Archive for 2014
Damien Wilkins signed by Mayaguez
Damien Wilkins (201 cm, Georgia’04) is set to continue his professional career in Puerto Rico as he is signed by Indios de Mayaguez this 2014. The former NBA swingman most recently played in China this 2013-14 season for the Shougang Beijing Ducks. Wilkins appeared in 13 games for the Beijing Ducks after signing with them…
Read MoreValencia takes Game 1 of Eurocup Finals
The Eurocup Finals showdown between Valencia Basket and Unics Kazan is underway and Valencia has drawn first blood by taking Game 1 of the series, 80-67. The Spanish hosts played excellent defense all throughout the contest and at the end of the day it yielded them a comfortable win. They seized the initiative right from…
Read MoreMarcel Jones now with Canterbury Rams
Marcel Jones (203 cm, Oregon State’08) has signed with the Canterbury Rams from New Zealand’s NBL. Jones is an American player who also holds a New Zealand passport. He left Pallacanestro Cantu from Italy’s Serie A. The 25-year-old American player also holds a New Zealand passport. Marcel is reportedly headed back to New Zealand. Jones joined…
Read MoreHassan Whiteside released by Al Moutahed
Hassan Whiteside (213 cm, Marshall’10) has been released by Lebanese Division A team Al Moutahed Tripoli. He played 16 games for them before his departure. During his time with Al Moutahed Hassan put up averages of 20.6 ppg and 14.8 rpg. Whiteside was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round, 33rd overall, during the…
Read MoreDerrick Nix departs VEF Riga
American big man Derrick Nix (208 cm, Michigan State’13) has left Latvian team VEF Riga to return home and take care of his mother and household. In his rookie season, Derrick started with Krka Novo Mesto (Slovenia-Telemach League), but moved on to join VEF Riga in October 2013. During his run with Latvian club, Nix…
Read MoreLokomotiv takes 1-game lead in VTB League
After a surprisingly good Euroleague campaign, Lokomotiv Kuban is not ready to end the season and the Russian club claimed victory in Game 1 of the VTB United League play-offs. Lokomotiv travelled to fellow Russian outfit Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd and secured a 85-91 road win to start this phase of the competition perfectly. Krasny Oktyabr…
Read MoreIke Diogu returns to Leones de Ponce
Ike Diogu (204 cm, Arizona State’05) will be making comeback with Puerto Rican BSN club Leones de Ponce this 2013-14. The Nigerian-American forward played for them in 2013, signing with the team in May. Diogu began this season on the roster of the New York Knicks. In December 2013 he moved to the D-League team…
Read MoreRagnar Nathanaelsson joins Sundsvall
Young Icelandic big man Ragnar Nathanaelsson (218 cm) will get an opportunity to play outside of his home Iceland for the first time as a pro this 2013-14. Nathanaelsson, a member of the Icelandic National Team in 2009 and 2013, is moving to the Sundsvall Dragons from Sweden’s Basketligan. He was playing for Thor Thorl…
Read MoreNBA: Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life, fined $2.5M
The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and has fined him $2.5 million, the maximum fine allowed in the NBA constitution. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will also urge the NBA owners to force Silver to sell the franchise. Silver is confident that he will get the support of the owners.…
Read MoreElectra Tel-Aviv downs Haifa to stay top
Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv once again staked a claim for the Israeli Winner League´s Regular Season crown by defeating Maccabi Haifa 74-59 at home. This was of course a clash between Tel-Aviv, the powerhouse of Israeli Basketball and Haifa, the team that shocked many to win the Winner League crown last season. While Electra Tel-Aviv is…
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