Archive for July 21, 2016
Richard Hickman lands with EA7 Armani
Richard Hickman (189 cm, University of North Carolina-Greensboro’07) has been landed by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. Hickman is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. He was a former member of the Georgian national team in 2013 and 2014. Ricky spent the last couple of seasons on the…
Read More7Days EuroCup: Italian Clubs Pull Out, are Replaced
It appears that the rift between FIBA and Euroleague basketball is still pretty wide. There has been a change in the lineup of teams participating in the 7Days EuroCup 2016-17 season. The four Italian clubs which were originally slated to play in the competition have renounced their participation in the event. The Italian basketball federation…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe to CEZ Nymburk
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206 cm, Mayland’07) has agreed to terms on a deal with CEZ Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL) and will be joining the team for the 2016-17 season. Ekenechukwu is a 30-year-old Nigerian-American international player who has been a member of the Nigerian national team since 2005. He had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for…
Read MoreD.J. Strawberry agrees with Besiktas
Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has landed veteran American player D.J. Strawberry (196 cm, Maryland’07) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The experienced 31-year-old Strawberry comes to them after playing for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus in 2015-16. He played 23 games for them in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to average 6.2 ppg…
Read MoreU20 European Championships Quarterfinals set
The U20 European Championships reached the Eighthfinal stage on Wednesday as the 16 nations clashed to set up Friday’s Quarterfinals. Through the contest on Day 5, we have learned the eight countries that will compete for a berth in semifinals. Lining up for the quarters are Spain, Turkey, Italy, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Germany, Ukraine, and…
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