Archive for 2018
2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers are a mess
The second round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers takes place in mid-September (13-17). Nothing has changed, though, as many top stars will (once again) not play for their national teams. To start with, the second round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers consists of three windows (September, November, February). The first three…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes Wins Torneo Geovillage
We resume our coverage of European basketball preseason action today with a report on success by Turkish club Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Sunday. The blue shirts won the Torneo Geovillage as they prevailed over Italy’s Dinamo Sassari 70-60. They have looked sharp so far in the preseason, winning four of their five preseason games. If…
Read MoreBoris Diaw Retires From Basketball
Boris Diaw (203 cm) has bid goodbye to basketball and has announced his retirement from the game via his Twitter account on Friday. Diaw is a 36-year-old French-Senegalese international basketball player who has been a member of the French National Team since 2002. He, Nicolas Batum, and Tony Parker were at the core of the team…
Read MoreGabe Devoe goes pro with Stelmet
Gabe Devoe (190 cm, Clemson’18) will begin his professional basketball career this 2018-19 in Poland after inking a deal with Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora (Poland-EBL). The Clemson standout played 33 games in his senior year and was able to register averages of 14.2 ppg and 4.8 rpg. He helped his team reach the Sweet…
Read MoreSiim-Sander Vene added by Manresa
Siim-Sander Vene (201 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of BAXI Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. He is a 27-year-old Estonian international basketball player who has been a member of the Etonian National Team since 2009. Vene spent the 2017-18 season suiting up for Italian club Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A).…
Read MoreNCAA: Rick Pitino Done With Coaching
Rick Pitino announced earlier this week that he will not be pursuing a coaching job in either the NCAA or the NBA, officially closing the book on his coaching career. He also released a book Tuesday “Pitino: My Story” as a cathartic means of closure. The Legendary coach has had his legacy tarnished by scandals in…
Read MoreAndrew Goudelock joins Shandong
Andrew Goudelock (190 cm, Charleston’11) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. The former NBA guard is coming off a successful stint playing for EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) in 2017-18. Goudelock played 25 games for Armani in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague…
Read MoreRobin Benzing pens with Besiktas
Robin Benzing (208 cm) will continue his professional basketball career in 2018-19 on the roster of Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). Benzing is a 29-year-old German international basketball player who has been a member of the German National Team since 2009. He spent the 2017-18 season at home in Germany, suiting up for s.Oliver Baskets…
Read MoreNCAA: Bryan Antoine Commits To Villanova
Villanova University got an infusion of fresh talent for 2019 after five-star recruit Bryan Antoine announced his commitment. They made his final cut, with the guard reportedly had narrowed down his choices to Duke, Kentucky, and Florida. Coach Jay Wright landed a gem in Antoine who is ranked 11th in his class and will likely…
Read MoreDarrius Garrett signed by PAOK
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) is a newcomer to the roster of Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Garrett is a 28-year-old Rwandan-American international basketball player who was recently added to the Rwandan National Team this 2018. His 2017-18 season began in Uruguay, playing for Malvin Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). In 15 games,…
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