Archive for 2015
Jasmin Hukic now with Cibona
Jasmin Hukic (204 cm) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia-A1). Hukic is a 36-year-old veteran Bosnian player, who spent a decade with the Bosnian national team, from 1998 to 2008. He spent the last couple of seasons with Krka Novo Mesto (Slovenia-Telemach League). In 2014/15 he played 22…
Read MoreMarcus Slaughter landed by Darussafaka
Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is strengthening its roster for the 2015/16 season with the addition of Marcus Slaughter (204 cm, San Diego State’06). He spent the last three seasons on the roster of Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid. In 2014/15 Marcus contributed to the team as a reserve. He played 27 games for them in the…
Read MoreJason Robinson inks with Flamengo
Veteran player Jason Robinson (198 cm, Pikeville’03) is taking his game to Brazil this 2015/16 after agreeing to a deal with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil-NBB). The 35-year-old Robinson has played extensively in Spain. In 2014/15 he was on the roster of CAI Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa). He played 15 games for his team during…
Read MoreFIBA Americas 2015 Day 1 Recap
The FIBA Americas 2015 tournament is underway. At stake, aside from national pride, are two berths to the basketball competition at the 2016 Olympic Games. Eight of the 10 participating took to the court to kick off Day 1 of the event. The action was intense from start to finish, with every win being ever-so…
Read MoreIvan Buva moves to Scandone Avellino
Croatian player Ivan Buva (208 cm) will be playing for a different team in the Italian Serie A this 2015/16 season, agreeing to terms with Scandone Avellino. In 2014/15 Ivan was on the roster of Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A). He played 18 games for them in the Eurocup and was able to average 6.7…
Read MoreZack Wright added by Union Olimpija
Zack Wright (191 cm, Central Missouri’07) has agreed to terms with Union Olimpija Ljubljana from Slovenia’s Telemach league this 2015/16. He is an American player who also holds a passport from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Wright has been a Bosnian national team since 2012. In 2014/15 he played for Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-TBL). He logged a…
Read MoreDarko Planinic joins Laboral Kutxa
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has added Darko Planinic (210 cm) to their roster for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Planinic is a Croatian player who has been a member of the Croatian national team from 2012 to 2014. He had a productive season playing for KK Buducnost Voli Podgoric (Montenegro-Erste Liga). Darko played 30 games…
Read MoreMiroslav Todic signed by Chalons-Reims
Miroslav Todic (205 cm) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket (France-Pro A). He is a 30-year-old player from Bosnia and Herzegovina who has been a member of their national team since 2014. In 2014/15 Todic played in Italy for Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Serie A). He played 10 games for…
Read MoreWill Cherry deals with ALBA Berlin
Will Cherry (185 cm, Montana’13) will be strengthening the backcourt of ALB Berlin (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. His 2014/15 season started with the Toronto Raptors, but was released by the team in October. A month later, Will signed on with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played nine games for the Cavs and averaged 1.9…
Read MoreNigeria wins Afrobasket 2015, Rio Bound
Nigeria wins Afrobasket 2015 after defeating Angola 74-65 in the Finals. As the African champions, Nigeria qualifies for the 2016 Olympic Games which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is Nigeria’s first continental championship. Angola were the favorites to claim Afrobasket, having already claimed 12 titles, missing out only in 2012. The…
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