Archive for 2017
Panathinaikos Athens march to Greek final
While great rival Olympiacos has been in EuroLeague action, Panathinaikos Athens has been busy wrapping up its Greece A1 title series. Since Olympiacos headed off to the Final Four 2-0 up on Aris Thessaloniki, Panathinaikos has pushed aside AEK in the Athens derby series. After tying the series up from Game 2, Panathinaikos has won…
Read MoreRyan Wright to Joondalup Wolves
The Joondalup City Wanneroo Wolves (Australia-SBL) have acquired the services of Canadian forward Ryan Wright (206 cm, Oklahoma’10) this 2017. The big man heads Down Under after spending his 2016-17 season playing in Europe for two different teams. Ryan tipped it off with a stint on Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (Hungary-A Division). He played 10 games for…
Read MoreKalev/Cramo wins 2017 Alexela KML championship
BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn have successfully won their ninth Alexela KML championship after a 62-91 Game 4 win over AVIS Rapla. This was an impressive title defense for Kalev/Cramo, who have held the coveted trophy above their heads, on and of, since 2005. The league championship caps off a strong 2016-17 season for the organization. Not…
Read MoreGolden State finishes off San Antonio in a 4-0 sweep
The Golden State Warriors won again in dominant fashion. They took the series in San Antonio with a combination of great offense and defense. They are now 12-0 in the playoffs and heading to the NBA Finals after winning game four, 129-115. Golden State Warriors 129 – San Antonio Spurs 115 Golden State dominating an…
Read MoreMicah Downs agrees to return to Avtodor Saratov
Micah Downs (195 cm, Gonzaga ’09) is heading to Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB). He heads to the Russian team after playing his entire 2016/2017 campaign with Orleans (France-Pro A). In his only season with Orleans, Downs played well in a prominent role. The 30-year-old swingman ended up on the floor for 32.7 mpg in 26 Pro…
Read MoreAl Thornton makes return to Guayama
Al Thornton (203 cm, Florida State’07) has reunited with former club Brujos de Guayama (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. Al had a productive first game back for Guayama, scoring 21 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Thornton has had several stints with Guayama in his pro career, suiting up for them in 2012, 2014, and 2015. …
Read MoreInter Bratislava wins 2017 Slovakian SBL championship
BK Inter Bratislava defeated MBK Rieker Com Therm Komarno 4-1 in their finals series to win the 2017 Slovakian SBL championsnhip. This is the third Slovakian league title for the organization. They also won back to back titles in 2013 and 2014. Inter Bratislava 94 – Rieker KN 82 This game was about Inter Bratislava…
Read MoreIgokea bags fifth straight Bosnia and Herzegovina D1 title
BC Igokea Aleksandrovac has done it again. The team has captured its fifth-straight Bosnia and Herzegovina D1 title. They won Game 5 of their finals series against KK Bosna-Royal Sarajevo, 96-72. Igokea has been a powerful force in domestic competition since 2013 and has been tough to handle in the league. Igokea led in this…
Read MoreOmar-Sharif Cook gets extension from Estudiantes
Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) liked what they got out of Omar-Sharif Cook (186 cm, St. John’s’01) this 2016-17 and have signed the guard to a contract extension. Omar is a veteran American international player who also holds a Montenegrin passport. He was a member of the Montenegrin national team from 2008 to 2012. Sharif-Cook signed…
Read MoreLleon Tillman agrees with San Jose
Lleon Tillman (198 cm, West Alabama’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for San Jose Arequipa (Peru-LNB) this 2017. Tillman joins the Peruvian club after playing the 2016-17 season on the roster of La Gallofa Cantbasket 04 (Spain-EBA). The University of West Alabama product appeared in a total of 25 games for…
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