Archive for 2013
Kobe Bryant tore his achilles?
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a miracle 118-116 win against the Golden State Warriors (who had led for much of the game), keeping their Playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, even if the Lakers reach the postseason, they may have to go on without Kobe Bryant. The team announced that the 17-year veteran suffered a “probable”…
Read MoreEuroleague: Three series pull within one game
After Thursday’s thrilling last second Euroleague win by Panathinaikos over top ranked Barcelona Regal that evened their series at one game each, Friday’s contests were all won by the home clubs to bring those three series to 2-0 and within one game of moving on to the semifinals. In Moscow, CSKA put up a 22-point…
Read MoreNew Zealand Breakers win third NBL title
The New Zealand Breakers have proven themselves to be the kings of Australian Basketball by once again winning the NBL championships, the franchises third in succession. The Breakers tied a record with their three-peat of NBL crowns, equalling the hat-trick of titles won by the Sydney Kings, making them the only two franchises in the…
Read MoreJason Robinson inks with Valencia
Jason Robinson (196 cm, Pikeville’03) has moved to Valencia (Spain, ACB) from Argentinian Liga A team Gimnasia Indalo Esgr. Comodoro Rivadavia. 32-year old Robinson has played a massive 50 games with Gimnasia since joining the team at the start of the season and in those appearances he has averaged 13.0ppg, 3.7rpg, and 1.3apg. The American…
Read MoreFaisal Aden leaves Virtus Roma
Somalia-American point guard Faisal Aden (193 cm, Washington State’12) has parted ways with his club ACEA Virtus Roma (Italy, Serie A). Aden joined with Roma on February 26th but the player has failed to make an impact with the Italian club and has featured in 6 games and averaged just 4.5 minutes on the court.…
Read MoreAndrew James Ogilvy signs with Sydney
Andrew James Ogilvy (211 cm, Vanderbilt’10) is returning to his native Australia after penning a deal with the Sydney Kings (NBL). The 24-year old center has been playing this season with Brose Baskets Bamberg in the German BBL where he managed to play 15 Euroleague games and 5 BBL games. Unfortunately minutes on the court…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa signs with Santurce
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) has signed a deal to play for Cangrejeros de Santurce from Puerto Rico’s BSN. The 25-year-old guard, who hails from the Dominican Republic, began the 2012-13 season playing for Blancos de Rueda Valladolid from Spain’s ACB. He managed to play just two games for Valladolid before returning to the US.…
Read MoreEuroleague: Greens stun Barca in QF Game 2
Two games, three points… That’s the difference between Panathinaikos and Barcelona Regal in their two Euroleague quarterfinal games. In Game 2 of their best-of-five series, the Greens fought off a 21:11 second quarter to give themselves the opportunity to come from behind in the final 10 to capture Game 2, 65:66, and even the series…
Read MoreWarren Carter cut by Trotamundos
Warren Carter (205 cm, Illinois’07) has been removed from the roster at Trotamundos de Carabobo of the Venezuelan LPB. The American power forward failed to make an impact at Trotamundos after signing with the team in March and he has now been cut by the franchise. The 28-year old started the current season in Turkey…
Read MoreCourtney Fortson joins with Trotamundos
American point guard Courtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) has been added to the roster at Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venazuela) until the end of the current LPB season. Fortson has been playing with the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the D-League (USA) and the 24-year old has been in fine form for the team. Over 46 games…
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