Archive for 2017
EuroLeague Basketball video highlights One Team CSR project
EuroLeague Basketball launched a new video last Friday to put the spotlight on its One Team CSR program and the Stay in the Game program from Dogus. The partnership focuses on EuroLeague Basketball and Dogus’ continued corporate social responsibility and the video features legends of the EuroLeague era. The collaborative initiative focuses on building a…
Read MoreImmanuel McElroy sticks with Jena
Veteran Immanuel McElroy (194 cm, Cincinnati’02) received a contract extension from Science City Jena (Germany-BBL) keeping him with the team for next season. The 37-year-old McElroy has been with Science City Jena since 2015. This 2016-17, he logged 28 games for them and posted averages of 10.4 ppg and 5.0 rpg. His return next season…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors advance after sweeping Blazers 4-0
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-103 in Game 4 to complete their 4-0 sweep of the series and will be advancing to the next round of the playoffs. Stephen Curry was on fire as he torched the Blazers for seven triples en route to his game-high 37 points. Portland’s Damian Lillard,…
Read MoreHong Kong ELL bags 2017 ASEAN League title
It took an extra period to get it done, but Hong Kong ELL (Eastern Long Lions) managed to carve out an 80-82 win over the Singapore Slingers in Game 4 of their finals series to bag the 2017 ASEAN League (ABL) crown. This was a big win for them considering they joined the league in…
Read MoreRashaun Freeman teams up with Maccabi Hunter Haifa
Rashaun Freeman (206 cm, Massachusetts ’07) is on the move to Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Earlier this season, Freeman played 34 games with Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos (Argentina-Liga A). The American big man came off the bench for the Argentinian team playing 20.8 mpg. He managed to still put up solid numbers in…
Read MoreLaRon Dendy heading to Hapoel Tel-Aviv
LaRon Dendy (205 cm, Middle Tennessee St. ’12) inked a deal with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Dendy joins the Israeli team for the end of the Winner League season. There are just five games remaining on the schedule. Dendy will need to make his presence felt quickly if he wants to remain with this team…
Read MoreDarrell Williams landed by Bnei Hertzeliyya
Darrell Williams (203 cm, Texas A&M-Commerce’15) has been picked up by Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) to strengthen their roster this 2017. Bnei Hertzeliyya is a lock to make the Winner League playoffs and want someone who is familiar with Israeli hoops. Williams recently parted ways with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Before his departure, Darrell logged…
Read MoreBernard King vs. Krasny Oktyabr at BAT
Bernard King (196 cm, Texas A&M’03) filed a claim against former team, Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The veteran American player submitted that the team did not make any payments and unlawfully terminated his contract. In its position, the club submitted that King’s claim was time-barred pursuant to Russian labor…
Read MoreStephon Marbury released by Beijing Ducks
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) has officially parted ways with the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) this 2017. The veteran guard was actually offered to coach the team this coming season, but the 40-year-old Marbury still feels he has some gas left in his tank and would like to remain in the Chinese CBA but…
Read MoreOmar Thomas now playing for Mazatlan
Omar Thomas (196 cm, UTEP’05) has taken up the colors of Mexican club Nauticos of Mazatlan (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2017. The 35-year-old Thomas has already two games under his belt with his new team. He is currently averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game. His 2016-17 season began playing in Italy for Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie…
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