Archive for 2015
Andrei Kirilenko reunites with CSKA Moscow
After recently being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers, Russian-American Andrei Kirilenko (206) is returning to Europe. He is reuniting with former club CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB). Hampered by injuries, AK47 was only able to play seven games for the Brooklyn Nets in 2014/15, before being traded to the Sixers. He barely saw any action, averaging just…
Read MoreNCAA: Kentucky stays perfect, still No. 1
NCAA – At the end of Week 16 the Kentucky Wildcats maintain their unanimous number one ranking across various polls, riding on their pristine 27-0 record. They took down Tennessee and Auburn last week in convincing fashion. They are set to face Mississippi State and Arkansas (22-5) this week, and remain as the heavy favorites…
Read MoreNick Wright now with Oulun NMKY
Nick Wright (203 cm, ODU’13) is headed to Finland after agreeing to terms with Oulun NMKY this 2015. During his rookie season as a pro (2013/14) the 25-year-old Wright played for two teams. He started off in Slovakia’s Extraliga for BK Levicki Patrioti. He logged 14 games for them and averaged 12.6 ppg and 8.4…
Read MoreAugustinas Vitas loses claim vs. Apoel
Lithuanian player Augustinas Vitas filed a claim against his former club Cytavision Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries and interest. The player was with the club during the 2010/11 season. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. Unfortunately for Vitas,…
Read MoreJahmar Thorpe moves to Levanga Hokkaido
Jahmar Thorpe (198 cm, Houston’07) has switched teams within the Japanese NBL and is now with Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo this 2015. He has already played two games for his new team and he averaged 8.0 ppg and 4.5 rpg so far. He moved from Link Tochigi Brex (Japan-NBL) Thorpe logged eight games and posted averages…
Read MoreReal Madrid wins Copa del Rey 2015
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Real Madrid has added another feather to its cap. This time, the Spanish powerhouse has successfully defended its title as champions of the Cop del Rey against El Clasico rivals FC Regal Barcelona. Led by tournament MVP Rudy Fernandez, Real Madrid prevailed 77-71.This the second title this season that Real…
Read MoreDomestic cup roundup
It is domestic cup time around Europe as many nations around the continent take a break from league action and focus on the season’s first silverware. While Sunday will be the day when many cup’s will be decided, Saturday threw up its fair share of winners, while there were also plenty of semi-final dates to…
Read MoreDenzel Bowles heads to Philippines
Denzel Bowles (208 cm, James Madison University´11) has decided to join the roster at Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines, PBA) for the season. The American has been suiting up in the Chinese CBA this season for Jilin Northeast Tigers and over 41 games he was in impressive form. The power forward has put together near double-double…
Read MoreTravis Garrison inks with Naglis Palangos
Travis Garrison (203 cm, Maryland’06) has linked up with Lithuanian NKL outfit Naglis Palangos for the remainder of the 2014/2015 season. The American last played for Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela, LPB) and from four game he averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. The previous season (2012/2013) saw the forward play in two leagues.…
Read MoreCopa Del Rey, Semi-Finals set
With the Eurocup and Euroleague on a break, it is cup season around the continent, and no domestic cup is bigger than the Copa Del Rey. The Spanish cup brings all the glitz and glamor of a major competition and it remains among the most prestigious tournaments in Europe. On Friday the semi-final positions were…
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