Archive for December 3, 2013
Zabian Dowdell added by Lietuvos Rytas
Former Phoenix Suns guard Zabian Dowdell (191 cm, Virginia Tech’07) has been added to the roster of Lithuanian powerhouse Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius for the 2013-14 season. In 2012-13 the 26-year-old Dowdell played for Russian team Enisey Krasnoyarsk (PBL). He represented the club in 18 games in the VTB United League and posted averages of 13.4…
Read MoreErik Buggs goes pro with EI Massagno
Erik Buggs (180 cm, Valparaiso’13) will begin his professional career in Switzerland’s LNA and will play for Energy Investments Massagno this 2013-14. EI Massagno is looking to add depth to their backcourt and are currently struggling with a league-second-worst record of 2-8. They are adding the 23-year-old to see if he has the potential to…
Read MoreMaurice Carter released by Lightning
Canadian NBL team London Lightning have decided to part ways with Maurice Carter (183 cm, Robert Morris’05). Carter is an American player who also holds a passport from the Dominican Republic. Team management has determined that he is not the type of guard they are looking for and the organization wishes him well in his…
Read MoreEvgeny Pashutin appointed Russia NT coach
The Russian Basketball Federation has made a decision to shake things up in the national team. They are bringing in Evgeny Pashutin as the new head coach. The 44-year-old Pashutin has been coaching Lokomotiv Kuban for the last two seasons. He led the team to a VTB United League finals appearance and a Eurocup Championship…
Read MoreIsrael Winner League: Three teams share lead
Israel Winner League Round 9 – Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem was able to pull off a key, tightly contested victory versus Maccabi Tel Aviv, 87:85. The win secured their position in a three-way tie for first place in the standings now that they hold a 6-3 record. They share the top position with Ironi Nes-Ziona and…
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