Archive for 2016
Denys Lukashov joins Lietuvos Rytas
Denys Lukashov (190 cm) has opted to continue his professional career this 2016 with Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL). He is a 26-year-old Ukrainian player who has been a member of the Ukrainian national team since 2009. Denys recently played his first game for his new club and he scored eight points and hauled in five…
Read MoreCedric Simmons pens with Sevilla
Veteran international player Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has agreed to terms with Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2016. Simmons is a 30-year-old American player who is also a Bulgarian citizen. He recently parted ways with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) where he played just a single game in the Eurocup. He failed…
Read MoreWayne Chism back with Rain or Shine
Wayne Chism (206 cm, Tennessee’10) has reunited with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. He has already logged his first game for them this year and Wayne scored 13 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two shots. He was originally set to play for Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A), but…
Read MoreBrian Williams added by Globalport
Brian Williams (208 cm, Tennessee’12) is back in the Philippines, this time to play for Globalport Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA). In his debut for the Filipino club Williams notched a double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds. He also handed out five assists, but unfortunately turned the ball over seven times. Brian came over to Globalport…
Read MoreNBA All-Star Game: West tops East 196-173
The 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend culminated this Sunday with its marquee even the NBA All-Star Game. The game featured some of today’s most popular and most talented players in the NBA. The Western conference All-Stars ended up taking this one down 196-173, in what would be the highest-ever scoring all-star game. This game game was…
Read MoreVTB: Unics and Khimki keep pace
With VTB United League leaders CSKA Moscow playing tomorrow, it was the chance for the chasing pack to play catch up on Valentine’s Day. Second placed Unics Kazan and third placed Khimki Moscow Region were not in the loving mood as they made short work of their opponents to keep the pressure on the Army…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16: home comforts
It was a good day to be home on Friday in the Euroleague Top 16 as every host during the play claimed an important win. The clubs at the top of Group E and Group F have an eye on knockout hoops from here as we pass the midway point of the Euroleague Top 16.…
Read MoreCedric Simmons leaves Tel-Aviv
Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has ended his short stint playing for Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel, Winner League, Eurocup and Euroleague). The American with a Bulgarian passport inked with the Israeli giant at the end of January and played just a single Eurocup contest, featuring over 11 minutes but missing out at the…
Read MoreKyle Johnson deals with Monferrato
Kyle Johnson (195 cm, 195 cm, Long Island University’11) has landed a contract to play for Novipiu Casale Monferrato (Italy, Serie A2). The experienced guard has played in Italy before, featuring for Angelico Biella during the 2014/2015 season. During that stint the Brit played nine games and averaged 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.…
Read MoreFrank Robinson inks with Istanbul DSI
Frank Robinson (193 cm, California State-Fullerton’08) is linking with Istanbul DSI in the Turkish TBL for the remainder of the 2015/2016 season. The American has sat out the campaign so far after spending the 2014/2015 term in both Greece and Spain. He started the 14/15 season playing for Panelefsiniakos Eleusina (Greece, A1) where he featured…
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