Archive for 2014
Manu Ginobili adds to Argentina woes
Manu Ginobili has not been given permission to join the Argentine contingent at this year’s World Cup after the San Antonio Spurs said he could not play the tournament. The guard injured his leg with a stress fracture during San Antonio’s Finals series against the Miami Heat as the Spurs marched to the NBA title…
Read MoreVenezuela takes SAB Championship Gold
Host nation Venezuela won the South American Championships with a 74-65 win over defending champs Argentina in a game between the tournaments two undefeated teams. The Venezuelans had home court advantage and used it to drive to success over an Argentina team stripped of some of its star names. Argentina was going for its 14th…
Read MoreArmon Johnson pens with Le Mans
Former NBA guard Armon Johnson (190 cm, Nevada’10) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-ProA). In 2013-14 Johnson was a late addition to Blancos de Rueda Valladolid (Spain-Liga Endesa), joining the club in March 2014. He managed to play in 11 games Valladolid and was able to produce…
Read MoreLevon Kendall joins Gran Canaria 2014
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (Spain-Liga Endesa) is reinforcing its roster with the addition of Irish-Canadian forward Levon Kendall (209 cm, Pittsburgh’07) this 2014-15 season. The 30-year-old Kendall is a long-time member of the Canadian National Team from 2005 to 2011 and then again in 2013. Levon spent the 2013-14 season playing for ALBA Berlin (Germany-Bundesliga).…
Read MoreShelly Sterling wins case, can sell Clips
Los Angeles, California – Judge Michael Levanas has ruled in favor of Shelly Sterling, estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, allowing her to proceed with her negotiated sale of the basketball franchise. She had removed her husband as trustee of the trust that owns the team, citing medical experts claims that Donald…
Read MoreArgentina to meet Venezuela in Finals
The stage is set. Argentina will face host nation Venezuela in the South American Basketball Championships after both teams cleared their semifinal match-ups. Argentina managed to hold down Uruguay in their 79-68 victory. Venezuela used a second-half rally to edge out Brazil 66-65. Both Argentina and Venezuela are undefeated in this competition and the rematch…
Read MorePavel Pumprla re-signed by Rio Natura
Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) has opted to re-sign Czech import Pavel Pumprla (198 cm) for the 2014-15 season. Pavel will be entering his third season with the team. Rio Natura Monbus is the only team he has played for outside of his home Czech Republic during his professional career. He has been…
Read MoreJeremis Smith now with Maccabi Rishon
Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League) has added Jeremis Smith (203 cm, Georgia Tech’08) to their roster for the 2014-15 season. Smith had a busy 2013-14 season, playing for a few Latin American teams. He began the season playing for Fuerza Regia Monterrey (Mexico-LNBP) and averaged 15.4 ppg and 7.1 rpg in seven games. In November…
Read MoreDarrius Garrett joins Vanoli Cremona
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) is the latest addition to the roster of Vanoli Cremona (Italy-SerieA) this coming 2014-15 season. Garrett is still a developmental project. In 2013-14, his sophomore season as a pro, he played for AE Nea Kifisia Athens from Greece’s A1 league. He averaged 6.3 ppg and 5.2 rpg in 23 games…
Read MoreSean Cunningham heads to Groningen
The 2014 Dutch Eredivisie champions GasTerra Flames Groningen have added Sean Cunningham (188 cm, Cal-Riverside’10) for the 2014-15 season. Cunningham is an American player who also owns a Dutch passport. He has been a member of the Dutch National Team from 2012 to the present. In 2013-14 Sean played for Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden (Netherlands-Eredivisie).…
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