Archive for September 5, 2013
Carlos Emory signed by Lietkabelis
Lithuanian team Panevezys Lietkabelis have strengthened their frontcourt this coming season with the addition of Puerto Rican-American forward Carlos Emory (196 cm, Oregon’13). Emory is a recent addition to the Puerto Rican National Team this 2013. He jumped straight into action in his rookie season, signing with Leones de Ponce from Puerto Rico’s BSN. Emory…
Read MoreDevoe Joseph inks with FIATC Joventut
Canadian Devoe Joseph (193 cm, Oregon’12) has agreed to terms with Spanish Liga Endesa team FIATC Joventut Baladona to play for them this 2013-14 season. Devoe recently joined his brother, NBA guard Cory Joseph, as a member of the Canadian National Team this 2013 and is currently participating in the ongoing FIBA Americas being held…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2013: Day 1, Groups C and D
EuroBasket 2013 is underway in Slovenia with 24 teams battling for six spots in the 2014 FIBA World Cup to be held in Spain. Round 1 consists of four groups of six teams that will play each other once with the top three teams from each group moving on to the second round. Group C…
Read MoreRobby Collum picked up by Defensor
It only took a couple of days. Shortly after departing Brazil’s Uberlandia, Robby Collum (185 cm, Western Michigan’03) has been snatched up by Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting Club Montevideo (LUB). Before his three-season stint in Brazil, Collum spent the early part of his career playing in Mexico. This is actually not the international veteran’s first…
Read MoreCorey Williams, new addition for Duhok
Corey Williams (191 cm, Alabama State’98) will get a shot at Iraqi basketball as he joins Duhok basketball team (D1) this 2013-14 season. The veteran Williams, who goes by the nickname “Homicide,” is an American native of the Bronx who also holds a Jamaican passport, thanks to his roots. Corey isn’t a stranger to Asian…
Read MoreGerald Lee signs with Ploiesti
Gerald Lee (208 cm, ODU’10) will be joining the ranks of CSU Asesoft Ploiesti from Romania’s Liga Nationala for the upcoming 2013-14 season. Lee is an American player who later received Finnish citizenship. This allowed him to be a member of the Finnish National Team in 2006, 2010-2011 and 2013. He is currently representing Finland…
Read MoreDonnie McGrath to Spartak St. Petersburg
Russian team Spartak St. Petersburg has added Irish-American player Donnie McGrath (193 cm, Providence’06) to their roster for the 2013-14 season. McGrath began the 2012-13 season playing in Greece’s A1 for PAOK Thessaloniki, where he notched averages of 13.3 ppg and 3.8 apg in 16 games. Donnie moved on to play for Lithuanian powerhouse B.C.…
Read MoreBrad Tinsley heads to Ottaway SkyHawks
Brad Tinsley (190 cm, Vanderbilt’12) has signed a deal to join the Ottaway SkyHawks from Canada’s NBL this 2013-14 season. Tinsley began his rookie season with Belgium’s Generali Okapi Aalstar (Ethias League). He played three games for them in the EuroChallenge and was able to average 7.3 ppg and 1.0 rpg. Tinsley also played four…
Read MoreIvan Maras now playing for Al Manama
The Bahraini club Al Manama has added Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207 cm) to their ranks for the 2013-14 season. Maras was a member of Montenegro’s National Team from 2008 to 2010 and in 2012. Ivan kicked off his 2012-13 season playing for Michelin Etha Engomis Nicosia from Cyprus’ Division A. He managed to play 14…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2013: A little bit of everything on Day 1
Day 1 one of EuroBasket 2013 finally tipped off and to reward hoops fans that have waited nearly a year since the draws were presented the competition was intense, surprising, and frustrating all rolled into one. After months of roster watching, player jockeying, and pre-tournament chatter, EuroBasket 2013 is finally underway, and if the first…
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