Archive for 2014
Orlando Magic Get Easy Win Over Flamengo
The Orlando Magic took an easy preseason win at home against the visiting Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil-NBB), 106-88. Orlando’s weapon of choice for this encounter was Montenegrin star Nikola Vucevic. He was fantastic with 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Flamengo did their best to keep him in check, but the big…
Read MoreDaniel Orton added by Shanxi Zhongyu
Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentuck’10) bids his good-bye to the NBA and will continue his professional career in China with Shanxi Zhongyu (CBA) this 2014/15. Orton had a preseason deal with the Washington Wizards, but unfortunately did not make the cut for this season and decided to sign in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season…
Read MoreEuroleague, 2014/2015 season tips off
The 2014/2015 Euroleague season tipped off in style with six games across three groups on Thursday night, with the remaining six games taking place on Friday evening. During the start of Round 1, four of the host teams picked up victories to get their Euroleague campaigns off to a good start, while two road successes…
Read MoreIsaiah Swann to Istanbul Buyuksehir
Isaiah Swann (188 cm, Florida State’08) has decided to play for Turkish TBL outfit Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi during the 2014/2015 season. The point guard is coming off a season in the German BBL with New Yorker Phantoms BraunSchweig. During the term the American played in 34 games and finished as the second best scorer in…
Read MoreVrbica Stefanov to guide MZT Skopje
KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) has named Vrbica Stefanov as successor to Zmagoslav “Zmago” Sagadin the club has announced. Zmago was let go by the club on October 16th after an indifferent start to the Adriatic League saw the team sitting on a losing 1-2 record. It was already Sagadin’s first season with…
Read MoreSekani Milligen to Club Central
Club Central (Lebanon-Division A) has added Sekani Milligen (193 cm, Valley City State’ 13) to their roster. It will be Milligen’s first professional contract. He played college Basketball at NAIA level for Valley City State and averaged 18.3 ppg for them. After graduation in 2013 he was inactive last season.
Read MoreVladan Vukosavljevic inks with Tadamon Zouk
Vladan Vukosavljevic (208 cm) has signed with Tadamon Zouk from Lebanon. The 30-year old Serbian veteran played in Lebanon last season as well, and was very successful. He averaged 22.6 ppg and 11.3 rpg for Champville and was the 2nd leading scorer and 3rd rebounder of the entire league. Prior to moving to Lebanon Vladan…
Read MoreReggie Keely heads to BC Apollo Amsterdam
Reggie Keely (206 cm, Ohio’) heads to BC Apollo Amsterdam (The Netherlands-Eredivisie) for the rest of the season. At the end of August the 23-year old American was announced as a new addition of the Finnish team Oulun NMKY (1st Division). Last season Keely played at The Bright Kings Den Helder (The Netherlands-Eredivisie). He posted…
Read MoreMike Hall waived by Manresa
Mike Hall (203 cm, George Washington’06) has been waived by Spanish team La Bruixa d’Or Manresa (Liga Endesa). He only played two games there and saw limited playing time. Mike Hall played in Spain before, during the 2011/2012 season when he averaged 6.7 ppg and 5 rpg for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Liga Endesa). However, since that…
Read MoreRodney Green pens with Bourg
Rodney Green (196 cm, La Salle’10) has been added to the roster of French Pro A team JL Bourg Basket. Green played in the Italian DNA Gold last season and averaged 20.2 ppg for FMC Ferentino, making him the second best scorer of the league. After graduating from college Rodney Green played in Israel and…
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