Archive for 2015
Daniel Orton joins Purefoods Star Hotshots
Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) has brought in Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) to be their import for the ongoing cup. He began the 2014/15 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales. Orton recorded averages of 14.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg during his run in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season with Oklahoma…
Read MoreJimmie Hunt inks with Levski Sofia
BC Levski Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL) is strengthening its roster with the addition of veteran American guard Jimmie Hunt (187 cm, Franklin Pierce’04). It’s been a good while since the 32-year-old Hunt took to the court and this opportunity will hopefully give him a chance to revitalize his career. His experience will be a plus for the…
Read MoreBayern Munich wins Eurocup Group K
A Germany vs. France clash opened Round 5 of the Eurocup Second Stage, with Bayern Munich visiting JDA Dijon to get the week’s action underway. The current Bundesliga champions played to victory with a 74-84 score line that kept the club undefeated in the Eurocup this season. Bayern became the first team to win its…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda Belgrade hits 20-0 in ABA
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (Red Star Belgrade) continued to dominate the Adriatic League over the weekend with an emphatic victory at the expense of mid-table Szolnoki Olaj. The Serbian giant has been in scintillating form throughout the campaign and crushed the Hungarian visitors 90-47 in Belgrade. The victory means the Red Star club now stretches its…
Read MoreGerald Lee agrees with UCAM Murcia
Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) will get some reinforcements for its frontcourt in the form of Finnish-American big man Gerald Lee (208 cm, ODU’10). He has been a member of the Finnish national team in 2006, 2010-14. Gerald began the 2014/15 season playing for CSU Asesoft Ploiesti from Romania’s Liga Nationala. He played…
Read MoreKillian Larson added by Salon Vilpas
The Salon Vilpas Vikings from Finland’s Korisliiga will be the third team this season for rookie Killian Larson (206 cm, Grand Canyon’14) this 2014/15. Larson kicked off his first year as a pro with Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL). He played two games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 2.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. In…
Read MoreMaksim Kovacevic lands with Gaz Metan
CS Gaz Metan Medias from Romania’s Liga Nationala has agreed to terms with Serbian player Maksim Kovacevic (196 cm) for the rest of the season. In his first game for Gaz Metan, Maksim was able to score just two points and grabbed four rebounds in 13 minutes of action. In 2013/14 the 27-year-old Kovacevic played…
Read MoreJustin Ward moves to Inter Bratislava
Justin Ward (203 cm, Lakeland’14) has switched teams within Slovakia’s SBL. He moves to BK Inter Incheba Brastislava for the remainder of the season after starting off his rookie season with MBK SPU Nitra. Nitra is out of the running in the league with their 3-27 record. Inter Bratislava on the other hand, is still…
Read MoreFenerbahce Ulker, Anadolou Efes share TBL lead
Turkey TBL – A win by Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul on the road over Royal Hali Gaziantep 59-71, allowed them to keep pace with league leader Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Anadolu Efes came away with a road win as well a day earlier over Trabzonspor Basketbol, 71-97. Both Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce Ulker have identical 13-4 records…
Read MoreWalter Lemon Jr. joins Crailsheim Merlins
Walter Lemon Jr. (190 cm, Bradley’14) will be playing for his second team in his rookie season as a pro this 2015 after being picked up by the Crailsheim Merlins (Germany-BBL). He began this 2014/15 season playing for Egis Kormend from Hungary’s A Division. Walter was able to play in six games for them during…
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