Archive for February 2014
Eurochallenge: Quarterfinals set
The quarterfinals of the Eurochallenge have been set as Round 6 tied up the Second Stage of the competition. There was heartbreak and jubilation around Europe as teams still waiting on their qualification fates decided their destiny´s. Tartu Rock gunned down Gas Mean Medias 66-90 on the road to top Group I, and the Estonian…
Read MoreNCAA: Florida takes the lead in latest AP Polls
Syracuse’ unanimously voted number one ranking in the Associated Press (AP) polls ended up being short lived after suffering two losses last week. They endured back-to-back losses versus Boston College and Duke, dropping them all the way to fourth place. This opened the door for previous number two team, Florida, to slide into that top…
Read MoreNemanja Radovic joins UCAM Murcia
Spanish Liga Endesa team UCAM Murcia has added Montenegrin forward Nemanja Radovic (208 cm) to their roster to reinforce their frontcourt for the 2013-14 season. Nemanja is a recent addition to the Montenegrin National Team, joining them in 2013. Radovic was faring well in the Adriatic League prior to this move. He was on the…
Read MoreEric Devendorf signs with Ilysiakos
Ilysiakos Athens from Greece’s A1 league has added American guard Eric Devendorf (193 cm, Syracuse’09) for the 2013-14 season. He has already logged his first game for his new team and he put up some decent numbers in his initial outing, delivering 12 points and two rebounds. Eric spent the beginning of the season playing…
Read MoreBrandon Heath added by Levski Sofia
Brandon Heath (190 cm, San Diego State’07) is making his way to Bulgaria as he signs with BC Levski Sofia (NBL) this 2013-14 season. Heath started the season participating in the New York Knicks’ training camp, but later moved to the Sacramento Kings. He finally found a team to play for in the D-League, signing…
Read MoreDwayne Broyles makes return to Spirou
Dwayne Broyles (196 cm, JMU’04) is a new addition to the roster of Belgacom Spirou Charleroi this 2013-14 season. Broyles began the season playing for Bnei Hertzeliyya from Israel’s Winner League. He played 10 games for them and posted averages of 9.2 ppg and 2.1 rpg. The 2012-13 season was a tragic one for the…
Read MoreRed Star wins Serbian duel with Partizan
Another chapter in the Serbian “Eternal Derby” between long-time rivals Crvena Zvezda Telekom Beograd (Red Star) and BC Partizan NiS Beograd is in the books. The setting of this encounter was in the Adriatic League, where Red Star currently sits atop of the standings with a 17-4 record. Partizan is not too far behind as…
Read MoreTaylor Brown suspended by Nassjo
Taylor Brown (198 cm, Bradley´12) has been suspended by KFUM Nassjo Basket (Sweden, Basketligan), effectively ending his season. The forward will now sit out the rest of the season after he refused to participate in a drug test, forcing Nassjo to take action. While the American is not directly accused of drugs abuse his refusal…
Read MorePierre Jackson links with Fenerbahce
Pierre Jackson (180 cm, Baylor´13) has signed for Euroleague and Turkish TBL giant Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul for the remainder of the season. The young point guard is in his rookie season and has been in stunning form while playing for the Idaho Stampede (USA, D-League) this season. The American has played 31 times and recorded…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16 recap
The Top 16 of the Euroleague reached its halfway stage this week as Round 7 of this second stage brought high scores and authoritative displays from some of the tournaments favourites. There were plenty of feisty encounters and there were even three all country meets this week, including some of the most mouth watering derby…
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