Archive for 2016
A.J. Slaughter to bolster Strasbourg
A.J. Slaughter (191 cm, Western Kentucky’10) is set to strengthen the backcourt of Strasbourg IG (France-Pro A) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Slaughter is 29-year-0ld American player who also holds a Polish passport. He’s been a member of the Polish national team since 2015. In 2015-16 the veteran lent his talents to Banvit Basketbol Kulubu…
Read MoreTeam USA beats France 100-97
Already qualified, Team USA downed France on Day 9 of the Rio Olympics Basketball tournament. The victory means the US is guaranteed to win Group A with an unblemished 5-0 record. As for France, the Europeans gave a good account of themselves in this 100-97 defeat and put a foot in the next round. Indeed,…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Day 8
The men’s Basketball tournament is starting to take shape at the 2016 Olympic Games. Day 8 in Rio saw Group B wrap up its penultimate round of games before the knock-out stages. There were plenty of significant talking points on Saturday ahead of the final group games which run Sunday through Monday. An all-South American…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Australia back to winning ways
Australia’s excellent 2016 Olympic Games form continued on Friday as day seven of the men’s Basketball tournament tipped off. The day is reserved for Group A action, and the Aussies kicked off the proceedings by getting back to winning ways. A commanding 68-93 win over China showed that Australia is a contender for the medals…
Read MoreLeBron Stays with Cavaliers in 3-Year Deal
It looks like LeBron James will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, at least for the foreseeable future. James extends his stay with Cleveland and has agreed to a three-year deal with the Cavs reportedly worth $100 million. The first year of the contract will net LeBron a whopping $31 million, making him the highest paid…
Read MoreLithuania Still Undefeated at 3-0
Six days into the Men’s Basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games several surprises and story lines have already begun to unfold. Spain’s slow start, Australia’s stiff challenge to the USA, and now Lithuania’s 3-0 surge have all been eye-openers thus far. The USA team still looks formidable, but the race for which teams will…
Read MoreMichael Holyfield heads Down Under
Michael Holyfield (211 cm, Sam Houston State’15) is spreading his wings and flying Down Under to play for the Illawarra Hawks (Australia-NBL) this 2016-17. This stint marks the beginning of his international career. The 23-year-old big man played his rookie season as a pro (2015-16) in the NBA D-League, splitting his time with two clubs.…
Read MoreKenny Grant now with Nanterre
JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) have landed the services of Swedish guard Kenny Grant (188 cm, Davidson’06) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Grant was a former member of the Swedish national team from 2006 to 2013, but has spent most of his recent professional career playing for French clubs. He spent three seasons playing for Sluc…
Read MoreHaris Delalic newcomer to Spirou
Haris Delalic (202 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal with Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) and will join the club this 2016-17. Haris is a 22-year-old international player from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who is a fresh addition to the Bosnian national team this 2016. He will be getting his baptism by fire as…
Read MoreEric Buckner joins Aris Thessaloniki
Eric Buckner (208 cm, Georgia State’12) is taking his game to Greece after landing a deal to play for Aris Thessaloniki this upcoming season. The deal is reportedly good for two years. Buckner had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two different clubs from two different continents. He began the season playing for Turk…
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