Archive for June 23, 2017
Chalon downs Strasbourg for French title
Chalon Soane is celebrating tonight an historic victory as the club clinched the French ProA with a 74-65 home win over Strasbourg. The victory in Game 5 was the title decider, but Chalon managed to control the contest and ease to victory. In success, the club now holds the top position in French hoops for…
Read MoreFIBA lifts Brazil CBB suspension
The suspension previously placed on the Brazilian Basketball Confederation has been lifted by FIBA through its Executive Committee. However, the sport’s governing body has warned the Mexican Federation that it could face sanctions if it does not meet stipulated statutory requirements. Brazil’s CBB was suspended by FIBA in November 2016 as it had not met…
Read MoreAaron Craft to play for Monaco
Point guard Aaron Craft (188 cm, Ohio State’14) will be reinforcing the backcourt rotation of French club AS Monaco Basket (France-Pro A) this 2017-18. The 25-year-old Craft is coming off a successful season playing in the Italian Serie A for Dolomiti Energia Trento. In 44 Italian league games, Aaron was able to produce averages of…
Read MoreTyler Larson joins Liege Basket
Tyler Larson (190 cm, South Dakota’15) is a recent addition to the roster of betFirst Liege Basket (Belgium-Euromillions League) this 2017-18. He had a busy 2016-17 season, seeing action for several teams. Tyler was originally set to start for Egis Kormen (Hungary-A Division) but later moved on to join Pieno Zvaigzdes (Lithuania-LKL). He played two…
Read MoreShaquielle McKissic now with Gran Canaria
Shaquielle McKissic (196 cm, Arizona State’15) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 season with Herbalife Gran Canaria (Spain-Liga Endesa). The Arizona State University product recently played for Usak Sportlif Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) in 2016-17. He represented his former team in three different leagues last season. McKissic played 11 games in the Basketball Champions League and…
Read MoreJon Diebler heads to Besiktas
Jon Diebler (198 cm, Ohio State’11) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) for the 2017-18 season. The American guard has had some experience playing for a Turkish club in 2016-17, lending his talents to Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). Diebler played 29 games for them in the…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Jimmy Butler traded to Minnesota
The 2017 NBA Draft had very little in terms of surprises. Most of the players selected in the first round were withing arm’s reach of their projected positions. Washington’s Markelle Fultz was picked by Philadelphia 76ers first overall. The Sixers acquired the first pick from the Boston Celtics via a trade. The Los Angeles Lakers…
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