Archive for February 2017
Travis Releford moves to Szczecin
Travis Releford (198 cm, Kansas’13) is making his way to King Szczecin (Poland-TBL) this 2017, after starting the season with Siarka Tarnobrzeg (Poland-TBL). The 27-year-old Releford logged 16 games for Siarka, where he averaged 18.1 ppg and 4.3 rpg. Travis’ 2015-16 season began in the NBA D-League with the Idaho Stampede. He played 17 games…
Read MoreDarryl Bryant pens with Kataja
Darryl Bryant (185 cm, West Virginia’12) will be suiting up for his third team this 2016-17 season after landing a deal to play for Joensuun Kataja Basket (Finland-Korisliiga). Bryant is a 26-year-old American player who began the season playing for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). He played 10 games for them in the Basketball Champions League where…
Read MoreTaylor Brown joins Lietuvos Rytas
Taylor Brown (200 cm, Bradley’12) has agreed to terms on a deal with Lithuanian club, Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL) this 2017. Brown is expected to strengthen their frontcourt rotation moving forward. He is coming off a productive stint with King Szczecin (Poland-TBL), where Taylor began the 2016-17 season. Brown appeared in a total of 20…
Read MoreRyan Nicholas added by Residence
Residence Walferdange (Luxembourg-Total League) has strengthened its ranks this 2017 with the signing of Ryan Nicholas (201 cm, Portland’14). In his debut for Residence, the 25-year-old forward exploded for 40 points and six rebounds, making a big splash for his new team. Nicholas joined Residence after starting the 2016-17 playing for the Gladiators Trier (Germany-Pro…
Read MoreT.J. Bannister signs with Levice
T.J. Bannister (180 cm, Liberty’08) is a new addition to the roster of BK Levicki Patrioti (Slovakia-SBL) this 2017. This will be his second team this season. The 32-year-old veteran began the 2016-17 season on the roster of Turi Svitavy (Czech Republic-NBL). In 18 games, Bannister recorded averages of 10.4 ppg and 6.5 apg. T.J.…
Read MoreJulyan Stone back with Umana Venezia
Julyan Stone (198 cm, UTEP’11) is reuniting with former team, Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-Serie A) this 2017. The 28-year-old stone saw action for them back in 2014-15. After being released by the Indiana Pacers at the start of the season, Julyan headed to the NBA D-League, where he signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.…
Read MoreABA League: Red Star and Partizan notch wins
Round 24 of the ABA League 2016-17 regular season was about the rich getting richer, with top teams securing wins and solidifying their hold of the top spots. League leader, Crvena Zvezda “Red Star” Belgrade took home a blowout win over Slovenia’s Union Olimpija Ljubljana, 88-67. Another solid defensive effort allowed them to dominate this…
Read MoreDavid Lighty moved to Banco di Sardegna
David Lighty (195 cm, Ohio State’11) is taking his game to Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) this 2017. This isn’t a long-distance move, with Lighty coming from another team from the same league. He began the 2016-17 season on the roster of Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy-Serie A). David played 15 games for them before…
Read MoreYves Defraigne resigns from Belfius Mons-Hainaut
Yves Defraigne and his relationship with Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Belgium-Euromillions) is coming to an end. Coach Defraigne has quite the history with the Belgian team. He became the head coach in 1999 and stayed there until 2005. Then in 2012, the team brought him back to be the coach and the tenure lasted until today. Defraigne also played with…
Read MoreKejuan Johnson joins Regatas Corrientes
Kejuan Johnson (193 cm, Long Beach State’07) is a recent addition to the roster of Regatas Corrientes (Argentina-Liga A) this 2017. Johnson is no stranger to the league, having played for Penarol Mar del Plata (Argentina-Liga A) in 2013-14. Johnson began the 2016-17 season playing in Kosovo for KB Bashkimi Prizren (Kosovo-Superleague). He played eight…
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