Archive for 2016
Paul Jones moves to Trikalla
Paul Jones (198 cm, Western Washington’13) is taking his game to Aries Trikalla BC (Greece-A1) this 2016. The 26-year-old Jones is moving there after starting the 2015-16 season with Elitzur Ashkelon (Israel-National League). He played three games for the Israeli team before his departure and was able to deliver averages of 17.0 ppg and 11.3…
Read MoreJavon McCrea inks with Santurce
Javon McCrea (201 cm, Buffalo’14) has agreed to terms with Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2016. McCrea is moving there after starting the season playing in France for SLUC Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A). He played three games for them in the ongoing Eurocup and produced averages of 11.7 ppg and 8.7 rpg. He…
Read MoreDionte Christmas leaves AEK Athens
Dionte Christmas (196 cm, Temple’09) has parted ways with Greek club AEK Athens (Greece-A1) this 2016. He played just four games for them and averaged 2.8 ppg and 1.8 rpg. Things did not work out between him and the team and the move was mutual. Christmas moved to AEK Athens after starting the 2015-16 season…
Read MoreALBA Berlin makes Eurocup Eighthfinals
The final round of Eurocup Last 32 action for this season tipped off on Tuesday with a single game, with ALBA Berlin and Neptunas Klaipeda contesting for the final qualification berth in Group J. After a battle on the hardwood in the German capital, ALBA Berlin emerged victorious 76-62 to punch its ticket into the…
Read MoreGreg Smith pens with Regatas Corrientes
Greg Smith (198 cm, Colorado State’13) is a recent addition to the roster of Regatas Corrientes (Argentina-Liga A) this 2016. This will be Greg’s third team this 2015-16 season. He started off playing in Israel for Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan (Israel-National League). In five games Smith was able to produce averages of 13.4 ppg…
Read MoreElliot Williams heads to Panathinaikos
Elliot Williams (196 cm, Memphis’10) is bound for Europe after agreeing to terms on a deal with Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) this 2016. The 26-year-old Memphis product initially began the 2015-16 season with the Charlotte Hornets, but in November 2015 moved to the Santa Cruz Warriors from the NBA D-League. He played 21 games for the…
Read MoreDerek Fisher Fired by New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have finally decided to cut ties with head coach Derek Fisher. The Knicks are currently 23-31 and have just come from losing their fifth straight game. The organization hired Fisher in 2014-15 and was handpicked by team president Phil Jackson. Unfortunately for Fisher and much to the chagrin of the higher…
Read MoreDoron Lamb moves to Auxilium Torino
Doron Lamb (193 cm, Kentucky’12) has found his way to his third team this 2015-16 season after agreeing to terms with Auxilium Torino (Italy-Serie A). Doron signed with KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (Montenegro-Erste Liga). He failed to score in both outings for the team in the Eurocup. He did manage to successfully score 17 points…
Read MoreFenerbahce Ulker, new leader of Turkish BSL
After a dominant 94-74 victory over Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul, Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul has taken the league leadership of the Turkish BSL with their 13-4 record. It was a big win for Fenerbahce Ulker as they were able to take advantage of a loss by former league top team Anadolu Efes to Galatasaray Liv Hospital, 78-85,…
Read MoreTyler Wilkerson to San Miguel Beermen
Tyler Wilkerson (203 cm, Marshall’10) has been selected to be the new import of the San Miguel Beermen (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. This will be his first time to play in the Philippines, but he has had some previous experience playing for other Asian clubs. In 2015 the 27-year-old Wilkerson played 19 games for Hang Sen…
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