Archive for 2014
Zalgiris Kaunas downs Lietuvos Rytas
The big game of Lithuanian Basketball, the Vilnius-Kaunas derby between Lietuvos Rytas and Zalgiris Kaunas, took place on the weekend. Euroleague stalwarts Zalgiris made the journey to the capital city and gunned down their closest rivals Rytas 82-84, dishing the home team its first defeat of the domestic season. The game was played unusually early…
Read MoreOlympiacos lose amid coach confusion
It has been a problematical start to the campaign for Olympiacos, and things got worse for the Greek giant over the weekend as they lost 68-67 on the road in the A1. NEA Kifisia Athens downed their more illustrious opponents to pile more pressure on Olympiacos as confusion arises surrounding who will be the clubs’…
Read MoreBayern Munich shocked by Goettingen
Bayern Munich crashed to its first defeat of the German BBL season as visiting club BG Goettingen handed out the surprise of Round 5 with an 81-95 victory. The reigning Bundesliga champions have been in good league form this season, winning their opening four encounters to sit third in the standings. Goettingen on the other…
Read MoreKyle Hunt headed to Alianza Viedma
Kyle Hunt (207 cm, USAO’12) has agreed to play for Alianza Viedma from Rio Negro, Argentina (TNA). Last season he traveled all over the world and suited up for three different teams. First he played for the Austin Toros (D-League) and averaged 3.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg there. Later he headed to Pioneros de Delicias from…
Read MoreMilos Markovic signs with Apollon Limassol
Milos Markovic (201 cm) has signed with Forex Time Apollon Limassol from Cyprus (Division A). The 30-year old Serbian played in Hungary last season for FORTRESS Jaszbereny. There, he averaged 10.8 ppg in the Hungarian A-Division and also 10.3 ppg in the Eurochallenge Cup. Milos Markovic was a U20 and U21 National Team player of…
Read MoreJoseph Taylor joins Apollon Limassol
Joseph Taylor (205 cm, Wyoming’08) is Cyprus-bound after signing a deal to play for Forex Time Apollon Limassol (Division A) this 2014-15 season. Taylor played last season for Polish team Energa Czarni (TBL) where he averaged 5.6 ppg and 4.1 rpg. Previously he also played for AS Apollon Patras from Greece’ A1 league as well…
Read MoreDerrick Caracter inks with AEK
Derrick Caracter (206 cm, University of Texas-El Paso’10) has come to terms with AEK Athens from the Greek A-1. Derrick Caracter was a 2010 NBA Draft pick for the LA Lakers (2nd round, 58th) and played 41 games for the franchise through the 2010/2011 season. Playing from the bench Derrick Caracter managed to get averages…
Read MoreDonnie McGrath switches to Efes
Donnie McGrath (193 cm, Providence’06) will join Turkish team Anadolu Efes from Istanbul. Initially, he had signed a short term “open contract” in Spain with La Bruixa d’Or Manresa but playing with Efes in the Euroleague probably sounded more appealing in the end. The American-Irish guard is a veteran of the European fields. In the…
Read MorePBA opening game draws 52,612 fans!!!
The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) wrote history this weekend by drawing a record-breaking crowd of 52,612 for the season opener between Kia Sorento and Blackwater Elite 80-66 !! It’s been said that basketball unites the Philippines and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao can, well, unite the Philippines. And when the Philippines’ favorite pastime and the Philippines’…
Read MoreMaccabi Haifa thrashed by Sacramento Kings
Maccabi Haifa suffered its second heavy loss of the weekend to an NBA franchise after succumbing to the Sacramento Kings. The Israeli team travelled to the Kings’ Sleep Train Arena and often looked a step behind their opponents, while Sacramento will be pleased enough with the workout with the NBA season just around the corner.…
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