Archive for 2016
Adriatic League: Crvena Zvezda takes finals lead
Reigning Adriatic League champion Crvena Zvezda Belgrade got its title defence off to the perfect start with a 95-88 home win over Mega Leks in the finals series. The all-Serbian final series came after a high octane last four which saw Crvena Zvezda ease past Cedevita Zagreb and Mega Leks see off Regular Season champions…
Read MoreTroran Brown now with Hermosillo
Troran Brown (188 cm, Montevallo’15) has opted to continue his rookie season as a pro with the Rayos de Hermosillo (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2016. He has already made his debut for his new and played a solid all-around game, recording 19 points four rebounds and four assists. Brown came over to Hermosillo from OKK Spar Sarajevo…
Read MoreDwayne Evans to Giessen 46ers
The Giessen 46 (Germany-BBL) are strengthening their roster for the upcoming German league playoffs with the addition of Dwayne Evans (198 cm, St. Louis’14). Dwayne will get tested this post-season as he sees an upgrade in competition. He started the 2015-16 season playing in the German Pro A league, for the Gladiators Trier. In 36…
Read MoreAustin Bragg extended by Artland Dragons
Austin Bragg (206 cm, Western Washington’14) has made a good impression with the Artland Dragons (Germany-BBL) and the team has decided to sign him to a contract extension. This 2015-16 the 24-year-old Bragg played 23 games for the Dragons and was able to post averages of 8.2 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Things are looking up…
Read MoreGalatasaray crowned Eurocup champs
The 2015/2016 Eurocup season has been completed and there is a new champions in the form of Galatasaray Istanbul. The Turkish team overcame Strasbourg of France in leg 2 of their Finals series in Istanbul, using a stunning first quarter to ride to victory and the 2015/2016 Eurocup title. In victory, Galatasaray breaks a continental…
Read MoreJordan Hamilton signs with Bucaneros
Jordan Hamilton (201 cm, Texas’11) will continue his professional career this 2016 as a member of Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB). He recently departed the NBA where he did a brief stint with the New Orleans Pelicans. Hamilton was signed by the Pelicans in March 2016. He played 11 games for them and averaged 11.4…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe joins Byblos
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206 cm, Maryland’07) has agreed to terms with Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) and will be joining the club this 2016. Ekenechukwu is a 30-year-old Nigerian-American international player who comes from Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB). Ibekwe joined the Russian team in January 2016 and was able to play 16 games for them and averaged…
Read MoreJeremy Pargo landed by Umana Venezia
Jeremy Pargo (188 cm, Gonzaga’09) is coming over to Europe to reinforce the roster of Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-Serie A) this 2016. Pargo recently completed a stint playing in China for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (China-CBA). He played a total of 40 games for them this 2015-16 and delivered laudable averages of 24.9 ppg and…
Read MoreEuroleague: Lokomotiv downs Barcelona for Final Four berth
Another Spanish giant has fallen in the Euroleague Playoffs as Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar tamed Barcelona to reach the Final Four in Berlin next month. The Russian club sent Barcelona packing in the fifth and deciding game in the Euroleague Playoff best of five tie, the only of this stage to go the distance. While Lokomotiv’s…
Read MoreSodertalje Kings take 3-0 lead in Swedish Finals
The Sodertalje Kings have won Game 3 of their Finals series against the Norrkoping Dolphins 68-73, and are now just one win away from capturing another Swedish Basketligan title. With this much momentum behind them, it isn’t far fetched that the Kings will be able to claim their fourth consecutive title. The Dolphins will get…
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