Archive for 2014
Nikko Acosta inks with Nova Ves
Nikko Acosta (205 cm, Lamar’13) will begin a new chapter in his professional career as he signs with a European team for the first time. He penned a deal with BK 04 AC LB Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia-SBL) this 2014-15. Nikko is an American player who also holds a Puerto Rican passport. In 2013-14 he…
Read MoreDantrell Thomas joins Banska Bystrica
Dantrell Thomas (188 cm, Nicholls State’14) is set to begin his professional career this 2014-15 season in Slovakia, signing with SKP Banska Bystrica (SBL). The guard will get his feet wet in Slovakia’s premier domestic league. Banska Bystrica is off to a poor start for the season and are currently sitting in eighth place with…
Read MoreHapoel Jerusalem dominates Maccabi T-A, 93-63
Hapoel Jerusalem used a fourth-quarter explosion to completely destroy the defending Israeli Winner League champions, Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv by 30 points (93-63). This is loss was the worst-ever endured by Maccabi Tel-Aviv in domestic action. Hapoel Jerusalem keeps its untarnished record for the 2014-15 season intact (5-0) and gain the solo lead in the league…
Read MoreD-League introduces coach’s challenges
The D-League is more than a proving ground for players, coaches, and officials to show that they belong on basketball’s biggest stage. It’s also quickly becoming an experimental platform for the big league, a place to test out new ideas and implement them into game situations to see how that might fare at the highest…
Read MoreTaaj Ridley signs with Amicale Steinsel
American player Taaj Ridley (201 cm, Iona’13) is is the new addition to the roster of Amicale Steinsel (Total League) from Luxembourg. He made his debut last night and scored 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out 4 assists in 38 minutes of playing time. His team beat Etzella 88-61 away from home. Amicale…
Read MoreMarko Scekic departs Igokea
Marko Scekic (207 cm) has ended his brief stint with BC Igokea Aleksandrovac (Bosnia-Division I). The Serbian center had his contract with Igokea signed for two months with an option for it to be extended for the rest of the season, however, he did not meet the expectations of the team. Marko Scekic played the last…
Read MoreJustin Cobbs inks with VEF Riga
Latvian VEF Riga has confirmed the addition of Justin Cobbs (191 cm, California’14) to the team roster. The American spent the 2014/2015 pre-season with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA but left the franchise before the campaign started. He also stayed with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) for a while during pre-season, but did not…
Read MoreBilly Baptist now with Al Qadisiya
Billy Baptist (196 cm, Quincy’10) has agreed to terms with Al Qadisiya from Saudi Arabia’s Premier League this 2014-15 season. Billy spent the preseason with BC Timba Timisoara (Romania-Liga Nationala) before heading to the Middle East to continue his career. His 2013-14 season was spent playing in the NBA Developmental League for the Bakersfield Jam.…
Read MoreJermareo Davidson joins Al Ittihad
Jermareo Davidson (208 cm, Alabama’07) has been picked up by Al Ittihad Jeddah (Saudi Arabia-Premier League) this 2014-15 season. The 29-year-old journeyman played in Qatar’s D1 in 2013-14 for Al Rayyan Doha. He managed to log a total of 18 games for the Qatari franchise and was able to produce averages of 13.6 ppg and…
Read MoreDeonte Burton inks with Ratiopharm Ulm
After being released by the Sacramento Kings in October 2014, Deonte Burton (185 cm, Nevada’14) has opted to head to Europe and has signed with Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany-BBL). He will reinforce the club’s backcourt during his rookie campaign and will be tested in a very tough and competitive league. During his senior year at Nevada,…
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