Archive for March 2, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak forces leagues to cancel, postpone games
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world, international basketball leagues are adjusting their schedules to deal with the crisis. From Italy to China to Japan to South Korea and beyond, competitions are being moved behind closed doors, postponed or canceled. Other leagues, of course, may follow suit. The ASEAN Basketball League, a 10-team…
Read MoreEmanuel Terry signs with Hapoel Jerusalem
Emanuel Terry, who has already suited up for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat in his still-young pro career, will make his debut with Hapoel Jerusalem in the coming days. The 23-year-old Lincoln Memorial (Tennessee) University product switches uniforms from Teksut Bandirma of the Turkish League to Hapoel Jerusalem. Previous experience In Turkish League competition,…
Read MoreC.J. Leslie joins Al Hilal Riyadh
C.J. Leslie is on the move to Al Hilal Riyadh. The veteran American forward joins the Saudi Arabian League club after competing for Bivouac in the Big3 in 2019. The 206-cm Leslie attended North Carolina State. His pro career has included stops in 11 countries, including Turkey, South Korea, Israel, and the Philippines. Leslie has…
Read MoreReal Madrid collects 17th Spanish Liga ACB victory of season
Real Madrid maintained its solid form on Sunday, defeating Unicaja Malaga 92-88 in the Spanish Liga ACB. Coach Pablo Laso’s club earned the victory by building a comfortable lead and holding off the hosts down the stretch. Jaycee Carroll and Walter Tavares scored 17 points apiece for Real Madrid, with Tavares also pulling down nine…
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