Archive for 2013
Aleksandar Djordjevic takes over National Team
Aleksandar Djordjevic is the new head coach of the Serbian national team. He replaces Dusan Ivkovic who stepped down after the European Championship this summer. Aleksandar Djordjevic won almost everything as a player for the Yugoslav- and later Serbian national team, and was also very successful with his club teams Partizan, Milano, Bologna, Portland Trailblazers,…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Court Side Newspaper
We at Court Side Basketball News would like to take this opportunity to wish our readers our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.
Read MoreEmir Preldzic extends with Fenerbahce
Emir Preldzic (205 cm) will continue his long standing relationship with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul after signing a three year contract extension with the club. The Slovenian with a Turkish passport has been with the powerhouse since the start of the 2007/2008 season and will continue with the club for three more years. Fenerbahce is one…
Read MoreJamelle Hagins leaves Roanne
Jamelle Hagins (206 cm, Delaware´13) has left French ProA club Chorale de Roanne Basket after playing nine games with the club. The American signed for the French club as a rookie after graduating from Delaware in the summer. Over his nine appearances for Roanne he picked up averages of 3.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per…
Read MoreZach Morley to join Chorale de Roanne
Zach Morley (203 cm, Wisconsin’05) will sign for Chorale de Roanne Basket (France, ProA) for the remainder of the season. Last season the forward featured heavily for ALBA Berlin in the German BBL and the Euroleague. He took to the court in 34 games in the BBL and averaged 7.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per…
Read MoreDurell Vinson to Paderborn
Durell Vinson (201 cm, Wagner’08) has left Denmark to play in Germany for Bundesliga ProA team Finke Paderborn Baskets this season. The forward started the season with Falcon in the Danish 1st Division and over thirteen games he had impressive double-double averages of 20.2 points and 15.2 rebounds per game. The American has been in…
Read MoreUkraine Superleague: Khimik downs Donetsk
Ukraine Superleague – BC Donetsk held on to top spot in the Superleague despite falling at home to second placed Khimik in a high scoring game that ended 86-95. The loss put an end to the three game winning streak that Donetsk was on and was the second loss of the season for the team.…
Read MoreSerie A: Montepaschi top for Christmas
Serie A – Round 11 of the Italian Serie A brought with it a mouth watering clash between the league´s top two clubs, Montepaschi Siena and Banco di Sardegna Sassari. Reigning Serie A champs Montepaschi came away with an away victory to lead the league for Christmas, a perfect present perhaps for what has been…
Read MoreJe´Kel Foster leaves Nanterre
Je’Kel Foster (194 cm, Ohio State’06) will leave JSF Nanterre (France, ProA and Euroleague) when his contract expires. The guard joined the French team on a short term deal early in October and the club has decided not renew the contract when it expires on December 28th. The American has played twelve games for Nanterre…
Read MoreKyle Johnson switches to Cremona
Kyle Johnson (LIU Brooklyn´11) has found a new club after being waived by FMC Ferentino (Italy, DNA Gold) last week and will now play for Vanoli Cremona (Italy, Serie A). Johnson left Ferentino before the weekend and has moved up to play in the Italian top flight with Cremona. The LIU Brooklyn graduate featured in…
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