Archive for September 1, 2014
Magnum Rolle joins Bnei Hertzeliyya
Former NBA forward Magnum Rolle (211 cm, Louisiana Tech’10) is set to play for a European team for the first time in his professional career, after agreeing to terms with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) this 2014-15. Magnum played in Japan for the last couple of seasons on the roster of the Mistubishi Diamond Dolphins. In…
Read MoreD.J. Kennedy added by Krasny Oktyabr
D.J. Kennedy (198 cm, St. John’s’11) is taking his talents to Russia this 2014-15 season, signing a deal to play for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (VTB). The 24-year-old Kennedy started the 2013-14 with the Dallas Mavericks but was released by the team in October 2013. The player then headed to France and signed with Gravelines Dunkerque…
Read MoreUros Zadnik pens deal with Sodertalje
Uros Zadnik (188 cm) will continue his basketball career with the Sodertalje Kings from Sweden’s Basketligan this coming 2014-15 season. The Uros is a 24-year-old player who comes from Slovenia. In 2013-14 he played in his home country’s Telemach league for KK Tajfun Sentjur. Uros logged a total of 28 games for them and managed…
Read MoreDarrick Leonard stays with Lietkabelis
Panevezys Lietkabelis from Lithuania’s LKL has opted to bring back Darrick Leonard (190 cm, Aurora’07) for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Leonard joined the team in January 2014 and was able to represent the club in two leagues during the season. He played four games for them in the Baltic league and was able to post…
Read MoreSean Armand Goes Pro with Fraport SKY
Sean Armand (196 cm, Iona’14) is set to begin his professional career this 2014-15 season after signing with German BBL club, Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt. The team has not won a league championship since 2004 and the infusion of some young talent might be a step in the right direction to end their decade-long drought. During…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
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