Archive for 2017
Darius Johnson-Odom re-ups with Vanoli Cremona
Darius Johnson-Odom (187 cm, Marquette’12) has re-signed with Italian club, Vanoli Basket Cremona (Italy-Serie A) and will play for them this 2017-18. He joined them mid-season in February 2017. Darius played 13 games for them and averaged 17.7 ppg and 3.7 apg. The experienced guard moved there after starting the season with Banco di Sardegna…
Read MoreKeith Benson signed by Aris
Keith Benson (211 cm, Oakland’11) is taking his game back to Europe for the 2017-18 season, after signing with Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). Keith is coming fresh off a two-game stint in China, where he played for Guizhou. Those two games saw him drop averages of 21.5 ppg and 10.0 rpg. The big man’s 2016-17 season…
Read MoreCollege basketball bribery scandal: a catalyst for change?
The college basketball bribery scandal has engulfed the news agenda for international basketball this week, and with good reason. An investigation by U.S. federal prosecutors into numerous parties wielding power within the system is ongoing. However, is the scandal a turning point, could it really change how recruitment and money is used in college hoops?…
Read MoreMurphy Holloway signed by Maccabi Rishon
Murphy Holloway (201 cm, Mississippi’13) is making his way back to Israel this 2017-18, after landing a deal to play for Maccabi Rishon Le Zion (Israel-Winner League). The 27-year-old American forward lent his talents to Galil Gilboa (Israel-Winner League) in 2016-17. He was a force for the club, dropping averages of 15.9 ppg and 10.0…
Read MoreGary Bell, newcomer to Aris
Gary Bell (192 cm, Gonzaga’15) will be a new face on the roster of Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Bell was busy in 2016-17, seeing action for two teams. He began the season on the roster of Rosa Radom (Poland-PLK). Gary appeared in 14 games for them in the Basketball Champions League, where…
Read MoreCarlos Delfino agrees to deal with Baskonia
Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) has landed veteran international basketball player, Carlos Delfino (198 cm), for the 2017-18 season. He has been a 13-year fixture in the Argentinian National Team since 2003. He played back home in Argentina in 2016-17 for the Aerochaco Boca Juniors Capital Feder (Argentina-Liga A). He signed with them in March…
Read MoreCollege basketball bribery scandal spreads, Rick Pitino fired
The 2017/2018 season is sporadically getting underway, but global Basketball is engrossed in the NCAA college basketball bribery scandal that has engulfed the sport. A day after the federal prosecutors announced an investigation and charges that will highlight “fraud and corruption in college Basketball”, the case has expanded. Renowned agent Andy Miller has been named…
Read MoreAvry Holmes begins career with Panionios
Avry Holmes (188 cm, Clemson’17) will begin his professional basketball career this 2017-18 with a stint in Greece, playing for Panionios ON Telecoms Athens (Greece-A1). He projects to be an important cog in the team’s offense this season. Holmes played 33 games for Clemson in his senior year in 2016-17. Avry was able to deliver…
Read MoreCollege Basketball coaches involved in Adidas bribery charge
College Basketball is embroiled in a scandal. Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that four NCAA coaches, one ex-NBA referee, and a leading businessman linked with sports giant Adidas are among those charged with creating a bribery scheme. In an announcement, prosecutors said the scandal will expose “fraud and corruption in college Basketball”. In total, 10 managers,…
Read MoreRonald Ross pens with Trikalla
Ronald Ross (188 cm, Texas Tech’05) will be suiting up for Aries Trikalla BC (Greece-A1) this upcoming 2017-18 season. The veteran guard played in Cyprus in 2016-17. He reinforced the roster of Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A). Ronald appeared in a total of 27 games for his former team and was able to put together averages…
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