Ryan Bucci wins claim vs Sigma Barcellona

Italian-American player Ryan Bucci filed a claim against former team Sigma Barcellona (Italy-Lega2) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries and interest. Bucci played three seasons for Sigma Barcellona from 2010-2013. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. The claim was upheld in its entirety. The…

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Marcel Jones signs with Akhisar Belediye

Marcel Jones (203 cm, Oregon State’08) has signed with Akhisar Belediye (Turkey-TB2L). The 25-year-old American also holds a New Zealand passport and started last season in Italy. There, he played for Pallacanestro Cantu and averaged 6.3 ppg and 3.3 rpg in 16 Eurocup games, as well as 3.4 ppg and 1.4 rpg in 25 games…

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Ukraine, Budivelnyk crush BC Kyiv

Ukraine Superleague champions Budivelnyk Kiev opened the 2014/2015 league season in style by demolishing BC Kyiv 48-90 on the road. The commanding nature of the victory hinted towards further Budivelnyk Kiev dominance in the Ukraine Superleague during this campaign. As the score suggests, the game was never in doubt as the visitors swept the four…

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Turkish TBL tips off

While Turkish TBL and Euroleague heavyweight Fenerbahce was competing a glamour game against the San Antonio Spurs, most of the other teams in Turkey were tipping off the start of the 2014/2015 TBL season. Five games took place around the country on Saturday, including a victory for last season’s runners up Galatasaray, with the remaining…

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Japanese NBL underway with Tochigi win

The first game of the Japanese NBL season saw Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa meet Tochigi Brex as the two teams got the 2014/2015 term underway. Tochigi travelled to Kanagawa’s home court and came away with an 84-87 victory to get its season off to the best possible start. The rest of the Japanese NBL round…

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Australian NBL round 1 recap

The Australian NBL is up and running for the 2014/2015 campaign after the season tipped off in style Down Under with four games across Friday and Saturday. Over the four games the honours were split as two home teams claimed victory, while two teams went on the road and came away with wins. Check out…

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Serbian KLS, FMP wins at home

The Serbian KLS got underway on Friday with a clash between FMP Belgrade and OKK Belgrade serving as the 2014/2015 curtain raiser. The rest of the teams will enter the fray on Saturday when six more games are played out around Serbia. FMP Belgrade vs. OKK Belgrade, 77-70 FMP used home court advantage to down…

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Ricky Taylor departs Newcastle

Ricky Taylor (195 cm, Chattanooga’12) has been released by United Kingdom franchise the Newcastle Eagles Esh Group the club announced. The American arrived at the franchise for pre-season but has not been retained for the BBL season. He made two appearances so far this campaign and averaged 8.0 points and 1.0 rebound per game. The…

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Cameron Rundles switches to Cherkasy

Cameron Rundles (185 cm, Wofford’11) will play in Ukrainian Basketball this season after signing with SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Superleague). The point guard had a busy 2013/2014 season playing for BK Jekabpils in the Latvian LBL and Baltic League. In the Latvian domestic competition the American played 45 games and averaged 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and…

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Finland Korisliiga, Honka and Kouvot win

The Finland Korisliiga entered its fourth round of the 2014/2015 season on Friday with two contests, with a further two games happening on Saturday (October 11th). The day’s action saw both home teams collect wins including victories for both Honka Tapiola and Kouvot Kouvola. Honka Tapiola vs. Namika Lahti, 79-64 Honka picked up its first…

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