Archive for 2016
Jeremy Tyler pens with TianJin Steel
Jeremy Tyler (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for TianJin Steel (China-CBA) this 2016-17 season. This will effectively be Tyler’s second season playing in China’s premier league. After his release from the Houston Rockets in October 2015, Jeremy took his game to China in November and signed with Fujian…
Read MoreZoran Vrkic newcomer to Karpos Sokoli
Zoran Vrkic (203 cm) will be donning the colors of Karpos Sokoli 2000 Skopje (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) this coming 2016-17. Vrkic is a 29-yer-old Croatian player who was a one-time member of the Croatian national team in 2011. He spent the 2015-16 season playing for Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian from the Spanish Liga Endesa. Zoran…
Read MoreJeff Ayres now with CSKA Moscow
Jeff Ayres (206 cm, Arizona State’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this coming 2016-17 season. This will be his first time around the block to play for a European club. Jeff saw the end of his NBA career in 2015-16 after a 19-game run…
Read MoreASVEL drops Le Mans for Match des Champions win
ASVEL Lyon picked up where it left of last season by winning a trophy. The club narrowly edged Le Mans in the Match des Champions to tip off the new French domestic season. In this contest, the French LNB ProA winner and the French Cup winner are brought together for a supercup showdown. After winning…
Read MoreMarko Mladjen added by Union Olimpija
Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM) has added Marko Mladjen (205 cm) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Marko is a 23-year-old international player who has dual citizenship from Serbia and Switzerland. He has been a member of the Swiss national team since 2013. In 2015-16 he saw action for BBC Monthey (Switzerland-LNA). In 32 games…
Read MoreDamien Wilkins joins Metros de Santiago
The Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB) have secured the services of veteran guard Damien Wilkins (198 cm, Georgia’04) for the upcoming season. After his release from the then Charlotte Hornets at the start of 2015-16, Wilkins decided to continue his career in South America. Damien landed a deal to play for Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB).…
Read MoreAaron Jones inks with Beroe
Aaron Jones (206 cm, Mississippi’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with BC Beroe, from Bulgaria’s NBL. This will be a new chapter for him, and with it come new challenges for him to face. The 23-year-old Jones put together some solid numbers in his rookie campaign in 2015-16. He suited up for Rhein…
Read MoreTony Woods joins Doxa Lefkadas
Big man, Tony Woods (211 cm, Oregon’13) will be boosting the frontcourt of AE Doxa Lefkadas joins the Greek A1 league (via promotion) this season. Tony was originally with GS Kymis (Greece-A1) to start 2016-17. Woods is no stranger to Greek hoops, having played the 2015-16 season on the roster of AS Apollon Patras (Greece-A1).…
Read MoreEuroleague preseason: Khimki slips to Estudiantes
There was mixed fortunes for Russian clubs during preseason friendlies in Spain on Tuesday. Euroleague hopeful Khimki saw its preparations dented by an inspired home performance by Estudiantes. Lleida could not produce a similar home performance against Zenit St. Petersburg. The Russian club took apart the Spaniards. Estudiantes vs. Khimki Moscow Region, 70-60 Euroleague challengers…
Read MoreJulian Norfleet pens with ZTE KK
Julian Norfleet (188 cm, Mt. St.Mary’s’14) will be reinforcing the roster of Zalakeramia-ZTE KK (Hungary-A Division) this coming 2016-17 season. This will be a new test for the 24-year-old guard, who honed his skills in 2015-16 playing for BC Boncourt Red Team (Switzerland-LNA). Julian appeared in a total of 27 games for his former team…
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