Archive for May 22, 2017
Al Thornton makes return to Guayama
Al Thornton (203 cm, Florida State’07) has reunited with former club Brujos de Guayama (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. Al had a productive first game back for Guayama, scoring 21 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Thornton has had several stints with Guayama in his pro career, suiting up for them in 2012, 2014, and 2015. …
Read MoreInter Bratislava wins 2017 Slovakian SBL championship
BK Inter Bratislava defeated MBK Rieker Com Therm Komarno 4-1 in their finals series to win the 2017 Slovakian SBL championsnhip. This is the third Slovakian league title for the organization. They also won back to back titles in 2013 and 2014. Inter Bratislava 94 – Rieker KN 82 This game was about Inter Bratislava…
Read MoreIgokea bags fifth straight Bosnia and Herzegovina D1 title
BC Igokea Aleksandrovac has done it again. The team has captured its fifth-straight Bosnia and Herzegovina D1 title. They won Game 5 of their finals series against KK Bosna-Royal Sarajevo, 96-72. Igokea has been a powerful force in domestic competition since 2013 and has been tough to handle in the league. Igokea led in this…
Read MoreOmar-Sharif Cook gets extension from Estudiantes
Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) liked what they got out of Omar-Sharif Cook (186 cm, St. John’s’01) this 2016-17 and have signed the guard to a contract extension. Omar is a veteran American international player who also holds a Montenegrin passport. He was a member of the Montenegrin national team from 2008 to 2012. Sharif-Cook signed…
Read MoreLleon Tillman agrees with San Jose
Lleon Tillman (198 cm, West Alabama’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for San Jose Arequipa (Peru-LNB) this 2017. Tillman joins the Peruvian club after playing the 2016-17 season on the roster of La Gallofa Cantbasket 04 (Spain-EBA). The University of West Alabama product appeared in a total of 25 games for…
Read MoreBoston Celtics shock Cleveland to bring the series to 2-1
In the midst of an incredibly predictable Conference finals, the underdog finally comes away with an upset. The Cleveland Cavaliers were favored by 17 points which marks the largest upset in the playoffs this year. Boston trailed early but stormed back to see Avery Bradley hit a game-winning three in the final seconds to secure the 111-108…
Read MoreTony Mitchell going to Metros de Santiago
Tony Mitchell (203 cm, North Texas ’13) is heading to Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB). This marks the fourth team for Mitchell this season, all in different parts of the world. He most recently played with Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) where he appeared in just eight games. The Philippine team gave him plenty of time on the floor…
Read MoreFrank Gaines added by Metros de Santiago
Frank Gaines (191 cm, IPFW ’13) is moving across the world to play with Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB). Gaines made the signing after finishing his season at SC Rasta Vechta (Germany-BBL) earlier this month. Vechta went through a miserable season as they finished second-to-last in the BBL with a 2-30 record. The shooting guard…
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