Archive for 2017
Adam Wojcik passes away at age 47
Adam Wojcik has passed away. He suffered from leukemia. The Basketball world mourns the premature passing Saturday morning of one of the best Polish players ever. Adam Wojcik won the Polish championship eight times. He was named MVP of the league and of the finals three times each. he scored more than 10,000 points in…
Read MoreGreece edges Italy at home
The countdown to EuroBasket 2017 continued this week as nations around Europe prepare for the tournament later this month. The standout contest on Thursday saw Greece claim a home victory over Italy. In Athens, the hosts were pushed all the way by the visiting Italy as the game tumbled into a tenso overtime period. Both…
Read MoreAntonio Ballard reunites with Lugano Tigers
Antonio Ballard (196 cm, University of Miami’12) is a recent addition to the roster of the Lugano Tigers (Switzerland-LNA) this 2017-18. The American international basketball player has had previous history with the franchise, seeing action for them back in 2014-15. In 2016-17 Ballard suited up for the Lions de Geneve (Switzerland-LNA). He appeared in a…
Read MorePreston Knowles inks with Zadar
Preston Knowles (187 cm, Louisville’11) is taking his game to Croatia this 2017-18 after landing a deal to play for KK Zadar (Croatia-A1). In 2016-17 the 28-year-old American guard was initially with The Flexx Pistoia (Italy-Serie A) but moved to Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A) in November 2016. He played one game for them in…
Read MoreJalen Billups now with Glasgow Rocks
Jalen Billups (198 cm, Northern Kentucky’16) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 season with the Glasgow Rocks (United Kingdom-BBL). The 24-year-old Billups is coming off a rookie campaign in 2016-17. Jalen headed Down Under and played for Cockburn Cougars (Australia-SBL). He played 27 games for them and delivered averages of 24.3 ppg and 9.8…
Read MoreJeff Adrien extends with Bnei Herzeliya
Former NBA forward Jeff Adrien (201 cm, Connecticut’09) has re-upped with Bnei Herzliya (Israel-Winner League) and will remain with the team for the 2017-18 season. Adrien proved to be a valuable asset to the team in 2016-17. He played a dozen games in the FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 14.0 ppg and 7.4 rpg. In…
Read MoreAleksandar Cvetkovic shifts to Estudiantes
Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) has signed Serbian guard Aleksandar Cvetkovic (183 cm) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The Belgrade-born Cvetkovic has some familiarity with Spanish hoops, having spent the last season there. In 2016-17 Aleksandar suited up for ICL Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa). He logged 24 games for them last season and recorded averages of 8.1…
Read MoreWorld University Games: USA lays marker
Day 4 of the World University Games saw action across Group C and Group D, with the USA and Ukraine maintained their unbeaten records, while the chasing pack maintained their chase to the next round. Group C Romania went big with a 103-71 win over United Arab Emirates to open its win account at the…
Read MoreJerel McNeal signed by Strasbourg
Jerel McNeal (191 cm, Marquette’09) will be bolstering the ranks of the French club, Strasbourg IG Basket (France-Pro A) this 2017-18. He is a 30-year-old veteran who recently played for Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-BBL). He played 15 games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague last season and delivered averages of 3.9 ppg and 1.1…
Read MoreMike DiNunno lands with Beroe
Mike DiNunno (180 cm, Eastern Kentucky’13) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for BC Beroe (Bulgaria-NBL) this upcoming 2017-18 season. Mike is a 27-year-old Italian-American international player who spent his 2016-17 season on the roster of the Cheshire Phoenix (United Kingdom-BBL). He played 14 games for the Phoenix and registered averages of…
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