Archive for 2016
John Bryant signed by Valencia
Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) will be bringing in some veteran leadership to their frontcourt this 2016-17 with the addition of John Bryant (208 cm, Santa Clara’09). This will be a fresh start for Bryant who has spent his pro career playing for German Bundesliga clubs, splitting his time with Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Muenchen.…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Day 4 roundup
Day 4 of the 2014 Olympic Games was reserved for Group B action, with Group A completing their second game on Day 3 of the men’s Basketball tournament. During the day of play on Tuesday, both Argentina and Lithuania remained undefeated at the top of the standings, while hosts Brazil got off the mark with…
Read MoreJamar Diggs inks with Juventus
Jamar Diggs (188 cm, Wofford’11) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new player for Juventus LKSK Utenos (Lithuania-LKL). Diggs had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two Romanian clubs. He began the season playing for CS Energia Rovinari Targu Jiu (Romania-Liga Nationala). Jamar played 13 games for Rovinari in the FIBA…
Read MoreLuka Zoric signs with Sevilla
Luka Zoric (211 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this upcoming 2016-17 season. Zoric is a 31-year-old Croatian international player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2007. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for home team KK Cedevita Zagreb…
Read MoreShane Larkin secured by Laboral Kutxa
Baskonian organization Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has landed former NBA guard Shane Larkin (180 cm, University of Miami’13). Larkin departs the NBA after three seasons and will now continue his pro career with a new chapter playing in Europe. In 2015-16 Shane played 78 games for the Brooklyn Nets and averaged 7.3 ppg and…
Read MoreVenky Jois begins career with Tartu Rock
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Estonia-Alexela KML) has signed Australian rookie Venky Jois (203 cm, Eastern Washington’16) and will give him a shot this season. The 23-year-old Jois recently graduated from the University of Eastern Washington and will be making his pro debut this 2016-17. In his senior year Venky played 32 games for his alma mater and…
Read MoreBrazil downs Spain to open Olympics account
Game 2 of Group B in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games got underway on Tuesday, with hosts Brazil outlasting Spain 66-65 early in the day. It was a first victory for the Brazilians and puts the country on track in a tournament where it is expected to do well with the home floor. Spain is…
Read MoreVladimir Veremeenko joins Brose Baskets
Vladimir Veremeenko (208 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of German club Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-BBL) for the 2016-17 season. Vladimir is an international basketball veteran who has dual citizenship from Belarus and Russia. He was a former member of the Belarusian national team in 2002, 2005, and 2007. His 2015-16 season was…
Read MoreRyan Pearson added by Le Mans
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has agreed to terms on a deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) and will join the team this 2016-17. The 26-year-old Pearson spent his 2015-16 season playing in Hungary for TLi-Alba Fehervar (Hungary-A Division). As a member of their starting five, Ryan played in 34 games and…
Read MoreThanasis Antetokounmpo strengthens Andorra
MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) scored big in free agency this off-season, landing Thanasis Antetokounmpo (201 cm) to reinforce their roster. Thanasis is an international player who has dual citizenship from both Greece and Nigeria. His older brother, Giannis, plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Thanasis was released by the New York Knicks at the start of…
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