Archive for 2015
CEZ Nymburk wins 12th straight NBL title
CEZ Nymburk has won the Czech Republic NBL once again after overcoming BK Decin 96-59 to sweep the finals series 3-0. Few hoops fans in the country or beyond will be surprised by the result, after-all, Nymburk has been dominating the NBL for over a decade. Victory here marked the club’s 12th consecutive league crown,…
Read MoreMikhail Torrance signed by Guasave
Mikhail Torrance (196 cm, Alabama’10) is a new addition to the roster of Frayles de Guasave (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2015. The 26-year-old player last saw competitive action in the 2013/14 season when he played for Caneros de La Romana (Dominican Republic-LNB). Torrance played just two games for the club and averaged 8.0 ppg and 4.0 rpg.…
Read MoreStephon Marbury stays with Beijing Ducks
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA). He will remain with them for two more seasons. The former NBA guard revitalized his career in China after his departure from NBA in 2009. Marbury has led the Beijing Ducks to back-to-back championships in…
Read MoreOrien Greene added by Guaymas
Orien Greene (193 cm, La-Lafayette’05) is continuing his professional career this 2015 with the Ostineros de Guaymas (Mexico-CIBACOPA). He previously played six games for the team and averaged 13.0 ppg and 4.7 rpg. He then was considered by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings (Philippines-PBA), but that deal did not pan out and he now returns…
Read MoreKataja Basket wins 2014/15 Finnish Title
Joensuun Arena – Kataja Basket has claimed its first-ever Finnish Korisliiga championship this 2014/15 after taking Game 5 of the Finals series against Nilan Bisons Loimaa, 88-85. It was an epic culmination to what was a hard-fought series between two deserving teams. After five finals appearances in the last decade, Kataja Basket now wear the…
Read MoreVladimir Micov to Barcelona
Vladimir Micov (201 cm) is on his way to Barcelona (Spain, Liga Endesa and Euroleague) for the 2015/2016 according to reports from Solobasket.com. The Serbian international will link up with the Euroleague giant for the campaign with Barca looking to get back on track after a low season in the Euroleague. The forward has been…
Read MoreSylbrin Robinson back to Sayago
Sylbrin Robinson (201 cm, Northeastern´04) will play for Sayago in the Uruguayan LUB once more after returning to the club. The American is making his comeback to the club after spending the 2013/2015 season there, playing a key role in the team reaching the league final. He played fifteen games during the campaign and picked…
Read MoreKennedy Winston inks with Guaiqueries
Kennedy Winston (199 cm, Alabama’05) has been added by Guaiqueries de Margarita from Venezuela’s LPB this 2015. Winston is an American player who also holds a passport from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In his first game for his new team Kennedy was able to score five points and pull down five rebounds. The…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: East and West Finals Preview
We’re down to two series in the NBA Playoffs to settle which teams will be crowned respective champions of the Eastern and Western conferences. In the East, the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers are set to tackle the Atlanta Hawks. The Western crown will be contested by James Harden’s Houston Rockets versus the Stephen Curry and…
Read MoreTroy Gillenwater signed by Quebradillas
Troy Gillenwater (205 cm, New Mexico State’11) has agreed to terms with the Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico-BSN) and will join the team this 2015. The team currently has a 14-20 record in the Puerto Rican BSN standings. The 26-year-old Gillenwater’s 2014/15 season was spent playing in South Korea for the Goyang Orions (KBL). He…
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