Archive for 2016
Leo Westermann added by Zalgiris
BC Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) has decided to bolster its roster this post-season with the addition of Leo Westermann (196 cm). He is a French player who has been a member of the French national team in 2013 and 2015. Zalgiris is currently vying for the Lithuanian LKL championship and would get a boost from the…
Read MoreAdam Waczynski agrees with Unicaja Malaga
Unicaja Malaga of Spain’s Liga Endesa has agreed to terms with Polish player Adam Waczynski (199 cm) and will be adding him to their roster this 2016-17. He has been a member of the Polish national team from 2009 up to 2015. Adam is no stranger to Spain’s premier basketball league. He spent the last…
Read MoreRyan Toolson extends with Zenit
Ryan Toolson (193 cm, Utah Valley’09) has been signed by Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia-VTB) to a fresh two-year deal, keeping him with the team through 2016 to 2018. The 31-year-old Toolson had a productive first year with the Russian club in 2015-16. He played 15 games for them during their run in the Eurocup and…
Read MorePelicans’ Bryce Dejean-Jones Shot Dead at Age 23
A tragic mistake has ended the life of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Bryce Dejean-Jones. The 23-year-old died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen which he sustained breaking into an apartment in Dallas, Texas over the weekend. The resident of the apartment called out to him after he broke down the door and entered the…
Read MoreItalian Serie A: EA7 Armani Headed to the Finals
The Italian Serie A has its first finalist for the 2015-16 season. EA7 Emporio Armani Milano prevailed over Umana Reyer Venezia 60-68 in Game 6 of their semi-finals series to be the first team to advance. Scandone Avellino defeated Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia 83-74 to force a Game 7 of their series. That game will…
Read MoreFC Porto conquers Benfica for LPB glory
The two largest sporting institutions in Portugal contested the LPB title this year and FC Porto emerged the champion with a 93-85 win over Benfica in Game 4 of the finals series. In conquering the title FC Porto is a worthy champion that has defeated its nearest rival 3-1 in the finals run. It has…
Read MoreFIBA Europe lifts sanctions on National Federations
The FIBA Europe Board has taken the important decision to lift the ban on national teams, allowing them to play in the upcoming European Championships. Several national teams had been banned from Eurobasket 2017 due to the ongoing fight for control over European competitions being fought between FIBA Europe and the Euroleague. The original punishment…
Read MoreKutaisi wins historic Superliga title
Kutaisi defeated Dinamo Tbilisi in Game 5 of the Georgia Superliga and was crowned the champion of the top flight in the country. The victory allowed the club to avenge its final loss to Dinamo in 2014 and was first league success in the history of the club. The historic win came thanks to a…
Read MoreKalev/Cramo claims Estonia KML success
Kalev/Cramo Tallinn took out TU/Rock in Game 5 of the Alexela KML to be crowned the champion of Estonia Basketball, while also avenging last season’s finals loss. The victory was arguably the justified outcome to the season after Kalev/Cramo swept the Regular Season with an unbeaten 32-0 record. The club is now celebrating its 8th…
Read MoreGroningen wins Dutch title
Donar Groningen is the new champion of the Dutch Eredivisie (DBL) league with a 69-86 road win over Zwolle in Game 5 of the finals series. The victory means Groningen wins back the title it last won in 2014 and claims its fifth Eredivisie crown overall. The new champs took a while to get cooking…
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