Archive for July 2014
Eric Williams pens deal with Cantu
Italian Serie A team Pallacanestro Cantu is bolstering its roster this 2014-15 with the addition of veteran big man Eric Williams (206 cm, Wake Forest’06). The German-born 30-year-old Williams played the 2013-14 season for Limoges CSP Elite (France-ProA). He logged just a dozen games for the club throughout the whole season. Eric joined the club…
Read MoreDorian Green goes pro with Gmunden
Dorian Green (188 cm, Colorado State’13) is set to begin his professional career and is on his way to Austria’s A Bundesliga to play for Basket Swans Gmunden this 2014-15 season. Gmunden is looking to improve on its moderately good season in 2013-14 and Dorian will be reinforcing their backcourt as a reserve. The 23-year-old…
Read MoreJamal Shuler signed by Nanterre
Jamal Shuler (191 cm) will be making his way back to the French Pro A league this 2014-15 after signing a deal to play for JSF Nanterre. The 28-year-old Shuler played the 2013-14 season for Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny from Ukraine’s Superleague. He played 18 games for them in the Eurocup and produced averages of 12.9 ppg…
Read MoreSammy Yeager switches to Quimper
Sammy Yeager (193 cm, CS Fullerton’13) has signed a deal that will see him play for Quimper UJAP in the French NM1 during the 2014/2015 season. It will be Yeager’s first time playing in Europe as he enters his second season as a professional. In his rookie campaign the American played for Condores de Cundinamarca…
Read MoreDonald Sims agrees with Brussels
Donald Sims (185 cm, Appalachian State’11) has agreed to play for Belgian Ethias League outfit Basic-Fit Brussels next season. The point guard has just finished a stint playing for Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela, LPB) where he impressed over 39 games with averages of 17.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. The American also…
Read MoreReal Club de Lima wins Peru Liga
Real Club de Lima clinched the Peruvian Liga de Lima title with a 76-70 home win over Regatas de Lima in the deciding game of the championship series. The champs came back from 2-1 down in the series to claim two consecutive victories and wrap up the title in Game 5. It was a close…
Read MoreO.D. Anosike inks with Avelino
O.D. Anosike (203 cm, Siena’13) has signed a deal with Sidigas Avellino in Italy’s Serie A and will play for the club next season. He is coming off the back of finishing the season with Strasbourg IG (France, ProA) where he played six games and averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. During the…
Read MoreNikola Mirotic joins the Chicago Bulls
Nikola Mirotic (207 cm) has left Real Madrid and will play for NBA franchise the Chicago Bulls next season it has been confirmed. The Montenegrin with a Spanish passport has signed a three year deal with the Bulls that will see him earn $17 million. Mirotic is known for his time with Spanish giant Real…
Read MoreReal Club tie Peruvian title series 2-2
Real Club de Lima defeated Regatas de Lima 78-64 in Game 4 of the Peruvian League final series. The victory meant that the club tied the series 2-2 and took the title run to a deciding fifth game, which Real Club will host. It was a vital road win for Real Club as the team…
Read MoreRakim Sanders lands with Sassari
Italian Serie A team Banco di Sardegna Sassari has acquired the services of Rakim Sanders (193 cm, Fairfield’12) for the 2014-15 season. Sanders is coming off a stint playing for German Bundesliga team Brose Baskets Bamberg. In 2013-14 Rakim appeared in 10 of the club’s Turkish Airlines Euroleague games and averaged 7.9 ppg and 3.2…
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