Archive for October 26, 2014
Dirk Bauermann to coach Krasny Oktyabr
Dirk Bauermann is about to become the new head coach of the Russian team Krasny Oktyabr, although there has not been any official announcement yet. Nevertheless, rumors have been flying around since last week and Bauermann is expected in Volgograd soon. Dirk Bauermann (1957) is a respected, well known and well-travelled coach. He has coached…
Read MoreJefferson Mason released by Hanau
Jefferson Mason (198 cm, Minnesota State’11) has been released by German Team Hanau White Wings. The team is in last place of the Pro B with a 0-5 record. Mason apprearantly didn’t fulfill the expectations and only averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.8 rpg in four games. Jefferson Mason already played in Germany before, and even…
Read MoreDelvon Johnson agrees with Keravnos
Delvon Johnson (206 cm, Arkansas’11) has joined Keravnos Strovolou from Cyprus. He is replacing fellow American Tyrell Parks who is injured. Delvon Johnson started the 2013/2014 season in Finland where he averaged 11.2 ppg and 9.5 rpg for Kouvot Kouvola. Later, he moved on to South Korea where he played for KCC Egis and posted…
Read MoreJarred Shaw goes pro with Mamak Belediye
Jarred Shaw (208 cm, Utah State’ 14) has signed on the dotted line for Mamak Belediye in the Turkish Division 2 (TB2L). It is his first post in professional Basketball. The American will play in Turkey this 2014/2015 season after graduating from Utah State (NCAA) earlier in the year. The forward took to the court 27…
Read MoreSuperleague tips off in Georgia
The Georgian Superleague is up and running for the 2014/2015 campaign after the season tipped off in style with four games on Saturday. Over the four games only one home team claimed a victory, while three teams went on the road and came away with wins. Not surprisingly the home team that did win, was…
Read MoreLiga 13 starts in Bosnia
While Bosnian champion Igokea is competing in the Adriatic League, the other teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina were tipping off the start of the 2014/2015 Liga 13 season yesterday. Six games took place around the country on Saturday, including a shocking home defeat of last year’s play-off finalist and seven time Bosnian champions Siroki Primorka.…
Read MoreSampson Carter inks with CAB Madeira
Sampson Carter (203 cm, Massachusetts’ 14) has been welcomed to CAB Madeira in the Portuguese LPB and joined the franchise for the 2014/2015 season. Sampson Carter played at Ridgeway High School for Coach Wes Henning. He led the Roadrunners to their fourth state title with a 34-3 record. He was named the MVP of the Tennessee…
Read MoreAlan Voskuil wins Arbitration vs. Roanne
Alan Voskuil filed a claim against his former team Chorale de Roanne (France-ProA) for outstanding salaries and interest. Voskuil is a Danish-American player who played for the French club during the 2012/13 season. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. The Arbitrator of the case upheld the player’s…
Read MoreLPB starts in Portugal
The LPB in Portugal got underway on Saturday evening with six games scheduled, with all twelve clubs taking to the hardwood around the country over the weekend. The 2014/2015 season should be another round of tight Basketball action in the LPB, while reigning champions Benfica will be the team to beat once again. The champs…
Read MoreAdriatic League Round 5, day 1 recap
Round 5 of the Adriatic League is up and running with five games taking place on Saturday evening. There was plenty of good action on show, including Buducnost Podgorica breaking 100 points, and Partizan Belgrade picking up a vital win to stop its rot. It is worth noting that every team won well at home…
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