Archive for 2017
Boston Celtics shock Cleveland to bring the series to 2-1
In the midst of an incredibly predictable Conference finals, the underdog finally comes away with an upset. The Cleveland Cavaliers were favored by 17 points which marks the largest upset in the playoffs this year. Boston trailed early but stormed back to see Avery Bradley hit a game-winning three in the final seconds to secure the 111-108…
Read MoreTony Mitchell going to Metros de Santiago
Tony Mitchell (203 cm, North Texas ’13) is heading to Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB). This marks the fourth team for Mitchell this season, all in different parts of the world. He most recently played with Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) where he appeared in just eight games. The Philippine team gave him plenty of time on the floor…
Read MoreFrank Gaines added by Metros de Santiago
Frank Gaines (191 cm, IPFW ’13) is moving across the world to play with Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB). Gaines made the signing after finishing his season at SC Rasta Vechta (Germany-BBL) earlier this month. Vechta went through a miserable season as they finished second-to-last in the BBL with a 2-30 record. The shooting guard…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Fenerbahce wins historic title
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague came to a triumphant close on Sunday as Fenerbahce Istanbul won the Final Four to become the 2017 champion. It was a historic rewriting of the record books for the club as it lifted the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy for the first ever time. In doing so, Fenerbahce also became the…
Read MoreGolden State wins in San Antonio to take insurmountable 3-0 lead
Once again, the Spurs were no match for the almighty Warriors. Golden State is clearly the better team in this series which is most likely going to end up as a sweep. Golden State is clicking on all cylinders while the hobbled Spurs are limping towards the end of their 2016/2017 campaign. San Antonio held…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Olympiacos and Fenerbahce stun in Final Four
A stunning first day of Final Four action settled which two clubs will contest the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague final. Friday also decided which two clubs will be left playing for third and fourth place. To suggest that the day’s events were surprising and unexpected is an understatement. The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague final will be…
Read MoreMike Harris back to Ponce
Mike Harris (198 cm, Rice’05) has made his return to former team, Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. He has already made his debut for them and in 32 minutes, the American guard scored 12 points and pulled down five rebounds. Harris has had previous experience playing for them back in 2014 and 2015.…
Read MoreVitor Faverani parts ways with FC Barcelona
Brazilian big man Vitor Faverani (212 cm) has departed Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He signed with them in January of this year, moving from UCAM Murcia (Spain-Liga Endesa). Faverani played nine games for FC Barcelona in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague where he posted averages of 7.7 ppg and 4.2 rpg.…
Read MoreCarl Elliott back with Cocodrilos
Carl Elliott (193 cm, George Washington’07) is making his way back to Venezuela this 2017 and reuniting with his former team, Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB). He has been a frequent addition to their roster on many occasions in the past, seeing action for them on and off from 2011 to 2015. Carl returns to Cocodrilos…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four preview
The showpiece of European Basketball is here, with the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four tipping off on Friday (May 19). There is plenty of domestic hoops to be decided this season, but this is where it is at for the biggest games on the continent. In this preview of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final…
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