Archive for 2014
French Pro A recap
The French ProA is going right down to the wire as Round 26 of the league failed to really separate the teams fighting it out at the top. Throughout the campaign it has been uncomfortably tight and with just four rounds to go in the Regular Season it seems “games against” is going to be…
Read MoreSean Marshall signed by Al Ahli Dubai
Al Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates-D1) has added Boston College product Sean Marshall (198 cm, Boston College’07) to their roster this 2014. The 28-year-old Marshall is coming from Turkish TBL club Aliaga Petkim. He played a total of 20 games for Aliaga before his departure and delivered some solid numbers during his run, averaging 21.4…
Read MoreGimle BBK wins Norwegian Championship
Gimle BBK has emerged victorious over Ammerud Basket Oslo, 102-68 and are now the 2014 Norwegian BLNO champions. Gimle BBK was truly BLNO’s top team this season, finishing atop of the regular season standings with a record of 16-5. This is their first BLNO championship. Prior to this their best performance was a semifinals appearance…
Read MoreScott Machado joins ASVEL
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA) has added Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (188 cm, Iona’12) for the rest of the season. He was a recent addition to the Brazilian National Team in 2013. Throughout Machado’s professional career he has played for several NBA and NBA D-League teams. This 2013-14 Scott started off with the Utah Jazz then…
Read MoreValanciunas charged with drunk driving
Toronto Raptors’ center Jonas Valanciunas (211 cm) has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The second-year player from Lithuania is charged with having greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and is to appear in court in nearby Collingwoodon April 22. The 21-year-old Valanciunas has been averaging 11.0…
Read MoreUConn beats Kentucky 60-54, wins fourth NCAA title!
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 and have claimed their fourth NCAA title. UConn previously won national titles in 1999, 2004 and 2011. The veteran squad showed poise and determination throughout the game, mirroring the fire that burned inside them as they battled their way towards redemption. Last year, the team…
Read MoreTorrell Martin heads to BC Orchies
Torrell Martin (196 cm, Winthrop’07) is set to continue his professional career playing for BC Orchies from France’s Pro B. This will be Martin’s fifth French club this season. The previous four teams were all from the Pro A league. He kicked things off with Entente Orleans 45 where he played a couple of games…
Read MoreIt’s UConn vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Finals
The stage is set. The semifinals are in the books and the NCAA Men’s Basketball title now boils down to one last, final game. It is an unexpected match-up, but it looks like we’re in for a great UConn vs. Kentucky showdown in the Finals as the seventh and eighth seeds are set to collide.…
Read MoreTubbs extends with Rouen
Justin Tubbs (190 cm, Eastern Tennessee State’11) has extended his contract with French Pro B team SPO Rouen Basket until the end of the current 2013/2014 season. The guard joined Rouen early in March on a short term deal, but has impressed enough to be offered a longer stay with the French club. The American…
Read MoreTweety Carter to miss ASVEL ProA run in
Tweety Carter´s (180 cm, Baylor’10) season has ended after the ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France, ProA) point guard broke his finger. The injury blow means Carter will be sidelined for the rest of the ProA campaign and it is unclear what his future with ASVEL now is. The American joined the French team in January and…
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