Archive for 2016
J.P. Prince moves to Trabzonspor
J.P. Prince (203 cm, Tennessee’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) for the remainder of 2015-16. Prince is coming over after starting off the season on the roster of Cholet Basket (France-Pro A). Before parting ways with the French club he was able to appear in…
Read MoreCallistus Eziukwu newcomer to Apoel
Callistus Eziukwu (208 cm, Grand Valley State’08) has been picked up by Cytavision Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) this 2016. He began the 2015-16 season playing in Romania for CS Energa Czarni Rovinari Targu Jiu (Romania-Liga Nationala). Callistus played 13 games for them during their run in the FIBA Europe Cup and was able to average…
Read MoreEuroleague: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona slip
The eighth round of the Euroleague Top 16 is underway and once again the competition is showing that this is a year where all teams are evenly matched. The high standard of the competition is exemplified by the two Spanish giants of Real Madrid and Barcelona, who both lost again this week in Group F.…
Read MoreMichael Ojo added by MMCITE Brno
Michael Ojo (195 cm, Lehigh’11) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 playing in the Czech Republic for JBC MMCITE Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). Michael is a 26-year-old American player who also holds a British passport. He started the season playing for La Briosa Barcellona (Italy-Serie A2). In four games he posted averages of 2.8 ppg…
Read MoreJarrid Famous signs with Bucaneros
Jarrid Famous (209 cm, Southern Florida’11) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. Jarrid is a 27-year-old American player who also holds a Lebanese passport. He was a former member of the Lebanese national team in 2012. It’s been a busy 2015-16 for Famous so far.…
Read MoreBrandon Thomas pens with Champville
Brandon Thomas (198 cm, Massacheusetts’07) is taking his game to Champville (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2016 and will hopefully provide the team with a much needed boost. Thomas is coming over from Europe where he played for Movil Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa). The 31-year-old player appeared in 16 games for Estudiantes before parting ways with the team…
Read MoreEurocup Quarterfinals set
The Eurocup Quarterfinals has been set after the completion of the Eighthfinals stage on Wednesday, sending the final four teams through to the next round. Four clubs also progressed to the Eurocup Quarterfinals on Tuesday, but how did Wednesday’s games play out around the continent? Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas vs. Limoges CSP, 77-78 Gran…
Read MoreJe’Kel Foster inks with Manresa
Je’Kel Foster (194 cm, Ohio State’06) has been landed by ICL Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be joining the team for the remainder of the season. Foster is coming over from Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB), where he began 2015-16. He played 10 games for his previous team and averaged 4.9 ppg and 2.1 rpg. The…
Read MoreOmar Thomas newcomer to Zenit
Omar Thomas (196 cm, UTEP’05) is set to continue his professional career this 2016 as a member of Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia-VTB). This will be his third team this season. Thomas began 2015-16 playing in Mexico for Halcones Rojos de Veracruz (Mexico-LNBP). In a dozen games Omar produced averages of 13.4 ppg and 7.8 rpg.…
Read MoreLinton Johnson added by JuveCaserta
Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italu-Serie A) are strengthening their roster with the addition of veteran Linton Johnson (203 cm, Tulane’02) this 2016. This will be the first team this season for the 35-year-old Johnson. He is no stranger to the Italian Serie A, having played multiple seasons in the league for various teams. In 2014-15 Linton…
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