Archive for May 2014
Marcel Jones now with Canterbury Rams
Marcel Jones (203 cm, Oregon State’08) has signed with the Canterbury Rams from New Zealand’s NBL. Jones is an American player who also holds a New Zealand passport. He left Pallacanestro Cantu from Italy’s Serie A. The 25-year-old American player also holds a New Zealand passport. Marcel is reportedly headed back to New Zealand. Jones joined…
Read MoreHassan Whiteside released by Al Moutahed
Hassan Whiteside (213 cm, Marshall’10) has been released by Lebanese Division A team Al Moutahed Tripoli. He played 16 games for them before his departure. During his time with Al Moutahed Hassan put up averages of 20.6 ppg and 14.8 rpg. Whiteside was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round, 33rd overall, during the…
Read MoreDerrick Nix departs VEF Riga
American big man Derrick Nix (208 cm, Michigan State’13) has left Latvian team VEF Riga to return home and take care of his mother and household. In his rookie season, Derrick started with Krka Novo Mesto (Slovenia-Telemach League), but moved on to join VEF Riga in October 2013. During his run with Latvian club, Nix…
Read MoreLokomotiv takes 1-game lead in VTB League
After a surprisingly good Euroleague campaign, Lokomotiv Kuban is not ready to end the season and the Russian club claimed victory in Game 1 of the VTB United League play-offs. Lokomotiv travelled to fellow Russian outfit Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd and secured a 85-91 road win to start this phase of the competition perfectly. Krasny Oktyabr…
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