Archive for October 2, 2012
Glasgow Rocks Sign Team GB Olympian
TEAM GB STAR SIGNS WITH GLASGOW ROCKS AHEAD OF FIRST MATCH AT EMIRATES ARENA Scotland’s top basketball side, the Glasgow Rocks, have completed the signing of Team GB Olympian Kieron Achara ahead of their first home match at the stunning new Emirates Arena. Achara, who starred for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games,…
Read MoreCommonwealth Arena now named Emirates Arena
Airline Emirates has struck a £5m deal to secure the naming rights to the complex which will be Glasgow’s main 2014 Commonwealth Games sports venue and the Home of the Glasgow Rocks. The £113m complex, next to Celtic Park in the city’s east end, will be known as the Emirates Arena until 2022 – except…
Read MoreZachary Peacock joins Fraport Skyliners
Zachary Peacock (2.03m, college: Georgia Tech) has committed to playing for the Fraport Skyliners (Germany-BBL) just days prior to the opening of the season. Peacock comes to the Skyliners from Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-BBL), where he averages 11.8 points per game over 34 games.
Read MoreCristopher Mortellaro signs with Palencia
Cristopher Mortellaro (2.06m, college: Drury) has signed with Palencia Baloncesto (Spain-LEB Gold) for the upcoming season. Mortellaro wore jersey of Baloncesto Leon (Spain-EBA) last season, averaging 11.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game over 34 games.
Read MoreDevon McBride tries out in with Provoon Tarmo
Devon McBride (1.94m, college: Kutztown) has headed to Finland for a try out period with Provoon Tarmo (Finland-1st Division). McBride is a 2012 graduate of Kutztown University, where he averaged 20.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game over 25 games.
Read MoreEric Brennan turns pro in Finland
Eric Brennan (2.01m, college: Kutztown) has agreed to join the Honka Espoo Playboys (Finland-1st Division) for the upcoming season. Brennan is a 2012 graduate of Kutztown University where he averaged 14.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior.
Read MoreRonald Clark pens deal with Honka Espoo
Ronald Clark (1.96m, college: Colorado St.) has inked an agreement with the Honka Espoo Playboys (Finland-1st Division) for the 2012-13 season. Last year he was with Torpan Pojat (Finland-1st Division), averaging 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game over nine games. His professional career includes stops in Spain (Palencia), Ukraine (BC Odessa), Poland (Energa Czarni),…
Read MoreDevin Ginty signs with Torpan Pojat
Devin Ginty (1.88m, college: San Diego) has signed on to play with Torpan Pojat (Finland-1st Division) for the 2012-13 season. Ginty was a 2011 graduate of the University of San Diego where he averaged 8.5 points per game his season year.
Read MoreDwyane Wade dumps Jordan for China
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has officially departed Jordan Brand for Beijing-based footwear and apparel company Li-Ning, according to a source familiar with the situation. Wade had been with Jordan Brand since 2010 and his contact expired on Oct. 1. Rumors started heating up that Wade would be leaving Jordan Brand last month when he…
Read MoreJabari Trotter signs with Dublin Thunder
Jabari Trotter (185 cm, Dartmouth´12) has signed with the Dublin Thunder from Ireland. It will be the first time overseas for rookie Jabari Trotter who last season played in the NCAA with Dartmouth, where he averaged 6.2 ppg.
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