Archive for December 14, 2012
Nate Rohnert parts ways with BBC Bayreuth
Nate Rohnert (197 cm, Denver’10) has parted ways with BBC Bayreuth (Germany-BBL) after six games. Said Rohnert on Twitter, “Thanks to the BBC club and fans. Really enjoyed my time in Bayreuth. Unfortunately it didn’t work out and I wish BBC nothing but the best.” He dealt with a foot injury, missed the first half…
Read MoreFIBA Europe opens Player of the Year Voting
FIBA Europe is proud to announce the beginning of voting for European Players of the Year 2012.
Read MoreTarence Kinsey joins Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Tarence Kinsey (200 cm, South Carolina’06) signed a new contract with Victoria Libertas Pesaro (Italy-SerieA) for the rest of the 2012-13 season. Most recently Kinsey was with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) in 2011-12, where he averaged 8.2 ppg over 9 Euroleague games and 8.1 ppg in 28 Turkish League games. He played two seasons with…
Read MoreNBA: First All-Star Ballot Results
2013 NBA All-Star Balloting Presented by Sprint – Eastern Conference Frontcourt: LeBron James (Mia) 641,348; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 573,112; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 218,246; Chris Bosh (Mia) 210,724; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 151,744; Paul Pierce (Bos) 114,735; Joakim Noah (Chi) 73,366; Josh Smith (Atl) 69,344; Andrew Bynum (Phi) 68,596; Amar’e Stoudemire (NYK) 64,266; Shane Battier (Mia) 59,419;…
Read MoreBryan Hopkins: EuroChallenge Week 6 MVP
Conscious of the importance of the occasion to their respective teams, many a player delivered outstanding performances on the final day of EuroChallenge Regular Season action. Five of those players registered an efficiency rating of 33 or more, sufficient to make a solid case for claiming the last MVP title in the first phase of…
Read MoreDerrick Brown: Eurocup Week 6 MVP
Lokomotiv Kuban went from the fringe of the Last 16 to first place in its group on Wednesday with a big win over Trefl Sopot and at the heart of the victory was forward Derrick Brown, who also reaped Week 6 MVP honors. Brown starred with 34 points and a performance index rating of 39…
Read MoreEuroleague: CSKA Drops Regal, 1 Ticket Left
With Thursday’s Euroleague contests completed, the Top 16 clubs from three of four groups are set and 15 of the 16 teams have been determined. Friday’s games will decide the final team as Group C still needs to determine it’s fourth qualifier. Thursday’s competition couldn’t have been more thrilling as six of nine games were…
Read MoreMickael Gelabale joins Valencia
Mickael Gelabale (201 cm) has agreed to terms with Valencia Basket (Spain-ACB) for the rest of the season. Most recently Gelabale was with KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) where he averaged 12.9 points per game over the first nine games of the season. He was with Cedevita on a short-term medical assignment to replace the injured…
Read MoreMarquise Gray released by Niigata Albirex
Marquise Gray (206 cm, Michigan State’09) has been released by Niigata Albirex (Japan-BJ League), where he carried a 7.4ppg average through the first seven games of the 2012-13 season. Last year Gray suited up for Basket Benclik Ankara (Turkey-TBL2) and ended up third on the scoring leaders chart with an 18.9ppg average, fifth in rebounds…
Read MoreJeff Bonds inks with LTi Giessen
Jeff Bonds (199 cm, Cal Poly Pomona’05) has signed on to play for LTi Giessen (Germany-BBL). Bonds played last season with Knet Rioja Clavijo (Spain-LEB Gold) and averaged 10.8ppg over 33 games. Prior to that he suited up for CB Lobe Huesca (Spain-LEB Gold), playing 27 games and contributing 10.6ppg. Bonds was a member of…
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