Archive for 2013
NBA sleeved jerseys: the reaction
The NBA put a bit of controversy into its traditional line up of Christmas games by introducing sleeved jerseys for the teams playing on the day. It turns out the new style of apparel has not met with the approval of NBA players and fans alike, both of who would probably wish for a better…
Read MorePavel Petera passes away
Pavel Petera, one of the most revered coaches in Czech Basketball has passed away in Prague at the age of 71 years old. He was one of the most influential coaches in his native country thanks to his long association with Czech National Team, a role in which he brought the last real success to…
Read MoreCibona troubles continue with mass exodus
KK Cibona VIP Zagreb is having a testing season as the club comes to terms with huge financial problems that are proving to be crippling. The team is currently playing in the Adriatic League and has recently been knocked out of the Eurocup, but will be facing up to the rest of the season with…
Read MoreMatt Janning to return to Montepaschi
Matt Janning (193 cm, Northeastern’10) has announced on his Twitter page that he will return to Montepaschi Siena (Italy Serie A) for a second stint with the club. The American played for the current seven time champions and 2013/2014 Serie A pace setters during the 2012/2013 campaign. Last season the guard played forty games in…
Read MoreSerie A: Montepaschi and Sassari slip to losses
Serie A – Serie A league leaders Montepaschi Siena were shocked at home on Thursday as the Italian Serie A reconvened after Christmas for Round 12 of the Regular Season. The current 7-time consecutive champions lost to JuveCaserta on a day that also saw second placed Banco di Sardegna Sassari fall to a road loss…
Read MoreCharles Thomas moves to Sagesse
Charles Thomas (203 cm, Arkansas’08) is Lebanon bound after being signed by Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beirut this 2013-14 season. The American forward began the 2013-14 season with Chorale de Roanne Basket from France’s ProA league. He was recently cut by the team in November 2013. He managed to play in five games for them before…
Read MoreRyan Pearson added by Antwerp Giants
Even before the ink of his release papers from Maccabi Ashdod dried up, Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has already found a new team with which to continue his sophomore season as a pro. Pearson has been picked up by Belgium’s Port of Antwerp Giants. The Giants are currently sitting in the middle of…
Read MoreRyan Pearson released by Maccabi Ashdod
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) was cut by Israeli Winner League team Maccabi Ashdod. Pearson played in nine games for them before his release and averaged 11.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg. The 23-year-old Pearson played his rookie season for Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk from Ukraine’s Superleague. In 44 games playing for Hoverla in the Superleague Ryan…
Read MoreMarvis Thornton picked up by Strasbourg
Marvis Thornton (194 cm, St. John’s’00) has been added by French ProA team Strasbourg IG for the 2013-14 season. Thornton is coming off a two-season stint playing in Italy’s SerieA. The veteran guard played for Banco di Sardegna Sassari in 2012-13. He appeared in six Eurocup games for Banco di Sardegna and averaged 18.7 ppg and…
Read MoreTurkey TBL Round 12: Banvit still on top
Turkey TBL Round 12 action was in full swing last night as a dozen teams took to the hardwood to battle it out. Only one more match remains to be played out and that’s scheduled tonight. It’s between Fenerbahce Ulker Itanbul (7-4) and the currently struggling Trabzonspor Basketbol (2-9). Banvit vs. Olin Edirne, 89-64 Banvit…
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