Archive for November 2017
Derwin Kitchen inks with Hapoel Eilat
Derwin Kitchen (194 cm, Florida State’11) will continue his professional career with Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner League) this season. This will be the first signing in 2017-18 for the Florida State University product. He is not unfamiliar with Israeli hoops. In 2016-17 Kitchen lent his talents to Ironi Nahariya (Israel-National League), signing with them in November…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: home comforts in round 9
All eyes were on the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague on Thursday as Round 9 of the regular season got underway. There were four games to open the round, and as usual, the final four contests of the week will play out on Friday. It was a good day to be at home unless you are from…
Read MoreNBA mulling G-League expansion in Mexico
There are currently 30 NBA minor league teams. A 31st franchise could soon be established in Mexico City if the NBA goes ahead with a G-League expansion. NBA commissioner Adam Siver is taking a serious look at opening up the NBA to the southern border. The NBA will announce a new basketball development and training…
Read MoreRussia withdraws nomination from 2023 FIBA World Cup
Russia is now out of the running to host the 2023 FIBA World Cup after the Russian Basketball Federation officially withdrew its candidature. The comes on the heels of Turkey’s withdrawal as a host as well. With both countries out, there are no more European countries left. The race is now down to two nominations.…
Read MoreTyler Stone heads to Japan
Tyler Stone (203 cm, SE Missouri State’14) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Shimane Susanoo Magic (Japan-B1 League) for the 2017-18 season. Stone transfers there after having started the season with Hapoel Galil Gilboa (Israel-Winner League). He played seven games for them before parting ways and the Southeastern Missouri State University product…
Read MoreDonta Smith signed by Brindisi
Donta Smith (201 cm, Southeastern Illinois’04) will be a new veteran presence on the roster of New Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this season. Smith is a 33-year-old American international basketball player who also holds a passport from Venezuela. He played for the Venezuelan National Team from 2013 to 2015. Smith recently finished a 32-game stint…
Read MoreHave FIBA’s World Cup qualifier killed International Basketball?
Before the start of the season, we discussed FIBA’s well-intentioned, but possibly ill-advised international Basketball breaks. Now that the first of these new mid-season windows is upon us, it is as good a time as any to revisit the subject. You may have noticed that there is no EuroCup action this week, but there is…
Read MoreMichael Porter Jr. (back surgery) out for season
Mizzou’s Michael Porter Jr. is out, probably for the remainder of the season as the player is set to undergo surgery to address an injury to his back. He will be sidelined for a minimum of 3-4 months, but will not likely be back to lift the University of Missouri’s hopes of making a run…
Read MoreTurkey withdraws nomination from 2023 FIBA World Cup
Turkey has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Turkish Basketball Federation has sent a letter to FIBA stating that it is stepping down. The Federation plans to use the budget intended for the 2023 FIBA World Cup for basketball development centers, the installation and the dissemination of basketball to the…
Read MorePedro Llompart to play for Reggio Emilia
Pedro Llompart has parted ways with the Spanish club, Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (Spain-Liga Endesa) this November and is set to sign with Italian team Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A). He is a 35-year-old Spanish international basketball player. He started the 2017-18 season with Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) but after one game, departed the…
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