Archive for 2016
Von Wafer signs with Ponce
Von Wafer (196 cm, Florida State’05) is a recent addition to the roster of Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2016. He will tasked to handle a big chunk of the scoring load for the team this season. The 30-year-old Wafer is coming off a two-season run playing in China. This 2015-16 Von played 28…
Read MoreEurocup: Karsiyaka destroys Trabzonspor
There was just a single game to open Round 5 of the Eurocup Last 32 on Tuesday, but it was a mouth-watering encounter that would pit two clubs from Turkey against each other. The all-Turkish clash saw Trabzonspor Medical Park play hosts to current TBL champions Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir. The home team ended up being…
Read MoreGreg Oden cut by Jiangsu Dragons
Greg Oden (213 cm, Ohio State’07) is a free agent once again after being released by the Jiansu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) this 2016. The oft injured big man played 25 games for the Chinese club this 2015-16 season and averaged a double-double with 13.0 ppg and 12.6 rpg. He also added 2 blocks per…
Read MoreKevin Anderson joins Apollon Patras
Kevin Anderson (188 cm, Richmond’11) is making his way back to Greece this 2016 after signing a deal to play for AS Apollon Patras (Greece-A1). His 2015-16 season actually started with AE Nea Kifisia Dimoulas Athens (Greece-A1). In October 2015 he joined BBC Sparta Bertrange (Luxembourg-Total League). Kevin played eight games for them and was…
Read MoreChris Wright now with Varese
Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A) has agreed to terms on a deal with Chris Wright (185 cm, Georgetown’11) and will add him to their roster this 2016. The 26-year-old former Georgetown Hoya is coming over to the Italian club after starting the 2015-16 season playing for Hapoel Holon (Israel-Winner League). He played four games for them…
Read MoreEniel Polynice inks with Santurce
Eniel Polynice (195 cm, Seton Hall’11) will continue his professional career with the Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2016. Polynice is a 27-year-old Haitian player who is coming over to Santurce after playing two games for the Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera (Mexico-LNBP). In his two games Eniel posted averages of 9.0 ppg and 4.0…
Read MoreDuke Out of Top 25 for First Time since 2007
This is one heck of a 2015-16 season in NCAA Men’s Basketball. After losing four of its last five games, the Duke Blue Devils have fallen out of the AP Top 25 rankings. They have really struggled and are now 15-6. This is the first time in more than eight years that Duke is not…
Read MoreCameron Jones signed by Arkadikos
SEFA Arkadikos (Greece-A1) has agreed to terms with Cameron Jones (193 cm, Northern Arizona’11) and will be adding him to their roster this 2016. The 26-year-old Jones recently left Ironi Nes Ziona (Israel-Winner League) at the end of January 2016. He played 15 games for the Israeli club before his departure and averaged 8.1 ppg…
Read MoreRyan Boatright landed by Capo d’Orlando
Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) is not holding back as it attempts to salvage its 2015-16 season with the recent addition of Ryan Boatright (183 cm, Connecticut’15). The 23-year-old rookie guard from UConn is embarking on a new chapter in his international pro career with this move to the Italian club. He started the season…
Read MoreVincent Simpson now with Kangoeroes
Vincent Simpson (185 cm, Hampton’10) will be strengthening the backcourt of the Kangoeroes Basket Willebroek (Belgium-Scooore League) this 2016. The 27-year-old Simpson is coming over to the Belgian club after beginning the 2015-16 season as a member of BC Nokia (Finland-Korisliiga). He logged a total of 15 games for BC Nokia before his departure and…
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