Archive for May 23, 2013
Ludovic Vaty retires at 24 over health issues
One of French Basketball’s rising stars, Ludovic Vaty, has been forced to call time on his career at just 24-years old. The decision to end his career prematurely came after doctors discovered a medical condition his agent confirmed. “It is with great sorrow that I announce the end of the career of Mr Ludovic Vaty…
Read MoreErrick McCollum signs with Panionios
American point guard Errick McCollum (185 cm, Goshen’10) has signed with Panionios (Greece, A1) after impressing this season with AS Apollon Patras also of the Greek A1. Panionios finished the season 3rd in the standings behind Greek giants Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. 25-year old McCollum will join the team for the 2013/2014 season after finishing the…
Read MoreAusten Rowland moves to Orchesien
Austen Rowland (186 cm, Lehigh’04) has signed for the 2013/2014 season with Orchesien BC of the French ProB. The American has been playing in France since 2010 and this season he played with SO Maritime Boulogne (ProB) where in 31 games he averaged 12.3ppg, 2.7rpg, and 6.0apg. The point guard will now join with an…
Read MoreGerald Lee leaves Buducnost
Gerald Lee (208 cm, ODU’10) has parted ways with KK Buducnost Voli Podgorcia (Montenegro, 1A, Adriatic League) after one season with the club. The Finnish-American center has encountered plenty of action during the season as Buducnost participated in the Montenegrin league, the Adriatic League and the Eurocup. In 26 Adriatic League games the 25-year old…
Read MoreFrank Elegar signed by Santurce
Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) has been signed by the Cangrejeros de Santurce from Puerto Rico’s BSN. The big man from the U.S Virgin Islands is coming off a stint in Estonia, playing for BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (KML) in 2012-13. He played 23 games for Kalev/Cramo in the Estonian league and averaged 10.2 ppg and…
Read MoreNBA: James tallies triple double, beats Pacers in OT
Second guessing a coaching move is something that is common, but when a decision potential costs a team at the professional level, that second guessing hits a frenzied state in a hurry. In Game 1 on the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Indiana Pacers’ coach Frank Vogel
Read MoreTerry Smith signed by Cherkasy Monkeys
Terry Smith (185 cm, Mercyhurst’08) is joining SK Cherkasy Monkeys from Ukraine (Superleague). Smith spent the 2012-13 season in Bulgaria, playing for Rilski Sportist Samokov (NBL). He led the Balkan league in scoring with 18.8 ppg and in steals with 1.6 spg, propelling his team all the way to the league’s Semifinals this 2013. In…
Read MoreSteffphon Pettigrew to Guasave
Steffphon Pettigrew (195 cm, Western Kentucky’11) returns to Mexico via signing a deal to play for Frayles de Guasave (CIBACOPA). The 24-year-old Pettigrew was signed by the Marinos de Anzoategui from Venezuela’s LPB this February 2013. He only managed to play one game for the team before being released in April. He only played 13…
Read MoreDavid Bell stays with Phoenix Hagen
David Bell (186 cm, Montana’03) has gotten a contract extension from Phoenix Hagen, from Germany’s BBL. Bell will be with the team until 2015. Bell did well in his return to Phoenix Hagen this 2012-13 season, averaging 15.7 ppg and 2.5 rpg in 34 games. He was a member of the team in the 2010-11…
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