Archive for June 2014
Will Thomas wins arbitration vs. Karsiyaka
American-Georgian player Will Thomas (203 cm) and his agent Mario Scotti filed a claim against Pinar Karsiyaka Spor Kulubu (Turkey-TBL) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Both men were seeking outstanding salaries, bonuses, reimbursement, penalties and agent fees plus interest. Thomas played for the club in the 2012-13 season. The Turkish club did not file…
Read MorePartizan NIS Belgrade wins KLS in Game 4
Partizan NIS Belgrade continued to dominate the Serbian KLS by winning the league title for the 13th consecutive season. The victory is even sweeter as it comes against arch-rival Crvena Zvezda Belgrade courtesy of an 87-95 overtime win on the road in Game 4 of the Finals series. If there was any doubt why 21-year…
Read MoreBrian Qvale leaves Bayreuth
Brian Qvale (210 cm, Montana’11) has said goodbye to Medi Bayreuth (Germany, BBL) after one season with the club. The American big man played 33 games as part of the clubs’ starting frontcourt and averaged 13.2 points and 6.1 rebounds in a solid campaign. However, the center has decided to leave to find another club…
Read MoreCedric Simmons pens with Trabzonspor
Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has penned a deal with Turkish TBL club Trabzonspor, a contract that will last one year. The power forward is coming off a season with Greek giant Olympiacos where he picked up plenty of time on the floor from the bench. In the Greek A1 the American secured…
Read MoreDonta Smith switches to Jerusalem
Donta Smith (201 cm, Southeastern Illinois JC’04) will return to Israel next season after signing with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Winner League). The small forward has been playing in the Winner League for Maccabi Haifa for the last two seasons, but will now switch to Migdal Jerusalem. During the 2012/2013 season the American played 35 times…
Read MoreDavid Blatt appointed by Cleveland
David Blatt has had to take the long route to fulfill his dream of being an NBA head coach, but the Boston born tactician made the journey and has reached his destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers broke with normal convention and sourced outside the US for its next head coach, and serial winner Blatt was the…
Read MoreSek Henry joins Brindisi
Sek Henry (193 cm, Nebraska’10) will play in Italy for the first time next season after agreeing terms with Enel Basket Brindisi of the Serie A. The guard has been playing for AZS Koszalin in the Polish TBL for the last two seasons. During this campaign he secured consistent numbers of 15.7 points, 4 rebounds,…
Read MorePartizan downs Crvena Zvezda for 2-1 lead
The Serbian KLS Finals served up another explosive game between the two Belgrade giants, with Partizan NIS defeating Crvena Zvezda to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Partizan collected a 76-67 home win and has now won two consecutive games to take control of the series. Partizan NIS vs. Crvena Belgrade, 76-67 Red Star…
Read MoreMontepaschi Siena takes first win of finals
Montepaschi Siena struck back in the Italian Serie A finals series by recording a 85-68 home win over EA7 Milan on Thursday. The reigning champions have been on the losing end in two consecutive games in Milan, but taking the series back to Siena in Game 3 would always pose different questions to EA7. And…
Read MoreFenerbahce Istanbul wins TBL off the court
As was expected, Galatasaray did not play the Turkish TBL decider and Fenerbahce Istanbul has been awarded the title without having to take to the court. It is the clubs’ ninth TBL title, but none have come in such anti-climactic fashion. A combination of events ranging from poor officiating, worries over security in Fenerbahce’s arena,…
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