Archive for 2014
Chris Holm signs with Shiga Lakestars
Chris Holm (212 cm, Vermont ‘07) has signed with Shiga Lakestars (Japan-BJ League). The American Center played in Japan last season as well when he posted 9.1 ppg and 12.1 rpg for the Kyoto Hannaryz (Japan-JBL). He helped them reach the finals, after ending second during the regular season. Chris Holm has been the JBL…
Read MoreFC Barcelona wins Liga Catalana title
FC Regal Barcelona has just claimed its sixth straight Liga Catalana title after defeating Morabanc Andorra 104-93. The friendly tournament culminated in an exciting duel between two teams that brought fast paced offense to the table. The Spanish powerhouse was boosted by a fantastic game from Justin Doellman who poured in 27 points to lead…
Read MoreDemarius Bolds pens with Nift Al-Janoub
Demarius Bolds (193 cm, Missouri Western’06) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season with Nift Al-Janoub (Iraq-Superleague). The 30-year-old guard has been around the block. In 2013-14 he was on the roster of AS Apollon Patras (Greece-A1) and was able to log 21 games in the Greek top league. He averaged 15.4 ppg and…
Read MoreLawrence Roberts added by Gravelines
Veteran journeyman Lawrence Roberts (206 cm, Mississippi State’05) is a new addition to the roster of BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-ProA) this 2014-15. The 31-year-old American forward played in Turkey’s TB2L in 2013-14, suiting up for Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul. In 28 games Lawrence delivered averages of 9.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg. He helped his…
Read MoreWarren Niles heads to Yokohama B-Corsairs
Warren Niles (196 cm, ORU’13) is heading to the Far East for the 2014-15 season and is slated to play for the Yokohama B-Corsairs (Japan-BJ League). Niles played his rookie season as a pro with Aget Service Imola (Italy-DNA Gold) in 2013-14. He logged a total of 28 games in the Italian league and was…
Read MoreZaid Abbas heads to Shanxi Zhongyu
Zaid Abbas (203 cm) will be playing for Shanxi Zhongyu from China’s CBA this 2014-15 season. He is a Jordanian player, but a veteran of Chinese professional basketball. Abbas was a former player of the Jordanian national team from 2004 to 2012. In 2013-14 Zaid played for the TianJin Steel (China-CBA) and as a member of…
Read MoreFolarin Campbell signs with Ludwigsburg
Folarin Campbell (192 cm, George Mason’08) has penned a deal with German BBL outfit MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg after agreeing terms with the club. The American is coming off a 2013/2014 season that was spent with Enel Brindisi in the Italian top flight (Serie A). The guard played 33 games during the course of the campaign…
Read MoreGerman BBL tips off with 5 games
The German BBL got underway on Thursday night with five clashes across the country. It is that time of the year when the new Basketball season is upon us and the excitement is building as leagues start across the continent. The German BBL got going with all five games going in favor of the host…
Read MoreWalker Russell now with Apollon
Walker Russell (183 cm, Jacksonville State’06) will continue his professional career in Cyprus this 2014-15, playing for Forex Time Apollon Limassol. The 32-year-old veteran left Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) after a one month contract. He signed with NBA D-League team the Reno Bighorns in March 2014. In 16 games he was able to average…
Read MoreAdrian Uter signs with Rouen
Veteran forward Adrian Uter (200 cm, Hofstra’06) has signed a deal to play for SPO Rouen Basket (France-ProA) this 2014-15 season. Adrian is a 29-year-old Jamaican-American player who was a one-time member of the Jamaican national team in 2013. The big man took his talents to the Italian Serie A for the 2013-14 season, suiting…
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