Archive for May 2018
John Bryant locked in by Giessen 46ers
German League veteran, John Bryant (210 cm, Santa Clara’09) has been signed by the Giessen 46ers (Germany-BBL) to a long-term deal, keeping him with the team until 2020. There was initial speculation about Bryant returning to former team, Ratiopharm Ulm but the 46ers want to keep the big man on their roster. He brings a…
Read MoreKenny Boynton signs with Hebei Xianglan
Kenny Boynton (188 cm, Florida’13) will be a fresh face on the roster of Hebei Xianglan (China-NBL) this May 2018. The 27-year-old heads to China after spending the 2017-18 season suiting up for Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). In 30 games the Florida product put up solid averages of 16.7 ppg and 5.2 apg.
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four: Which Teams Will Advance?
Belgrade, Serbia – Four of Europe’s top teams will battle it out tomorrow, May 18th, in Stark Arena in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague semifinals. It was not an easy road to get here as these teams had to eliminate some of Europe’s most formidable teams. Only two will get to move on and play for…
Read MoreJulian Gamble joins ASVEL
Julian Gamble (208 cm, University of Miami’13) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne (France-Pro A). Gamble will be able to strengthen their frontcourt as ASVEL looks to contend for the French League title this season. The forward comes over after starting the season with Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany-BBL).…
Read MoreNBA: Celtics Take 2-0 Lead Over Cavs in East Finals
NBA – Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 23 points to lead to Boston Celtics to a 107-94 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Cavs are stuck in a deep hole and it will take nothing short of a miracle for them to claw their way back and win this best-of-seven…
Read MorePhoenix Suns Win 2018 NBA Lottery
For the first time in franchise history, the Phoenix Suns have won the NBA Lottery in 2018. The Sacramento Kings get the second pick and the Atlanta Hawks round out the top-3 three with the third pick. The Suns came in with the highest odds to get the first pick at 25 percent. They ended…
Read MoreJoseph Taylor added by Gigantes
Joseph Taylor (203 cm, Wyoming’08) will continue his professional basketball career this 2018 with a stint playing for Gigantes de Guayana (Venezuela-LPB). The 32-year-old veteran played for two teams in 2017-18. He played 10 games for Shkupi Skopje (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) and notched averages of 20.6 ppg and 12.3 rpg. Taylor later moved to OKK…
Read MoreJalen Reynolds to bolster FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) have decided to call in some reinforcements for the post-season and have signed Jalen Reynolds (208 cm, Xavier’16) for the remainder of 2017-18. Reynolds comes to the Spanish club by way of Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A), where he played most of the season. He played 21 games for…
Read MoreNBA: Warriors Draw First Blood in West Finals
NBA fans were treated to a showdown between two of the league’s most offensively potent teams. The Warriors-Rockets series in the Western Conference finals has been a highly anticipated matchup in the NBA playoffs. Game 1 went the way of the Golden State Warriors as they surged past the Houston Rockets in the second half to…
Read MoreDwayne Smith pens with Bucaneros
Dwayne Smith (198 cm, George Washington’13) is a newcomer on the roster of the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this May 2018. He was originally slated to play for San Carlos (Dominican Republic-TBS). Smith is a 29-year-old Jamaican-Canadian international player who was added to the Canadian National Team in 2017. In 2017-18 Smith lent his talents…
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