Archive for October 3, 2012
Knicks oldest team in history?
Their first practice of the season finishing, the Knicks gathered in a circle for a song. “Happy Birthday to you!” they sang to center Tyson Chandler, who turned 30 on Tuesday. “I was feeling young until today,” Chandler said. He still is, compared to some of his new teammates. The Knicks went the veteran route…
Read MoreRobert Hornsby inks deal with 9 de Julio
Robert Hornsby (2.01m, college: Troy) has signed with 9 de Julio Rio Tercero (Argentina-LigaA). Last season he was with Atenas (Argentina-LigaA) and averaged 11.0 points per game. Prior to that he suited up for the Tijuana Zonkeys (Mexico-CIBACOPA) where he tallied 20.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.
Read More100 Years of Uruguayan Basketball
The Uruguayan Basketball Federation will be making a documentary on the “100 Years of Basketball in Uruguay”. They will be reaching out to the public and anyone with material to support the effort. Photos, videos, photos of medals, news clippings and other items will be the main focus for the video.
Read MoreTyler Hughes signs on with Elefsina
Tyler Hughes (2.13m, college: Kansas St.) has signed an agreement to play for Elefsina (Greece-A1) during the 2012-13 season. Hughes played 52 games for the Shinshu Brave Warriors (Japan-BJ League) and averaged 9.1 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Read MoreUnai Calbarro out 4-6 weeks
Caja Laboral (Spain-ACB) big man Unai Calbarro (2.04m) will miss the first weeks of the new Turkish Airlines Euroleague due to an abdominal injury, the club announced Tuesday. Calbarro was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia that will require surgery, which is scheduled to be performed on Wednesday. Depending on the success of the operation, Calbarro…
Read MoreAnthony Jackson to play in Costa Rica
Anthony Jackson (1.97m, college: FIT) will be playing in Costa Rica with Ferretería Brenes Barva (Costa Rica-LBS) starting in November. Jackson is a wing from the Florida Institute of Technology. He was recently approved by Coach Warren Espinoza after many recommendations. Jackson’s record in the last two championships he played is impressive. In 27 minutes…
Read MoreNick Williams signs new deal with Atomeromu
Nick Williams (1.92m, college: Cincinnati) has agreed to a new contract with Atomeromu SE Paks (Hungary-A Division) for the 2012-13 season. Last year he averaged 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game over 21 games in Hungary’s A Division.
Read MoreKeith McLeod joins Kalev Cramo for tryout
Keith McLeod (1.88m, college: Bowling Green) is currently involved in a try-out for Kalev Cramo (Estonia-KML). McLeod spent the 2011-12 season in the NBA D-League, playing for the Canton Charge (14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 18 games) and with the Erie Bay Hawks (13.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 17 games). After McLeod graduated…
Read MoreBennet Davis joins Marso NYKK
Bennet Davis (2.06m, college: Northeastern) has signed on with Marso NYKK (Hungary-A Division) after recently being released by Palencia (Spain-LEB Gold). Davis began the 2011-12 season with KTP Basket (Finland-Korisliiga) where he averaged 12.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game over 13 games. He was picked up by Niigata Albirex (Japan-BJ League) in…
Read MoreLukasz Muszynski inks with SCI Eagles
Lukasz Muszynski (2.01m) has signed with SCI Eagles (Germany-Regionalliga) for the 2012-13 season. Muszynski played for JKKS Gornik Walbrzych (Poland-3Liga) last year, averaging 8.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game over 19 contests.
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