Archive for 2013
Italy’s SerieA: Montepaschi loses top spot
Round 7 Regular Season – The Italian SerieA has a new team atop its standings, Enel Basket Brindisi (6-1). The former holder of that spot was Montepaschi Siena, but they fell to Pallacanestro Cantu in a close game, 88:90, and have slid to second place with a 5-2 record. Enel took care of business in…
Read MoreJames Thomas to Rishon Le-Zion
James Thomas (205 cm, Texas´04) will play in Israel this season after inking for Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Winner League). The power forward has already made his debut for the club and recorded 2 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort against Ashod on Friday evening. It is not the first time that the American…
Read MoreSteffon Bradford returns to Lille
Steffon Bradford (200 cm, Nebraska´01) has renewed his link Lille Metropole Basket from the French Pro B as a replacement for Ville Kaunisto. The power forward is no stranger to the club as he has played for Lille over the last two seasons. During the 2012/2013 campaign the American played 31 games for the team…
Read MoreTakais Brown leaves Teodo Tivat
Takais Brown (205 cm, Georgia´07) has reached an agreement with Montenegrin Erste Liga team Teodo Tivat (Balkan League) to leave the club. The two parties reached the accord as the player was receiving little playing time. The forward has now penned a deal with KB Drita Gjilan (Kosovo, Superleague) and will make his debut this…
Read MorePatrick O´Bryant decides on Taiwan
Patrick O’Bryant (213 cm, Bradley’06) has been tabbed by TTL Taiwan Beer (Taiwan, SBL) to play for the franchise this season. The former NBA center started the campaign with the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA) but left the franchise in October when a permanent roster place was not available. Last season the Central African with an American…
Read MoreEuroleague: euro giants qualify for Last 16
Six games held around the continent brought Round 6 of the Euroleague to a close on Friday night in what proved to be another night of exciting action. It was a night of home comforts as five of the games went in favour of host teams, with only one road victory on the night. The…
Read MorePablo Laso extends deal with Los Blancos
Real Madrid has officially announced that head coach Pablo Laso has extended his contract with the club and will be at the helm of the team until the end of the 2015/2016 season. The Spaniard is now in his third season with the Spanish giants and will stay with the club for a further two…
Read MoreSylbrin Robinson seals move to Sayago
Sylbrin Robinson (201 cm, Northeastern´04) has agreed terms to play for Sayago in the Uruguayan LUB this season. The veteran forward has spent from 2010 to 2012 with Firmat FC Santa Fe in the Argentine TNA and during the 2010/2011 season he averaged 10.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game from 36 appearances. The experienced…
Read MoreDarrell Wonge pens with Al Wehda
Al Wehda Mecca from Saudi Arabia’s Premier League as acquired the services of Darrell Wonge (199 cm, Winston Salem’08) for the 2013-14 season. Al Wehda is currently trying to climb out of a 0-3 hole in the standings and is hoping Wonge’s addition to the squad will turn things around. Wonge began the 2013-14 season…
Read MoreCharles Garcia transfers to Al Ittihad
Charles Garcia (208 cm, Seattle’10) has found a new team in Bahrain’s Premier League for the 2013-14 season, moving from Al Ittihad from Al Muharraq. In 2012-13 Garcia suited up for Spanish Liga Endesa team Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada. In 15 games he posted averages of 5.7 ppg and 3.6 rpg. He was released by the team…
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