Archive for March 17, 2017
Turkish Airlines Euroleague: CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos lose
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 26 week closed for business on Friday as the final four games were played out. Unics Kazan continued to be bang out form as Zalgiris Kaunas visited and picked up a win. Barcelona’s torrid continental campaign continued as the Spanish giant fell on the road to Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul. CSKA…
Read MoreBobby Brown deals with Al Mina
Bobby Brown (201 cm, Alabama State’16) has inked with Iraqi Superleague outfit Al Mina for the club’s run down the stretch season. This will be the American’s first posting in professional Basketball after he finished Alabama State last summer. During his senior season with the school, Bobby Brown played in 31 games and produced averages…
Read MorePercy Gibson tabbed by Argentino Junin
Percy Gibson (206 cm, Oakland’16) will suit up for Argentina LigaA club Atletico Argentino Junin after joining the team roster. The center is in his first ever season as a professional and has already gone rookie with San Pablo Burgos in the Spanish LEB Gold. During that stint, Percy Gibson featured in fifteen games and…
Read MoreAshton Smith to Surabaya
Ashton Smith (187 cm, Indiana’12) will continue his career playing for CLS Knights Surabaya in the Indonesian IBL this 2017. The Canadian player has been spending his time with Durham BC in the Canada CBL this season, but has decided to go back abroad. During the 2015/2016 season, Ashton Smith featured for Bucaros de Bucaramanga…
Read MoreRyan Hollins deals with Torino
Ryan Hollins (213 cm, UCLA ’06) has found a new club and will play for Torino (Italy, Serie A) for the rest of the season. The American left Gran Canaria Las Palmas (Spain, ACB and EuroCup) yesterday. Over six league games, he picked up averages of 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Ryan Hollins…
Read MoreDarren Phillip now with Instituto
Darren Phillip (201 cm, Fairfield’00) is a newcomer to the roster of Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) this 2017. Age has not slowed down the 38-year-old international player. He is an American player who also holds a British passport. Darren is coming off a five-game stint playing for CD Universidad de Concepcion (Chile-Liga Nacional). He…
Read MoreAaron Bowen moves to Halifax Hurricanes
Aaron Bowen (198 cm, Georgetown’15) will be donning the colors of the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL) for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. The Georgetown product started his pro career this March with the Windsor Express (Canada-NBL). He played a single game for them and scored four points and pulled down five boards. Bowen’s 2015-16 season…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa lands with Al Riyadi
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) will continue his professional career this 2017 with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Edgar is a 29-year-old Dominican-American player who has been a long-time member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. He recently parted ways with Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy-Serie A). Sosa played 22 games for the…
Read MoreMarch Madness: Upset Drought
Day one of March Madness is always a fun day. The anticipation turns into excitement right as the ref throws up the first tip. Everybody has their upset pick and brings passion to their bracket, especially if money is involved. Every player, coach, referee, fan, even broadcasters feel the intensity of the NCAA tournament…
Read MoreDJ Kennedy signs with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
DJ Kennedy (198 cm, St. Johns ’11) is on the move to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL). This is a return to Ludwigsburg for Kennedy. He last played with the German team during the 2014/2015 season where he scored 17.8 ppg and grabbed 6.2 rpg. Ludwigsburg hopes Kennedy can repeat his strong performance for the rest…
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