Archive for September 2012
DJ Ferguson inks deal with Deisenhofen
DJ Ferguson (1.85m, college: Flagler) has signed on to play for TVS Oberhaching Deisenhofen (Germany-Regionalliga) for the 2012-13 season. Ferguson lead the NCAA-D2 in assists during the 2011-12 (9.2apg) and 2010-11(9.4apg) seasons while playing for Flagler. This is Ferguson’s first professional contract.
Read MoreBBC Lausanne brings on group of players
BBC Lausanne (Switzerland-LNB) has brought on a block of new talent as they announced signing four new players for the 2012-13 season. Their new roster additions include: Jerome Stucheli (1.85m) came from Boncourt (Switzerland-LNA); Arnaud Barapila (1.96m) played for Colas Bernex Geneve Basket (Switzerland-2LN) last season; Brunel Tutonda (1.97m) also came from Colas Bernex Geneve…
Read MoreMalcolm Thomas inks deal with Maccabi
Malcolm Thomas (2.06m, college: San Diego St.) has agreed to terms with Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Sources are reporting that the contract is a multi-year deal. Last season Thomas played for the LA D-Fenders in the NBA D-League and averaged 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game over 26 games. He got…
Read MoreJustin Dentmon agrees to deal with Fujian
Justin Dentmon (1.82m, college: Washington) has agreed to terms to play in China for Fujian Quanzhou Bank (CBA). Last season Dentmon played with EA7 (Italy-SerieA), Austin Toros (NBA-D League), Toronto Raptors (NBA, 4 games), San Antonia Spurs (NBA, 2 Games) and the New Orleans Hornets (NBA, 0 appearances). With the Toros, he averaged 22.2 points,…
Read MoreLuca Martignago to join Consum.IT Virtus Siena
Luca Martignago (2.07m) has joined Consum.IT Virtus Siena (Nazionale A) for the 2012-13 season. Last year Martignago last played with the SAIE3 Bolgna (Italy-SerieA) Junior team. He was also a member of the Italian U18 National Squad in 2010.
Read MoreAmedeo Tessitori loaned to Forli
Amedeo Tessitori (2.04m) has been loaned to Forli (Italy-Lega2) by this current team, Dimamo Sassari (Italy-SerieA). Tessitori signed a long-term deal with Sassari early this month. He’s played with Consum.IT Siena (Italy-Nazionale A) where he averaged 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over 35 games. He also played with the Italian U18 National Squad…
Read MoreZiyed Chennoufi missing for five days
According to German ProA squad VfL Kirchhelm Basketball’s website (link in German) Ziyed Chennoufi hasn’t been heard from since late Monday and car he was loaned was found at the airport on Thursday. Speculation is that since Chennoufi’s former team, Tunisian squad Erstligaclub Etoil Du Sahel Sousse, won’t release him from his contract, he’s returned…
Read MoreFC Bayern Munich cuts ties with Dirk Bauermann
In a surprise move, just days before the German BBL is set to open their season, FC Bayern Munich has decided to part ways with their head coach, Dirk Bauermann. The team released a statement on their website today announcing the move: “Dirk Bauermann has had a significant role in the development of the basketball…
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Cantu vs. Le Mans
Then there were two… The Euroleague Qualifier Round has worked its way to the final two, Pallacanestro Cantu and Le Mans Sarthe Basket. One of those squads will begin preparations to join Euroleague Group A that will start play on October 12, 201 agains Union Olimpija Ljubljana, the other will compete in the EuroCup. Pallacanestro…
Read MoreRolands Freimanis signs short-term deal with Sutor
Rolands Freimanis (2.10m) has signed a two-month agreement with Sutor Basket Montegranaro (Italy-SerieA) to replace the injured Zach Andrews. Andrews sustained a partial tear of his medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 16 during a game with Vuelle Pesaro. Freimanis arrives in Italy from Girona FC (Spain-LEB Gold)
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