Archive for May 12, 2017
VTB League: Lokomotiv heads to last four
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar has completed the VTB League semi-finals picture by eliminating Unics Kazan in the remaining series of the Quarterfinals. A 79-84 road win was enough to seal the deal and allow Lokomotiv to progress with a 3-1 series victory. The Krasnodar outfit now joins CSKA Moscow, Khimki Moscow Region, and Zenit St. Petersburg…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga moves to Unicaja Malaga
Christian Eyenga (201 cm) will help Spanish club and current EuroCup champion Unicaja Malaga in its final push in the Liga Endesa this season. The Congolese former NBA player will provide front line support for Malaga as the club heads into the Play-Offs. This season, Christian Eyenga has been playing for Varese in the Italian…
Read MoreLuke Nevill inks with Al Rayyan Doha
Luke Nevill (218 cm, Utah’09) is heading to the Middle East and will suit up for Al Rayyan Doha in the Qatar D1 league. The Australian big man has played for Bank of Taiwan (SBL) this season and was in good form over the stay. Indeed, during 32 games, Luke Nevill secured double-double averages of…
Read MoreMitchell Watt to Al Ahli Dubai
Mitchell Watt (208 cm, Buffalo’12) has been announced a newcomer to the roster at Al Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates, D1). The American has spent the 2016/2017 playing in the Italian top flight for Serie A club Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta. Over a thirty-game stint, Mitchell Watt compiled solid averages of 14.9 points and 9.0 rebounds…
Read MorePrimoz Brezec deals with Al Ahli
Primoz Brezec (2016) will be lending his vast experience to Al Ahli (Bahrain, Premier League) after joining the club for this season. The Slovenian ex-international and NBA veteran has spent the 2016/2017 campaign playing in Cyprus, suiting up for Division 1 club AEK Larnaca. During the stint, Primoz Brezec played 22 games and showed his…
Read MoreDevin Ebanks deals with San German
Devin Ebanks (206 cm, West Virginia’10) has inked a deal to play in Puerto Rico this summer, wearing the colors of BSN franchise Atleticos de San German. The former NBA forward last played for An Nahl Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. During the 2015/2016 season, Devin Ebanks played Leones de Ponce in the BSN…
Read MoreAndrea Mazzon becomes head coach at Avtodor Saratov
Andrea Mazzon has been announced as the new head coach of Russian clubs Avtodor Saratov (VTB United League) and will now prepare the club for the 2017/2018 season. The Italian is an experienced trainer who has spent the 2016/2017 campaign managing Guangzhou Long-Lions (China-CBA). Most people will know Andrea Mazzon as being a head coach…
Read MoreNBA: Spurs thrash Rockets 115-74 to reach Western finals
The San Antonio Spurs swatted aside the Houston Rockets 74-115 in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semi-final. With victory, the franchise is now heading to its 13th conference final and has something to prove. Not many believe the Spurs can win the title this season, but the team has just been doing what…
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