Archive for 2013
Billy Hunter ousted as NBPA director
The drama surrounding NBPA Director Billy Hunter shows no signs of ending, despite the fact that the controversial figure
Read MoreTerrence Ross, Kyrie Irving big winners on All-star Saturday
All-star Saturday is more than just a collection of “side events” meant to add sparkle to the crowning jewel of the weekend, the NBA All-star game held on the Sunday of the All-star weekend. At least that is the goal based on the new format instituted by the NBA this season. What’s new? Well the…
Read MoreFrench Leaders Cup: Gravelines-Strasbourg
Unlike most of the rest of Europe, France didn’t play their National Cup last week, they started the Disneyland Paris Leaders Cup LNB 2013 on Friday, Feb. 15. The top eight clubs in the French LNB descended on Disneyland Paris Friday for the quarterfinal round, followed by the semi-finals that were held on Saturday, with…
Read MoreJamont Gordon suspended for two games
Jamont Gordon (193 cm, Mississippi State’08) of Galatasaray Medical Park Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Eurocup) has been suspended for two
Read MoreCalvin Williams joins Issa Town
Calvin Williams (206 cm, South East Missouri State’09) is heading to Issa Town Club (Bahrain, Premier League) after trying out with fellow Premier League team Al Manama. Williams will join the roster of Issa Town and help the team as it continues to push for a play-off position. The 25-year old forward played last season…
Read MoreFaisal Aden heads to Virtus Roma
ACEA Virtus Roma (Italy, Serie A) has added American rookie Faisal Aden (193 cm, Washington State’12) to its playing staff. Aden is in his first year as a pro, and the 24-year old guard will be looking to bolster a Virtus Roma team in a good position to claim a play-off berth this season. Roma…
Read MoreJamar Diggs signs with Riga
American guard Jamar Diggs (187 cm, Wofford’11) has penned a deal with Latvian team BK Barons Kvartals Riga (LBL) until the end of the season. The 25-year old is in his second season of pro Basketball having graduated from Wofford University in 2011. Diggs played the 2011-2012 season with Finke Baskets Paderborn in the German…
Read MoreTed Scott heads to Melilla
Ted Scott (188 cm, West Virginia State’09) will be joining the roster at Melilla Baloncesto (Spain, LEB Gold) after he recently departed Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt (Germany, BBL). The American guard has played 12 times for Frankfurt this season, and managed to secure solid averages of 13.5ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.4apg. During the 2011-2012 season, 27-year old…
Read More2013 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge
Last night NBA fans around the world were treated to two games. The first was the Sprint All-star Celebrity Game
Read MoreEuroleague: Sasha Kaun named Top 16 Week 7 MVP
On CSKA Moscow’s star-studded team, it was an unheralded blue-collar ace in the paint that made the big
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