Archive for August 6, 2014
Hilton Armstrong joins Besiktas
Former NBA big man Hilton Armstrong (210 cm, Connecticut’06) is on his way to Europe to play for Turkish powerhouse Besiktas Istanbul this 2014-15. Armstrong had a busy 2013-14 season bouncing between NBA and D-League teams. He began with the Indiana Pacers, but in November 2013 he signed with the Santa Cruz Warriors (D-League). A…
Read MoreMangisto Arop goes pro with Norrkoping
The Norrkoping Dolphins from Sweden’s Basketligan are adding a new face to their roster this 2014-15 in Mangisto Arop (198 cm, Indiana State’14). He is listed as one of the team’s starting forwards for the upcoming season. Arop is a Sudanese player who also has Canadian citizenship and is a former member of the Canadian…
Read MoreLinton Johnson inks with Pistoia
Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia from Italy’s Serie A has landed the services of American forward Linton Johnson (203 cm, Tulane’02) this 2014-15. The 34-year-old veteran played for two teams from the same Italian league in 2013-14. He began the season with Banco di Sardegna Sassari where he averaged 8.4 ppg and 5.9 rpg in 14…
Read MoreJamel Mclean agrees with ALBA Berlin
Jamel Mclean (203 cm, Xavier’11) has reached an agreement with ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) and will be suiting up for them this 2014-15. Mclean is coming off a successful 2013-14 season playing for Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany-BBL). He played 10 games for them in the Eurocup and delivered averages of 15.5 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Jamel…
Read MoreShelden Williams stays with Tianjin Steel
Shelden Williams (206 cm, Duke’06) is set to remain with the Tianjin Steel (China-CBA) this 2014-15 season after re-signing with the club. The former NBA forward had a solid 2013-14 season with the Chinese club averaging an impressive double-double with 22.0 ppg and 11.9 rpg. Williams made an effective impact on the defensive end for…
Read MoreJan Vesely inks deal with Fenerbahce Ulker
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has bolstered their roster for the coming 2014-15 season with the addition of Jan Vesely (213 cm). The big man hails from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team in 2009-2010 and again in 2013. He just recently wrapped up a three season stint playing in…
Read MoreBecky Hammon, new Spurs assistant coach
The San Antonio Spurs are making history after announcing that they are hiring WNBA veteran Becky Hammon (175 cm, Colorado State’99) as their new, full-time assistant coach. Hammon will be the first female to become a regular-season assistant coach in the NBA. Aside from her long resume filled with accomplishments in basketball, she is also…
Read MoreBrazil defeat old foes Argentina
When Argentina and Brazil meet, even if it is in a pre-season friendly, it is never truly a Basketball friendly, such is the rivalry between the two Latin American countries. The two nations clashed on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, and it was the Brazilians who emerged victorious over their old foes with a 68-59…
Read MoreTorneo di Trieste claimed by Italy
The finals of the Torneo di Trieste saw Italy become champions of the pre-season friendly tournament by defeating Serbia 80-71. It was the Azzurri’s eleventh win in a successful pre-season as they lifted the prize after a hard fought game with an often exciting Serbia team. Alessandro Gentile typically led Italy from the tip off…
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