Archive for November 15, 2014
Nordine Ghrib takes over ASVEL
Nordine Ghrib became the new head coach of the ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA). After firing head coach Pierre Vincent, president and San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker announced Nordine Ghrib as the new coach. Ghrib led the team for a spell early in the 2010-11 campaign. Vincent had been at the helm of ASVEL since…
Read MorePaul Larsen goes pro with Karlsruhe
BG Karlsruhe (Germany, ProA) is strengthening their roster this 2014-15 season with the addition of rookie Paul Larsen (198 cm, USC Aiken’ 14). Karlsruhe is looking to improve their 6th place standing in the German ProB league, South Group and an infusion of some young blood might just do the trick. In his senior year at…
Read MoreStacy Wilson inks with Chemnitz Niners
Stacy Wilson (190 cm, Murray State’13) will continue his professional career in Germany, with the Chemnitz Niners (Bundesliga 1. Pro A). The American player is known in Germany as he played for Ehingen Steeples (Bundesliga 1. Pro A) during the 2013/2014 season. He averaged 11.9 ppg and 2.8 rpg in 33 games. During the 2012/2013 season the…
Read MoreRyan Reid heads to Sluc Nancy
Ryan Reid (203 cm, Florida State’10) has signed with French team Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (ProA) for the rest of the 2014/15 season. The American player, who has roots in Jamaica, plaed for another French team last seaszon Chorale de Roanne Basket (France-ProA) where he averaged 7.2 ppg and 3.3 rpg in 29 games. During 2012-13…
Read MoreKentucky Opens NCAA Season as Heavy Favorites
The NCAA 2014-15 is underway and no less than the Kentucky Wildcats are projected to be the favorites to win this year’s title. The team is simply stacked with talent. They have nine All-Americans and their recent commitments from two top-caliber players in Skal Labissierie and Isaiah Briscoe may have just taken them over the…
Read MoreVan Oostrum heads to Kouvola
Devon Van Oostrum (190 cm) has found a new club and will play for Kouvot Kouvola in the Finnish Korisliiga during this season. The Dutch-British player has recently left Cedevita Zagreb where he played five games for the Croatian club in the Adriatic League. During those five games Van Oostrum managed just 2.2 points and…
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