Archive for 2013
James Augustine stays with Khimky
James Augustine (208 cm, Illinois’06) will be playing his second season for BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-PBL) this 2013-14. This is the last year of a two-year contract he signed with the team in 2012. In 2012-13 Augustine managed to play in three leagues for Khimky as a reserve. In 25 games in the VTB…
Read MoreKyle Landry continues with Triumph
Canadian Kyle Landry (207 cm, Northern Arizona’08) is set to play a third season for Russia’s Triumph Lyubertsy (PBL) this 2013-14 season. Landry is currently a member of the Canadian National team and was also a member in 2009. He recently played two games for Canada in the Marchan Cup in 2013 and averaged 3.5…
Read MoreMcGrady retires, open to China return
Tracy McGrady (203 cm) retired from the NBA on Monday, ending a 16-year career as one of the league’s most prolific scorers. Tracy was drafted straight out of high school by the Toronto Raptors, ninth overall in 1997 NBA draft. He had impressive career averages of 19.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 4.4 apg. At the…
Read MoreMarcel Jones opts for Cantu
Marcel Jones (203 cm, Oregon State’08) has been officially announced as a new addition to the roster at FoxTown Cantu (Italy, Serie A). The American was playing for Telecom Business Hub Jets in New Zealand (where he also holds a passport) recently. Over twelve games for the NBL team the forward secured impressive averages of…
Read MoreIvan Harris moves to Halifax
Halifax Rainmen (Canada, NBL) has announced the signing of American forward Ivan Harris (201 cm, Ohio State’07) for the coming season. The player’s signature will depend on FIBA clearance but it does look as though the former Miercurea Ciuc (Romania, Division A) forward who played 22 games for the teams last season will move to…
Read MoreDavid Jackson heads back to Brazil
David Jackson (196 cm, Pennsylvania State’07) will extend his stay in Latin American Basketball after signing for Winner/Kabum Limeira (Brazil, Paulista). The guard has had a fruitful career in South America and has played in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay and Puerto Rico. In fact, since leaving Penn State in 2007 he has never played professional…
Read MoreCourtney Fortson joins Saratov
Courtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) will make his way to Russia after a recent spell in the Dominican Republic to play for Avtodor Saratov (Superleague). The 25-year old point guard was at the LA Clippers (NBA) at the start of last season but left the franchise during pre-season. The American later played for the Los…
Read MoreD.J. Gay to Lviv
D.J. Gay (183 cm, San Diego State’11) has penned a deal with Politekhnika-Halychyna Lviv (Ukraine, Superleague) for the coming season. Gay has a very solid last season playing for Aget Service Imola in Italian Lega Due Gold. The point guard was one of the better players performers in his team and posted averages of 14.2…
Read MoreChris Gaston added by Asseco Gdynia
Chris Gaston (201 cm, Fordham’13) is set to jump into European basketball as he embarks on his professional career this upcoming 2013-14 season. He has agreed to terms with Polish club Asseco Gdynia and is currently projected to be part of their starting five. In 2013 he got his first taste of pro hoops after…
Read MoreAfroBasket 2013: Day 1 of Quarterfinals compete
The top half of the AfroBasket 2013 quarterfinals are now set with Day 1 of 2 in the Round of 16 completed. There were no surprises at the end of Day one, with only one contest finishing inside a 30-point victory as Morocco pulled away from Algeria in the fourth quarter to earn a seat…
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