Archive for November 2016
Paul Harris links with Vanoli Cremona
Paul Harris (193 cm, Syracuse’09) is making his way back to Europe this 2016-17 via a deal with Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A). He is coming over after spending some time in the Philippines. He played a single game for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings (Philippines-PBA) and scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Paul spent…
Read MoreEuroCup: Round 5 Recap
A full complement of EuroCup games saw Round 5 of the Regular Season completed on a busy Wednesday. With eight games around the continent, we reached and passed the halfway point of the group stages. At the close of play there was a clearer picture at the top of some tables, but all groups still…
Read MoreRon Howard added by Pau-Lacq-Orthez
Ron Howard (196 cm, Valparaiso’06) is a recent addition to the roster of Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Othez (France-Pro A) this 2016-17. The former NBA D-League champion will be bringing some experience and a tested skill set to the backcourt of the French club. In 2015-16 Howard suited up for the Seoul Samsung Thunders (South Korea-KBL). In…
Read MoreDavon Jefferson inks with Gaziantep
Davon Jefferson (204 cm, USC’08) will continue his pro career this 2016-17 as a player for Gaziantep Basketbol (Turkey-BSL). The veteran heads there after originally starting the season with Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB). In 2016 Jefferson suited up for the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN). In 15 games he produced averages of 11.7 ppg and…
Read MoreShawn King signs with Stal Ostrow
Shawn King (208 cm, ORU’08) has reached an agreement on a deal to play for BM Slam Stal Ostrow Wlkp (Poland-TBL) this 2016-17. He recently departed Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-Pro A). King is a 34-year-old big man from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He played two games for Gravelines this season and averaged 4.5…
Read MoreRomeo Travis reunites with Strasbourg
Romeo Travis (201 cm, Akron’07) is making his way back to the French Pro A and reuniting with former team, Strasbourg IG (France-Pro A) this 2016. Travis is a 29-year-old American player who also holds a FYR Macedonian passport. He is a recent addition to the Macedonian national team this 2016. He was released by Acqua…
Read MoreFIBA Basketball Champions League roundup
Round 4 of the FIBA Basketball Champions League is underway and we are at the midway point of the group stage. The standings are now taking shape, although there is still a long way to go in the Regular Season of the first ever Champions League campaign. Group A Fraport Skyliners outclassed CEZ Nymburk in…
Read MoreHaminn Quaintance pens with Sitra
Haminn Quaintance (203 cm, Kent State’08) will continue his pro career this 2016-17 in Bahrain after signing a deal with Sitra Club (Bahrain-Premier League). The Kent State product played the 2015-16 season with the Hiroshima Dragonflies (Japan-NBL). He appeared in a total of 43 games for them and managed to put together averages of 10.5…
Read MoreJosh Smith agrees with Sichuan Blue Whales
Josh Smith (206 cm) will be joining the Sichuan Blue Whales (China-CBA) this 2016-17 season and is expected to make an instant impact for the Chinese club. The former high-flying, tenacious defender fell out of the loop in the NBA after a string of “poor fits” with league teams. The 30-year-old could still have something…
Read MoreAlan Voskuil newcomer to Antwerp
Alan Voskuil (191 cm, Texas Tech’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Port of Antwerp Giants (Belgium-Euromillions League) this 2016. Alan is a 32-year-old Danish-American player who has been a member of the Danish national basketball team since 2007. The veteran has spent the last three seasons playing in the…
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