Archive for 2015
Aleks Maric inks with Gran Canaria 2014
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (Spain-Liga Endesa) is readying to make a push for the Spanish League Playoffs and have added Aleks Maric (211 cm, Nebraska’08) to strengthen their frontcourt. Aleks is a 30-year-old Australian player who has been a former member of their national team in 2006, 2009, and 2011-12. This will be his fourth…
Read MoreHamady N’Diaye picked up by Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento (Philippines-PBA) has signed 28-year-old Senegalese big man Hamady N’Diaye to be their import this 2015. This 2014/15 Hamady played briefly for United Byblos Amchit from Lebanon’s Division A. He played nine games for them and averaged 7.1 ppg and 7.9 rpg. N’Diaye played for the 2014 Chinese NBL champions Guangxi Rhinos. He logged…
Read MoreEurocup: Khimki Moscow Regions crowned champs
The 2015 Eurocup champion has been crowned, and the honour goes to Russian club Khimki Moscow Region after a final series sweep against Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas. Khimki had stormed game 1 in Spain last week and controlled game 2 in its home arena to secure the victory and the Eurocup crown. It was…
Read MoreSean Barnette signs with Lugano Tigers
Sean Barnette (197 cm, Wingate’08) is a recent addition to the roster of the Lugano Tigers (Switzerland-LNA) this 2015. Sean is moving from U-Banca Transilvania Cluj (Romania-Liga Nationala) where he started the 2014/15 season. He played six games for them during their run in the EuroChallenge and was able to average 11.8 ppg and 6.2…
Read MoreAnte Tomic extends with FC Barcelona
Ante Tomic (217 cm) has been an important cog in the FC Regal Barcelona (Spain-Liga Endesa) machine over the last few seasons and the team has decided to lock down the Croatian big man for the long haul. Tomic has agreed to terms with the club on a three-year contract extension. Tomic played 28 games…
Read MoreDion Dixon, newcomer to Marinos
Dion Dixon (190 cm, Cincinnati’12) is a new addition to the roster of the Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB) this 2015. His 2014/15 season began playing in Asia for Homenetmen Beirut (Lebanon-Division A). Dion played 10 games for them and averaged 27.8 ppg and 7.3 apg. In October 2014 he headed to Europe after penning a…
Read MoreJermaine Taylor added by Canterbury
With the 2014/15 NBA D-League season finally over, Jermaine Taylor (196 cm, Central Florida’09) signed a fresh deal to play for the Canterbury Rams (New Zealand-NBL). The Rams are currently in third place in the league with their 4-3 record. He played for two D-League teams this season, starting off with the Maine Red Claws.…
Read MoreTerrence Williams now with Guaiqueries
Former NBA swingman Terrence Williams (198 cm, Louisville’09) will continue his professional career this 2015 with Guaiqueries de Margarita (Venezuela-LPB). In his first game for Guaiqueries Williams scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds. He moved to the Venezuelan club after a two-game stint in the Puerto Rican BSN playing for the Vaqueros de Bayamon.…
Read MoreCEZ Nymburk reach NBL final
There was little surprise in Czech Basketball on Tuesday as dominant NBL club CEZ Nymburk breezed into the league final with a victory over BK Opava. The clubs have been clashing over a best of five semi-final series, but Nymburk has looked in control throughout and booked its NBL final berth with a 91-80 home…
Read MoreJonathan Tabu landed by EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) is gearing up for the postseason and they have recently acquired Jonathan Tabu (189 cm) this 2015 to strengthen their roster. Jonathan has dual citizenship from Congo and Belgium. Tabu’s 2014/15 season was shortened due to a preseason injury, but he was eventually able to log some games for…
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