Archive for 2017
Ryan Hollins deals with Torino
Ryan Hollins (213 cm, UCLA ’06) has found a new club and will play for Torino (Italy, Serie A) for the rest of the season. The American left Gran Canaria Las Palmas (Spain, ACB and EuroCup) yesterday. Over six league games, he picked up averages of 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Ryan Hollins…
Read MoreDarren Phillip now with Instituto
Darren Phillip (201 cm, Fairfield’00) is a newcomer to the roster of Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) this 2017. Age has not slowed down the 38-year-old international player. He is an American player who also holds a British passport. Darren is coming off a five-game stint playing for CD Universidad de Concepcion (Chile-Liga Nacional). He…
Read MoreAaron Bowen moves to Halifax Hurricanes
Aaron Bowen (198 cm, Georgetown’15) will be donning the colors of the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL) for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. The Georgetown product started his pro career this March with the Windsor Express (Canada-NBL). He played a single game for them and scored four points and pulled down five boards. Bowen’s 2015-16 season…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa lands with Al Riyadi
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) will continue his professional career this 2017 with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Edgar is a 29-year-old Dominican-American player who has been a long-time member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. He recently parted ways with Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy-Serie A). Sosa played 22 games for the…
Read MoreMarch Madness: Upset Drought
Day one of March Madness is always a fun day. The anticipation turns into excitement right as the ref throws up the first tip. Everybody has their upset pick and brings passion to their bracket, especially if money is involved. Every player, coach, referee, fan, even broadcasters feel the intensity of the NCAA tournament…
Read MoreDJ Kennedy signs with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
DJ Kennedy (198 cm, St. Johns ’11) is on the move to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL). This is a return to Ludwigsburg for Kennedy. He last played with the German team during the 2014/2015 season where he scored 17.8 ppg and grabbed 6.2 rpg. Ludwigsburg hopes Kennedy can repeat his strong performance for the rest…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Panathinaikos beats Real Madrid
Round 26 of the 2016/2016 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is underway. There were four games on Thursday, with another four to wrap the round on Friday. Real Madrid was toppled on the road by Panathinaikos Athens to open top spot. Anadolu Efes Istanbul took out Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv in Turkey, while city rival…
Read MoreMuhammad El-Amin leaves Cordoba
Muhammad El-Amin (196 cm, Stony Brook ’10) has ended his short stay with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) and is now seeking a new club. The American joined the Argentine club back in February and played seven games. During his stint, Muhammad El-Amin recorded averages of 8.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Before…
Read MoreMike Tobey links with Valencia
Mike Tobey (213 cm, Virginia’16) has been picked up by Spanish club Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa, EuroCup) for the remainder of the season. The American prospect will join the team as it presses for the EuroCup title, with the semi-finals to tip off next week. Mike Tobey is in his rookie season in pro hoops…
Read MoreCheikh Mbodj heading to Torun
Cheikh Mbodj (208 cm, Cincinnati ’13) agreed to join Polski Cukier Torun (Poland-PLK). Mbodj will join a Torun team that is currently fourth in the PLK standings with a 16-8 record. The addition of the big man will bring in another shot blocker and defensive presence at the rim. He averaged 1.1 bpg in 17.6 mpg…
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