Archive for February 13, 2018
2018 Copa del Rey to happen, players will not strike
After plenty of confusion and political infighting, the 2018 edition of the Copa del Rey will be played this season. Spain’s cup competition was in danger of cancellation, but a meeting held by the Higher Sports Council resolved a dispute between the ACB (Spanish League) and ABP (Basketball players’ union). The disagreement stemmed from the…
Read MoreFrederic Bourdillon now with Hapoel Eilat
Frederic Bourdillon (193 cm) is a newcomer to the roster of Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner League) this February 2018. He joins the team after starting the season playing for Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). He is a 26-year-old French player who is currently playing his first season overseas. Bourdillon played 14 games for Maccabi Haifa this…
Read MoreNorvel Pelle moves to Torino
Norvel Pelle (208 cm, Iona’13) has moved to Fiat Torino (Italy-Serie A) this February 2018 after starting the 2017-18 season with Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A). He is a 24-year-old American international basketball player who also holds a Lebanese passport. Pelle played 19 games for Varese before parting ways with his former team. During his run…
Read MoreStephon Marbury Retires From Basketball
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) has officially retired from basketball after his last game in China this February 2018. Marbury, who turns 41 years old in a week’s time, played the 2017-18 season for the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA). In 35 games, the guard recorded averages of 14.7 ppg and 4.8 apg. The veteran…
Read MoreMarcus Thornton added by Beijing Ducks
Marcus Thornton (193 cm, LSU’09) will be a fresh veteran presence on the roster of the Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) this 2018. Thornton heads to Asia after starting the 2017-18 in the NBA G-League with the Grand Rapids Drive. He played 15 games for them and dropped impressive averages of 18.9 ppg and 2.9 rpg. This…
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