Archive for June 13, 2017
CSKA Moscow wins 7th consecutive VTB League
CSKA Moscow continued its dominance of the VTB League with a huge 72-95 road win over Khimki Moscow Region in Game 3 of the series. The victory handed the Army Men a sweep of the series and once again the club wins the VTB League trophy. It is no surprise CSKA is champ, the team…
Read MoreAaron White landed by Zalgiris
Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) has landed the services of Aaron White (206 cm, University of Iowa’15) for the 2017-18 season. The 24-year-old big man spent the 2016-17 season on the roster of Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB). He played 16 games for them in the Eurocup, where he was able to deliver…
Read MoreJunior MBida to play for Orleans
Entente Orleans 45 (France-Pro A) has bolstered its roster for the upcoming 2017-18 season with the recent addition of Cameroonian big man, Junior MBida (204 cm). The 27-year-old MBida has some serious experience playing in France, having spent his entire pro career on the roster of various French teams. In 2016-17 Junior played a dozen…
Read MoreTate Unruh signed by Limburg United
Tate Unruh (193 cm, Northern Colorado’14) will be strengthening the roster of Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Euromillions League) this 2017-18 season. The 26-year-old American will be playing for a Belgian club for the first time in his career. Tate lent his talents to Finnish team, Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga) in 2016-17. He played a total of 37…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors take back NBA Championship
After losing in historical fashion a year ago, Golden State completed their resurgence back to an NBA Championship. The Larry O’Brien trophy returns to the Bay Area for the second time in three years. They won game five of the series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120. Golden State Warriors 129 – Cleveland Cavaliers 120 The championship…
Read MoreBrian Qvale moves to Lokomotiv Kuban
Brian Qvale (210 cm, Montana ’11) is moving his basketball career to Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB). Qvale has never played in Russia during his seven-year career. Most recently, he was a part of EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL) last season. His time in Oldenburg lasted for two seasons as a post scorer and a hard working rebounder.…
Read MoreAustin Hollins signs with the Giessen 46ers
Austin Hollins (195 cm, Minnesota ’14) is joining the Giessen 46ers (Germany-BBL). Hollins last played with Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga). The American swingman was with the Finish team for just one season but made an immediate impact. In 47 Korisliiga appearances, Hollins manged to score 17.2 ppg while shooting 37.5 percent from three. Scoring was a big part…
Read MoreClifford Hammonds joins Piratas de Quebradillas
Clifford Hammonds (191 cm, Clemson ’08) agreed to terms with the Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico-BSN). This is his first season in South America since going pro after he graduated in 2008. The majority of his experience has come in Europe, including last season in Germany and France. The guard began the 2016/2017 campaign with…
Read MoreReginald Buckner lands with Cariduros de Fajardo
Reginald Buckner (206 cm, Mississippi ’13) is the newest member of Cariduros de Fajardo (Puerto Rico-BSN). Formerly of Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner Lague) where he played last season for the only time in his career. In 38 games in the Winner League, the American forward put up 10.1 ppg, mainly in the paint, in just 21.6 mpg. Buckner…
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