Archive for 2016
Euroleague: Eliminated teams hit back
It was a day for pride in the Euroleague Top 16 as Round 14 of the second group phase was completed, in the process bringing to a close the Top 16. The Playoffs now await successful teams, but with both Group E and Group F closed for business before tonight, this was an exhibition night…
Read MoreSamuel Hoskin added by Lanus
Samuel Hoskin (206 cm, De Paul’03) has recently signed a deal that will make him a new addition to the roster of Lanus Buenos Aires (Argentina-Liga A) this 2016. He is 36-year-old American player who also has dual citizenship from Lebanon. He represented Lebanon as a member of their national team in 2011. Samuel comes…
Read MoreEuroleague: Barcelona and Real Madrid progress
It has been touch and go in the Euroleague this season for the Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, with neither club impressing often. However, despite the rocky form, both the Euroleague champions from Madrid and their Catalonia rival Barcelona made the Playoffs on Thursday. That is the big news from day one of the…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) has begun its rebuilding process for the 2016-17 season with the recent signing of Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08). Weems spent his 2015-16 season with a return engagement to the NBA. He was initially signed by the Phoenix Suns, where he played seven games and averaged 2.4 ppg and 1.7…
Read MoreCraig Blackmon newcomer to Los Mochis
Craig Blackmon (193 cm, Texas Tyler’08) has been added by the Pioneros de Los Mochis of the Mexico’s CIBACOPA this 2016. In his debut game for his new team, Craig scored 15 points and handed out three assists. He joined the team after spending the 2015-16 season playing for Al Wehda Mecca (Saudi Arabia-SBL). In…
Read MoreEurocup Final: Galatasaray vs. Strasbourg
Galatasaray Istanbul and Strasbourg will contest the 2016 Eurocup final after both teams swept into the title decider on Wednesday. Game 2 of the Semifinal stage provided plenty of drama, but both clubs held on to come away with aggregate wins and will compete in showpiece finals series starting later on this month. Herbalife Gran…
Read MoreMicheal Eric added by AEK Athens
Micheal Eric (210 cm, Temple’12) is a recent addition to the roster of AEK Athens (Greece-A1) as they make a push for a deep post-season run this 2016. Micheal is a Nigerian player who is coming over to the Greek club after starting off the 2015-16 season playing in the NBA D-League for the Texas…
Read MoreLietkabelis Wins Baltic League Bronze
Lithuanian club Panevezys Lietkabelis has bagged the Bronze medal in Baltic League after defeating Latvian opponent, Valmiera/ORDO 86-64. The hosts had a lot riding on this game after blazed to a 90-74 victory in the first game of the series. Lietkabelis came to this game prepared and ready for action. Lietkabelis gained the early advantage…
Read MoreNikoloz Tskitishvili now with Chemidor
Nikoloz Tskitishvili (212 cm) is now a member of Chemidor Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. In his debut for his new team, the Georgian big man scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds. The 32-year-old Tskitishvili has been a member of the Georgian national team since 2000. His 2015-16 season began with him heading to China…
Read MoreAleksandar Maric to Rio Natura Monbus
Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) has agreed to terms with big man Aleksandar Maric (211 cm, Nebraska’08) this 2016. Maric is a 31-year-old Australian player who has been a member of the Australian national team since 2006. Aleks is coming over to the Spanish club after starting the 2015-16 season on the roster…
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