Archive for 2016
Ronald Roberts switches to Tofas Bursa
Ronald Roberts (203 cm, St. Joseph’s’14) will play Dominican Republic BSL hoops this summer after penning with Tofas Bursa (BSL). The forward started the 2015/2016 season with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, but was farmed out to the Franchise’s Raptors 905 in the Development League (D-League). With 905 Ronald Roberts played 24 games and…
Read MoreChris McNealy stays with Oberwart
Chris McNealy (194 cm, Cal-Irvine’14) has extended his stay with Redwell Gunners Oberwart (Austria, Bundesliga) through the 2016/2017 season. The American spent last season with the team, and it proved to be a fruitful campaign on a personal and club level. Chris McNealy help the Gunners secure an Austrian league and cup double, and he…
Read MoreOmar Thomas stiches to Cremona
Omar Thomas (196 cm, UTEP’05) has been tabbed by Vanoli Cremona (Italy, Serie A) for the duration of the 2016/2017 season. The American has most lately played for Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia, VTB League and Eurocup), where he played 19 games in VTB action and secured averages of 8.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists…
Read MoreVenezuela repeats as South American champ
Home nation Venezuela cemented itself as the current dominant force in South American Championships hoops with 64-58 final win over Brazil. The victory ensured the nation its second consecutive title (after success in 2014) and its third overall. Success came at the expanse of Brazil, stopping the country from extending its position as the winningest…
Read MoreUSA clinches 4th U17 World Championships gold
The final of the U17 World Championships went entirely to form as the USA swept Turkey aside to clinch the gold and retain its title. Victory means the USA are untouched in this competition since it started in 2010, with the country claiming four titles in that time. Turkey had pieced together a fairytale tournament…
Read MoreU17 World Championships: USA and Turkey make final
The final of the U17 World Championships has been set. No surprises to see the United States in the showpiece game, but the inclusion of Turkey has added some spice to this game. The Turks produced a big performance to overcome hosts Spain in the final four, the result setting up an historic first ever…
Read MoreDwayne Benjamin goes pro with Bakken
Dwayne Benjamin (201 cm, Oregon’16) is set to begin his professional career this 2016-17 in Denmark, signing with the Bakken Bears (Denmark-Ligaen). The Bears are coming off back-to-back Danish league finals appearances, but want to take their game to the next level and capture that elusive crown. The last time they won the title was…
Read MoreBryce Taylor retained by Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has taken a major step towards improving on their semis appearance in the German Bundesliga in 2015-16. They have secured Bryce Taylor (193 cm) for one more season this 2016-17. He has been with the team since 2013 and has been a major cog in the team’s machinery for success. In…
Read MoreYannick Anzuluni headed to Phoenix Hagen
Yannick Anzuluni (204 cm, Houghton’10) has landed a deal with German club Phoenix Hagen (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Anzuluni is a 28-year-old Canadian player who will be making his debut for a German Bundesliga organization for the first time in his career. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for Umea BSKT (Sweden-Basketligan). He…
Read MoreJosip Sobin pens with Anwil
Anwil Wloclawek (Poland-TBL) has signed Croatian big man Josip Sobin (205 cm) for the upcoming 2016-17 season and the player will get his first shot at action in the Polish league. Josip has been a member of the This will be his second season playing professionally outside of his home Croatia. In 2015-16 he played…
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