Archive for 2017
Golden State Warriors take back NBA Championship
After losing in historical fashion a year ago, Golden State completed their resurgence back to an NBA Championship. The Larry O’Brien trophy returns to the Bay Area for the second time in three years. They won game five of the series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120. Golden State Warriors 129 – Cleveland Cavaliers 120 The championship…
Read MoreBrian Qvale moves to Lokomotiv Kuban
Brian Qvale (210 cm, Montana ’11) is moving his basketball career to Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB). Qvale has never played in Russia during his seven-year career. Most recently, he was a part of EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL) last season. His time in Oldenburg lasted for two seasons as a post scorer and a hard working rebounder.…
Read MoreAustin Hollins signs with the Giessen 46ers
Austin Hollins (195 cm, Minnesota ’14) is joining the Giessen 46ers (Germany-BBL). Hollins last played with Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga). The American swingman was with the Finish team for just one season but made an immediate impact. In 47 Korisliiga appearances, Hollins manged to score 17.2 ppg while shooting 37.5 percent from three. Scoring was a big part…
Read MoreClifford Hammonds joins Piratas de Quebradillas
Clifford Hammonds (191 cm, Clemson ’08) agreed to terms with the Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico-BSN). This is his first season in South America since going pro after he graduated in 2008. The majority of his experience has come in Europe, including last season in Germany and France. The guard began the 2016/2017 campaign with…
Read MoreReginald Buckner lands with Cariduros de Fajardo
Reginald Buckner (206 cm, Mississippi ’13) is the newest member of Cariduros de Fajardo (Puerto Rico-BSN). Formerly of Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner Lague) where he played last season for the only time in his career. In 38 games in the Winner League, the American forward put up 10.1 ppg, mainly in the paint, in just 21.6 mpg. Buckner…
Read MoreDarnell Harris heads to Liege Basket
betFirst Liege Basket (Belgium-Euromillions League) has landed the services of Darnell Harris (203 cm, Middle Tennessee State’16) for the 2017-18 season. He joins the team after spending his rookie season as a pro (2016-17) playing for Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League), so he does have some familiarity with Belgian hoops. Darnell Harris played 13 games…
Read MoreMilos Bojovic pens with Liege Basket
Milos Bojovic (198 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for betFIRST Liege Basket (Belgium-Euromillions League) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. He is a 25-year-old Serbian international player who has spent a good part of his professional career in playing in Romania. Milos played for CS Phoenix Galati (Romania-Liga Nationala) in the…
Read MoreMyles Mack deals with PGE Turow
Myles Mack (175 cm, Rutgers’15) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 bolstering the roster of PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-PLK). In 2016-17 Myles suited up for Horsens IC (Denmark-Ligaen). He appeared in 31 games for them that season, registering averages of 16.5 ppg and 4.8 apg. Mack was an asset to the team on both…
Read MoreSteven Burtt joins Humacao
Steven Burtt (189 cm, Iona’06) is now playing for Caciques de Humacao (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. He posted a big double-double performance in his debut for Humacao, scoring 18 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Burtt’s 2016-17 season started off late, signing with AS Apollon Patras (Greece-A1) in February 2017. In 10 games he managed…
Read MoreTariq Kirksay signed by Bucaneros
Tariq Kirksay (199 cm, Iona’00) is now donning the colors of Bucaneros de La Guaira (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. He is a veteran American international player who also holds a French passport. Kirksay was a former member of the French National Team from 2007 to 2008. Tariq has already made his debut for his new…
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