Archive for April 2013
Scouting legend, Marty Blake, dies at 86
NBA scouting legend, Marty Blake, was truly a man ahead of his time as far as scouting for basketball talent was concerned. But considering that this man has been an integral part of the NBA since its early stages of infancy, that is saying a whole lot about someone regarded as the “Godfather of scouting.”…
Read MoreSmush Parker joins Selcuk Universitesi
After a very brief stint playing for Peristeri GS Athens (Greece-A1), Smush Parker (193 cm, Fordham’02) is finding his way to Turkey. He has signed a deal to play for Torku Selcuk Universitesi Konya (Turkey TB2L). He played three games for Peristeri and averaged 15.3 ppg and 2.7 rpg. He transferred there early this March…
Read MoreNCAA: DII & DIII hold championships in Atlanta
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, the Division II and Division III National Championships in men’s basketball were held in Atlanta with the finals taking place Sunday. The DI National Championship will be held in Atlanta on Monday between Louisville and Michigan. In the DII game, the Drury University…
Read MoreMarcelus Kemp headed to Venezuela
Marcelus Kemp (195 cm, Nevada’08) has signed a deal to play for the Cocodrilos de Caracas from Venezuela’s LPB. He played briefly for Montepaschi Siena from Italy (Serie A), but left the team in December 2012. Before departing he did manage to play three games for them in the Euroleague and there he averaged 13.0…
Read MoreSean Singletary joins Telenet Oostende
Former NBA guard Sean Singletary (183 cm, Virginia’08)is finding his way to playing in Belgium’s Ethias League via a recent signing with Telenet Oostende. Singletary spent most of the 2012-13 season playing for the Frisco Texas Legends from the NBA’s D-League. He played 42 games for them and averaged 13.0 ppg and 5.6 apg. He…
Read MoreDespite loss, Ventspils wins BBL trophy
Off the strength of a 69:91 road win over Rudipis Prienai in the first game of the Baltic Basketball League (BBL) championships series, Ventspils was able to capture the title even though they lost the second game, 70:73 at home in Latvia. The guests were forced to sit two key starters for the series, Gediminas…
Read MoreNCAA: Louisville to meet Michigan in final
If you’ve spent any time watching NCAA March Madness over the years you’re used to hearing terms like “One and Done”, future NBA All-Star, All-American and Player of the Year as the games progress through the brackets, especially by the time you get to the Final Four. Saturday night those were replaced with walk-on, bench…
Read MorePortsmouth Invitational rosters set
The 61st Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament tips off next week on Wed., April 11 with 64 invited collegiate basketball players, all of whom are seniors are their respected colleges. The tournament will run Wed., through Sat. and will have scouts from all NBA teams, as well as numerous overseas basketball teams, in attendance. The tournament…
Read MoreNCAA’s best paid coaches
Dressed to kill, stalking the sideline and working the refs during the game, smiling for the cameras before and after. For some, their next big job depends on how they do in the tourney. Players’ league? That’s the NBA. The NCAA is a coach’s game, centered around the guy who builds and runs the program…
Read MoreDonte Greene moves to Brujos de Guayama
After only playing one game for Atleticos de San German from Puerto Rico’s BSN, Donte Greene (206 cm, Syracuse’08) is moving to another team within the same league. Greene will be joining the Brujos de Guayama. In his one game with San German, Greene managed to score six points and grab three rebounds in 21…
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