Archive for March 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…
Read MoreMarch Madness is Here!
March Madness is upon us as all 68 participants of the NCAA Tournament have been announced. It comes as no surprise that University of Kentucky Wildcats and their pristine 34-0 record are the hands down favorites to claim the big one. Much has been written about the Wildcats, their overflow of talent and the brilliance…
Read MoreCedevita topples Buducnost in Adriatic League
The four remaining games of Round 25 of the regular season in the Adriatic League took place yesterday and fans were treated to a sneak peak into what could be considered a Playoff preview. Two of the league’s Top 4 teams collided in some exciting action. Second ranked KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica travelled to Zagreb,…
Read MoreAndrew James Ogilvy leaves Manresa
Andrew James Ogilvy (211 cm, Vanderbilt’10) has parted ways with Spanish Liga Endesa club La Bruixa d’Or Manresa the outfit announced. The Australian joined the club at the start of this 2014/2015 season and six games in the Liga Endesa with averages of 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. During the 2013/2014 season the…
Read MoreKevin Nelson deals with Llaneros
Kevin Nelson (192 cm, Park’07) has been brought in by Colombian franchise Llaneros de Villavicencio (Liga DirecTV) for the rest of the season. This will be the Americans’ first Basketball since the 2012/2013 as he sat out the last campaign with injury. During the 2012/2013 season the American played for two clubs in the Uruguyan…
Read MoreJames Florence leaves Zadar
James Florence (185 cm, Mercer’10) has departed Croatian A1 club KK Zadar (Adriatic League) and is now looking for a new post. The American has played 23 games in the Adriatic League this season and managed to collect numbers of 15.3 points, 24 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Last season the point guard suited…
Read MoreEuroleague Playoffs welcome CSKA Moscow
After Real Madrid qualified for the Euroleague Playoffs on Thursday, two teams from Group F had the chance to repeat the feat on Friday. Both Olympiacos and CSKA Moscow could punch their tickets to the next round, but only one of the clubs managed to do it. So, joining Madrid in the Euroleague Playoffs is…
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