Archive for 2015
Randolph Morris stays with Beijing Ducks
Randolph Morris (211 cm, Kentucky’07) has been an important cog for the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) in recent seasons and the club has decided to lock him in to a three-year contract extension which will keep him with the franchise until 2018. The big man appeared in 51 games for the Beijing Ducks this 2014/15…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers down Bulls to reach Eastern Conference Final
The Cleveland Cavaliers, once again propelled by LeBron James, took apart the Chicago Bulls on the road to progress to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The victory marked the first time the Cavaliers will contest the Conference Final since the 2008/2009 season and the franchise is certainly in contention for the NBA championship overall. Credit…
Read MoreNemanja Bjelica named Euroleague MVP
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul’s dynamic forward, Nemanja Bjelica (Serbia) has been named the Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2014/15 Most Valuable Player. The 27-year-old Bjelica has been a big reason for the team’s success this season. He has been a nightmare for opposing teams to match-up against due to the combination of his size, speed, and shooting ability.…
Read MoreDeAngelo Riley pens with Caborca
DeAngelo Riley (206 cm, Azusa Pacific’12) has landed with his third team this season and he is now a member of the Mineros de Caborca (Mexico-CIBACOPA). The 26-year-old Riley is joining his new club after playing for Hapoel Kfar Saba/Kohav Yair (Israel-National League). He played 26 games for Hapoel K/S and averaged a double-double with…
Read MoreSeiya Ando picked up by Meralco Bolts
Seiya Ando (184 cm) is the new import for the Meralco Bolts (Philippines-PBA) for the ongoing Governor’s Cup this 2015. The Japanese national failed to carry his new team to a victory in his debut, but he did score 18 points and dished out three assists. The Bolts suffered their second loss in the tournament…
Read MoreAugie Johnston moves to Sparta
Augie Johnston (185 cm, Cal State-Monterey’12) has switched teams and is now with BBC Sparta Bertrange (Luxembourg-Total League) this 2015. Johnston played the 2014/15 season for BBC Bascharage Hedgehogs (Luxembourg-N2). He played 14 games for them and averaged 24.6 ppg and 5.6 rpg. The team finished as the Luxembourg Nationale 2 runner-up in 2015. Johnston’s…
Read MoreAdam Hanga reunites with Laboral Kutxa
Hungarian player Adam Hanga (200 cm) is on his way back to Spain to re-join Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Liga Endesa) and help their attempt at a deep push in the postseason. Hanga was on loan to Sidigas Avellino (Italy-Serie A) for the 2014/15 season, but with Avellino failing to qualify for the Italian league Playoffs,…
Read MoreErnest Bremer returns to PAOK
Ernest Bremer (194 cm, St. Bonaventure’02) is now back with PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) and will be tasked to reinforce their backcourt during the 2014/15 postseason. Bremer is an American player who also holds a passport from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ernest actually started the season playing for PAOK and played seven games for them in the…
Read MoreBill Guthridge passes, UNC legend
Bill Guthridge, the assistant and head coach so associated with the University of North Carolina has passed away, he was 77 years old. The American died on Tuesday night authorities confirmed, no cause of death was offered. The tactician is known as being a loyal servant to the Tar Heels from 1972 to 2000, both…
Read MoreJames Gist banned for 8 months
American power forward James Gist (206 cm, Maryland’06) has been hit with an eight month ban from playing Basketball after failing a drugs test. The Panathinaikos player has been one of the key men for The Greens this season and will surely be missed as the club chases another Greek A1 title. However, this is…
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