Archive for 2016
Amar’e Stoudemire joins Hapoel Jerusalem
Amar’e Stoudemire (211 cm) recently announced his retirement from the NBA, but the big man is not done with basketball just yet. He now embarks on a fresh adventure, writing a new chapter of his career with Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League). At 33 years of age, does STAT have anything left in the tank? Stoudemire…
Read MoreWilliam Hatcher newcomer to Partizan
William Hatcher (188 cm, University of Miami’06) will be a fresh addition to the backcourt of BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) this 2016-17 season. Hatcher reunited with former club PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) for the 2015-16 season and he was able to play for them in two leagues. He logged 16 games for PAOK during their…
Read MoreU18 Asia Championships: Iran’s home gold
Home hardwood and a faithful Tehran support pushed Iran to gold at the U18 Asia Championships in its own backyard. The nation defeated Japan in a solid final performance that ensured the country won its third ever U18 title, following success in 2004 and 2008. Beaten finalists Japan know a thing or two about winning…
Read MoreU18 Asia Championships: Iran stuns China
The final four of the FIBA U18 Asia Championships have been scheduled, with the four nations entering the semis now known. A frantic day of Quarterfinal action on Friday saw Iran, Lebanon, Japan, and South Korea head to the semis. We wrote before the last eight that the draw presented an opportunity for some nations.…
Read MoreAlex Kirk joins Foshan Long Lions
Alex Kirk (211 cm, New Mexico’14) has decided to take his game to Asia this 2016-17 and has penned a deal with the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA). Kirk is coming off a stint playing in Europe in 2015-16. He logged 33 games for Italian club Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-Serie A). Alex was a solid…
Read MoreThomas Schreiner remains with Andorra
Austrian player Thomas Schreiner (195 cm) has truly found a home in Spanish franchise MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) and has signed on for yet another season. He has been with the team since 2012 and has been a staple of the team’s roster ever since. The 30-year-old Schreiner was also a former member of the…
Read MoreAmar’e Stoudemire Retires from NBA after 14 Seasons
Amar’e Stoudemire (211 cm) signed a one-day contract with the New York Knicks earlier this week and then announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 seasons. There was an outpouring of sentiments of respect and well-wishes from various NBA players and coaches after Stoudemire’s announcement. The six-time All-Star was selected by the Phoenix Suns…
Read MoreNorvel Pelle signed by Openjobmetis Varese
Norvel Pelle (208 cm, Iona’13) has agreed to terms on a deal with Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A) and will be joining the team for the 2016-17 season. The 23-year-old Iona grad is coming off a 32-game stint in Asia playing for Homenetmen Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) in 2015-16. He posted impressive numbers as he was able…
Read MoreBlake Schilb stays with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has re-signed Blake Schilb (201 cm, Loyola-Illinois’07), keeping him on their roster for the 2016-17 season. He is a 32-year-old American player who also holds a passport from the Czech Republic. Blake has been a member of the Czech Republic national team since 2015. He joined Galatasaray at the start…
Read MoreMarko Todorovic reunites with Khimky
Montenegrin forward Marko Todorovic (209 cm) is making his way back to BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. Todorovic actually played majority of the 2015-16 season for Khimky, but later moved to Domion Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) in April 2016. He played 16 games for Khimky in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and averaged 5.0…
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