Archive for 2018
NBA’s Early-entry Deadline Passes, Sets Record
The NBA early-entry deadline ended on Sunday. The overwhelmingly large number of young players who declared for the 2018 NBA shattered records from previous years. 236 players tossed their names in the hat before the deadline expired. That’s a considerable bump from 182 in 2017. The early-entry declaration gives young players (before age 22), especially…
Read MoreClay Wilson inks with Supercity Rangers
Clay Wilson (191 cm, Princeton’15) will continue his professional basketball career this April 2018 on the roster of the James Blond Supercity Rangers (New Zealand-NBL). This is his first signing for the 2017-18 season. Wilson last saw action in 2016-17 when he played for the VfL AstroStars Bochum (Germany-Pro B). He logged 15 games for…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Zalgiris commands as Vitoria gets back
In an all-action start to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague week, two of the four playoffs series got back underway. Fenerbahce had the chance to qualify tonight with a win over Baskonia Vitoria, but instead the Spanish made it 2-1 with a win that kept hopes alive. In the other series, Zalgiris took a big leap…
Read MoreUmana Venezia Takes Italian Serie A Lead
There’s been a drastic shakeup at the top of the Italian Serie A standings as the 2017-18 regular season sees its end on the horizon. Round 27 was concluded on April 23rd with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia defeating FIAT Torino 89-82, but that was not the highlight nor the most crucial game of the round.…
Read MoreAndrew Bogut resumes career with Sydney Kings
Andrew Bogut (213 cm, Utah’05) is coming home. The 33-year-old Australian big man has been signed by the Sydney Kings (Australia-NBL) this April 2018. Bogut has had a rocky run in the NBA, with him being plagued by various injuries, often keeping him sidelined for large portions of the season. Bad luck? On some level,…
Read MoreJamil Wilson signed by Virtus Bologna
Jamil Wilson (201 cm, Marquette’14) is set to strengthen the roster of Virtus Segafredo Bologna (Italy-Serie A) this April 2018. The 27-year-old Wilson originally started with Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-BBL), but headed back to the USA after landing a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 15 games for the new-look Clippers and averaged…
Read MoreChina: Liaoning Flying Leopards Win 2018 CBA Title
China – The Liaoning Flying Leopards have captured the 2018 CBA Title after defeating the Zhejiang Guansha Lions 100-88 in Game 4 of the finals. This was a fitting culmination of another great year for the Chinese CBA. These were the top-2 finishers at the end of the regular season this 2017-18. The Guansha Lions…
Read MoreLuka Doncic declares himself for NBA Draft
The moment is finally here; Luka Doncic declares himself for NBA Draft. Mooted Number 1 2018 NBA Draft pick Luka Doncic has formally declared his participation in this year’s draft. It was widely expected the Slovenian international would make himself eligible where he will be the hottest ticket in the draft. The 19-year old is…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Playoffs take shape
Game 2 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoffs concluded on Friday with two more contests. Fenerbahce joined CSKA as unbeaten in this round by moving 2-0 ahead over Baskonia, just a single victory from qualifying. In the other series, Olympiacos evend the score at home against Zalgiris but faces a tricky double-header away from home.…
Read MoreBakken Bears, Danish Powerhouse
The Bakken Bears run in the FIBA Europe Cup has come to an end. They lost Game 2 of their semi-finals matchup to Scandone Avellino 72-82 at Aarhus. Avellino won Game 1 with 75-72. At the end of the day, the Bears can hold their heads up high. They had an impressive run and are…
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