Archive for September 16, 2014
Viacheslav Kravtsov to Foshan Long Lions
The Foshan Long Lions from China’s CBA has landed the services of Ukrainian big man Viacheslav Kravtsov (211 cm) and he will reinforce the team’s frontcourt this 2014-15 season. Viacheslav has been a member of the Ukrainian national team since 2006 and recently represented his country at the recent FIBA World Cup 2014. His NBA…
Read MoreMike Harris heads to Qingdao Eagles
Former NBA guard Mike Harris (198 cm, Rice’05) is set to debut for the Qingdao Double Star Eagles (China-CBA) this coming 2014-15 season. Harris began 2013-14 with the Utah Jazz. He managed to play 20 games for them before his release from the team on January 2014. He averaged 4.2 ppg and 1.7 rpg. That same…
Read MoreJawan Carter pens with Lietkabelis
Jawan Carter (180 cm, Delaware’11) has penned a deal with Lithuanian club Panavezys Lietkabelis (LKL) for the 2014-15 season. The guard was originally slated to play for Tundja Yambol from Bulgaria’s NBL, before agreeing to terms with Lietkabelis. In 2013-14 Carter landed with Hermine Nantes Atlantique (France-ProB), but was only able to log two games…
Read MoreJeleel Akindele pens with Fuenlabrada
Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05) is staying in Spain’s Liga Endesa this 2014-15 after signing with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada. The player moved to Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (Spain-Liga Endesa) late in the 2013-14 season. He played seven games for them and averaged 4.3 ppg and 2.9 rpg. Akindele transferred there after beginning…
Read MoreTurk Telekom, Sassari win Pre-season Titles
A few friendly, pre-season tournaments have taken place to help teams prepare and tune-up for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Two of these tournaments that were recently concluded was the Citta di Sassari Pre-season Tournament and the Mirza Delibasic Tournament held in Sarajevo. The Mirza Delibasic Tournament is held in honor of Bosnian professional basketball player Mirza Delibasic (1954-2001).…
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