Archive for July 19, 2016
U20 European Championships: Day 3 recap
The U20 European Championships continued on Tuesday with eight games across Groups A through D, with plenty of exciting action along the way. Turkey continued its march and remains unbeaten, while Germany maintained pressure on the Turks in Group A. Spain and Finland dominated in Group B, while Groups C and D were filled with…
Read MoreJordan Sibert newcomer to PAOK
Jordan Sibert (193 cm, Dayton’15) is now an international player and will be heading to Europe this 2016-17 season to play for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). The 23-year-old Sibert played his rookie season (2015-16) in the NBA D-League for the Eerie Bay Hawks. In 44 games Jordan delivered solid averages of 13.1 ppg and 2.5 rpg.…
Read MoreKen Brown now with Koroivos
Ken Brown (180 cm, Philander Smith’12) is set to reinforce the backcourt of ASA Koroivos Amaliadas (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Brown has a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two teams. He started off the season with Donar Groningen (Netherlands-Eredivisie). In six FIBA Europe Cup games he registered averages of 14.3 ppg and…
Read MoreNick Faust signed by Ironi Nahariya
Nick Faust (198 cm, Long Beach State’16) will begin his professional career this 2016-17 playing for Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Winner League). In his senior year at Long Beach State, Nick appeared in a total of 35 games and was able to record averages of 17.4 ppg and 6.1 rpg. His list of accolades in 2016 include…
Read MoreRichard McConnell to Rio Natura Monbus
Richard McConnell (183 cm, St. Mary’s’11) has agreed to terms on a deal with Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will join the team this 2016-17. The 27-year-old McConnell spent his 2015-16 season playing in France for Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket (France-Pro A). In 34 games he managed to produce averages of 10.6 ppg…
Read MoreChicago Bulls win 2016 NBA Summer League
It was a fitting climax to the most watched NBA Summer League ever; the Chicago Bulls edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 84-82 in overtime. Through the years, the Las Vegas Summer League was held mostly as an opportunity to highlight the NBA’s young talent as well as a chance to build up interest for the upcoming…
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