Archive for 2012
Denver Holmes joins BBC Monthey
Denver Holmes (1.93m, college: Evansville) has inked a deal to join BBC Monthey (Switzerland-LNA) for the 2012-13 season. Holmes started this season with the Huracanes (Mexico-LNBP) and averaged 14.7 points in the three contests he suited up for.
Read MoreAmerican Tour Nets Two More For NBA
The Euroleague American Tour 2012 wrapped up yesterday with the NBA squads running the table on their European counterparts, 4-0. Yesterday saw Real Madrid venture into Canada to take on the Raptors of Toronto and Montepaschi Siena headed North from their last contest in San Antonio to square off in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. Both…
Read MoreBrion Rush signs short-term deal with Chalon
Brion Rush (186 cm, Grambling State’06) has signed a temporary deal with French Pro A team Chalon. There, he will replace the injured Marcus Denmon. This is by all means a remarkable signing. Rush signed the biggest contract of his life last year with Krasnie Kilya in Russia, and soon was labeled “the most overpaid…
Read MoreWhere are all the Mexicans?
Gustavo Ayón (Orlando Magic) is saddened by the lack of professional Mexican basketball players. The forward is from the state of Nayarit, Mexico and is the only Mexican in the NBA. He believes that one of the main reasons for so few Mexicans is that his country does not reach out enough to the youth…
Read MoreMakal Stibbins is now playing in Costa Rica
Makal Stibbins (201 cm, Millersville’09) is now playing in Costa Rica with Ferreteria Brenes-Barva, alongside another American player Anthony Jackson. Stibbins is a center and has played in Germany and Luxembourg, and recently in the USA with the Harrisburg Horizon in the EBA.
Read MoreMarcus Fizer dominating in Argentina
Weber Bahía Estudiantes (from Argentina) have won their second game in a row thanks to the efforts of Marcus Fizer. He has been on fire scoring 29 points in the previous game and 21 in this match against the 9 de Julio de Rio III. The fans are ready to see what’s in store for…
Read MoreVictor Morris joins Windsor Express in NBL
Victor Morris (1.87m, college: Cleveland State) has inked a deal with the Windsor Express (Canada-NBL) for the 2012-13 season. Morris played the 2011-12 campaign in the Moncton Miracles’ colors, where he averaged 9.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 19 games.
Read MoreNBA Europe Live 2012: Celtics down Milan
The Boston Celtics avenged their earlier NBA Europe Live 2012 loss to Fenerbhace Ulker on Friday with a solid win over EA7 Emporio Armani yesterday, 105-75. The two squads put on a shooting exhibition in the first quarter, with Boston coming out with a 34-31 lead after the first 12 minutes. Rajon Rondo put up…
Read MoreMike Davis signs with Cordón from Uruguay
Mike Davis (2.11m, college: Seton Hall ’09) will be playing for Cordón from Uruguay. It is his first time playing professionally after a short stint in the NBA Development League. Cordón needs points. It hasn’t want a game yet this season and Davis, an American, has been contracted to replace Brian Morris who did not…
Read MoreMarcus Denmon out six weeks for Chalon
French champion Elan Chalon suffered a blow over the weekend when it learned that rookie guard Marcus Denmon will miss the first half of the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season. Denmon hurt his foot in a French League game on Friday. Further examination by the team medical staff Saturday revealed a broken bone in the…
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