Archive for 2014
Reyshawn Terry heads back to Lebanon
Reyshawn Terry (203 cm, North Carolina’07) has signed a deal with Tadamon Zouk (Lebanon-Division A) and he heads to Lebanon this 2014-15. Terry is coming a stint with 2014 French Cup winners Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-ProA). He logged 10 games for them during their 2013-14 Eurocup run and delivered averages of 10.4 ppg and…
Read MoreCurtis Millage joins U-Banca Transilvania
Curtis Millage (185 cm, Arizona State’03) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 with U-Banca Transilvania (Romania-Liga Nationala). The 33-year-old guard began his 2013/14 season on the roster of Torku Selcuk Universitesi Konya (Turkey-TBL). He was able to play five games for the Turkish club and averaged 4.6 ppg and 1.4 apg. In December 2013…
Read MoreGallinari set for 2014/15 NBA Return
Danilo Gallinari (208 cm) finally took to the hardwood during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns after missing a year and a half of action after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 26-year-old Italian forward played just 14 minutes for the Nuggets, but displayed some encouraging…
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 World Tour: Team Novi Sad wins Final
Sendai, Japan – Team Novi Sad (Serbia) came away with an easy win over Saskatoon (Canada) 21-11 in the Finals of the FIBA 3×3 Basketball World Tour. The three-on-three basketball event was launched by FIBA in 2012. Team Novi Sad were finalists in 2013. 12 teams competed in this event and were initially divided into…
Read MoreKenan Bajramovic remains with Besiktas
Turkish powerhouse Besiktas Integral Forex Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has strengthened its roster with the addition of Kenan Bajramovic (205 cm) for the 2014-15 season. Kenan hails from Bosnia and Herzegovina and has been a member of their national team from 2001-2012. The big man began the 2013-14 season playing for VEF Riga (Latvia-LBL). He played 10…
Read MoreItalian Serie A Opening Night Recap
The Italian Serie A ushered in the 2014/15 season with a full slate of games as all 16 teams in the league took to the hardwood. Round 1 saw some familiar teams establishing early momentum with opening night wins, as well as a few surprises here and there. Overall, fans of Italian basketball were treated…
Read MoreKevin Durant suffers foot fracture
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Sunday that Kevin Durant has suffered what is called a “Jones fracture” in his right foot. The injury usually requires surgery and the reigning MVP forward could miss 6-8 weeks of time with the injury. Thunder GM Sam Presti released the following statement: “After practice yesterday, Kevin Durant made us aware of discomfort in…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs beat Fenerbahce
San Antonio Spurs needed Tim Duncan and Tony Parker to step up yesterday against Turkish Fenerbahce Ulker to avoid another loss during the European Tour. Tim Duncan had 23 points and Tony Parker added 22 to help the San Antonio Spurs come away with a 96-90 scare in a pre-season exhibition game in the Turkish…
Read MoreJohn Holland agrees with Besiktas
John Holland (195 cm, Boston University’11) has reached a deal with Turkish team Besiktas Integral Forex (TBL). The player is actually already in Turkey but with the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA Champion is playing a series of pre-season games and one of them was yesterday in Istanbul against Turkish Fenerbahce (96-90 win). John Holland…
Read MoreRoman Grigorev pens deal with Omonia
Roman Grigorev (200 cm) has agreed terms with Omonia (Cyprus-Division A). The 24-year old Grigorev is a Russian player who moved with his family to the Netherlands and now also has a Dutch passport. Last season he played for Maxxcom BS Weert (Netherlands-Eredivisie) and averaged 13.5 ppg in 30 games. Roman Grigorev was developed in Russia’s U23…
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