Archive for July 2013
Colton Iverson heads to Besiktas
American rookie Colton Iverson (208 cm, Colorado State’13) will play his first season of professional Basketball in Turkey after being signed by Besiktas Istanbul (TBL). Iverson recently finished his last season in college Basketball with Colorado State in the NCAA. Over the course of 35 games the center offered averages of 13.9 points, 9.9 rebounds,…
Read MoreAnthony Borden inks with La Banda
Ciclista Olimpico de La Banda (Argentina, Liga A) has announced the signing of rookie Anthony Borden (208 cm, Central Arkansas) for next season. The newcomer to professional Basketball was playing for Central Arkansas in the NCAA last season and over 22 games the center averaged 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. Anthony…
Read MoreLinas Kleiza to Fenerbahce
Linas Kleiza (203 cm, Missouri’05) has been brought into the roster at Fenerbahce (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague) to add quality and experience for the coming season. The Lithuanian forward has spent the last three seasons in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors where he has featured regularly for the franchise. Last season Kleiza made 20…
Read MoreCharles Jenkins signs with Crvena Zvezda
Charles Jenkins (190 cm, Hofstra’11) has left the NBA and will play the 2013/2014 season in Serbia with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (A-League, Euroleague). The point guard was in the National Basketball Association (NBA) last season and played with the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. For both franchises he featured in plenty of games…
Read MoreBrandon Wood joins Firenze
Brandon Wood (188 cm, Michigan State’12) has penned a deal with Affrico Basket Firenze (Italy, Lega Due Silver) for the upcoming season. The guard has been playing Basketball for Hungarian Division A team Albacomp but will now head to Italy to become the first ever foreign player in the history of Firenze. The American featured…
Read MoreTaurean Green to sign with Limoges
Former NBA guard Taurean Green (184 cm, Florida’07) is signing a contract to play for Limoges CSP Elite from France’s ProA this 2013-14. Green was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, 52nd overall in the 2007 NBA draft. Green played for Sigma Barcellona from Italy’s Lega Due Gold in the 2012-13 season. In 31 games…
Read MoreTravis Watson signs with Vanoli Cremona
Travis Watson (202 cm, Virginia’03) will get a fresh start with Vanoli Cremona (Italy-SerieA) this upcoming 2013-14 season. Watson signed with Enisey Krasnoyarsk from Russia’s PBL in August 2012, but the contract was terminated after the pre-season when he failed a medical examination. He last played a full season in 2010-11 when he was playing…
Read MoreNathan Healy begins career at Polpharma
Nathan Healy (201 cm, Appalachian State’13) will begin his pro career in Poland. He has been signed by SKS Polpharma-Pakmet Starogard Gd and will play for them this 2013-14 season. In his senior year at Appalachian State, the 22-year-old averaged 14.5 ppg and 7.7 rpg. He helped his team reach the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals.…
Read MoreMilton Jennings, new face at Ferrara
Milton Jennings (206 cm, Clemson’13) is the first American signed by Mobyt Ferrara from Italy’s Lega Due Silver for the upcoming 2013-14 season. Even though he’s still green, Jennings should be up to the challenge as he steadily improved his production in each of his years at Clemson. The 23-year-old Jennings played 28 games in his…
Read MoreSergii Gladyr inks with Enel Brindisi
Ukrainian Sergii Gladyr (196 cm) is a fresh addition to the roster of Enel Brindisi from Italy’s SerieA for the 2013-14 season. Gladyr was a member of the Ukrainian National Team in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Before that, he was a member of the Ukrainian U20 National Team in 2007-08. In 2012-13 he played in…
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