Archive for 2014
Kenneth Webb re-signed by Tromso Storm
The Tromso Storm (Norway-BLNO) has kept re-signed Kenneth Webb and he will remain as the team’s head coach for the 2014-15 season. The American coach came on board in 2011 and has had some success while at the helm of the franchise. His best season with the club was in 2012-13 when he led the…
Read MoreChris Shalvoy signs with Derby
Chris Shalvoy (178 cm, Williams’ 08) has signed with the Derby Trailblazers (England-EBL). The American guard previously played alongside former Derby player Troy Whittington at Williams College in the NCAA division 3. As a college player Chris Shalvoy was selected to play in the NEBCA Senior All-Star Game in 2008. He finished his college career…
Read MoreRick Rickert heads to Chiba Jets
Rick Rickert (211 cm, Minnesota ’03) heads to the Chiba Jets (Japan-NBL) for the upcoming 2014/2015 season. The 31-year old American power forward played last season for the Wakayama Trians (Japan-NBL), where he averaged 14.8ppg, and 9.9rpg in 57 games. But Rick Rickert started the 2013 season in New Zealand, where he posted very impressive…
Read MoreFinnish Korisliiga opens with five games
The Finnish Korisliiga is underway for the 2014/2015 campaign with five games tipping off the season on Wednesday. Eleven teams make up the top flight of Basketball in Finland so the action is rapid and the season is always packed full of drama, with a healthy helping of twists and turns along the way. A…
Read MorePGE Turow wins Polish SuperCup
Reigning Polish TBL title holders PGE Turow Zgorzelec defeated 2014 Polish Cup champions Slask Wroclaw 85-70 in the SuperCup game. This contest is the curtain raiser for the season and pits the league and cup winners from the previous term against each other, with PGE Turow emerging victorious. The win puts Zgorzelec in good stead…
Read MoreKyle Barone inks with Tochigi Brex
Kyle Barone (208 cm, Idaho ’13) will continue his career with Tochigi Brex (Japan-NBL). The American center played in the Hungarian League last season for Alba Fehervar, where he averaged 13.2ppg and 8.3rpg in 16 games. However, he started the 2013/2014 season in Poland with PGE Turow (TBL) where he posted 2.4 ppg before moving…
Read MoreUmea beats Jamtland in Swedish league opener
Umea Bskt started its 2014-15 season on the right foot. They played in the Swedish league opener against KFUM Jamtland Basket and came out victorious, 96-83. Umea is a fresh addition to the country’s premier league this season after reaching the finals of the lower BasketEttan in 2013-14. They have managed to clear their first…
Read MoreSam Muldrow pens deal with Metalac
American Sam Muldrow (205 cm, South Carolina ’11) has signed a contract with Serbian team Metalac Valjevo (KLS) for the upcoming 2014/2015 season. The 26-old American forward played in the Ukrainian Superleague last season for DniproAzot, where he averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg, He helped them make it to the Ukrainian Cup Semifinals. In…
Read MoreKristaps Valters to Panathinaikos Athens
Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) has landed veteran Latvian guard Kristaps Valters (190 cm) for the 2014-15 season. He was originally slated to play for BK Barons Kvartals Riga (Latvia-LBL), but has opted to play in Greece instead. In 2013-14 the 33-year-old Valters played in Turkey for Aykon TED Kolejliler Ankara (TBL). They got pretty far in…
Read MoreDaniel Ewing signs with Le Mans
Daniel Ewing (191 cm, Duke’05) will be joining Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-ProA) this 2014-15 season. He is familiar with the league having played for Paris-Levallois (France-ProA) in 2013-14. The Florida native played eight games for Paris-Levallois in the Eurocup that season and was able to average 11.6 ppg and 4.6 apg. Ewing also played…
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