Archive for 2017
Henry Sims joins Vanoli Cremona
Former NBA big man, Henry Sims (208 cm, Georgetown’12) will be reinforcing the frontcourt of Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A) this 2017-18 season. Sims played for two different teams in 2016-17 and traveled across two different continents to play hoops. Henry started the season on the roster of the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Cup: last eight complete
The quarterfinal of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 has been set, with the final four teams completing the picture on Tuesday. Iran, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia had already qualified for the last eight as group winners. They are now joined by China, South Korea, Jordan, and Lebanon after those nations progressed after today’s…
Read MoreFranko House goes pro with Zwolle
Ball State’s Franko House (198 cm, Ball State’17) will begin his professional career this 2017-18 with a stint in Europe after landing a deal to play for Landstede Basketbal Zwolle (Netherlands-Eredivisie). The 22-year-old player logged a total of 34 games for Ball State in his senior year. It was productive 2016-17 for Franko, with him…
Read MoreNorris Cole signs with Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Norris Cole (188 cm, Cleveland State’11) has bid goodbye to the NBA for now and will continue his pro career with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). This will not be his first time around the block with a team outside of the U.S., having played briefly in China for the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) at…
Read MoreJulyan Stone granted release by Venezia
Julyan Stone (198 cm, UTEP’11) was originally set to reinforce the roster of Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-Serie A) this 2017-18. That was the plan. However, plans changed and the guard was offered a two-year deal by the Charlotte Hornets. Stone was able to secure a release from Venezia and will be headed back to the…
Read MoreNCAA: Marvin Bagley III commits to Duke
NCAA – Duke University got a huge boost as far as its projections for bagging a national championship this 2017-18. The school landed 5-star prospect Marvin Bagley III (198 cm). The 18-year-old is currently in his third year at Sierra Canyon High School in California. He is, however, attempting to finish his school early and…
Read MoreDominic Waters joins Pinar Karsiyaka
Dominic Waters (185 cm, Portland State University’10) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 with a stint playing for Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-BSL). Dominic played for two clubs in 2016-17, starting off the season with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A). He played nine games there and averaged 14.6 ppg and 7.6 apg. The guard…
Read MoreJordan McRae deals with Baskonia
Jordan McRae (197 cm, Tennessee’14) has agreed to terms with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will play for them in 2017-18. This will be McRae’s first stint with a European team. He played as a reserve for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016-17. Jordan appeared in a total of 36 games for his former team…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 recap
The 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 action came in hot with Groups A and B bringing some exciting basketball action. Top teams surged ahead into the quarterfinals as both leaders and favored teams racked wins. Group A Syria punched its ticket into the Quarterfinals with an 87-78 win over India. It was a tremendous…
Read MoreAsia Cup Day 4: favourites win
Day 4 of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 in Lebanon saw the completion of Round 2 of the Group Phase. On Friday evening, Group A and Group B nations took to the hardwood as they continued to jostle for positions in the standing. By the end of the action, Iran, Jordan, Philippines, and China…
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