Archive for March 17, 2015
Torrey Craig switches to PJ Saints
Torrey Craig (198 cm, USC Upstate’14) signed a deal to play for the Pacific Jewellers Saints (New Zealand-NBL) this 2015/16. Craig had a productive rookie season in 2014/15 which he spent playing for the Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL). In 32 games the 24-year-old posted averages of 8.9 ppg and 5.7 rpg, helping his team finish as…
Read MoreLiga Americas 2015: Bauru claims title
Top Brazilian NBB team Bauru took down Pioneros de Quintana Roo-Cancun from Mexico’s LNBP 86-72 to claim the 2015 Liga Americas title. Bauru easily took down Argentinian club Penarol, while Pioneros downed Brazilian team Flamengo en route to their Finals clash. It was an impressive overall performance by Bauru, which came up with a game…
Read MoreEbi Ere departs Pau-Lacq-Orthez
Veteran Nigerian-American player Ebi Ere (195 cm, Oklahoma’03) has departed Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez (France-Pro A). The 33-year-old Ere notched 14 games for the French club and delivered averages of 10.0 ppg and 3.4 rpg. He now hits free agency and is a target for Latin American teams looking to strengthen their rosters this 2015. Prior…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes stunned by TED Kolejliler 73-81
Game results in Round 22 of the regular season in the Turkish TBL shook up the standings. Two key games, especially, created a shift in the league leadership. Last week’s top team, Anadolu Efes Istanbul was upset at home by visiting 14th-placer Ronesans TED Kolejliler Ankara 73-81. The effect of the loss was critical. Last…
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