Archive for May 2013
Charles Jackson added by JSF Nanterre
Charles Jackson (203 cm, Hawaii-Pacific’10) has been added by JSF Nanterre for the French ProA Finals. He is coming in as a replacement for injured Chris Oliver (198 cm, Radford’07). Jackson, who goes by “C.J.” is making the jump from France’s ProB having played for Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez. He played 36 games there and averaged…
Read MoreNBA: Pacers take G2, tie series with Miami, 1-1
The Miami Heat dropped their first game in the 2012-13 NBA playoffs on Friday, losing to the Indiana Pacers, 93:97, in Miami, to even their best-of-seven series at 1 game each. The clubs will now head to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4, to be held Sunday and Tuesday. Roy Hibbert put up a 29P/10R…
Read MoreLeiden Dutch champion
Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden have won their a fourth victory in a row over Aris Leeuwarden to win the Dutch title. Before sweeping Leeuwarden 4-0 in the finals, Leiden had seen off Magixx Wijchen 3-0 in the first round of the post-season and then GasTerra Flames Groningen with the same score in the semi-finals. Leiden’s…
Read MoreTerrico White leaves Radnicki
Terrico White (196 cm, Mississippi’10) has left Radnicki Kragujevac (Serbia, Superliga, Adriatic League) after one season with the club and will return to his native USA to try to earn a spot in the NBA. The guard headed to Radnicki last summer for the 2012/2013 season, his first away from the United States. White played…
Read MoreSergio Scariolo fired by EA7 Armani
Sergio Scariolo was already in hot water earlier this season with key home losses by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano from Italy’s Serie A. He lost favor with the fans and was even urged to step down. His current contract with the team set to expire in June. It is clear that the Italian coach will…
Read MoreJohn Tofi to stay with Aalstar
John Tofi (203 cm, UTEP’06) is staying with Generali Okapi Aalstar from Belgium’s Ethias League for next season. Tofi, an American who has roots in Samoa, has spent his entire pro career playing for Belgian teams. He played 31 games for Aalstar this 2012-13 season and averaged 12.4 ppg and 5.9 rpg. Aalstar was a…
Read MoreLNB: Nanterre to square off against Strasbourg
The France LNB finals have been set with Nanterre to meet Strasbourg starting on May 29, with Game 2 to be played on May 31st and Game 3 in the best-of-five series on Jun 4th. When the LNB regular season ended after 30 games, Nanterre finished in a four-way tie with Dijon, Orleans, and Cholet…
Read MoreRobert Battle back with Marinos
Robert Battle (204 cm, Drexel’03) played for Marinos de Anzoategui from Venezuela LPB in 2011. Now he is back with the team once again. In the 2012-13 season he played for Lanus Buenos Aires from Argentina’s LigaA. He played nine games for them in the Liga Americas and averaged 12.6 ppg and 6.7 rpg. In…
Read MoreLudovic 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…
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