Archive for 2016
Ian Vougioukas now with Lokomotiv
Ian Vougioukas (212 cm) is a fresh addition to the frontcourt rotation of Russian club Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this coming 2016-17 season. Vougioukas is a 31-year-old Greek player who was a former member of the Greek national team from 2010 to 2014. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL).…
Read MoreWalter Hodge landed by ASVEL
Walter Hodge (183 cm, Florida’09) has penned a deal with French team ASVEL Lyon-Villuerbanne Basket (France-Pro A) this 2016-17. The 29-year-old guard has triple citizenship from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the USA. He has been a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands national team since 2009. In 2016 Hodge played 16 games…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Quarterfinals Roundup
Quarterfinals day at the 2016 Olympic Games brought plenty of the excitement that was predicted. However, perhaps the contests were not quite as close as many thought they would be. The USA, Spain, and Australia all romped to easy wins to book their places in the final four. Serbia and Croatia had yet to hit…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels now with Jiangsu Dragons
The Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) have secured the services of Jamaican big man Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) this 2016-17. Samuels is a former member of the Jamaican national team, suiting up for them 2009 to 2014. The former NBA forward heads to China after recently being released by FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa),…
Read MoreJianLian Yi back in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with JianLian Yi (212 cm). It appears that the Chinese big man will be making his return to the NBA. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million. He recently represented China in a winless run in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He’s been with the Chinese national…
Read MoreChester Simmons inks with Sharks Antibes
The Sharks Antibes from France’s Pro A league have signed veteran player Chester Simmons (196 cm, University of Washington’05) for the 2016-17 season. The 34-year-old Simmons spent his 2015-16 season on the roster of Hapoel Tel-Aviv, joining the club in November 2015. He played a total of 27 games for them and was able to…
Read MoreDonnie McGrath joins Lietuvos Rytas
Donnie McGrath (193 cm, Providence’06) is set to strengthen the backcourt of Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL) this 2016-17. McGrath is an Irish-American international player who was a former member of the Irish national team in 2006 and 2008. The 32-year-old veteran journeyman suited up for Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2015-16. He…
Read MoreDerrick Low extends with Pieno Zvaigzdes
Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL) has decided to re-sign Derrick Low (191 cm, Washington State’08) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 30-year-old Low had a productive first outing with the club in the 2015-16 season and they likely wanted to build on his experience with the team. He played four games for them in the Baltic…
Read MoreAnthony Hilliard now with Maccabi Rishon
Anthony Hilliard (193 cm, Elizabeth City’09) has agreed to terms with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League) and will join the team this 2016-17. He most recently saw action for Belarusian club Tsmoki-Minsk (Belarus-Premier League) in 2015-16. Anthony played a dozen games for them in the maiden season of the FIBA Europe Cup and registered averages…
Read More2016 Olympic Games Quarterfinals Preview
The Quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympic Games Basketball tournament were locked on Monday evening. As we reported yesterday, the closing of contest in Group B ended a frantic and hugely entertaining group stage. Eight teams proved themselves over the first week and were rewarded with a berth in the final eight. Now that the tournament…
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