Archive for 2014
James Mathis gets 6-week deal from Lille
American forward James Mathis (200 cm, Niagra’06) received a six week replacement contract from French Pro B team Lille Metropole Basket. The 30-year-old veteran played for BBC Monthey from Switzerland’s LNA in 2013-14. Mathis played 28 games for the Swiss club and was able to post averages of 16.0 ppg and 9.3 rpg. He is…
Read MoreLokomotiv Kuban routs Kalev/Cramo by 63!
Of the three games on tap to close out Round 1 of the VTB United League, the 114-51 dominant win by Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) over BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia) was the most noteworthy. It was Lokomotiv’s second win in as many games and they are off to a scorching start in the league. The Russian…
Read MoreFlamengo falls to the Phoenix Suns
Brazilian champions Flamengo fell to the Phoenix Suns 100-88 as they got their three game NBA tour underway where they will also play the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. It is often assumed that when a big NBA franchise meets a club from another global region that the US team will trample the opposition. However,…
Read MoreMichael Beasley moves to Shanghai
Michael Beasley (208 cm, Kansas State’08) has called time on his short stint with the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) and penned with Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China, CBA). The forward joined the Grizzlies pre-season camp a month ago, but his chances of reaching the season starting roster seemed unlikely. The chance to earn good money and play…
Read MoreMorgan Lewis pens with Al Hilal Riyadh
Morgan Lewis (193 cm, Findlay Ohio’09) has decided to spend the 2014/2015 season playing for Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia-Premier League) the team has announced. The American has spent the last three seasons in the Canadian NBL, ending his stint with Mississauga Power through the 2013/2014 campaign. Last season the shooting guard featured in 42…
Read MoreJoshua Crawford inks with Cluj
Joshua Crawford (211 cm, Indiana State´10) has inked a deal that will see him play with Universitatea Cluj in the Romanian Liga Nationala. The team officially announced the addition and will now welcome the American into the team roster. Last season the center featured for two clubs last season, starting the campaign in Israel before…
Read MoreNBA back to 5 on 5 Draft combine
After considering a proposal from its competition committee, the NBA will bring back 5-on-5 competition for next year’s draft combine. General managers and scouts have been complaining for years that the lack of competition between prospects at the annual draft showcase lessens the scouting value of the combine. Since 2009, the NBA has had the…
Read MoreAndrew Washington heads to Iraq
Andrew Washington (191 cm, Delaware’06) is heading to Iraq, where he has signed with Zakho. The 30-year old veteran has played in the Middle East before (Syria and Qatar). Last season he split his time between Israel (Maccabi Hod Hasharon , National League) and Uruguay (Union Atletica and Wanderers Paysandu). Previously he also played in Turkey,…
Read MoreDanish Basketligaen starts with 2 games
The Danish Basketligaen tipped off for the 2014/2015 season on Wednesday with two games getting the new campaign underway. Both host teams came away with a victory including Naestved gunning down Vaerloese and Svendborg defeating SISU Copenhagen. Defending champions Bakken Bears get their season going on Thursday night as the remainder of Round 1 will…
Read MoreUros Tripkovic retires at 28
Uros Tripkovic (197 cm) has decided to call time on his professional Basketball career because of persistent injuries. The Serbian player came to what must have been a heart-breaking decision at the young age of 28 and will now pursue a career off the hardwood. “I have definitely ended my professional career! That’s it… Twice…
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