Archive for 2017
Isiah Umipig joins Kitchener-Waterloo Titans
Isiah Umipig (183 cm, Seattle’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (Canada-NBL). This will be the first time he will be lending his talents to a Canadian organization. Umipig began the 2016-17 season with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Euromillions League). He left the team in September 2016. In January 2017 the…
Read MoreD’or Fischer pens with Valmiera
Valmiera/ORDO (Latvia-LBL) has picked up 33-year-old D’or Fischer (211 cm, West Virginia’05) to strengthen their roster this 2017. He is an American international player who also holds an Israeli passport. The big man has been a member of the Israeli national team in 2014 and 2015. Fischer heads back to Europe after a 3-game stint…
Read MoreUnion College bags first NAIA II title
The Union College Bulldogs have a lot to be excited about right now. The school has just made history by capturing its first-ever NAIA Division II national championship. They defeated Cornerstone (Michigan) in the finals, 72-69. Union 72 Cornerstone 69 They capped off a stellar run this season, finishing 35-3, and were a force to…
Read MoreAli Traore signs with Byblos
Veteran big man, Ali Traore (207 cm, Southern Idaho’03) will be suiting up for Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017. He is a 32-year-old French international player who has been a member of the French national team from 2009 to 2012 and again in 2015. Ali heads to Asia after spending the early part…
Read MoreRoko Rogic lands with Costa Imola
Roko Rogic (185 cm) is heading to Andrea Costa Imola (Italy-Serie A2). The 25-year-old point guard makes the move to Italy after playing with Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) this season. His time with Cedevita lasted 17 games with averages of 10.8 ppg and 3.9 apg in 22.8 mpg. This season was a comeback season to Cedevita.…
Read More7DAYS EuroCup: Spanish teams cruise in semifinals
The end of the 7DAYS EuroCup is in sight with the semifinals series’ getting underway on Tuesday. The remaining four teams squared off in the first step towards the final. Nothing was decided tonight, however, as this is a series best of three. However, two clubs are closer to the showpiece final after wins today.…
Read MoreDru Joyce joins Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich (Germany, BBL) has pulled in experienced Bundesliga player Dru Joyce (183 cm, Akron’07) until the end of this season. The American has been playing for Tsmoki-Minsk (Belarus, Premier League, VTB United League, and FIBA Europe Cup). Over 18 VTB League contests, Dru Joyce secured averages of 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.4…
Read MoreGerald Fitch back to Quebradillas
Gerald Fitch (191 cm, Kentucky’04) has signed to play Puerto Rico BSN hoops this season with Piratas de Quebradillas. The veteran American has been with San Lorenzo (Argentina, LigaA) since Janruary. Over ten games with the club Gerald Fitch secured averages of 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per appearance. The guard had been playing for…
Read More7 Players Poised to Take Over the NCAA Tournament
March Madness time is officially here. No other moment is bigger for college basketball players to make a name for themselves by taking over the tournament and become legends. Many current NBA Stars have taken advantage of the opportunity to play on the big stage such as Steph Curry, Frank Kaminsky, Gordon Hayward and Kemba Walker. Now,…
Read MoreDemonte Harper moves to Zenit
Demonte Harper (193 cm, Morehead State’11) is set to strengthen the roster of Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB) this 2017. Zenit is gearing up for a deep run in the post-season in the VTB United League. They are a lock to make the playoffs, currently sitting in second place in the standings with a…
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