Archive for October 4, 2013
Derek Wright chooses Geneve
Derek Wright (180 cm, Austin Peay State´08) will play in Switzerland this season after agreeing terms with Lions de Geneve (LNA). The American had been expected to play for Upea Capo d´Orlando (Italy, Leg Due) but left the team shortly after signing in July. Last season the point guard was in action for CS U-Mobitelco…
Read MoreRobinson pens deal with Loimaa
Frank Robinson (193 cm, CS Fullerton´08) has penned a deal that will take him to Finland to play for Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Korisliiga). The 29-year old was very busy last season and played in three countries and two European competitions. The guard started the campaign with struggling Polish giants Prokom Gdynia (TBL) where he played…
Read MoreGani Lawal leaves Riga
VEF Riga (Latvia, LBL) waived the contract of Nigerian player Gani Lawal (205 cm, Georgia Tech´10) today just weeks after he joined the club. There is speculation that the power forward will return to the NBA, although for the time being he is a free agent. Last season the player who also holds an American…
Read MoreLionel Chalmers signs for Sofia
Lionel Chalmers (184 cm, Xavier´04) has been signed by BC Levski Sofia of the Bulgarian NBL and will link up with the team for the start of the 2013/2014 season. The guard last played in the Turkish TBL for Aliaga Petkim throughout the 2012/2013 season. He played 28 games for Aliaga and recorded numbers of…
Read MoreWarren Carter picked up by Nes-Ziona
Warren Carter (205 cm, Illinois´07) will return to Israel this season after signing for Ironi Nes-Ziona of the Winner League. The power forward is no stranger to Israeli Basketball after he played for Elitzur Netanya for seven games during the 2011/2012 season and the entire 2010/2011 campaign for Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa. For Gilboa the…
Read MoreTony McCrory moves to Luzern
Tony McCrory (199 cm, Simon Fraser´99) will continue to play in Switzerland this season after moving to Swiss Central Basket Luzern (LNB). The Canadian-Irishman has spent the last six seasons in Switzerland playing for LNA team Starwings Basket Regio Basel. The veteran 36-year old has now left Basel and will make the step down to…
Read MoreRon Anderson heads to Concordia
Ron Anderson (206 cm, South Florida´12) has been signed by Argentinean team Estudiantes Concordia of the top flight Liga A. The power forward has spent his summer in the NBA Pro Summer League in Orlando where he played for the Oklahoma Thunder of the NBA. The American featured in five games for the franchise and…
Read MoreTim Parham to play in Bolivia
Atletico Nacional/CAN of the Bolivian Superior League has tabbed American Tim Parham (206 cm, Md-E Shore´06) for the coming season. Parham has been busy recently competing in Eurobasket Summer League´s in Las Vegas and Indianapolis where he played for Team Venice and Team Amsterdam respectively. The power forward has played in South American before for…
Read MoreChris Dowe agrees with Sampaense
Chris Dowe (193 cm, Bellermine´13) will head to Portugal to play for Sampaense Basket (LPB) this season after deciding not to link up with SG Schwelmer Baskets (Germany, ProB). The 22-year old is fresh from college and is embarking on his professional career. Last season the guard was playing NCAA 2 Basketball for Bellermine and…
Read MoreEuroleague QR: Lietuvos Rytas to face Ostend
Euroleague Group D is one step closer to having it’s sixth member as host club Lietuvos Rytas beat EWE Oldenburg 99:87, and Telenet Ostend defeated Banvit Bandirma 82:80 on Thursday setting up Friday’s final between Lietuvos and Ostend. Lietuvos Rytas – EWE Oldenburg, 99:87 On the strength of an 8 for 10 performance behind the…
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