Archive for 2017
CSKA Moscow downs Panathinaikos in friendly
With the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 now in the rearview mirror, players return to their respective professional teams and set their sights on the upcoming season. The preseason is filled with various small cups and other friendly warm-up games as teams fine-tune their preparations for 2017-18. One such friendly that recently took place the other day…
Read MoreRhamel Brown new face with Halifax Hurricanes
Rhamel Brown (201 cm, Manhattan’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL) this 2017-18 season. The 25-year-old forward heads up North after a brief run with Sameji (Dominican Republic-Santiago League). He played in Switzerland in 2016-17, suiting up for Swiss Central Basket Luzern (Switzerland-LNA). Rhamel played 17 games…
Read MoreVon Wafer added by Jilin Tigers
Former NBA guard, Von Wafer (196 cm, Florida State’05) is a recent addition to the roster of the Jilin Northeast Tigers (China-CBA) this 2017. Wafer spent his recent pro career with a couple of Chinese teams, just a taking a break in 2016-17 for a stint in the NBA D-League and a four-game run with…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Slovenia wins historic gold
History has been made and Slovenia is the EuroBasket 2017 champions after slaying rival Serbia in the gold medal game. It is safe to say, Slovenia is an unlikely champion as this was the nation’s first final and first international tournament win since becoming independent. The history of Serbia and Slovenia goes back a long…
Read MoreSlovenia and Serbia: facts of a historic final
Slovenia and Serbia clashed today in the final of EuroBasket 2017, a game that was ultimately won by Slovenia. It was a historic final game and a historic victory. The game wrapped a fantastic EuroBasket that has captured the imagination of global Basketball. The tournament showcased why it is arguably the best in international basketball.…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Serbia and Slovenia to clash for gold
The gold medal game of EuroBasket 2017 will be contested between Serbia and Slovenia on Sunday after the former punched its ticket to the final on Friday. Serbia started hot and weathered a second-half storm to see off Russia in the semi-final. Slovenia had already progressed on Thursday will a giant-killing victory over Spain. Serbia…
Read MoreDevon Saddler to suit up for Tsmoki-Minsk
Devon Saddler (183 cm, Delaware’14) has put pen to paper and inked a deal with Belarusian powerhouse, Tsmoki-Minsk (Belarus-Premier League) for the 2017-18 season. Saddler projects to be a valuable part of the team’s backcourt rotation. He began the 2016-17 season playing for Egis Kormend (Hungary-A Division). Saddler played six games for them in the FIBA…
Read MoreRyan Harrow joins Pieno Zvaigzdes
Ryan Harrow (188 cm, Georgia State’15) is taking his game to Lithuania this 2017-18 after landing a deal to play for Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL). The 26-year-old guard will be looking to build on the experience he gained in the 2016-17 season. He played for two teams, initially starting the season with Consultinvest VL Pesaro…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Slovenia stuns Spain to make final
Spain’s reign as European champions will end in three days as the team was dumped out of EuroBasket 2017 on Thursday. In a shocking game, Slovenia downed the champs to stun global Basketball and end Spain’s progression. Slovenia now awaits the winner of Russia and Serbia in Friday’s other EuroBasket 2017 semi-finals. As for Spain,…
Read MoreChristavious Gill will showcase his talent in Montenegro.
Christavious Gill (173 cm, University of New Orleans ’17) has officially signed his first professional contract with KK Ibar Rozaje (Erste Liga). He will debut in Rozaje, Montenegro, in the 2017/2018 season. The 23-year-old Louisiana native’s stats fluctuated however, he still managed to average a career high 31.8 min per game in his senior year.…
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