Archive for 2013
Ali Traore to play for Alba Berlin
Frenchman Ali Traore (207 cm, Southern Idaho’00) is set to play for Alba Berlin from Germany’s BBL. Traore suffered an injury and did not pass his physical exam of Red Star Belgrade from Serbia. As a result, his contract with the team was dissolved. Prior to the contract signing with Red Star, Traore played a…
Read MoreLuka Drezga to play for KK Kakanj
Luka Drezga (196 cm) has been signed by KK Kakanj from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Division I. The Croatian player started the 2012-13 season playing for Helios Domzale from Slovenia’s Telemach League. He played seven games for Helios and averaged 4.6 ppg and 1.6 rpg before leaving the team in December 2012. Drezga has already played…
Read MoreKhalid El-Amin added by Trabzonspor
Former Chicago Bull and UCONN Huskie Khalid El-Amin (178 cm, Connecticut’00) is headed to Turkey. He’s been signed by Trabzonspor Basketbol (TB2L). El-Amin is coming from a stint with Le Mans Sarthe Basket from France’s Pro A. There, the 34-year-old veteran averaged 9.3 ppg and 3.8 apg in 19 games in the French League, while…
Read MoreDoron Perkins signs with Olympiacos Pireus
Doron Perkins (188 cm, Santa Clara’05) is moving from Asia to Europe. He is signing with Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus from Greece’s A1 League after a stint in China’s CBA with the Foshan Long Lions. He played 14 games for the Lions and averaged 14.4 ppg and 6.8 apg. He transferred there in January 2013, after…
Read MoreDominic James signed by Union Poitiers
Dominic James (180 cm, Marquette’09) is headed to France to play for Union Poitiers Basket 86 (Pro A). James is moving from Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia from Italy’s Serie A, where he started the 2012-13 season. The 27-year-old played 19 games for them and averaged 7.2 ppg and 2.4 rpg. It’s poetic that James is moving…
Read MoreChris Paul is the 2013 All-star MVP
The Western Conference All-stars won their third straight All-star game last night as they beat the East All-stars 143-138 in
Read MoreLiga Endesa: Caja Laboral falls to Blusens
Coming into Week 21 of Spain’s Liga Endesa, Caja Laboral Vitoria was sporting a 12-game league winning streak. On Sunday, Caja took to the road to face the club that last beat them, Blusens Monbus, at home during Week 8. Right after the defeat, Caja’s coach, Dusko Ivanovic, was fired and replaced by Zan Tabak.…
Read MoreMike Anderson inks with Akita Happinets
Mike Anderson (201 cm, VCU’08) has reached a deal with the Akita Northern Happinets from the Japanese BJ League. Anderson started this season in the D-League where he averaged 6.3 ppg and 3.9 rpg in 18 games fro the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Since graduating from college he has only played overseas once. During the…
Read MoreEric Walton signs in Japan
Eric Walton (204 cm, San Jose State’04) has signed in Japan with Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano from the BJ League. Walton has not played overseas since the 2009/2010 season when he played in Mexico. After that he played in the US minor league PBL. Eric Walton has played in Japan before and was also active…
Read MoreOscar Schmidt inducted to Hall of Fame
Brazilian Basketball legend Oscar Schmidt has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame at the start of the
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