Archive for October 21, 2012
Benzor Simmons pens contract with Vila Velha
Benzor Simmons (1.96m, college: Tenn-Martin) agreed to terms with Vila Velha (Brazil-NBB) for the 2012-13 season. Last year Simmons played for Porvoon Tarmo (Finland-1st Division) and averaged 24.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over 12 games.
Read MoreMihalis Kakiouzis pens deal with SAV Vacallo Basket
Mihalis Kakiouzis (2.06m) signed a new contract with SAV Vacallo Basket (Greece-LNA) for the new season. Kakiouzis’ former team was Acea Virtus Roma (Italy-SerieA), where he averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game over 22 games.
Read MoreFIBA Asia Champions Cup Finals Set
The FIBA Asia Champions Cup Finals are set for Monday, Oct. 22nd in Beirut, Lebanon and it’ll be a repeat of the 2011 Finals with Al Riyadi squaring off with Mahram Tehran. It will be the fourth consecutive finals appearance for Mahram, who has won the Cup twice prior and the second consecutive trip for…
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