Archive for October 15, 2020
Veteran Micah Downs signs with s.Oliver Würzburg
Micah Downs (203 cm, F) has signed with the German BBL team s.Oliver Würzburg as a replacement for the injured Brekkott Chapman. Micah Downs is an experienced veteran who’s been around the block a few times and carries more than a decade of professional experience with him. He graduated from Gonzaga in 2009 and, after…
Read MoreShevon Thompson signs in Spain instead of Germany
Shevon Thompson (213 cm, C) will play in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa instead of the German Bundesliga (BBL). He signed today with the Spanish team Montakit Fuenlabrada. Initially, Shevon Thompson was supposed to be on the roster of ALBA Berlin, but they tryout there didn’t work out, so he moved to Spain instead. Jamaican-born…
Read MoreEuroleague plans to change 0-20 games retrospectively
The Euroleague and EuroCup decided to propose a modification to Article 6 of the Special Regulations that regulate the consequences of teams not having at least eight players fit to play in any given game due to COVID-19. Until now, that resulted in a 0-20 forfait, but that is about to change. Not only for…
Read MoreNew NCAA transfer rules and eligibility
The NCAA will give an extra year of eligibility for winter sports athletes. The new rules were formally proposed for the one-time transfer exemption and also how college athletes can be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness. In August, the NCAA already approved to give all spring and fall sport athletes…
Read MoreWill Clyburn, CSKA Moscow stun Fenerbahce in EuroLeague classic
Will Clyburn and CSKA Moscow stunned Fenerbahce in Istanbul in another classic game between the two EuroLeague powerhouses. Clyburn saved the Muscovites twice, both in regulation and in overtime. The American forward first hit the three-pointer that sent the game into the extra period (69-69). In overtime, Clyburn made the go-ahead layup-plus-the-foul that allowed CSKA…
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