Archive for November 2014
Kenny Lawson joins Ironi Nahariya
Kenny Lawson (206 cm, Creighton’11) is a new addition to the roster of Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Winner League) this 2014-15. The club is off to a slow start and is currently in 11th place out of 12 in the domestic Israeli league with a 1-7 record. The player has played his first game for his new…
Read MoreJamar Samuels no longer with Manresa
Jamar Samuels (200 cm, Kansas State’12) has parted ways with Spanish club La Buixa d’Or Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa). The 25-year-old Samuels played eight games in the domestic Spanish league for Manresa before his departure and he averaged 5.5 ppg and 5.9 rpg. In 2013-14 Jamar played for Prima Veroli (Italy-DNA Gold) and there he logged…
Read MoreD.J. White added by Fujian
Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) did not waste any time to find a replacement for Al Harrington, who recently departed the team. They have picked up D.J. White (206 cm, Indiana’08), who was recently released by Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). He played two games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 1.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg.…
Read MoreAl Harrington departs Fujian
Al Harrington (206 cm) has left Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) after playing 10 games for the Chinese club. Harrington has not shut the door on a return to the NBA and his departure could mean that the forward has drawn interest from an NBA team. Al had a productive run with Fujian and was one…
Read MoreQatar League opens 2014-15 season!
Doha, Qatar – Over the last couple of days the Division I Qatar league ushered in the 2014/15 season with four exciting games. The 2014 defending champions Al Gharafa, were able to defend their home court and come away with the 80-67 win over Al Shamal. They got a huge lift from American import Larry…
Read MoreMarcus Haislip signs with Club Africain
Marcus Haislip (208 cm, Tennessee’02) is headed to Tunisia to play for Club Africain Tunis (Division I) this 2014/15 season. The 33-year-old former NBA forward spent the last few seasons playing in China. In 2013/14 he was with the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (CBA). He appeared in 33 games for the Dragons and was excellent…
Read MoreWinsome Frazier to play for La Union
Winsome Frazier (193 cm, Mississippi State’05) is headed to Argentina to play for La Union Formosa (LigaA) this 2014/15 season. Frazier is coming off a 20-game stint in Venezuela, suiting up for the Bucaneros de La Guaira (LPB). During that run he posted averages of 14.4 ppg and 4.2 rpg. Winsome spent his 2013/14 season…
Read MoreRed Star Edges Cedevita 87-88 in Adriatic
Serbian powerhouse Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) Telekom Beograd managed to keep its pristine record in the Adriatic league intact with a tight 87-88 road win against KK Cedevita Zagreb. The clash between the two Euroleague participants would prove to be a true nail-biting affair that kept the fans on the edge of their seats until…
Read MoreJiri Hubalek pens with Libertad
Jiri Hubalek (209 cm, Iowa State’08) has agreed to terms with Argentinian Libertad Sunchales (LigaA). Hubalek played the 2013/14 season for Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The Czech International started the 2012/13 season with Nuovo Napoli Basket (Italy-Lega2), but then moved to Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-SerieA) and averaged 4.5 ppg and 2.7 rpg in 23…
Read MoreMasse Doumbe joins Nassjo
KFUM Nassjo Basket (Sweden-Basketligan) is strengthening their roster with the addition of French player Masse Doumbe (203 cm, Northwood’13). He played for two clubs in the United Kingdom’s BBL in 2013-14. Masse played five games for the Cheshire Phoenix and averaged 11.0 ppg and 7.6 rpg. He later moved to the Plymouth University Raiders (United…
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