Archive for September 2012
Reda Rhalimi released by CSP Limoges
Reda Rhalimi (2.13m, college: St. Mary’s) has been released after a short try out with CSP Limoges (France-ProA), reportedly due to a lack of favorable conditioning. Rhalimi played with AS de Sale (Morocco-D1) last season.
Read MoreVlado Ilievski inks deal with Cedevita Zagreb
Vlado Ilievski (1.87m) has come to terms with Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) for the upcoming season. Last season he played for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-PBL), averaging 6.6 points per game over 8 games in the Russian PBL. He moved to Kuban from Anadolu Efes (Turkey-TBL) in February of 2012, he averaged 6.4 points and 2.1 assists per…
Read MoreLeo Lyons signs on with Budivelnyk
Leo Lyons (2.06m, college: Missouri) has favorably completed his try out with Budivelnyk (Ukraine-Superleague) and has be signed to a contract for the 2012-13 season. Lyons played in the NBA D-League last season with the Dakota Wizards, averaging 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest over 16 games. He was also honored with a D-League…
Read MoreMick Hedgepeth starts pro career with Euskadi
Mick Hedgepeth (2.05m, college: Belmont) is set to begin his professional basketball career after agreeing to terms with Aurteneche Maquinaria Euskadi (Spain-LEB Silver). Hedgepeth spent the pre-season playing with BC Kyiv (Ukraine-Superleague). He’s a recent graduate of Belmont University, where he averaged 9.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a senior.
Read MoreAdrian Moss to join Union Progresista
Adrian Moss (2.03m, college: Florida) has decided to bring his talents to Union Progresista (Argentina-LigaA) after team management cut Gregory Dilligard (2.03m) and needed a replacment on the roster. Moss had been considering joining Le Portel (France-ProB), but decided to head South instead. Last season Moss wore the jersey of Palencia Baloncesto (Spain-LEB Gold), amassing…
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Semi-Finals are set
Day two of the 2012 Euroleague Qualifier is now in the books and the Semi-Finals are set: CEZ Basketball Nymburk (CZE) vs. Pallacanstro Cantu (ITA) and Unics Kazan (RUS) vs. Le Mans Sarthe Basket (FRA). Nymburk and Cantu will tip off in Dasio, Italy at 18:00 CET. Unics Kazan – Ratiopharm Ulm 91-73 In the…
Read MorePhoenix Mercury lands top pick in WNBA Draft
The WNBA held their Lottery Drawing tonight live on ESPN with the four teams that did not make the 2012 WNBA playoffs. With an amazing class of talented collegiate players eligible for the draft, including Baylor’s 6’8″ Brittney Griner, the lottery has been anxiously awaited. The results: 1st Overall Pick: Phoenix Mercury 2nd Pick: Chicago…
Read MoreKurt Looby to join Trefl Sopot
Kurt Looby (2.08m, college: Iowa) has inked a deal with Trefl Sopot (Poland-TBL) for the 2012-13 campaign. Looby spent the summer playing in Puerto Rico for Vaqueros de Bayamon in the BSN League. Last season he was in Germany playing for Neckar Riesen Ludwgsburg (German-BBL) where he saw the floor 34 times and averaged 7.0…
Read MoreMindaugas Lukauskis signs temp deal with Valencia
Mindaugas Lukauskis (1.98m) has signed a temporary deal with Valencia (Spain-ACB) to replace the injured Thomas Kelati (1.95m, college: Washington St.). Kelati’s injury is slated to take between three and five weeks to recover from and was received against Barcelona during the Endesa Supercup Semi-Finals. Lukauskis spent the 2011-12 season with Sigma Barcelona (Italy-LegaDue) averaging 11.7…
Read MoreDJ White to play for the Sharks in CBA
DJ White (2.06m, college: Indiana) has signed a deal to play for Yao Ming’s Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. White played with the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2011-12 NBA season, but was not picked up for this year. He will be eligible to sign with another NBA team after the CBA season is…
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