Archive for 2015
Real Madrid beats Barcelona, CSKA loses in Euroleague
Real Madrid gave Barcelona a Basketball lesson on the hardwood in the Spanish capital as the teams clashed in a mouth-watering contest in Group E. The two Liga Endesa teams butted heads at the opening of Round 6 of the Top 16, and Madrid’s victory poured more misery upon a Barcelona team that is struggling…
Read MoreOleksiy Pecherov moves to Kalev/Cramo
Ukrainian big man Oleksiy Pecherov (213 cm) is a new addition to the roster of BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML) this 2015. He is coming from Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-VTB). Oleksiy played six games for the club in the EuroChallenge and averaged 4.2 ppg and 2.3 rpg. In the VTB United League he averaged 7.1…
Read MoreRavern Johnson agrees with Kauhajoki
Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga) has landed a new asset in the form of Ravern Johnson (200 cm, Mississippi State’11) this 2015. The 26-year-old Johnson originally started 2014/15 with the Reno Bighorns (USA-D-League), but was quickly waived by the team. Kauhajoki just needs some roster reinforcement as they get ready for a run in the league’s postseason.…
Read MoreLawrence Roberts departs Gravelines
American forward Lawrence Roberts (206 cm, Mississippi State’05) has parted ways with BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-Pro A). He signed with the team at the beginning of the season and was able to play 17 games for them before his departure. During his brief stay, Lawrence recorded averages of 4.7 ppg and 4.9 rpg.…
Read MoreJacob Burtschi back with Fraport Skyliners
Jacob Burtschi (199 cm, Air Force’07) is making his way back to the German Bundesliga with a deal with the Fraport Skyliner Frankfurt. He is coming off a brief, one-game stint in Mexico with Soles de Mexicali (Mexico-LNBP). In 21 minutes of action he tallied seven points and seven rebounds. It’s a comeback for him…
Read MoreCashmere Wright joins Halifax Rainmen
Cashmere Wright (183 cm, Cincinnati’13) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 in Canada, agreeing to terms with the Halifax Rainmen (NBL). He played four games for AEK Athens (Greece-A1) and averaged 5.0 ppg and 2.8 apg, before being released by the team in November 2014. Wright had a solid rookie season as a pro…
Read MoreSyracuse self-imposes postseason ban
The Syracuse Orange will not be participating in the NCAA postseason after the school self-imposed a postseason ban this year. This is in response to an ongoing investigation being conducted by the NCAA into possible past infractions by the team. The ban includes the NCAA tournament, ACC tournament and NIT. “I am very disappointed that our…
Read MoreEurocup, six more in Eighthfinals
Plenty of things got settled during the penultimate round of action in the Eurocup Last 32 this week, but heading into the final round in seven days, there is still plenty of nail baiting hoops left. On Wednesday, the three teams that already qualified for the next round cemented their positions at the top of…
Read MoreWill Neighbour inks with LF Basket
LF Basket Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan recently added British forward Will Neighbour (208 cm, UALR’14) for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old rookie has already played his first game for LF Basket and he tallied eight points and five rebounds. The team is currently in sixth place in the Basketligan standings. He began the…
Read MoreJoffrey Lauvergne leaves Khimky
BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) will have to go on with the rest of the 2014/15 season with talented Frenchman Joffrey Lauvergne (210 cm). This comes at an unfortunate time. They are currently topping Group J in the Eurocup standings and are in second place in the VTB United League standings. The 23-year-old, two-time member…
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