Archive for 2015
Jason Westrol signs with Le Mans
Jason Westrol (191 cm, Bentley’10) has agreed to terms with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) for the upcoming 2015-16 season. This will be the first time Jason will be playing for a franchise from the France. He spent the last couple of seasons on the roster of the Stella Artois Leuven Bears (Belgium-Scooore League).…
Read MoreVenezuela wins 2015 FIBA Americas Gold!
Venezuela has completed its series of upsets all the way to a 2015 FIBA Americas title, a fitting end to their unexpected Cinderella story. This is their first ever FIBA Americas championship. They completed a well earned 71-67 victory over Argentina. Canada captured the bronze medal after defeating Mexico 84-83 on Saturday. Both Venezuela and Argentina…
Read MoreMoses Malone, Three-time NBA MVP, Dies at 60
The NBA lost one of its Legends recently with the passing of three-time MVP and Hall of Famer, Moses Malone. He was 60. The NBA Great was found unresponsive and not breathing in his room by hotel staff and was declared dead at the scene by responding Fire Rescue personnel. The cause of death has…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2015: Last 4 Teams Advance to Top 8
The last four games in the Round of 16 in EuroBasket 2015 are in the books and four teams advance to complete the Top 8. Action was fast and furious as teams played their hearts out. In the end, it was Serbia, Italy, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic that prevailed over their respective opponents to…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2015, record crowd sees Last 16 tip off
The Last 16 of the EuroBasket 2015 tournament tipped off on Saturday with four contests, which in turn produced four nations punching their tickets to the quarterfinals. The remaining round of sixteen games will be played out during Sunday. The fans are certainly loving the action as Saturday set a new attendance record for an…
Read MoreZeke Marshall decides on Fateh
Zeke Marshall (213 cm, Akron’13) will wear the colors of Al Fateh Al Hasa (Saudi Arabia, SBL) after agreeing to suit up for the club this season. The 24-year old is familiar with Basketball in the Middle East as he played for Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon, Division A) at the end of last season. During…
Read MoreCade Davis deals with Kauhajoki
Cade Davis (197 cm, Oklahoma’11) has been added to the roster at Karhu Kauhajoki in the Finland Korisliiga for the 2015/2016 season. The American is coming off last season with AE Nea Kifisia Dimoulas Athens (Greece, A1) and over 26 contests through the term he logged 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per appearance. For three…
Read MoreChucky Frierson inks with Gusinje
Chucky Frierson (198 cm, Dominican New York’05) has penned a deal with KK Strsljen Gusinje (Montenegro, Erste Liga) for the coming season. The swingman sat out the 2014/2015 campaign and will be making his comeback after what was a successful 2013/2014 season. Chucky Frierson excelled in his last post, playing for San Juan Santiago (Chile,…
Read MoreMaarten Leunen deals with Avellino
Maarten Leunen (206 cm, Oregon’08) has decided to play for Scandone Avellino in the Italian Serie A top flight during the coming season. The American spent last season playing for Ratiopharm Ulm in the German Bundesliga BBL, while also featuring in the Eurochallenge tournament. Over 42 games last season in Ulm, Maarten Leunen collected averages…
Read MoreMarko Banic reunites with Unics
Croatian player, Marko Banic (205 cm) will be making his way back to Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) this coming 2015/16 season. Banic previously played for the Russian club in 2012/13. Marko was a former member of the Croatian national team from 2004 to 2010. He spent the 2014/15 season playing for ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL). He played 23…
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