Archive for November 4, 2014
Eurochallenge season is underway
The Eurochallenge is underway with a busy schedule of games on day 1. 12 games opened the 2014/2015 edition of the competition with a further four to follow tomorrow. There were a couple of shocks along the way on Tuesday, while a number of big results were also registered on day 1. Group A Sodertalje…
Read MoreEurocup week 4 tips off
Four games opened week four of the 2014/2015 Eurocup season. Each game ended in favour of the home team as Zaragoza got back on track, EWE Baskets Oldenburg opened its account, while Union Olimpija Ljubljana and Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius consolidated their dominant positions. Group A CAI Zaragoza vs. Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, 93-79 Spanish club…
Read MoreMirza Begic joins Efes
Mirza Begic (216 cm) has left Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-Telemach League) after tonight’s Eurocup game vs Zenit Sankt Peterburg (Russia). Tomorrow he will be on his way to Turkish Powerhouse Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Mirza Begic will be the replacement of the injured Nenad Krstic. The 29-year old Slovenian center, who also holds a Bosnian passport, started the…
Read MoreJoey Haywood back with Halifax Rainmen
The Halifax Rainmen (Canada NBL) have re-signed their All-Star guard, Joey Haywood for the 2014-15 season. Haywood (1.83m, college: St. Mary’s, Canada), averaged 12.6 points, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Rainmen as a rookie in 2011/2012. He was also honored by the NBL as the Player of the Week after his…
Read MoreCedric Simmons departs Olympiacos
Former NBA player Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has been released by the Greek giant Olympiacos. The American player, who also holds a Bulgarian passport, averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in thirty appearances during the 2013/14 season. Simmons also played 22 times in the Euroleague where he averaged 3.8 points and…
Read MoreLaboral Kutxa Plays Game Without Spanish Player
Global vs. Local – Laboral Kutxa Vitoria made their mark in history by being the first team in 10 years to play a game in the Spanish ACB without fielding a Spanish-born player. They were players from Argentina, Italy, USA, Hungary, France, Germany, England, Senegal, and the Czech Republic. The team’s coach, Sergio Scariolo is…
Read MoreMarcus Damas goes Pro with Solna Vikings
The Solna Vikings of Sweden’s Basketligan are strengthening their roster this 2014-15 with the addition of rookie Marcus Damas (207 cm, Towson’14). The Vikings are looking to improve on their current seventh place standing in the Swedish league and an infusion of some young blood might just do the trick. In his senior year at…
Read MoreFilip Adamovic now with Targu Mures
Bosnian-Serbian guard Filip Adamovic (181 cm) is set to begin another season in Romania’s Liga Nationala, after agreeing to terms with BC Mures Targu-Mures. He has been a member of the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2013. He played in this league before, suiting up for CSU Aeosoft Ploiesti. Filip logged 35 games…
Read MoreMarcus Neal signs with Timba Timisoara
BC Timba Timisoara from Romania’s Liga Nationala has landed the services of Marcus Neal (196 cm, Delaware State’10) for the 2014-15 season. Timba Timisoara has had a sluggish start this season and are currently sporting a 1-3 record in the Romanian league. The 28-year-old Neal had a brief 2013-14 season. He logged 10 games for…
Read MoreNikko Acosta inks with Nova Ves
Nikko Acosta (205 cm, Lamar’13) will begin a new chapter in his professional career as he signs with a European team for the first time. He penned a deal with BK 04 AC LB Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia-SBL) this 2014-15. Nikko is an American player who also holds a Puerto Rican passport. In 2013-14 he…
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