Archive for March 2016
Baltic League: three reach semis
Three teams are through to the semi-final of the Baltic League with the fourth to be decided on March 10, before the competition moves to its Final Four. So far, TU/Rock progressed with a win over Liepaja/Triobet, Lietkabelis completed its romp over Nevezis, and Valmiera qualified with victory over Pieno Zvaigzdes. Liepaja/Triobet vs. TU/ROCK, 76-80…
Read MoreTodd O’Brien newcomer to Sagesse
Todd O’Brien (211 cm, UAB’12) has agreed to terms on a deal that sends him to Sagesse Al – Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A) and will strengthen their roster moving forward. He began the 2015-16 season playing two games for MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (Poland-TBL) where he averaged 1.5 ppg and 2.5 rpg. Todd parted ways with…
Read MoreYamene Coleman added by Regatas Corrientes
Yamene Coleman (208 cm, Troy’10) is a recent addition to the roster of Regatas Corrientes (Argentina-Liga A) this 2016. In his debut for the Argentinian club, Yamene scored eight points and hauled in nine rebounds. Coleman joins Regatas after playing 36 games for CD Universidad de Concepcion (Chile-Liga Nacional). Yamene delivered double-double averages of 15.6…
Read MoreTurkish BSL: Fenerbahce winning run snapped
In the race to be crowned Turkish BSL Regular Season champion, Banvit Bandirma struck a blow for fellow title contender Fenerbahce Istanbul by outgunning the Euroleague club during Round 20. The game of the week in the Turkish BSL went right to the wire, with Banvit emerging with a 76-75 win in front of its…
Read MoreDwayne Jones added by Guaiqueries
Dwayne Jones (211 cm, St. Joseph’s’05) is a recent addition to the roster of Guaiqueries de Margarita (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. The big man has already logged his first game for his new team. He provided Guaiqueries with a solid double-double performance with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The 32-year-old product of St. Joseph’s moved to…
Read MoreRicardo Ratliffe now with Purefoods
The Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) have picked up Ricardo Ratliffe (203 cm, Missouri’12) to reinforce their roster this 2016. Ricardo Ratliffe is a 27-year-old American player who also holds a Korean passport. He has already made his debut for Purefoods in a game against Talk N Text. Ricardo rose to the occasion and put up…
Read MoreClay Tucker leaves Konyaspor
Clay Tucker (196 cm, University of Wisconsin’03) has parted ways with Konyaspor Basketbol Kulubu (Turkey-BSL) and is now a free agent. He leaves the team after logging 18 games for them and providing averages of 19.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg. He spent the last couple of seasons playing for Ronesans TED Kolejliler Ankara (Turkey-TBL). In…
Read MoreAdriatic League Playoff Preview
The Adriatic League 2015-16 regular is now in the books and well-deserved congratulations go out to KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica for finishing as the regular season champs. They capped off an impressive season with a strong and uncontested 23-3 record. The Adriatic League Playoffs are set to take place on March 12, with the Top…
Read MoreAmere May joins Mons-Hainaut
Amere May (190 cm, Delaware State’15) will continue his rookie season as pro playing in Europe after signing a deal with Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Belgium-Scooore League). He was originally slated to begin his career with La Briosa Barcellona (Italy-Serie A2), but left the club before the season began. In January 2016 May landed a stint with…
Read MoreKenneth Hayes pens with Unicaja
Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) has strengthened its roster with the addition of Kenneth Hayes (188 cm, Miami,OH’10) this 2016. The team is making a push to make the Playoffs of the Spanish Liga Endesa. They are currently in 10th place, but are just one game behind the team holding onto the eighth spot. Hayes will…
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