Archive for 2012
Adam Waleskowski inks deal with Sigal Prishtina
Adam Waleskowski (2.04m, college: Florida State) has inked a 2012-13 contract with Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo-SuperLeague). Last season Waleskowski suited up for Astrum Levice (Czech Republic-NBL), averaging 10.9 points over nine games.
Read MoreEuroleague 2012-13: Cantu falls at home
The Euroleague 2012-13 season tipped off yesterday with seven contests, the remaining five will be held today as the league experiments with a Thursday-Friday schedule for the first time. The Thursday edition of round 1 consisted of some tight contests, a couple of not so tight games and a upset at home for Cantu, who…
Read MoreBarreteros of Mexico in financial trouble
Mexican team Barreteros Zacatecas are in a bit of a pinch. They are facing this season with more financial troubles than ever before. A lot of volunteer work, love and sweat have gone into the team’s dreams and many fans have been made happy being part of their games The team is part of the…
Read MoreSpain trashed apartments after Olympic loss to USA
The Spaniards were understandably devastated following yet another tough loss to the Team USA in the Olympic Gold Medal match this summer in London (they suffered a similar fate back in 2008 at the Beijing Games.) But to trash their apartments following the game? Yikes … Reports the NY Daily News: “Spain’s basketball players have…
Read MoreEnd of D-League team Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards, officially are no more. After months of delay, the D-League finally announced that after a 17-year run in Bismarck, the Wizards are relocating to Santa Cruz, Calif. The team will be renamed the Santa Cruz Warriors. The Dakota Wizards were a successful team in the D-League and started off with a championship…
Read MoreWhole team of KK Radnički Kragujevac fined
The whole team of KK Radnički Kragujevac from Serbia has been fined by the board of the club. All players, plus the coaching staff, will see half of their salary withheld this month! The reason for this is the bad start in the Adriatic league. KK Radnički Kragujevac has lost all three games so far,…
Read MoreWeert will miss Kenneth van Kempen for the rest of the season
Kenneth van Kempen won’t play for Dutch team Stepco Weert due to a nagging knee injury. It is even doubtful whether the young center ever comes into action in the Dutch Basketball League again. Van Kempen has too much pain in his knee to play, which is caused by a problem with the cartilage. Studies…
Read MoreKrzysztof Roszyk inks deal with Asseco Prokom Gdynia
Krzysztof Roszyk (2.00m) has inked a contract for the 2012-13 season with Asseco Prokom Gdynia (Poland-TBL). The deal comes on the heels of a brief tryout period that was satisfactory in the eyes of Asseco management. He played with Energa Czarni (Poland-TBL) last year, but will not be returning. In 38 Poland-TBL games last season…
Read MoreIgor Milošević signs with Panathinaikos
Igor Milošević has signed with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos. Milošević, who hold both a Serbian and Greek passport, played for Astana in Kazakhstan at the beginning of last season before he moved to the German Bundesliga. There he averaged 7.7 ppg for Braunschweig.
Read MoreMichele Vitali parts ways with Virtus
Michele Vitali has agreed to terminate his contract with Vitus Bologna (Italy-SerieA) and it is expected that he will sign with Biancoblu Basket Bologna (Italy-Lega2). Reports say that the agreement will be signed today and that Vitali will most likely suit up for Biancoblu on Sunday against UPEA Capo D’Orlando. (ed. note – shortly after…
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