Archive for February 17, 2013
Mike Anderson inks with Akita Happinets
Mike Anderson (201 cm, VCU’08) has reached a deal with the Akita Northern Happinets from the Japanese BJ League. Anderson started this season in the D-League where he averaged 6.3 ppg and 3.9 rpg in 18 games fro the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Since graduating from college he has only played overseas once. During the…
Read MoreEric Walton signs in Japan
Eric Walton (204 cm, San Jose State’04) has signed in Japan with Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano from the BJ League. Walton has not played overseas since the 2009/2010 season when he played in Mexico. After that he played in the US minor league PBL. Eric Walton has played in Japan before and was also active…
Read MoreOscar Schmidt inducted to Hall of Fame
Brazilian Basketball legend Oscar Schmidt has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame at the start of the
Read MoreBilly Hunter ousted as NBPA director
The drama surrounding NBPA Director Billy Hunter shows no signs of ending, despite the fact that the controversial figure
Read MoreTerrence Ross, Kyrie Irving big winners on All-star Saturday
All-star Saturday is more than just a collection of “side events” meant to add sparkle to the crowning jewel of the weekend, the NBA All-star game held on the Sunday of the All-star weekend. At least that is the goal based on the new format instituted by the NBA this season. What’s new? Well the…
Read MoreFrench Leaders Cup: Gravelines-Strasbourg
Unlike most of the rest of Europe, France didn’t play their National Cup last week, they started the Disneyland Paris Leaders Cup LNB 2013 on Friday, Feb. 15. The top eight clubs in the French LNB descended on Disneyland Paris Friday for the quarterfinal round, followed by the semi-finals that were held on Saturday, with…
Read More