Archive for 2014
David Blatt in trouble?
Is David Blatt, head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, in trouble? The rumors are starting to fly around after the Cavaliers’ blowout, 23-point home loss to Detroit (and that is not an easy choice): Cleveland led by 15 midway through the second quarter, they had this game in hand, then they just took their foot off the…
Read MoreIshmael Hollis pens with Surrey United
Surrey United (United Kingdom-BBL) has agreed to terms with 22-year-old Ishmael Hollis (203 cm, North Georgia State’14). He begins his career with the British club and will get a chance to contribute immediately. The club is currently in last place in the BBL standings, starting off the season poorly with a 3-14 record. Hollis had…
Read MoreJustin Carter switches to Galatasaray
Justin Carter (193 cm, Creighton’10) is now a new member of Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) this 2014/15. Carter is coming from Usak Sportlif (Turkey-TBL), where he has spent the last couple of seasons. Before his departure, Justin logged five games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 13.4 ppg and 5.8 rpg. In 13…
Read MoreBen Hansbrough added by Laboral Kutxa
Ben Hansbrough (190 cm, Notre Dame’11) is being brought in by Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) to help the club deal with their recent run-in with the injury bug. The 27-year-old Hansbrough’s 2014/15 season began with him being waived by the Chicago Bulls in October. He then moved to the Grand Rapids Drive from the…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes beats Fenerbahce Ulker 85-67 in TBL
Anadolu Efes has been on a tear lately and his been knocking down some of the Turkish TBL’s top teams left and right. In back-to-back weeks they have handed the league’s top teams critical losses and are now reaping the rewards of their recent hard-earned success. Last week they edged out former league leader, Darussafaka…
Read MoreBarca Topples Real Madrid in Latest “El Clasico” Clash
In the latest installment of the Spanish “El Clasico,” FC Regal Barcelona (Barca) prevailed over Real Madrid, 76-68 in Round 13 of the regular season in the Spanish Liga Endesa. As of late, Real Madrid has had some issues with consistency and this loss sends them to fourth place in the league standings with their…
Read MoreBrian Cook signs with Sporting Al Riyadi
Former NBA journeyman Brian Cook (208 cm, Illinois’03) has signed with Sporting Al Riyadi (Lebanon-Division A). He was released in October by the Detroit Pistons. Brian Cook has had a long career in the NBA; playing for Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and most lengthily for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2003 to 2007. However, since March…
Read MoreAl Sadd agrees terms with Tyrone Anderson
American guard Tyrone Anderson (193 cm, Concord’07) has signed with Al Sadd Sports Club Doha (Qatar-D1). Tyrone Anderson is no stranger to the Middle East since he already played in Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria before. He also had a short stint in Europe where he played in the Turkish 2nd division (TB2L) for Basaksehir and averaged 21.9 ppg there. Before…
Read MoreT.J. Cummings signs with Goes Montevideo
Goes Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB) has added American forward T.J. Cummings (205 cm, UCLA’81) to the roster. During the 2013-2014 season T.J Cummings played for the Simane Susanoo Magic in the Japanese BJ League. There, he averaged 14 ppg and 6.6 rpg in 32 games. Before that he also played for a couple of other Japanese teams; the Sendai 89ers (Japan-BJ League),…
Read MoreDarius Rice inks with Karpos Sokoli
Macedonian team Karpos Sokoli 2000 Skopje has signed veteran Darius Rice (208 cm, Miami Florida’04). Rice started the season in Israel where he played only one game for Maccabi Ashdod in the Israeli Winner League. He spent the 2013-14 season in Japan’s NBL where he played for the Hitachi Sunrockers Tokyo. Darius Rice averaged 14.9…
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