Archive for October 4, 2012
Start of Greek Basket League postponed indefinitely
As reported on the league’s website, the board of directors of the Greek Basket League have decided to postpone the start of the 2012-13 season indefinitely. At the core of the decision is the inability of the teams in the league to come to a mutually beneficial agreement with the ERT Television Company on fees…
Read MoreDerrick Stevens inks with BBC Nitia
Derrick Stevens (1.80m, college: Colorado State) has inked a deal to dress for BBC Nitia Bettembourg (Luxembourg-N2). Stevens played for the VfB Giessen Pointers (Germany-ProB) last season, averaging 17.3 points per game over 16 games. Prior to the Pointers, he suited up for MTV Wolfenbuettel (Germany-ProB) and tallied an average of 17.8 points per game.
Read MoreRoyce White doesn´t report to Rockets camp, cites fear of flying
On the court, Houston Rockets rookie Royce White is a whirling dervish: powerful, fast and talented. In the air, he’s a nervous wreck. White has an anxiety disorder that’s plagued him for years, and it heightens when he’s forced to board a jet airplane. The disorder, which played a role in his leaving the University…
Read MoreMilos Marjanovic penns deal with CSU Sibiu
Milos Marjanovic (2.07m) has signed with CSU Atlassib Sibiu (Romania-Division A) for the upcoming season. Marjanovic comes to the Romania squad from KK Servitium Gradiska (BIH-Division 1), where he averaged 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots per game.
Read MoreJulian Wright signs with Maccabi Rishon Le Zion
Julian Wright (203 cm, Kansas´07) has signed in Israel with Maccabi Rishon Le Zion. The former NBA 1st round lottery pick spent last season in the D-League averaging 16.8 ppg and 7.9 rpg for the Austin Toros. Before that he played four seasons in the NBA.
Read MoreSani Becirovic signs in Iran
Sani Becirovic signs in Iran with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour. Sani Becirovic belongs to the increasing number of star players who choses Asia over Europe. While countries like Japan, Korea and China are exclusively interested in Americans, the Middle East has also shown interest for European players.
Read MoreTravele Jones signs on with Verviers
Travele Jones (2.03m, college: Texas Southern) has joined VOO Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium-Ethias League) for the upcoming season. Jones last played for SAM Massagno (Switzerland-LNA), averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds a game over 26 league contests. Jones played his collegiate basketball at Texas Southern where he averaged 16.0 points per game his last season.
Read MoreThomas Larrouquis signs at ASVEL
Thomas Larrouquis (1.97m) has inked a contract to join ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA). Last season Larrouquis wore the colors of France ProA squad Chorale de Roanne Basket and helped the club to the quarter-finals of the EuroChallenge. He averaged 4.4 points per game over 17 ProA contests and 3.3 points per game in seven EuroChallenge…
Read MoreVlada Vukoicic named head coach of Red Star
Vlada Vukoicic, most recently the head coach of Mega Vizura, has been named to the top coaching spot of Red Star (Adriatic League). Vukoicic replaces Milivoje Lazic, who was fired after two games. The club reports that they have come to terms on a three-year deal with Vukoicic and that they will hold a press…
Read MoreGrizzlies VP Dana Davis found dead in his apartment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dana Davis, vice president of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been found dead in his apartment. He was 56. The Grizzlies confirmed Davis’ death in a statement Wednesday night without elaborating. The Commercial Appeal reported Davis had not been heard from since Tuesday, prompting team personnel to enter his…
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