Archive for February 2015
Lawrence Roberts departs Gravelines
American forward Lawrence Roberts (206 cm, Mississippi State’05) has parted ways with BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-Pro A). He signed with the team at the beginning of the season and was able to play 17 games for them before his departure. During his brief stay, Lawrence recorded averages of 4.7 ppg and 4.9 rpg.…
Read MoreJacob Burtschi back with Fraport Skyliners
Jacob Burtschi (199 cm, Air Force’07) is making his way back to the German Bundesliga with a deal with the Fraport Skyliner Frankfurt. He is coming off a brief, one-game stint in Mexico with Soles de Mexicali (Mexico-LNBP). In 21 minutes of action he tallied seven points and seven rebounds. It’s a comeback for him…
Read MoreCashmere Wright joins Halifax Rainmen
Cashmere Wright (183 cm, Cincinnati’13) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 in Canada, agreeing to terms with the Halifax Rainmen (NBL). He played four games for AEK Athens (Greece-A1) and averaged 5.0 ppg and 2.8 apg, before being released by the team in November 2014. Wright had a solid rookie season as a pro…
Read MoreSyracuse self-imposes postseason ban
The Syracuse Orange will not be participating in the NCAA postseason after the school self-imposed a postseason ban this year. This is in response to an ongoing investigation being conducted by the NCAA into possible past infractions by the team. The ban includes the NCAA tournament, ACC tournament and NIT. “I am very disappointed that our…
Read MoreEurocup, six more in Eighthfinals
Plenty of things got settled during the penultimate round of action in the Eurocup Last 32 this week, but heading into the final round in seven days, there is still plenty of nail baiting hoops left. On Wednesday, the three teams that already qualified for the next round cemented their positions at the top of…
Read MoreWill Neighbour inks with LF Basket
LF Basket Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan recently added British forward Will Neighbour (208 cm, UALR’14) for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old rookie has already played his first game for LF Basket and he tallied eight points and five rebounds. The team is currently in sixth place in the Basketligan standings. He began the…
Read MoreJoffrey Lauvergne leaves Khimky
BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) will have to go on with the rest of the 2014/15 season with talented Frenchman Joffrey Lauvergne (210 cm). This comes at an unfortunate time. They are currently topping Group J in the Eurocup standings and are in second place in the VTB United League standings. The 23-year-old, two-time member…
Read MoreDaniel Orton joins Purefoods Star Hotshots
Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) has brought in Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) to be their import for the ongoing cup. He began the 2014/15 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales. Orton recorded averages of 14.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg during his run in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season with Oklahoma…
Read MoreJimmie Hunt inks with Levski Sofia
BC Levski Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL) is strengthening its roster with the addition of veteran American guard Jimmie Hunt (187 cm, Franklin Pierce’04). It’s been a good while since the 32-year-old Hunt took to the court and this opportunity will hopefully give him a chance to revitalize his career. His experience will be a plus for the…
Read MoreBayern Munich wins Eurocup Group K
A Germany vs. France clash opened Round 5 of the Eurocup Second Stage, with Bayern Munich visiting JDA Dijon to get the week’s action underway. The current Bundesliga champions played to victory with a 74-84 score line that kept the club undefeated in the Eurocup this season. Bayern became the first team to win its…
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