Archive for 2017
Donte Greene signed by Talk N Text
Donte Greene (206 cm, Syracuse’08) has been picked up by the Talk N Text Ka Tropa (Philippines-PBA) this 2017. The 29-year-old forward is coming off a three-game stint playing for the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN). He played for them when they competed in the Liga Americas and was able to deliver averages of 17.0…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa: Mad dash to the top
With less than 10 weeks remaining in the 2016-17 regular season, a logjam has formed in the Spanish Liga Endesa standings. Round 26 has come and gone and after the dust has settled, it’s Valencia Basket that is able to lay claim to the top spot in the standings with their 18-6. Not too far…
Read MoreReggie Hamilton joins Quimsa
Reggie Hamilton (182 cm, Oakland ’12) is on the move to Quimsa Santiago del Estero (Argentina-Liga A). The American guard heads to Argentina after playing five games with Al Shamal Doha (Qatar-D1) earlier this season. The team signed Hamilton in February and he appeared in five games in the D1 league. He showed off his…
Read MoreKevin Punter heads to Antwerp
Kevin Punter (188 cm, Tennessee ’16) has agreed to terms with the Port of Antwerp Giants (Belgium-Euromillions). The 23-year-old guard is joining an Antwerp team in the middle of a strong season. Currently, they sit in second place in the Euromillions league with a 17-9 record and are 4-2 in their European Cup group. Antwerp’s starting…
Read MoreMJ Rhett lands with Cholet
MJ Rhett (206 cm, Mississippi ’15) is heading to Cholet Basket (France-Pro A). This will be the third team for Rhett this season. Previously, he played with Tadamon (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) where he appeared in six games. His time with Tadamon went well as he scored 15.2 ppg with 9.8 rpg and 3.5 apg in 37.0…
Read MoreRatiopharm Ulm keeps impressive perfect record
Germany’ Ratiopharm Ulm is definitely making waves this 2016-17 season. The club is sporting a perfect 26-0 record in the domestic German EasyCredit BBL. Ratiopharm Ulm has never won a German League championship. Such an aspiration could come into fruition if this impressive regular season run carries over into the post-season. The usual suspects, ALBA…
Read MoreNorthwest Missouri State wins NCAA Division II Championship
This is a big year for Northwest Missouri State. The school won two NCAA Division II titles, one in football and another in basketball. The Bearcats blasted through Fairmont State 71-61. The championship game was straightforward and clear cut from the get-go. Northwest Missouri State jumped ahead by seven points and did not look back…
Read MoreDonar Groningen bags another Dutch Cup title
Donar Groningen flexed its proverbial muscles again over the weekend. The Dutch powerhouse just captured its third Dutch Cup title this 2017. They came away with a 78-58 blowout win over Landstede Basketbal Zwolle. The three-time Dutch league champions got big games from Lance Jeter and Arvin Slagter who dropped 16 points each. Zwolle busted…
Read MoreDwyane Smith departs Olimpo
Dwayne Smith (198 cm, George Washington’13) has left Olimpo de Bahia Blanca (Argentina-TNA) this 2017 and is now a free agent. Smith is a 28-year-old Canadian-Jamaican international player who signed with the team at the beginning of the season. Dwayne logged a total of 29 games for Olimpo de Bahia Blanca this 2016-17 and was…
Read MoreMarcus Williams dropped by Buducnost
Marcus Williams (191 cm, Oak Hill Academy’03) has been let go by KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (Montenegro-Erste Liga) this 2017. The team was reportedly unhappy with his attitude and felt it would be better if they parted ways with the veteran guard. The 31-year-old Williams signed with the team in July 2016. He played seven…
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