Archive for October 11, 2014
Japanese NBL underway with Tochigi win
The first game of the Japanese NBL season saw Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa meet Tochigi Brex as the two teams got the 2014/2015 term underway. Tochigi travelled to Kanagawa’s home court and came away with an 84-87 victory to get its season off to the best possible start. The rest of the Japanese NBL round…
Read MoreAustralian NBL round 1 recap
The Australian NBL is up and running for the 2014/2015 campaign after the season tipped off in style Down Under with four games across Friday and Saturday. Over the four games the honours were split as two home teams claimed victory, while two teams went on the road and came away with wins. Check out…
Read MoreSerbian KLS, FMP wins at home
The Serbian KLS got underway on Friday with a clash between FMP Belgrade and OKK Belgrade serving as the 2014/2015 curtain raiser. The rest of the teams will enter the fray on Saturday when six more games are played out around Serbia. FMP Belgrade vs. OKK Belgrade, 77-70 FMP used home court advantage to down…
Read MoreRicky Taylor departs Newcastle
Ricky Taylor (195 cm, Chattanooga’12) has been released by United Kingdom franchise the Newcastle Eagles Esh Group the club announced. The American arrived at the franchise for pre-season but has not been retained for the BBL season. He made two appearances so far this campaign and averaged 8.0 points and 1.0 rebound per game. The…
Read MoreCameron Rundles switches to Cherkasy
Cameron Rundles (185 cm, Wofford’11) will play in Ukrainian Basketball this season after signing with SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Superleague). The point guard had a busy 2013/2014 season playing for BK Jekabpils in the Latvian LBL and Baltic League. In the Latvian domestic competition the American played 45 games and averaged 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and…
Read MoreFinland Korisliiga, Honka and Kouvot win
The Finland Korisliiga entered its fourth round of the 2014/2015 season on Friday with two contests, with a further two games happening on Saturday (October 11th). The day’s action saw both home teams collect wins including victories for both Honka Tapiola and Kouvot Kouvola. Honka Tapiola vs. Namika Lahti, 79-64 Honka picked up its first…
Read MoreRoeland Schaftenaar moves to Aegean
A.G.O Rethymno Aegean (Greece, A1) announced the addition of Roeland Schaftenaar (211 cm, Oregon State’10) to the team roster. The Dutch international has spent the last two seasons playing for Leche Rio Breogan Lugo in the Spanish LEB Gold. During the 2013/2014 season he played 31 games and averaged 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per…
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