Archive for February 2015
Ian Vougioukas joins Ratiopharm Ulm
Greek big man Ian Vougioukas (212 cm, St. Louis’07) is coming in to reinforce the frontcourt of German club Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL) this 2015. Ian has been a member of the Greek national team from 2010 to 2014. The player is moving from Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL). He played nine games for his former…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16, four game open Round 8
We are barely midway through the Euroleague Top 16, far too early to draw any conclusions from Groups E and F about which clubs will progress to the playoffs. However, some of Europe’s giants are really laying a marker down at the minute and three or four are putting one step into the next phase…
Read MoreMarque Perry added by Steaua CSM
Steaua CSM Eximbank Bucuresti (Romania-Liga Nationala) is bolstering its roster for the postseason with the addition of veteran Marque Perry (185 cm, St. Louis’03). This will be his first team for the season. Steaua CSM is currently the top team in the Liga Nationala standings with their 15-3 record. The addition of Perry will serve…
Read MoreChris Braswell inks with Lapua
Chris Braswell (206 cm, Charlotte’13) has penned a deal to play for Lapuan Korikobrat (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2015. He has already played his first game for his new team and he narrowly missed a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Braswell came from a stint in Latin America, playing for Club Atletico Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB).…
Read MoreWillie Deane back with Krasny Oktyabr
Willie Deane (188 cm, Purdue’03) is set to make his return to Russian club Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (VTB) this 2015. Deane is 35-year-old player who has dual citizenship from the United States and Bulgaria. He began the 2014/15 season playing for OpenjobMetis Varese from the Italian Serie A. In 19 games he produced averages of…
Read MoreAlhaji Mohammed newcomer to Nancy
SLUC Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A) has landed Ghanaian player Alhaji Mohammed (192 cm, Louisville’04) this 2015. The 33-year-old veteran is coming from CSU Asesoft Ploiesti (Romania-Liga Nationala) where he played the last two seasons. This 2014/15 Alhaji played 16 games for them during their run in the Eurocup and was able to average 11.3…
Read MoreJustin Robinson inks with Kolossos
VAP Kolossos Rodou (Greece-A1) is bringing in British guard Justin Robinson (186 cm, Rider’11) to strengthen their backcourt. Kolossos needs to string together a solid winning streak in order to qualify for the Playoffs. They are currently in ninth place with a 7-10 record. The 27-year-old Robinson is coming off a stint with Forex Time…
Read MoreFrank Elegar now with EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano of the Italian Serie A has landed veteran journeyman Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) this 2015. The big man is from the U.S. Virgin Islands and also holds a passport from Guyana. He is moving to Armani from Estonian club BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Alexela KML). He played 18 games for them…
Read MoreKhimki Moscow Region keeps pressure on in VTB
Three games opened Round 21 of the VTB United League, and with reigning champs and league leaders CSKA Moscow not in action this round, it is a perfect opportunity for the chasing pack to close the gap. There were three top class games on Wednesday, including a chance for Khimki Moscow Region to stick close…
Read MoreDerrick Rose hurt again, done for season
Tough news for Chicago Bulls fans. An MRI has revealed that Derrick Rose has a torn mensicus in his right knee and he will undergo season-ending surgery. This is another chapter in the series of unfortunate series of injuries that the former MVP has had to deal with. This is the same injury he suffered…
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