Archive for January 2020
Real Madrid snaps three-game losing streak in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid earned the 77-81 victory over Maccabi Tel-Aviv on Thursday night and snapped its three-game losing streak in the EuroLeague. The “Whites” improved to 16-6 and remained close to the top of the EuroLeague standings. On the other hand, the Israelis saw their undefeated streak at home come to an end and dropped to…
Read MoreKobe Bryant killed in a helicopter crash at age 41
NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday morning when his private helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. There were nine people on board, and nobody survived the crash. His wife Vanessa was not among those on board. TMZ Sports was the first to report the shocking news. Kobe Bryant used a helicopter to travel for years. Even…
Read MoreReal Madrid suffers third straight loss in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid lost to the league leaders Anadolu Efes at home (75-80) and suffered their third straight loss in the EuroLeague. It was a late thriller at the Wizink Center in Madrid, where the “Whites” came back from a nine-point deficit early in the fourth quarter (55-64). Yet, the Turks stood tall and sealed the…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow extends EuroLeague winning streak to four games
CSKA Moscow rallied past Valencia at home on Thursday night (81-70) and extended its EuroLeague winning streak to four games. The Muscovites were in front for the majority of the game; they led by as many as 14 points late in the game (74-60) and sealed the deal. CSKA earned its fourth straight win in…
Read MoreKansas vs Kansas State ends in brawl
Kansas beat Kansas State yesterday by 81-59 but made headline news because it ended in a massive brawl. It’s been a long time ago since we last saw this type of brawl in college basketball. Dozens of players, coaches and support staff were involved.
Read MoreCapitanes Ciudad de Mexico first G League team outside the USA and Canada. What’s next?
Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico will be the first G League team outside the USA and Canada. It has been speculated and rumored for years. Now the NBA finally made it official last month during its annual NBA Mexico City Games. The NBA will finally have a team in Mexico, the largest market in Latin America……
Read MoreTravis Trice inks contract with Brescia
Accomplished playmaker Travis Trice (Michigan State) has departed French club SIG Strasbourg and joined the Italian League’s Germani Basket Brescia in recent days. The 183-cm point guard has had extensive playing time in the NBA G League (formerly known as the NBA Development League) and Australia’s NBL. In the 2016-17 campaign, he averaged 14.3 points…
Read MoreTraevon Jackson accepts offer from Norrkoping
Point guard Traevon Jackson (University of Wisconsin) is on the move to the Norrkoping Dolphins of the Swedish League. In the 2018-19 season, Jackson starred for BK Slavia Zilina in Slovakia. Jackson contributed 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, along with 1.8 steals in 36 contests. The 27-year-old floor leader’s father, Jim Jackson, had…
Read MoreStephen Dennis joins Racing Luxembourg
Veteran shooting guard Stephen Dennis (Kutztown University) has finalized a contract with Racing Luxembourg. The 32-year-old suited up for Elitzur Ironi Netanya of the Israeli National League last season. He posted averages of 17.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31 games. The 198-cm Dennis was the 2010 NCAA Division II Player of the…
Read MoreDorell Wright leaves BC Igokea
Former NBA first-round draft pick Dorell Wright has left BC Igokea after a short stint with the ABA League team. In the ABA League, the 34-year-old American forward appeared in eight games for the Bosnian club this season. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. It was Wright’s second stint with Igokea. He…
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