Archive for 2014
Linton Johnson released by Pistoia
Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-SerieA) has decided to part ways with veteran forward Linton Johnson (203 cm, Tulane’02). The 34-year-old Johnson signed with the Italian club in August this season and played 11 games for them before his release. In 29 minutes per game Linton produced averages of 9.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg. He played for…
Read MoreJosh Smith Waived by Pistons in Surprise Move
In a move that pretty much took the NBA by surprise, the Detroit Pistons have decided to refocus their priorities and waived Josh Smith (206 cm). This is an unprecedented move in the sense that Smith is the highest profile player to be waived by a team to date. The athletic 29-year-old forward is still…
Read MoreRed Star Gets Historic 13th Win in Adriatic
Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) Telekom Beograd (Serbia-KLS) made Adriatic League history by being the first ever team to start the season with 13-straight wins. They set this new record after defeating KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (Macedonia-Prva Liga) on the road, 76-79. As the league leaders, the squad in red and white were favored to win.…
Read MoreTerrence Roderick to Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Terrence Roderick (196 cm, UAB’09) has agreed to terms with Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel-National League). He spent the pre-season with SO Maritime Boulogne from France’s Pro A, but left shortly. The 26-year-old Terrence Roderick spent the 2013-14 season playing for two teams from Israel’s Winner league. He started off the season on the roster of Hapoel Eliat…
Read MoreRoman Martinez leaves Andorra
Roman Martinez (201 cm, New Mexico’10) is leaving Spanish Liga Endesa club MoraBanc Andorra this 2014-15. Martinez is a 26-year-old Mexican-American player who has been a member of the Mexican national team since 2013. Before leaving, Martinez was able to log 11 games for the Spanish club and posted averages of 3.3 ppg and 2.1…
Read MoreLatavious Williams added by Turk Telekom
Latavious Williams (202 cm) will be continuing his professional career with Turk Telekom Ankara (Turkey-TBL). The player is reportedly agreeing with his new team to a deal that will keep him on their roster until 2016. He has opted out of his contract with Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). In a dozen games for Bilbao Basket this…
Read MoreMitchell Watt back with Ironi Nes-Ziona
Mitchell Watt (208 cm, Buffalo’12) is headed back to Europe as he reunites with former team Ironi Nes-Ziona (Israel-Winner League). The 25-year-old Watt spent the preseason with the Golden State Warriors, but ended up moving to their D-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. He played nine games for the Warriors and averaged 4.7 ppg and…
Read MoreKyndall Dykes signs with Targu Mures
Kyndall Dykes (192 cm, New Orleans’09) is now a member of BC Mures Targu-Mures of Romania’s Liga Nationala this 2014/15 season. The club is looking to improve their 5-6 record and rise in the league standings. Kyndall began this season playing for Galil Gilboa (Israel-Winner League). He was released by the club in November 2014…
Read MoreJackson Vroman inks with AEK Athens
AEK Athens (Greece-A1) has added depth to its frontcourt with the signing of veteran journeyman Jackson Vroman (208 cm, Iowa State’04). He most recently played three games for the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN) in the Liga Americas. Vroman produced averages of 5.7 ppg and 4.3 rpg. Jackson spent his 2013-14 season playing for the…
Read MoreWilliam Graves joins Maccabi Haifa
William Graves (198 cm, North Carolina’10) has been added by Maccabi Bazan Haifa (Israel-Winner League) this 2014-15 season. The player comes from Keflavik (Iceland-Dominos League), where he started off the season. He managed to log 10 games before his departure and was able to post averages of 22.9 ppg and 8.0 rpg. Maccabi Haifa is…
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