Archive for September 23, 2014
KK Radnicki Kragujevac withdraws from KLS
KK Radnicki Kragujevac will not participate in the domestic Serbian league Kosarkaska liga Srbje (KLS) this coming 2014-15 season. The team had already previously announced its withdrawal from the Adriatic league. The organization is currently experiencing big financial difficulties and has made the decision not to play in premier Serbian league. The team did well…
Read MoreAaron Anderson newcomer to Sodertalje
Aaron Anderson (201 cm, Kennesaw State’13) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season in Sweden’s Basketligan, after signing a deal with the Sodertalje Kings. He was originally set to play for SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic-NBL), but has opted to play for the Kings this season instead. The 23-year-old forward played his rookie…
Read MoreJosh Harrellson sets return to Chongqing
Chongqing Fly Dragon from China’s NBL has landed former NBA forward Josh Harrellson (208 cm, Kentucky’11) to strengthen their frontcourt this 2014-15. He played the 2013-14 season with the Detroit Pistons and averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.3 rpg. His season was cut short by an injury in February 2014. Before signing with the Pistons he…
Read MoreMarko Banic joins ALBA Berlin
Marko Banic (205 cm) has opted to join ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) for the 2014-15 season. The Croatian player was originally set to play for Estudiantes Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa). Banic is coming off a brief and disappointing run with Unics Kazan (Russia-PBL) in 2012-13, and is hoping for a fresh start this season. He played one game…
Read MoreCoach Jason Rabedeaux dies at 49
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Saigon Heat (Vietnam-ASEAN League) head coach Jason Rabedeaux passed Monday morning. He was 49 years old. Rabedeaux was the head coach of UTEP in the NCAA from 1999 to 2002. He also served as director of Basketball Operations for Marquette University in 2007-08. From there he moved on to…
Read MoreDarko Milicic Retires from Basketball
Former NBA center Darko Milicic (212 cm) has retired from Basketball and is now trying a new sport. Kickboxing! He will sign a contract with the World Kickboxing Association (WAKO). Milicic is a Serbian player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons second overall during the 2003 NBA Draft. His career in the NBA started…
Read MoreNick Galis Cup: Aris Edges CSKA Moscow, 60-59
Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) defeated CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) 60-59 in the final game of the Nick Galis Cup, yet another recently concluded preseason friendly tournament. The cup is held in honor of former Aris player Nikolaos Georgalis, who is commonly known as Nick or Nikos Galis. He was a Greek-American player who was named one of…
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