Archive for 2013
Tremmell Darden headed to Spain
Not too long after parting ways with Zalgiris Kaunas from Lithuania, Tremmell Darden (194 cm, Niagara’04) has found a new team. He is headed to Spain to play for Real Madrid (ACB). Real Madrid is making locking down more talent to amp up its roster and deepen its bench. They are currently sitting atop the ACB…
Read MoreAtomeromu waives Coach Enrique Gutierrez
Atomeromu SE Paks from Hungary’s A Division has announced that it will be releasing Head Coach Enrique Gutierrez. The 50-year-old Spanish coach has been with the club for only one full season (2011-12). He was hired in February 2012. It is a drastic turnaround in the relationship between the club and the coach, as he…
Read MoreJustin Williams inks with San Miguel
Justin Williams (206 cm, Wyoming’06) has signed with Philippine outfit Petron Blaze Boosters San Miguel (PBA and ASEAN League). Williams has been in the PBA with Global Port Batang Pier for the last two months where he played 6 games and averaged solidly with 14.7ppg and 6.8rpg. The 28-year old power forward is a former…
Read MoreDonte Greene to play at San German
Atleticos of San German has announced the signing of American forward Donte Greene (206 cm, Syracuse’08) ahead of the Puerto Rican BSN League 2013 season. 25-year old Greene has been out of action since leaving the Sacramento Kings (NBA) at the end of the 2011-2012 season although he did pre-season last summer with the Brooklyn…
Read MoreTremmell Darden leaves Zalgiris
Tremmell Darden (194 cm, Niagara’04) has left Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuanian League, VTB League, and Euroleague) the club has announced. The reason given for the American forward leaving Zalgiris is due to the growing financial problems at the club. 32-year old Darden will now move to European giants Real Madrid in the Spanish ACB…
Read MoreTop European teams lose recently
Top European teams from various leagues suffered losses recently. In Germany’s BBL, the top two teams of the league, Brose Baskets Bamberg and FC Bayern Muenchen lost their respective matchups recently. Brose Basket was stunned by 11th ranked Phoenix Hagen, and Bayern Muenchen were edged out by the Walter Tigers Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen were led…
Read MoreRonald Steele signed by Hapoel Jerusalem
Shortly after parting ways with Sutor Montegranaro (Italy, Serie A), Ronald Steele (187 cm, Alabama’09) has signed with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem from Israel’s Winner League. He was quickly thrown into action as he already suited up to play his first game for Hapoel Jerusalem. It was a rather uneventful game for Steele as he only…
Read MoreDeAndre Jordan’s electrifying slam
DeAndre Jordan (211 cm, Texas A&M’08) has been quiet lately. He was even relatively quiet in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 129-97 blowout victory over the Detroit Pistons. Jordan 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked two shots. The silence was broken in the second quarter of the game when Jordan was the recipient of a…
Read MoreIsrael: Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv falls at home
It’s not difficult to look around the world of athletic competitions to find teams that have dominated their competitors for a period of time. Real Madrid, the New York Yankees, the Chicago Bulls, Western Province Rugby team, Bombay/Mumbai cricket team, and the Montreal Canadiens, to name a few, have all been long dominating in their…
Read MoreBoris Bakovic joins BC Beroe
Boris Bakovic (201 cm) is now playing in Bulagaria’s NBL for BC Beroe. Bakovic, who was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina also holds a Canadian passport. He has already played his first game for Beroe and tallied three points and one rebound. He began the 2012-13 season playing in France’s NM1 for Vendee Challans Basket.…
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