Archive for March 16, 2017
Turkish Airlines EuroLeague: Panathinaikos beats Real Madrid
Round 26 of the 2016/2016 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is underway. There were four games on Thursday, with another four to wrap the round on Friday. Real Madrid was toppled on the road by Panathinaikos Athens to open top spot. Anadolu Efes Istanbul took out Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv in Turkey, while city rival…
Read MoreMuhammad El-Amin leaves Cordoba
Muhammad El-Amin (196 cm, Stony Brook ’10) has ended his short stay with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) and is now seeking a new club. The American joined the Argentine club back in February and played seven games. During his stint, Muhammad El-Amin recorded averages of 8.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Before…
Read MoreMike Tobey links with Valencia
Mike Tobey (213 cm, Virginia’16) has been picked up by Spanish club Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa, EuroCup) for the remainder of the season. The American prospect will join the team as it presses for the EuroCup title, with the semi-finals to tip off next week. Mike Tobey is in his rookie season in pro hoops…
Read MoreCheikh Mbodj heading to Torun
Cheikh Mbodj (208 cm, Cincinnati ’13) agreed to join Polski Cukier Torun (Poland-PLK). Mbodj will join a Torun team that is currently fourth in the PLK standings with a 16-8 record. The addition of the big man will bring in another shot blocker and defensive presence at the rim. He averaged 1.1 bpg in 17.6 mpg…
Read MoreRyan Hollins released by Gran Canaria
Ryan Hollins (213 cm, UCLA ’06) has been let go by Gran Canaria (Spain-Liga Endesa). Hollins played in 13 games with the Spanish squad this season. Six of his games in league play and seven in the Eurocup. The 33-year-old big man did not find much playing time as he averaged just 10.2 mpg in…
Read MoreCory Jefferson joins Alaska Aces
Cory Jefferson (206 cm, Baylor’14) is headed to the Philippines to join the Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) this 2017. He is coming in as a replacement for Octavius Ellis. Cory began the 2016-17 playing at home in the United States as a member of the roster of the Austin Spurs. In 42 games, Jefferson was able…
Read MoreLeon Sutton cut by Moncton Miracles
The Moncton Miracles (Canada-NBL) have decided to part ways with Leon Sutton (185 cm, Great Falls’12) this 2017, making him a free agent. The 28-year-old Sutton played 16 games for them this 2016-17 and posted averages of 3.4 ppg and 3.3 apg. Leon headed over to Canada after originally beginning the season with BC Apollon…
Read MoreDarrell Wonge back with Moncton Miracles
Darrell Wonge (199 cm, Winston Salem’08) is making his way back to Canada this 2017 and is reuniting with former team, the Moncton Miracles (Canada-NBL). Wonge saw action with the team between 2011 and 2013. He helped them reach the league semi-finals in 2013. This will be Wonge’s first signing for the 2016-17 season. He had…
Read MoreAkeem Wright inks with Island Storm
Akeem Wright (200 cm, Kansas State’07) has agreed to terms on a deal that sends him up north to play for the Island Storm (Canada-NBL) this 2017. Akeem joins up with the Canadian team after starting the 2016-17 season playing in Europe for Cytavision Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A). He played a dozen games for them…
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