Archive for 2016
Durell Vinson returns to Starwings
Durell Vinson (201 cm, Wagner’08) is set to make his return to the Starwings Basket Regio Basel (Switzerland-LNA) this coming 2016-17 season. He spent the 2015-16 season playing in France as a member of the roster of FC Mulhouse Basket (France-NM1). Vinson logged a total of 34 games for his former team and registered averages…
Read MoreOlympiacos downs Panathinaikos for finals advantage
The Greek A1 finals series is shaping into a classic encounter between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, as the two titans of Greek basketball continue to maintain the pressure on the other. Tonight Olympiacos stole a lead over its great rival with a 77-72 home success, the first home success of the series so far. In Game…
Read MoreJosh Boone departs Khimky
Josh Boone (208 cm, Connecticut’06) will be parting ways with Russian club BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016. The veteran big man signed on with the team in January 2016. He played six games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 5.7 ppg and 4.8 rpg. Josh also played 18 games for Khimky in…
Read MoreJustin Martin inks with Los Mochis
Justin Martin (198 cm, SMU’15) has decided to continue his rookie campaign as a pro this 2016 with the Pioneros de Los Mochis (Mexico-CIBACOPA). Martin has already made his debut for Los Mochis and scored two points and pulled down four rebound. This 2015-16 the 25-year-old SMU grad tipped off his career in Germany as…
Read MoreKeyron Sheard added by Obregon
Keyron Sheard (188 cm, Chattanooga’09) has been added to the backcourt rotation of the Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2016. The 29-year-old Sheard spent the 2015-16 season playing in Venezuela for the Gigantes de Guayana (Venezuela-LPB). In 42 games Keyron delivered averages of 14.5 ppg and 4.2 apg. His solid play in the season…
Read MoreZenit St. Petersburg forces VTB decider against Unics Kazan
Unics Kazan and Zenit St. Petersburg will play a deciding game in their VTB League semifinal series after Zenit used home court advantage to force a decider. Awaiting the winner of the series in the final is six time VTB League champ CSKA Moscow, after the Army Men swept into the title game with a…
Read MoreDarington Hobson signs with Guangxi
Daringotn Hobson (201 cm, New Mexico’10) will continue his professional career this 2016 with the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL). This will be Hobson’s first stint in China. He spent the last two seasons playing in the NBA D-League for the Santa Cruz Warriors. In 2015-16 Darington played a total of 44 games for Santa Cruz and…
Read MoreTravis Garrison added by Guaymas
Travis Garrison (203 cm, Maryland’06) has opted to take his game to Mexico this 2016. He has signed with the Ostineros de Guaymas (Mexico-CIBACOPA). Travis has played his first game for his new team and he scored two points and grabbed three rebounds. Garrison had a very brief 2015-16 season. He spent the pre-season with…
Read MoreEarl Clark headed to Henan
Earl Clark (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal with Henan Shedianlaojiu (China-NBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. He is coming over after spending the 2015-16 stateside logging some time in the NBA D-League. Clark moved to the Bakersfield Jam after his release from the Brooklyn Nets. He played 23 games for…
Read MoreGiannoulis Larentzis pens with CAI Zaragoza
CAI Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa) has begun its preparation for the upcoming 2016-17 season. They have signed Giannoulis Larentzakis (195 cm) to a deal as a fresh addition to their roster. He is a Greek player who spent the last two seasons as a member of VAP Kolossos Rodou (Greece-A1). In 2015-16 he appeared in a…
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