Archive for July 2013
FIBA Men U19: Four remain unblemished
After four games in the FIBA Men U19 World Championships, four clubs remain unbeaten, as Lithuania, Serbia, Spain and the United States have set aside all challengers thus far. The four set up a possible final day on Wednesday where Lithuania will take on Spain in Group E and the US will square off against…
Read MoreHenry Dugat joins Phoenix Hagen
Henry Dugat (183 cm, Baylor’09) is set to join Phoenix Hagen from Germany’s BBL for the upcoming 2013-14 season. Dugat, who spent much of his pro career playing in Mexico, is making the move from Sweden’s LF Basket (Basketligan). In 2012-13 Dugat averaged 20.4 ppg, 4.8 apg, and 2.0 spg in 36 games in the…
Read MoreRonald Moore signed by Cherkasy
Ronald Moore (183 cm, Siena’10) will be joining the SK Cherkasy Monkeys from Ukraine’s Superleague for the 2013-14 season. Moore is coming off playing a season for Albacomp-UPC Szekesfeherrvar from Hungary (A Division). Moore was instrumental in Albacomp’s success in 2013. He led the team to victory in the capturing the 2013 Hungarian League Championship.…
Read MoreCedric Simmons added by Olympiacos
Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has been signed to a three-year deal by Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus from Greece (A1). Simmons, who has dual American and Bulgarian citizenship, is expected to bolster their front court coming into the 2013-14 season. His dual citizenship gained him membership in the Bulgarian National Team in 2011 and…
Read MoreHendrix gets another run with Lokomotiv
Richard Hendrix (204 cm, Alabama’08) is set to play for Lokomotiv Kuban from Russia’s PBL for one more season. Hendrix joined the Russian club in January 2013, making the move from EA7 Emporio Armani Milano from Italy’s SerieA. Richard represented Lokomotiv in three leagues in the 2012-13 season. In the VTB United League he averaged…
Read MoreRobinson stays with Fraport SKY
Dawan Robinson (189 cm, Rhode Island’06) has earned the loyalty of the Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt from Germany’s BBL. The team has decided to bring back the player for one more season. Robinson missed a significant number of games due to a car accident, but he came back strong and proved his value to the team.…
Read MoreDwight Howard could decide future soon
Dwight Howard (211 cm) is the most sought after player in NBA free agency. Three teams top his list of potential destinations and meetings for presentations and sales pitches have already been scheduled with the All-Star center. The teams are the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard is a top-tier big…
Read MoreStephane Lasme remains with Panathinaikos
Stephane Lasme (203 cm, Massacheusetts’07) will remain with Panathinaikos Athens from Greece’s A1 for at least two more seasons. The Gabonese player has carved out a decent career in Europe ever since leaving the NBA. Lasme is the team’s starting center and anchors their defense and Panathinaikos would like to keep that consistent as they…
Read MoreMichael Roll gets extension from Zaragoza
Michael Roll (196 cm, UCLA’10) has received a contract extension from CAI Zaragoza from Spain’s ACB and will be joining them in 2013-14. The 26-year-old was productive for Zaragoza in 2012-13. He logged averages of 11.8 ppg and 3.1 rpg in 40 games in the Spanish ACB. Zaragoza reached the semifinals in both the ACB…
Read MoreBargnani gets fresh start in NY
Andrea Bargnani (209 cm) is finally out of the Toronto Raptors’ doghouse. For months now the Raptors have been
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