Archive for March 2016
Greg Smith newcomer to VEF Riga
Greg Smith (198 cm, Colorado State’13) has agreed to terms with VEF Riga (Latvia-LKL) and will be joining the club for the remainder of the season. Smith is coming off a stint with Regatas Corrientes (Argentina-Liga A) in February 2016. He played seven games for them and averaged 4.1 ppg and 1.7 rpg. He started…
Read MoreCameron Bennerman to Halifax Hurricanes
Cameron Bennerman (193 cm, North Carolina State’06) has been picked up by the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL) this 2016. In 2015 Cameron was originally with the Hobart Chargers (Australia-SEABL). In July 2015 he signed with the Brisbane Spartans (Australia-SEABL). Bennerman played 10 games for them and posted averages of 11.7 ppg and 3.5 rpg. He spent…
Read MoreEurocup Quarterfinals: game one complete
The first leg of the Eurocup Quarterfinals closed for business on Wednesday with the last two games of the round, and unlike yesterday’s action, there were two road victories during the evening. Interestingly, all winning clubs put together near double digit advantages over their opponents this week, and on Wednesday Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas…
Read MoreLarry Turner II now with Byblos
Larry Turner II (210 cm, Tennessee State’07) is a recent addition to the roster of Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2016. He has already made his debut for his new team and the big man scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in 26 minutes of action. More importantly, his team won the game,…
Read MoreDevin Oliver signs with Rouen
Devin Oliver (201 cm, Dayton’14) will be joining French club SPO Rouen Basket (France-Pro A) for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. This will be his second team for the season. The 23-year-old started off playing for Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel-Winner League). He managed to play nine games for them and he produced averages of…
Read MoreEurocup Quarterfinals: Munich and Trento win
We are down to the last eight clubs as the Eurocup Quarterfinals get underway this week, with the path to the final now in sight. There were two games to open the week’s action on Tuesday, with a further two to take place on Wednesday, with all ties to be decided next week in the…
Read MoreTeddy Gipson joins Le Havre
Teddy Gipson (193 cm, Arkansas’02) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 with STB Le Havre (France-Pro A). The 36-year-old veteran is coming off a six-game stint in Adriatic league action for BC Igokea Aleksandrovac (Bosnia-Division 1). He signed up with Igokea in January 2016 and was able to produce averages of 10.2 ppg and…
Read MoreKeith Clanton inks with PAOK
PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) have strengthened their roster for the post-season with the addition of Keith Clanton (205 cm, Central Florida’13) this 2016. He will be tasked to bolster their frontcourt rotation in the Playoffs. Keith started the 2015-16 season playing in Israel for Hapoel Beer Sheva (Israel-National League). He played 21 games for his former…
Read MoreMega Leks stuns Buducnost in Adriatic Semis
The Adriatic League post-season kicked off with Game 1 of the series between top seeded KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica and BC Mega Leks. Heading into the game, Buducnost was touted as the heavy favorite to advance. They were, after all, not only the regular season champions but also swept Mega Leks, winning both of their…
Read MoreMo Charlo added by Rain or Shine
Mo Charlo (203 cm, Nevada’06) is the new import for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines-PBA). He came up big in his debut for the team, scoring 35 points and hauling in 13 rebounds. He headed to the Philippine club after a brief three-game run with Club Trouville Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). Mo averaged 18.3 ppg…
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