Archive for 2017
EuroBasket 2017: welcome Group C and Group D
After some hot action at EuroBasket 2017 during day 1 on Thursday, Friday saw Group C and Group D tip off. This was the day when reigning champs Spain entered the competition for the first time and promptly laid down their market in Group C. Elsewhere, Belgium and the United Kingdom played out a classic…
Read MoreJason Boone added by Steaua CSM
Jason Boone (203 cm, New York University’07) will be reinforcing the roster of Steaua CSM EximBank Bucuresti (Romania-Liga Nationala) this 2017-18. The veteran forward played for two teams in the 2016-17 season. He began it with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL). Jason played 11 games for them in the Basketball Champions League and averaged 2.0 ppg…
Read MoreLakers fined $500K by the NBA for tampering
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Lakers $500,000 for tampering with Paul George. An independent law firm conducted the investigation and found that Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka’s contact with George’s agent while he was still with the Indiana Pacers as a violation. The said contact constituted a prohibited expression of interest while he was…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Group A and Group B underway
The International Basketball season has reached EuroBasket 2017, which tipped off on Thursday with six games across Group A and Group B. There were plenty of talking points on day 1 before Group C and Group D get underway on Friday (day 2). Group A Slovenia started its EuroBasket 2017 campaign with a solid 90-81…
Read MoreJyles Smith inks with Boras Basket
Jyles Smith (209 cm, Savannah State’14) has signed with Boras Basket (Sweden-Basketligan) and will bolster their roster for the 2017-18 season. Smith lent his talents to the Horsholm 79ers (Denmark-Ligaen) in 2017-18 after initially spending the preseason with Wolfpack/BMS (Denmark-1st Division). He would go on to appear in a total of 32 games for Horsholm…
Read MoreEmmanuel Jones now with Guizhou
Emmanuel Jones (200 cm, UTRGV’09) is a recent addition to the roster of Guizhou club of the Chinese NBL this 2017. He has already made his debut for his new team. Jones made a splash with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first game. The 31-year-old veteran spent his 2016-17 season playing in Lebanon…
Read MoreByron Wesley agrees with Lukoil Academic
Byron Wesley (196 cm, Gonzaga’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Bulgarian powerhouse Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL) this 2017-18. Wesley played for two teams in 2016-17, initially beginning the season with Joensuun Kataja Basket (Finland-Korisliiga). He played six games for them in the Basketball Champions League where he averaged 15.2 ppg…
Read MoreFIBA AmeriCup 2017: Day 5
Day 5 of FIBA AmeriCup 2017 brought plenty of action through Group B and Group C as the hunt to find the best nation in the Americas continued. In Group B, the phase game to a close through Game 3, while in Group C there is still a round to play on Day 6. Three…
Read MoreCedrick Bowen joins Spartak Pleven
Cedrick Bowen (198 cm, Charleston Southern’15) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 on the roster of BC Spartak Pleven (Bulgaria-NBL). This will be Bowen’s first run with a Bulgarian team. He began the 2016-17 season playing for KR Reykjavik (Iceland-Dominos League). He played 13 games for them and recorded averages of 13.2 ppg and…
Read MoreShawnDre’ Jones goes pro with Trikalla
ShawnDre’ Jones (180 cm, Richmond’17) will join the ranks of international basketball players this 2017-18 as he begins his pro career with Aries Trikalla BC (Greece-A1). Jones graduated from the University of Richmond in 2017. In his senior year at Richmond, ShawnDre’ was an effective member of their backcourt rotation, providing averages of 16.8 ppg…
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