Archive for 2017
Russell Westbrook breaks single-season triple-double record
Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA ’08) made NBA history on Sunday night. He finished Sunday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a triple-double which marks number 42 this season. This breaks Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles in a season which was set after the 1961/1962 season. The record was thought to be an untouchable…
Read MoreSpanish ACB: top six shuffles as Valencia goes first
There was plenty of movement at the top of the Spanish ACB league, with a new club assuming first position in the standings. Through Round 28 of the Regular Season, Valencia (19-6) defeated Manresa to move top, while Real Madrid (19-7) moved to second place with a win over Baskonia Vitoria. Tenerife (19-8) lost out…
Read MoreShavon Shields picked up by Dolomiti Energia Trento
Shavon Shields (201 cm, Nebraska ’16) is joining Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy-Serie A). The Italian team will add Shields for his scoring abilities and his length at the guard position. Trento is currently fifth in the Serie A with a 15-11 record. This season, the 22-year-old scored 14.0 ppg while grabbing 5.3 rpg with the Fraport Skyliners…
Read MoreDaniel Orton added by Champville
Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky ’10) is on the move to Champville (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The big man heads to the Pepsi LBL for the first time in his career after playing this season with GS Kymis (Greece-A1). In 12 games with Kymis, Orton struggled to get on the floor. The team decided to put him…
Read MoreOrlando Johnson signs with Al Riyadi Beirut
Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB ’12) inked a deal to head to Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The 28-year-old guard moves to Lebanon after playing this season with the Austin Spurs (USA-D-League). The Austin Spurs signed Johnson in February and listed him on their roster for 13 games. He played well in his time in…
Read MoreTrey Sumler heads to GS Lavrio
Trey Sumler (188 cm, W Carolina ’14) is on the move to join GS Lavrio (Greece-A1). The Greek team adds Sumler for the stretch-run of the season. They will be looking to improve their 11-14 record which puts them in eighth in the standings. Sumler will be making his debut in Greece after playing eight…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Darussafaka Dogus beats Crvena Zvezda to Play-Offs
The biggest game of the week in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague saw Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul host Crvena Zvezda Belgrade to decide which club would grab the final Play-Off position. The final round of the Regular Season delivered plenty of excitement. Both Darussafaka Dogus and Crvena Zvezda are dark horses this season. Neither club was widely…
Read MoreThabo Sefolosha settles in case with NYPD
Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha has settled a civil lawsuit against five members of the New York City Police Department. The case stems from lawsuit the Swiss player filed last year following an arrest in 2015. Sefolosha was acquitted in trial and later filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained during his initial arrest. He suffered…
Read MoreXinjiang Tigers win China CBA
The China CBA season has ended with an excellent game of hoops as Xinjiang downed Guangdong 117-109 in an explosive contest of offensive plays. The victor handed Xinjiang Flying Tigers a fourth consecutive win to allow it to sweep the finals series 4-0. This was a hugely important series for the Flying Tigers as it…
Read MoreJordan Glynn moves to Estudiantes Concordia
Estudiantes Concordia (Argentina, Liga A) announced the singing of Jordan Glynn (200 cm, SF Austin’11) for this 2016/2017 season. The American is well versed in the stylings of Latin American Basketball and has been playing for Fuerza Regia Monterray (Mexico, LNBP) during this campaign. Over 33 games in Monterray, Jordan Glynn secured averages of 6.1…
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