Archive for August 25, 2014
FIBA U16 European Championships Day 4
We’re now in the second round of the FIBA U16 European Championships and only three teams are unbeaten with 3-0 records. Group E’s Serbia and Group F’s France and Italy hold that distinction. Group E Lithuania defeated host nation Latvia 79-71 in what was a must-win game. It was their first win, bringing their record…
Read MoreTerrico White signs with Enisey
Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB) has agreed to terms with American guard Terrico White (196 cm, Mississippi’10) for the 2014-15 season. In 2013-14 White played for Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-TBL). He played nine games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 5.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg. Terrico also logged a dozen games in the domestic Turkish TBL…
Read MoreLamarcus Reed newcomer to Aris
LaMarcus Reed (195 cm, Texas Arlington’12) is the latest import added by Aris Thessaloniki from Greece’s A1 league for the 2014-15 season. The 25-year-old swingman spent his 2013-14 season playing in Cyprus for Michelin Etha Engomis Nicosia (Division A). Reed managed to appear in 15 games and averaged 14.2 ppg and 7.0 rpg. In 2012-13…
Read MoreRaven Barber now with Sodertalje Kings
Raven Barber (206 cm, Mt. Saint Mary’s’13) is headed to Europe this 2014-15 to continue his professional career. Barber has signed with the Sodertalje Kings from Sweden’s Basketligan. The Kings are reigning back to back champions of the Swedish league and are looking to some young talent to keep their dominant streak going. Barber played…
Read MoreDaniel Clark signed by Fuenlabrada
Daniel Clark (210 cm) has signed on with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2014-15 season. Clark, a forward from the United Kingdom, was briefly on the roster of Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2013-14. He managed to play only one game before being released by the team. In 17 minutes of action in…
Read MoreVladimir Micov kicked out of Serbian NT
The Serbian national team, which is already dealing with several injuries has lost another player. Coach Aleksandar Djordjevic has kicked Vladimir Micov (201 cm) off the team for disciplinary reasons. This is surprising turn of events considering that the 2014 Basketball World Cup is less than a week away. During Serbia’s 96-102 loss to New…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd Qualifying Round Day 5
After five days of exciting action in the Eurobasket 2015 second qualifying round, we have our first few teams who have booked their tickets, signed and sealed. Latvia’s impeccable 5-0 record allows them to cruise on through, while Bosnia and Herzegovina managed a 3-0 slate in their smaller three-team group to secure their berth as…
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