Archive for 2014
Mantas Kalnietis remains with Lokomotiv
Lithuanian player Mantas Kalnietis (195 cm) will be entering his third season with Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this 2014-15. He has been a member of the Lithuanian national team in 2006, 2010-11, and again in 2014. In 2013-14 Mantas played 24 games for Lokomotiv in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to put up averages…
Read MoreJustin Harper inks with Sidigas Avellino
Justin Harper (208 cm, Richmond’11) has agreed to terms with Italian Serie A club Sidigas Avellino and will be suiting up for them this 2014-15 season. The 25-year-old forward spent the 2013-14 season playing for Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). In 30 games Harper produced averages of 10.4 ppg and 5.1 rpg. In 2012-13 Justin was…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
Read MoreMagnum Rolle joins Bnei Hertzeliyya
Former NBA forward Magnum Rolle (211 cm, Louisiana Tech’10) is set to play for a European team for the first time in his professional career, after agreeing to terms with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) this 2014-15. Magnum played in Japan for the last couple of seasons on the roster of the Mistubishi Diamond Dolphins. In…
Read MoreD.J. Kennedy added by Krasny Oktyabr
D.J. Kennedy (198 cm, St. John’s’11) is taking his talents to Russia this 2014-15 season, signing a deal to play for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (VTB). The 24-year-old Kennedy started the 2013-14 with the Dallas Mavericks but was released by the team in October 2013. The player then headed to France and signed with Gravelines Dunkerque…
Read MoreUros Zadnik pens deal with Sodertalje
Uros Zadnik (188 cm) will continue his basketball career with the Sodertalje Kings from Sweden’s Basketligan this coming 2014-15 season. The Uros is a 24-year-old player who comes from Slovenia. In 2013-14 he played in his home country’s Telemach league for KK Tajfun Sentjur. Uros logged a total of 28 games for them and managed…
Read MoreDarrick Leonard stays with Lietkabelis
Panevezys Lietkabelis from Lithuania’s LKL has opted to bring back Darrick Leonard (190 cm, Aurora’07) for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Leonard joined the team in January 2014 and was able to represent the club in two leagues during the season. He played four games for them in the Baltic league and was able to post…
Read MoreSean Armand Goes Pro with Fraport SKY
Sean Armand (196 cm, Iona’14) is set to begin his professional career this 2014-15 season after signing with German BBL club, Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt. The team has not won a league championship since 2004 and the infusion of some young talent might be a step in the right direction to end their decade-long drought. During…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 1
The FIBA World Cup 2014 is underway in Spain and here is all the action from day 1. Group A 2006 World Cup champions Spain got their 2014 campaign off to a good start by thrashing Iran 90-60 on home soil. The Spanish started the game well, pouring in 27 points during the first frame…
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