Archive for August 4, 2013
Hasan Rizvic inks with Volgograd
Hasan Rizvic (212 cm) has been added to the roster of Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia, Superleague) and will feature for the team during the upcoming campaign. The Slovenian center who also owns a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport is no stranger to Russian Basketball having played in the country during the 2010/2011 season (Unics Kazan, PBL)…
Read MoreNigel Wyatte returns to France
Experienced American Nigel Wyatte (204 cm, Wagner´04) will remain in France for the start of the 2013/2014 season after agreeing terms with Saint-Quentin (Pro B). It hardly comes as a surprise to see that Wyatte has opted to stay in France, after-all the power forward/center has played in France every season since 2009. He joined…
Read MoreCedric Jackson joins Ljubljana
Cedric Jackson (191 cm, Cleveland State’09) has penned a deal with Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia, Telemach League) for this season. The guard has had a busy summer after leaving the New Zealand Breakers (Australia, NBL) where he played last year. Post season the American has been back in the U.S. playing in the NBA Pro…
Read MoreMatt Janning joins Cibona Zagreb
Matt Janning (193 cm, Northeastern’10) has signed for KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia, A1) after recently leaving Italian Serie A club Montepaschi Siena. The guard enjoyed a hugely successful season in Italy with Siena, winning a double of Serie A and Italian Cup and he is attracting a bit of NBA buzz. With the possibility…
Read MoreMateusz Ponitka to Oostende
Polish prospect Mateusz Ponitka (196 cm) will play outside of his native country for the first time this season after agreeing a deal with Telenet Oostende (Belgium, Ethias League). The young swingman played for struggling Polish powerhouse Asseco Prokom Gdynia (PLK, Euroleague) last season and continued to build his reputation as one of Poland’s rising…
Read MoreMarko Scekic agrees with Varese
Marko Scekic (207 cm) will stay in Italy this season after being picked up by Serie A outfit Cimberio Varese; he has been in the country since the start of the 2011/2012 season. The power forward/center was on the roster of Foxtown Cantu last season but only saw limited minutes on the court. Over 26…
Read MoreFIBA Asia: Iran and Taiwan still unbeaten
The preliminary rounds of the FIBA Asia Championships are now over. After three days of action only four teams remain undefeated and they are Iran, Taiwan, Kazakhstan and Qatar. While Iran and Kazakhstan were expected to fare well, Taiwan has emerged as a dark horse bet to win the tournament after their thrilling upset win…
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