Archive for September 21, 2017
Julian Wright extended by Grissin Bon RE
Julian Wright (203 cm, Kansas’07) received a contract extension from Italian club, Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A) for the 2017-18 season. Wright joined them towards the end of 2016-17. In 3 games, Wright was able to record averages of 10.7 ppg and 6.0 rpg. He moved to Grissin Bon after originally starting the season…
Read MoreZalgiris opens 2017-18 with win over Dzukija
Lithuania’s top team, B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas took to the court and logged in their first game in the domestic Lithuanian LKL yesterday. They faced off against Dzukija in one of two games that were on tap. The other contest was between Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius and Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys. Dzukija vs. Zalgiris, 70-89 The Lithuanian powerhouse flexed…
Read MoreBest basketball players from Asia & Oceania
Who are the all-time best basketball players from Asia & Oceania (we include Australia and New Zealand here)? Success on the national, regional, and global levels is a key component of being among the best of the best. All-time best basketball players stay in the collective memory of the public at large. They create lasting…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League Qualifiers Tip Off
The 2017-18 season is upon us and international basketball is getting its engine revved up as we speak. The Basketball Champions League welcomes the new season with their qualifying tournament. The first few games of the first qualifying round took place last night and it is safe to say that the competition among the participating…
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