Archive for 2012
Philip Gavin joins Sluneta Usti nad Labem
Philip Gavin (1.91m, college: Jarvis Christian) has agreed to a contract with Sluneta Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic-NBL) to replace the recently released Haakim Johnson (2.01m, college: Pikeville). Gavin most recently played for TS Goeppinen (Germany-Oberliga), averaging 17.3 points per game over 26 games. This summer he participated in Court Side’s Pro Basketball Tryouts in Las…
Read MoreAnthony Miles and Cameron Echols sign with Rotterdam
Anthony Miles (1.72m, college: Lamar University) and Cameron Echols (2.03m, college: Ball St.) have agreed to terms with Rotterdam Basketbal College (Holland-Eredivisie). Miles just graduated from Lamar, where he averaged 14.5 points per game as a senior. Echols played 23 games last season for UMFN Njardvik (Iceland-Dominos League) and averaged 22.4 points and 11.1 rebounds…
Read MoreLeBron James’ agent investigated by NCAA
LeBron James’ agent is being investigated for his relationship with University of Texas point guard Myck Kabongo. Rich Paul, a long-time friend of James’, met Kabongo through two of his clients, former Longhorns Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph. Thompson, Joseph and Kabongo are Toronto-area natives who attended Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. One of the…
Read MoreDion Harris signs in Japan
Dion Harris (190 cm, Michigan’07) has signed in Japan with the Akiat Northern Happinets of the BJ League. Last season Harris split his time between Venezuela and the German Pro B.
Read MoreCharleroi eliminated by 2nd division club!
A sensation in the 1/8 final game of the Belgian cup. Top team Spirou Charleroi visited 2nd division team Cuva Houthalen (+5) and lost the game with 87-90. Charleroi is now eliminated.
Read MoreEuroleague 2012-13 Regular Season Opens
They’ve gone through months of shuffling their rosters trying to fill any weaknesses; they’ve been sat back and watched the Qualification Round to see which team would join them; they endured media day the best that they could (see picture above…); some played friendlies against NBA squads at home, some traveled to the US and…
Read MoreSpalding becomes global provider for Euroleague Basketball
Euroleague Basketball is proud to announce a new partnership deal that makes the international sports equipment leader Spalding the global provider of the official ball for both the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and the Eurocup during the next five seasons. Spalding is the latest in the family of Euroleague Basketball’s global partners, joining Turkish Airlines, Efes…
Read MoreTaron Downey signs with Etha Engomis Nicosia
Taron Downey (186 cm, Wake Forest’05) has signed with Etha Engomis Nicosia from Cyprus. Last season Taaron Downey split his time between the Polish league and the ABA. Downey is a very experienced players who has also played in France, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Read MoreTracy McGrady finally signs in China
Tracy McGrady has finally signed in China with the Qingdao Double Star Eagles. The former NBA- and Team USA star confirmed the deal
Read MorePetar Bozic signs with Metalac
Petar Bozic (1.97m) signs on to play for KK Metalac Valjevo (Serbia-A League) after the squad released Bladimir Panic (1.94m) following a fight with a teammate. Bozic signed with BC Partizan Belgrade in 2004 and played there until the end of last season in the Adriatic League and the Euroleague.
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