Archive for July 2018
Kyle Weems inks with Tofas
Kyle Weems (198 cm, Missouri State University’12) has signed a deal to play for Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Weems lent his talents to Beskitas Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) in 2017-18. In 16 games in the Basketball Champions League, Weems posted averages of 8.8 ppg and 4.9 rpg. He also appeared in a total…
Read MoreThomas Scrubb joins Varese
Thomas Scrubb (198 cm) will continue his professional basketball career this 2018-19 season as a new face on the roster of Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A). He is a British-Canadian international basketball player who played for the Canadian National Team in 2014. Scrubb is no stranger to Italian hoops. He played for Scandone Avellino (Italy-Serie A)…
Read MoreNCAA: Kansas Latest School To Get F.B.I. Subpoena
NCAA – The University of Kansas is the latest school to get a subpoena in connection with the ongoing federal investigation into college basketball. The University of Maryland recently disclosed that it is currently cooperating with authorities and has submitted documents and communication that were under subpoena from a U.S. grand jury. Maryland’s subpoena pertains to…
Read MoreBrian Roberts lands with Unicaja
Brian Roberts (187 cm, Dayton’08) will be a new veteran presence on the roster of Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2018-19 season. Roberts played for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1) in 2017-18. He played 32 games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and was able to put together averages of 6.9 ppg…
Read MoreKlemen Prepelic added by Real Madrid
Slovenian guard Klemen Prepelic (191 cm) has been signed by Real Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. His scoring prowess should be a huge boost for the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and Spanish ACB champions. The 25-year-old Prepelic has been playing for the Slovenian National Team since 2013. He played for the Levallois Metropolitans…
Read MoreNBA: The Long Wait For Kawhi Leonard
LeBron James officially signed with the Lakers. The latest batch of rookies have been strutting their stuff in Las Vegas. The NBA is just waiting to find out where Kawhi Leonard will be headed this season. Kawhi Leonard, through his representatives, has made it clear that he wants out of the San Antonio Spurs. His…
Read MoreShavon Shields added by Baskonia
Shavon Shields (201 cm, Nebraska’16) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2018-19 season. Shields is a 24-year-old Danish international basketball player who played for the Danish National Team in 2015. Shields is coming off a productive 2017-18 campaign playing for Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy-Serie…
Read MoreNate Wolters to play for Zalgiris
Nate Wolters (193 cm, South Dakota State’13) is taking his game to Lithuania for the 2018-19 season after signing a deal to play for B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL). Wolters had a busy 2017-18 season. He played five games for the Utah Jazz but was sent down to their NBA G-League affiliate, the Salt Lake City…
Read MoreUSA Tops France To Win FIBA U17 World Cup
The United States reasserted its dominance in the FIBA U17 World Cup after defeating France to capture their fifth consecutive title. Team USA stormed passed their guests 95-52 in the final. The knockout rounds saw the defending champs secure impressive blowout wins against the Philippines, Croatia, and Canada. The second-place finish was also a new…
Read MoreTyler Honeycutt Kills Himself After Shootout With Police
A family member has confirmed that former Sacramento Kings player, Tyler Honeycutt (203 cm, UCLA’11) died on Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call from Honeycutt’s mother that he had been acting oddly on Friday night. When the police arrived on the scene, the 27-year-old UCLA product fired at them. The police returned…
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