Archive for 2016
Curtis Jerrells joins Hapoel Jerusalem
Curtis Jerrells (185 cm, Baylor’09) has agreed to terms with Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League) and will be joining the club for the 2016-17 season. Curtis played for two clubs in 2015-16. He started off the season with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB), but moved to Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL), where he played 11 Eurocup games and…
Read MoreFrance Punches Ticket to 2016 Rio Olympics
Manila, Philippines – France defeated Canada 83-74 in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Finals to book the last seat at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Serbia and Croatia punched their tickets previously. The win was the culmination of a four-game sweep by the boys in blue to complete their road to Rio. The Canadian squad flies…
Read MoreCroatia stuns Italy, makes Olympics
Croatia qualified for the Rio Olympic Games this summer by stunning Italy on its own hardwood, claiming a 78-84 OT win in the Turin qualifying tournament. It was a game of contrasting fortunes for both nations. Croatia spent most the game protecting an early lead, while Italy spent much of the contest on the front…
Read MoreSerbia reaches 2016 Olympic Games
Serbia headed into the finale of the 2016 Olympics qualifier as favourite, a breezy path to the final and home court advantage in Belgrade sought to that. Even so, the hosts clicked big time and simply tore apart Puerto Rico with a 108-77 victory. Success sends Serbia through to the 2016 Olympic Games where the…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: two qualifier finals set
Four nations are on the brink of making the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but only two will reach the prestigious tournament. The finals of the Olympic Qualifiers in both Serbia and Italy have been locked, with the host nations to compete in both. Italy will meet Croatia in the final of the…
Read MoreAlex Tyus newcomer to Galatasaray
Alex Tyus (203 cm, Florida’11) has agreed to terms with Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will join the team for the 2016-17 season. Alex is a 28-year-old American player who also holds an Israeli passport. The veteran is not traveling far, having played the 2015-16 season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). He played 24…
Read MoreIvica Zubac signed by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are putting some trust in their new project, Croatian big man Ivica Zubac (216 cm). They have signed the 19-year-old Zubac for the 2016-17 season. The Lakers picked him up in the second round of the 2016 draft, 32nd overall. He began the 2015-16 season playing for KK Cibona Zagreb (Croatia-A1).…
Read MoreTaShawn Thomas joins Vanoli Cremona
TaShawn Thomas (203 cm, Oklahoma’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A). The 23-year-old Thomas sharpened his game during his rookie season (2015-16) in Germany playing for Mitteldeutscher BC Weissenfels (Germany-BBL). He played 30 games for his former team and registered averages of 12.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg. In his…
Read MoreAnthony Randolph lands with Real Madrid
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa) is bolstering its frontcourt for the 2016-17 season with the addition of Anthony Randolph (211 cm, LSU’08). Randolph has spent the last couple of seasons playing for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB), since his release from the Orlando Magic in 2014-15. In 2015-16 the 26-year-old Randolph played 23 games for his…
Read More7Days EuroCup 2016-17 Draw
Barcelona, Spain – The EuroCup Basketball tournament has a new name. It is now called 7Days EuroCup and the 2016-17 Draw is officially in the books. The 24 teams competing for EuroCup glory have been officially divided into four groups with six teams each. The teams will begin the competition with a 10-game round-robin regular…
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