Archive for September 28, 2014
Chris Matthews signs with Spartak Primorye
Chris Matthews (193 cm, St.Bonaventure’10) has signed with Spartak Primorye and will continue his career in the Russian Superleague. Matthews had a solid 2013/2014 season in the Canadian NBL, where he averaged 15 ppg for the Halifax Rainmen. After France, Mexico and Iceland it will be the 4th time Chris Matthews heads overseas. The head…
Read MoreALBA Berlin clinches German SuperCup
ALBA Berlin registered a pre-season blow to rivals Bayern Munich in the German SuperCup, emerging with a 76-68 win. Bundesliga Cup winners ALBA will be buoyed by the success as they gear up to start a busy campaign in the league and Euroleague. As for Bayern, the German league winners from last season will not…
Read MoreReal Madrid crowned Super Cup winners
Real Madrid claimed the 2014-15 Liga Endesa Super Cup with a commanding victory over Barcelona 99-78, in a final in which they were much the better side. The Whites’ lack of preparation time was not in evidence as they put on an immense display, with MVP Llull (21 points) and Rudy Fernández (15 points) leading…
Read MoreJure Skific pens deal with Novosibirsk
Croatian power forward Jure Skific (202 cm, 1988) is heading to Russia after signing with Novosibirsk. Jure Skific is a former member of the Croatian U18 National Team. Last season he played for KK Kvarner 2010 Rijeka (A1) where he averaged 14,3 ppg. In the past, he also played for Zlatorog Lasko from Slovenia, as…
Read MoreFedor Likholitov wins claim at BAT
Russian player Fedor Likholitov (210 cm) filed a claim against former club Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-PBL) at Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) seeking outstanding salaries, bonuses, and interest. The player claims that the team made only partial payments. He played for Krasnie Krilya in 2011-12 and is now currently playing for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB) this…
Read MoreDonar Groningen wins Dutch Super Cup
Donar Groningen wrote history last night by being the first team to win the Dutch Super Cup at home. Donar Groningen beat Zorg & Zekerheid Leiden with 78-67 in a game that was pretty much controlled by home team Groningen from beginning to end. Top scorers in the game were DeJuan Wright (Groningen) and Will…
Read MoreJon Stefansson added by Unicaja Malaga
Jon Stefansson (192 cm, Iceland) will continue his professional career with Unicaja Malaga from the Spanish ACB. He already played six seasons in the ACB, of which three for CAI Zaragoza. Last season was his most successful in Spain, as he averaged 7,5 ppg and shot 40 % from the 3 point line. Previously Jon…
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