Archive for 2014
Cedric Simmons pens with Trabzonspor
Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has penned a deal with Turkish TBL club Trabzonspor, a contract that will last one year. The power forward is coming off a season with Greek giant Olympiacos where he picked up plenty of time on the floor from the bench. In the Greek A1 the American secured…
Read MoreDonta Smith switches to Jerusalem
Donta Smith (201 cm, Southeastern Illinois JC’04) will return to Israel next season after signing with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Winner League). The small forward has been playing in the Winner League for Maccabi Haifa for the last two seasons, but will now switch to Migdal Jerusalem. During the 2012/2013 season the American played 35 times…
Read MoreDavid Blatt appointed by Cleveland
David Blatt has had to take the long route to fulfill his dream of being an NBA head coach, but the Boston born tactician made the journey and has reached his destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers broke with normal convention and sourced outside the US for its next head coach, and serial winner Blatt was the…
Read MoreSek Henry joins Brindisi
Sek Henry (193 cm, Nebraska’10) will play in Italy for the first time next season after agreeing terms with Enel Basket Brindisi of the Serie A. The guard has been playing for AZS Koszalin in the Polish TBL for the last two seasons. During this campaign he secured consistent numbers of 15.7 points, 4 rebounds,…
Read MorePartizan downs Crvena Zvezda for 2-1 lead
The Serbian KLS Finals served up another explosive game between the two Belgrade giants, with Partizan NIS defeating Crvena Zvezda to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Partizan collected a 76-67 home win and has now won two consecutive games to take control of the series. Partizan NIS vs. Crvena Belgrade, 76-67 Red Star…
Read MoreMontepaschi Siena takes first win of finals
Montepaschi Siena struck back in the Italian Serie A finals series by recording a 85-68 home win over EA7 Milan on Thursday. The reigning champions have been on the losing end in two consecutive games in Milan, but taking the series back to Siena in Game 3 would always pose different questions to EA7. And…
Read MoreFenerbahce Istanbul wins TBL off the court
As was expected, Galatasaray did not play the Turkish TBL decider and Fenerbahce Istanbul has been awarded the title without having to take to the court. It is the clubs’ ninth TBL title, but none have come in such anti-climactic fashion. A combination of events ranging from poor officiating, worries over security in Fenerbahce’s arena,…
Read MoreJoe Chapman joins Shimane SM
Joe Chapman (193 cm, Marquette’06) will be playing for a different team in the Japanese BJ league this coming 2014-15 season. Chapman will be suiting up for Shimane Susnoo Magic after playing the 2013-14 season for Bambitious Nara. Chapman displayed solid averages during his 50 games for Bambitious Nara. He scored 16.1 ppg and averaged…
Read MoreAaron Broussard inks with Fos Quest
Aaron Broussard (195 cm, Seattle’12) has been picked up by French Pro B team Fos Quest Provence for the upcoming 2014-15 season. This is a step up for the young player, who played the 2013-14 season in France’s NM1 league for Sourges BC. Aaron showed off some of his potential with Sourges, posting averages of…
Read MoreDwight Hardy added by Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL) has managed to land Dwight Hardy (188 cm, St. John’s’11) for the 2014-15 season. Hardy is an American player who also holds a Congolese passport. Dwight is a multi-season veteran of Italian basketball. In 2013-14 he played for Granorolo Bologna (Italy-SerieA). He played a total of 29 games in the Italian Serie…
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