Archive for 2016
Kevin Dillard signed by Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp Giants (Belgium-Scooore League) have reinforced their roster with the recent addition of Kevin Dillard (183 cm, Dayton’13) this 2016. This will be Dillard’s fourth team for the 2015-16 season. He was initially supposed to play for MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL), but left in September 2015. He eventually signed with Cholet Basket…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors Get Historic 73rd Win
The Golden State Warriors have made NBA history with their 125-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The win allowed them to finish the 2015-16 regular season with a 73-9 record, the best-ever in the league’s history. The previous record was 72-10, held by the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls. This now puts this team in the discussion…
Read MoreEuroleague: Barcelona and Panathinaikos slip
After Euroleague stalwarts Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow opened the Playoffs with victory yesterday, it was it was the turn of the underdogs to hit back in Wednesday. Laboral Kutxa Vitoria continued to live up to its billing of surprise Euroleague title contender this season with a cruising win over former champion Panathinaikos. Another former…
Read MoreEuroleague Playoffs: CSKA and Fenerbahce win
The 2015/2016 Euroleague Playoffs are underway, with two contests opening the first knock out phase of this seasons’ tournament. There are only high quality clashes from here on as the eight best clubs on the continent compete to reach the Final Four, which will be held in Berlin this season. There is still plenty to…
Read MoreYanick Moreira lands with UCAM Murcia
Yanick Moreira (211 cm, SMU’15) will continue his rookie season as a pro this 2016 with Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa). Yanick is a 24-year-old Angolan player who has been a member of the Angolan national team since 2010. He was initially with the Brooklyn Nets at the start of the 2015-16 season,…
Read MoreJavon McCrea heads to Spirou
Javon McCrea (201 cm, Buffalo’14) has agreed to terms with Proximus Spirou Chareleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) this 2016. He heads back to Europe after playing 12 games for Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSN). In his brief run in Puerto Rico, McCrea posted averages of 16.3 ppg and 8.4 rpg. Javon began the 2015-16 season playing in…
Read MoreEuroleague and Eurocup 2016-17 Structures Set
The competition structures of the 2016-17 Euroleague and Eurocup were discussed in a recent meeting of Euroleague Basketball A License clubs. The clubs discussed the revamped structures of Europe’s Top basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and the Eurocup. Euroleague The Euroleague will consist of 16 teams which will compete in a round robin format…
Read MoreOvie Soko pens with Enel Brindisi
Ovie Soko (201 cm, Duquesne’14) has reached an agreement with Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016. Enel Brindisi is trying to make a push for a playoff spot and is hoping that this new addition to their roster will be able to do the trick. Ovie is a British international player who…
Read MoreTu Holloway back with Guaros
Tu Holloway (182 cm, Xavier’12) has reunited with former team Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. He scored five points and handed out one assist in seven minutes of action in his first game back. The good news is his team won that game against Gaiteros. He flew over from the U.S. after spending the…
Read MoreEA7 Armani falls to Enel Brindisi in Italian League
The top team of the Italian Serie A, EA7 Armani Milano, fell on the road to Enel Brindisi in what was one of their worst losses in recent weeks. The upset of the now 20-7 Milano franchise can be credited to the excellent defense displayed by Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi dominated this game from the…
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