashkelon
Marcus Moore (198 cm, Washington State’04) has signed with Israeli team Ironi Ashkelon. Marcus Moore was with Keravnos in Cyprus last season averaging 14.4ppg, 5.2rpg and 6apg in Eurochallenge.
Read MoreJason Conley signs with LrNMKY
Jason Conley (196 cm, Missouri’05) has signed in Finland with LrNMKY. Jason Conley already played in Finland in the past when he won the championship with Kataja in 2008/2009 and last season they ended as runner ups.
Read MorePhoenix Suns looking for gorilla
The Phoenix Suns have a job opening, and landing it will be harder than actually making the team. After all, the roster has room for 13 players. There is only one Suns Gorilla. The responsibilities and qualifications are extensive: The ideal candidate needs to have a college degree and two years’ experience in a similar…
Read MoreDJ Strawberry agrees with Hapoel Holon
DJ Strawberry (196 cm, Maryland’07) has agreed terms with Israeli team Hapoel Holon. Last season DJ Strawberry already played in Israel for Hapoel Jerusalem where he averaged 15.6 ppg.
Read MoreJoshua Dollard signs with Kolossos
Joshua Dollard (203 cm, USC Aiken’09) has signed with VAP Kolossos from Greece. Last season Joshua Dollard played in the Turkey with Darussafaka where he averaged 12.4 ppg and 5.1 rpg. Previously Dollard also played in the Czech Republic, Canada and the Dominican Republic.
Read MoreUros Tripkovic agreed terms with Valladolid
Uros Tripkovic will continue his career in Spain with Blancos de Rueda Valladolid. The signing comes as a surprise since it looked like Tripkovic had already reached a deal with Italian team Virtus Bologna. Uros Tripkovic already played in Spain last season with Unicaja Malaga.
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