Archive for March 15, 2017
March Madness: First Four Tips Off
March Madness got underway on Tuesday with two contests to tip off the tournament and start the road towards the NCAA championship decider. Kansas State put in an excellent offensive display to see off a dangerous Wake Forest team, while Mount St. Mary’s downed New Orleans by a single point, thanks to the heroics of…
Read MoreShannon Shorter switches to Le Mans
Shannon Shorter (193 cm, North Texas’12) has switched to the French Pro A to play for Le Mans Sarthe Basket during this 2017. The American has been hitting the hardwood with TED Kolijliler Ankara in the Turkish BSL so far this season. Shannon Shorter played 21 games for the club and impressed with numbers of…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa leaves JuveCaserta
Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy, Serie A) announced it has parted ways with Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) after he spent the season (so far) with the club. The American-Dominican player has featured in 22 games since joining JuveCaserta at the start of the campaign. Through those appearances, Edgar Sosa compiled averages of 19.3 points, 2.8…
Read MoreTodd O’Brien moves to Ventspils .
Todd O’Brien (211 cm, UAB’12) has secured a move to the Baltics and will play for BK Ventspils (Latvia, LBL) for the rest of this season. The American (with an Armenian passport) has most recently played for Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beruit in the Lebanese LBL. Over six games, Todd O’Brien secured double-double averages of 10.2…
Read MoreDavid Barlow picked up by Obradoiro
David Barlow (205 cm, Metro State’03) will be strengthening the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He is a veteran, 33-year-old Australian player who was a former member of the Australian national team from 2006 to 2013. David has spent the last three seasons with Melbourne United (Australia-NBL). He played…
Read MoreIsiah Umipig joins Kitchener-Waterloo Titans
Isiah Umipig (183 cm, Seattle’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (Canada-NBL). This will be the first time he will be lending his talents to a Canadian organization. Umipig began the 2016-17 season with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Euromillions League). He left the team in September 2016. In January 2017 the…
Read MoreD’or Fischer pens with Valmiera
Valmiera/ORDO (Latvia-LBL) has picked up 33-year-old D’or Fischer (211 cm, West Virginia’05) to strengthen their roster this 2017. He is an American international player who also holds an Israeli passport. The big man has been a member of the Israeli national team in 2014 and 2015. Fischer heads back to Europe after a 3-game stint…
Read MoreUnion College bags first NAIA II title
The Union College Bulldogs have a lot to be excited about right now. The school has just made history by capturing its first-ever NAIA Division II national championship. They defeated Cornerstone (Michigan) in the finals, 72-69. Union 72 Cornerstone 69 They capped off a stellar run this season, finishing 35-3, and were a force to…
Read MoreAli Traore signs with Byblos
Veteran big man, Ali Traore (207 cm, Southern Idaho’03) will be suiting up for Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017. He is a 32-year-old French international player who has been a member of the French national team from 2009 to 2012 and again in 2015. Ali heads to Asia after spending the early part…
Read MoreRoko Rogic lands with Costa Imola
Roko Rogic (185 cm) is heading to Andrea Costa Imola (Italy-Serie A2). The 25-year-old point guard makes the move to Italy after playing with Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) this season. His time with Cedevita lasted 17 games with averages of 10.8 ppg and 3.9 apg in 22.8 mpg. This season was a comeback season to Cedevita.…
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