Archive for December 25, 2014
Aleks Maric waived by Maccabi. Signs with Galatasaray
Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) has waived veteran Australian player Aleks Maric (211 cm, Nebraska’08) and replaced him by Joe Alexander. The 29-year-old Maric played for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) over the last couple of seasons. In 2013-14 he played 23 games for them during their run in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to…
Read MoreMetalac stops Buducnost
Serbian team Metalac Framakom from Valjevo upset Montenegrin powerhouse Buducnost VOLI with 70-69 in tonight’s Adriatic League game. It was only the third loss of Buducnost VOLI so far in the Adriatic League and the team remains in second place after Crvena Zvezda that stays undefeated with a 14-0 record after beating Levski Sofia (Bulgaria)…
Read MoreJosh Crawford leaves MBK Handlova
American big man Josh Crawford (211 cm, Indiana State’11) is leaving MBK Handlova ( (Slovakia-SBL). He has logged only two games for them and was able to average 9.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg. Joshua Crawford has previously played in Spain, Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic and Israel since leaving Indiana State in 2010.
Read MoreJoe Alexander signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Joe Alexander (203 cm, West Vriginia’08) has signed with Israeli powerhouse, and Euroleague participant, Maccabi Tel Aviv. He comes from the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League where he played 13 games so far and averaged 21.7 ppg and 8 rpg. Joe Alexander was drafted in 2008 by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 8th pick…
Read MoreStephon Marbury in love with China
After a roller-coaster NBA career, Stephon Marbury has found peace in basketball-crazed China. The two-time all-star is thriving on the court with the Beijing Ducks while becoming one with his adopted hometown away from basketball. He is so entrenched, he wants to one day coach China’s national team. “I plan on living here for the…
Read MoreNate Fox shot dead
Nate Fox (206 cm, Maine’00) was shot dead earlier this week in Bloomingdale, Illinois (40 km west of Chicago). Police received a 911 call and were sent to the 200 block of Tamarack Lane in Bloomingdale about 21:35 in the evening Monday, and found Nate Fox shot, according to a police news release. Fox was…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Court Side Newspaper
We at Court Side Basketball Newspaper would like to take this opportunity to wish our readers our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda extends Adriatic lead
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade continued to dominate the Adriatic League with a dominant display over Bulgarian powerhouse Levski Sofia. The Serbian Red Star club travelled to Levski’s own court and put together a stunning display that ended with the scoreboard reading 58-99. The victory kept Crvena Zvezda cruising at the top of the league table, undefeated…
Read MoreKeydren Clark deals with Nancy
Keydren Clark (180 cm, St. Peter’s’06) has joined French ProA team SLUC Nancy Pro Basket for the rest of the current season. The American has been in the colours of JSF Nanterre in the French ProA and from twelve games he has averaged 12.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Keydren Clark has…
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