Archive for August 8, 2017
FIBA Asia Cup tips off with four games
The FIBA Asia Cup 2017 has tipped off today with four contests from the group phase. On Tuesday, there was action from Group C and Group D, with Group A and Group B set to start on Day 2 (Wednesday). On the opening day of the FIBA Asia Cup tournament, New Zealand, Taiwan, Australia, and…
Read MoreJahii Carson added by Koroivos
Jahii Carson (178 cm, Arizona State’14) will be reinforcing the backcourt of Greek club ASA Korovoivos Amaliadas (Greek-A1) this 2017-18. The American guard played in Canada in 2016-17 for the Island Storm (Canada-NBL). He played in a total of 49 games for his former team. Carson was able to put together averages of 20.9 ppg…
Read MoreDrew Crawford joins Maccabi Rishon
Drew Crawford (196 cm, Northwestern’14) is making his way back to the Israeli Winner League after inking a deal with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League). The 26-year-old Crawford got his first run with a European club in 2015-16 with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League). In 2016-17 Drew took his game to Germany, suiting up for MHP…
Read MoreAdam Kemp signs with BC Beroe
Adam Kemp (208 cm, Marist’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for BC Beroe (Bulgaria-NBL) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The 26-year-old forward is coming off a productive stint playing for Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League) in 20160-17. Adam played just two games in the FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 5.0…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Cup 2017: China and Iran faces new challenges
The group phase of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 begins today and excitement is bubbling among fans of Asian hoops. Lebanon is hosting the event this year and the tournament will run from August 8-20. Since 1999 every Asian Championship has been won by either China or Iran. China is the defending champion from 2015. This…
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