Archive for September 2012
FIBA 3×3 Madrid Tips off today
The final FIBA 3×3 Masters event is set to tip off today at 15:00 (GMT +2) today in Madrid with 15 teams gunning for 12,000 Euros in prize money for the champions and a trip to Miami, FL for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final. The second place team will take home a cool 5,000…
Read MoreAsseco Prokom Gdynia brings on Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson (1.93m, College: Cal State Fullerton) has agreed to join Asseco Prokom Gdynia (Poland). Robinson played part of last season for Sokhumi in Georgia and moved to BC Habikaa in Israel. With with BC Habikaa he averaged 12 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game
Read MoreJeff Foote heads to Lithuania and Zalgiris Kaunas
Jeff Foote signed on with Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania) as a replacement for Robertas Javtokas who will be having surgery and is expected to miss six to eight months. Foote (2.13m, College: Cornell) played his college basketball at Cornell and helped them be the first Ivy League squad to reach the NCAA Sweet 16 since 1979…
Read MoreNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame to add 12
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will induct 12 new members today; included will be players, an official, coaches, a team and an entrepreneur. The festivities begin at 7:30 PM EST today in Springfield, Mass. The list includes the All-American Red Heads, first women’s professional basketball team; Ralph Sampson, NBA; Jamaal Wilkes, NBA; Hank Nichols, distinguished…
Read MoreJustin Timberlake said to be joining Grizzlies sale as minority owner
It’s been reported that the deal to sell the Memphis Grizzlies to businessman Robert Pera hit a snag when it was discovered that his company, Ubiquiti Networks, had sold equipment into Iran illegally. Since then, Pera has been recruiting minority share partners to strengthen the deal and make it happen. It was reported today on…
Read MoreDino Gregory signs with Phonex Hagen
Dino Gregory (200 cm, Maryland’11) has signed with German team Phoenix Hagen. He played in Sweden last season for the Sundsvall Dragons where he averaged 13.2 ppg.
Read MoreDaniel Santiago to play in Argentina with Boca Juniors
Daniel Santiago confirmed his signing with Argentinian team Boca Juniors for the 2012/2013 season. Daniel Santiago will come to Argentina in the next few days to finish up with the red tape to begin playing on the 13 of September. The Puerto Rican will come to Argentina after a long and difficult process run by…
Read MoreAnthony Nelson signs with Marso Nykk
Anthony Nelson (185 cm, Niagara’11) has signed with Hungarian team Marso NYKK. The former defensive player of the years in the MAAC played last season in Estonia for Kalev Cramo.
Read MoreTaurean Green to sign with Sigma Barcellona
Taurean Green (185 cm, Florida’07) will sign with Italian Legadue team Sigma Barcellona, where he will replace Marcus Walker who didn’t pass the physical due to a hearth problem. Taurean Green started last season with Spanish ACB team Gran Canaria and then moved to Turkey and Tofas Bursa where he averaged 9.4ppg, 2rpg and 3.9apg.
Read MoreKeyon Carter signs with KAO Dramas
Keyon Carter (203 cm, ODU’11) is signing with Greek team KAO Dramas. It will be Keyon Carter’s second season as a Pro. Last season he played in Georgia for Dinamo Tblisi where he was top scorer.
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