Archive for March 2015
European Basketball brief roundup
It was another busy weekend of European Basketball action as countries around the continent focused on domestic duties. While a number of rounds are still in the oven, the weekend story has been told and we move one step closer to the end of the Regular Season. Throughout the weekend the chasing pack in the…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow consolidates atop the VTB League
After Khimki’s close road loss to Zenit St. Petersburg on Sunday, CSKA Moscow had the chance to extend its lead at the top of the VTB United League. The Euroleague giant did just that, and in style too as the club put Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd to the sword while closing out Round 22 of the…
Read MoreShaquille Johnson inks with Almagro
Shaquille Johnson (190 cm, Marshall’12) will stay in Argentine Basketball after penning a deal with San Lorenzo de Almagra (TNA). The guard has been playing for LigaA club Libertad Sunchales so far this season and in 23 domestic games he logged averages of 13.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He also represented San Lorenzo…
Read MoreTony Woods opts for Apoel Nicosia
Tony Woods (211 cm, Oregon’13) has linked with Cytavision Apoel Nicosia in the Cypriot Division A with a view to spending the rest of the season with the club. The American has already made his debut with the club and hit nine points while pulling eight rebounds off the glass. Earlier in the campaign the…
Read MoreMilutin Djukanovic to Istanbul BSB
Istanbul BSB of the Turkish top flight TBL has wrapped up the signing of Milutin Djukanovic (190 cm) for the remainder of the campaign. The 23-year old has been hitting the hardwood in his native Montenegro this season, playing for KK Lovcen Cetinje (Erste Liga). He spent nine games with the club and recorded impressive…
Read MoreDan Jennings joins Humacao
Dan Jennings (206 cm, Long Beach State’14) will continue his season in the Puerto Rican BSN after inking with Caciques de Humacao. The American is in his rookie season after he left Long Beach State last summer. Jennings has been spending time suiting up for Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera (Mexico, LNBP) and over 36 games…
Read MoreKyle Weaver signs with Humaco
Kyle Weaver (198 cm, Washington State’08) is joining Caciques de Humacao (Puerto Rico, BSN). Weaver comes from Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) where he started the 2014/15 season. Kyle spent last season playing in Italy’s DNA Gold league for Azzurro Napoli Basket. He logged a total of 30 games for the Italian club and was able to…
Read MoreArtland signs Terrell Everett
Artland Dragons (Germany, BBL Bundesliga) have announced the signing of Terrell Everett (193 cm, Oklahoma’06), the American will play for the team until the end of this 2014/2015 season. He comes from Romanian team Steaua CSM EximBank Bucuresti where he averaged 11.1 ppg and 3.2 aspg in 17 games. Everett already played in Germany, with Eisbaeren…
Read MoreFIBA derecognizes Adriatic League!
FIBA has decided to derecognize the Adriatic League during the 4th regular meeting of the FIBA Europe board in Tagernsee (Germany) this weekend. Recognition of a league may be withdrawn particularly in the case a league does not comply with the requirements under the FIBA by-laws, the general statuses and internal regulations. The Adriatic League failed to provide…
Read MoreNo.2 Virginia falls to No.16 Louisville
Down a point with the clock running out, No. 16 Louisville had no choice but to trust Mangok Mathiang’s jump shot. And hope. The sophomore center’s 15-footer with 2.7 seconds was true, giving Louisville the lead and an unlikely hero in their 59-57 victory over No. 2 Virginia on Saturday night. After Malcolm Brogdon hit his fourth…
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