Archive for 2016
Champions League clubs named by FIBA
The FIBA Europe Champions League sparked a political tussle in European Basketball, but the sport’s governing body managed to get many clubs to commit to the format eventually. While the giants of European hoops remain in the Euroleague and Eurocup, the Champions League presents a compelling competition that gives smaller clubs a chance to compete…
Read MoreEurocup 2016/2017 teams announced
12 countries will be represented when the 2016/2016 Eurocup season tips off later in the year, with 24 teams lining up for a shot at the title. The Regular Season lineup was approved today and the Eurocup will once again provide the kind of exciting hoops that have made it a hit with fans. Five…
Read MoreEuroleague: 16 teams announced for revised format 2016/2017 season
The teams participating in the 2016/2017 Euroleague season have been named, with 16 elite European clubs making up the competition field. The new season will usher in a change to the competition format, with less teams competing from the start. However, less teams means more quality, and for the 2016/2017 campaign the Euroleague will truly…
Read MoreBen Woodside added by Breakers
Ben Woodside (180 cm, North Dakota State’09) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 season with the New Zealand Breakers (Australia-NBL). Ben is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. This will be his first stint in the Australian NBL. He is coming off a three season run playing for Turk Telekom…
Read MoreNenad Krstic lands with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) is continuing its rebuilding process with the addition of veteran big man Nenad Krstic (212 cm). He is a 32-year-old Serbian player who was a member of the Serbian national team from 2008 to 2014. Nenad will be bringing a wealth of experience to the team this season. He was…
Read MoreAustin Daye signs with Galatasaray
Austin Daye (211 cm, Gonzaga’09) is taking his game to Turkey this 2016-17 after agreeing to terms with Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). The former NBA forward spent his 2015-16 season playing in Europe, on the roster of Consultinvest VL Pesaro (Italy-Serie A). He opted to head to Europe at the start of the season…
Read MoreThaddeus McFadden deals with Nancy
Thaddeus McFadden (188 cm, Fairmont State’09) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new member of Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A). Thaddeus is a 29-year-old veteran who spent the last two seasons on the roster of Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A). In 2015-16 McFadden played 14 games for his former club in…
Read MoreDarnell Harris begins career at Spirou
Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) is bolstering its roster this 2016-17 with the infusion of new blood in the form of Darnell Harris (203 cm, Middle Tennessee State’16). This will be the 24-year-old Harris’ rookie season as a pro and he will be tested in Belgium’s top league. In his senior year at Middle Tennessee…
Read MoreSouth American Championships: Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina dominate
The biggest hitters in South American Basketball continued to put a stranglehold on the field on Day 3 of the South American Championships. Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela stayed undefeated to sit atop their respective groups, while Colombia also collected a second win of the tournament. Big wins were order of the day for the giants,…
Read MoreDrago Pasalic inks with Donar Groiningen
Drago Pasalic (208 cm) has put pen to paper on a deal to play for Donar Groningen (Dutch Basketball League) for the 2016/2017 season. The big Croatian will be helping the 5-time champion through the upcoming campaign as Donar looks to defend the DBL title it won in the 2015/2016 season. During that term, Drago…
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