Archive for November 2016
Anthony Dobbins parts with Gravelines
Anthony Dobbins (192 cm, Richmond’04) has parted ways with French club BCM Gravelines Grand Littoral (France-Pro A) this 2016. Dobbins is a 35-year-old American player who also holds an Italian passport. He played three games for Gravelines in the ongoing FIBA Europe Cup and averaged 4.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. He also played six games…
Read MoreDerwin Kitchen joins Ironi Nahariya
Derwin Kitchen (194 cm, Florida State’11) has signed a deal to play for Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Winner League) this 2016-17 season. He is no stranger to Israeli hoops. Kitchen saw action there in 2013-14 and 2014-15. Derwin joins the club after a busy 2015-16 campaign. He began last season with Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A), but in…
Read More2016/2017 Euroleague: Unics Kazan produces to beat Fenerbahce
After a busy week of action, the 2016/2017 Euroleague returns to normal this week as Round 5 gets underway. There were two contests on Tuesday to usher in the new week of elite action in Europe’s top club competition. Fenerbahce welcomes Unics Kazan in great form, but managed to slip up in its own backyard…
Read MoreLuka Rupnik added by Fuenlabrada
Luka Rupnik (185 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Spanish club Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 20161-17. He is a 23-year-old Slovenian player who has been a member of the Slovenian national team in 2011 and 2015. The youngster will get a chance to test his skill in Spain’s premier basketball league…
Read MoreRay Allen officially retires
Ray Allen has finally made it official. The 41-year-old sharpshooter has announced his retirement. Even though Allen last hit the hardwood back in the 2013-14 season with the Miami Heat, there have been multiple rumors that circulated last season and this summer regarding his potential return to the NBA. He was linked to the Cleveland…
Read MoreMarvell Waithe signs with Moutahed
Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) have reached an agreement with Marvell Waithe (205 cm, Arkansas’12) this 2016. Waithe is a 29-year-old Canadian international player who was a former member of the Canadian national team in 2009. He spent 2015 and 2016 playing in Mexico for several teams. In 2016 Marvell played 18 games for the…
Read MoreOrlando Johnson newcomer to Unics
Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has signed a deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) and will be joining the team this 2016-17 season. Johnson was a participant of the Milwaukee Bucks’ training camp roster, but failed to make the final cut. After studying his options, Orlando decided to return to Europe this season. This 2016 Johnson…
Read MoreFIBA Basketball Champions League Tuesday recap
Round 3 of the FIBA Basketball Champions League got underway on Tuesday with nine contests around the continent. Tenerife and Monaco continued to flex their muscles with dominated road wins to stay unbeaten at the top of their respective groups. Elsewhere, there was the usual display of high octane action with games in each of…
Read MoreDarnell Harris joins Obras Basket
Darnell Harris (184 cm, La Salle’08) will be strengthening the backcourt of Obras Basket Buenos Aires (Argentina-Liga A) this 2016-17 season. This will be both a change of pace and scenery for the 30-year-old veteran. He played the last three seasons in France for Entente Orleans 45 (France-Pro A), so it will be interesting…
Read MoreSean Williams signed by Tabriz
Former NBA big man Sean Williams (208 cm, Boston College’07) has been tabbed by Iranian club Shahrdary Tabriz (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. He has already made his debut for the team and in 30 minutes on the hardwood Williams scored 14 points and pulled down nine rebounds. The numbers were good, but more importantly Tabriz got…
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