Archive for July 2016
Kenny Boynton added by Nizhny Novgorod
Kenny Boynton (188 cm, University of Florida’13) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a member of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB). This will be his first time to suit up for a Russian organization. Kenny played the 2015-16 season on the roster of Sinpas Denizli Basket SK (Turkey-TBL). He played 38 games for his…
Read MoreDurand Scott back with Enel Brindisi
Durand Scott (196 cm, University of Miami’13) is set to make his return to the ranks of Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. Scott is a 26-year-old Jamaican-American player who was a one-time member of the Jamaican national team in 2013. In 2016 Durand took his game to Puerto Rico, signing with the Vaqueros…
Read MoreRodrigue Beaubois joins Laboral Kutxa
Baskonian club Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has signed former NBA guard Rodrigue Beaubois (185 cm) for the 2016-17 season. The 28-year-old Frenchman, who was released by the Dallas Mavericks in 2013, has been a member of the French national team since 2010. He played the 2015-16 season on the roster of Strasbourg IG (France-Pro…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League: FIBA sets draw
The rocky road to the FIBA Basketball Champions League is now complete and all we await if the for opening tip off of the inaugural season later in the year. Today the sport’s governing body completed the draw for the season, so we now know how the 32 teams will line up. FIBA was locked…
Read MoreRichard 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…
Read MoreJuho Nenonen heads to Ciclista
Ciclista Olimpico de la Banda (Argentina-Liga A) will be welcoming Juho Nenonen (202 cm) as a fresh addition to their roster for the 2016-17 season. Juho is a 28-year-old Finnish player who was recently added to the Finnish national team this 2016. He continues his career with a new Argentinian club after playing nine games…
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