Archive for October 24, 2020
Nymburk adds Retin Obasohan
Czech powerhouse Nymburk has added Belgian national team player Retin Obasohan (191 cm, G) to its roster. Last season Obasohan played in the German BBL for Brose Baskets Bamberg. He also saw some action in the NBA Summer League. Since leaving Belgium in 2011, Obasohan played college basketball in the US (University of Alabama), and…
Read MoreValur Reykjavik and Miguel Cardoso reach an agreement
Portuguese National team player Miguel Cardoso (188 cm, G) has reached an agreement with Valur Reykjavik from Iceland. Cardoso played in the Spanish LEB Gold last year (Afanion CB Almansa) but has also been active in other countries like Germany and France.
Read MoreStephen Brown to play for Denain
Stephen Brown (180 cm, G) will be leaving the London Lions after only one game and signing in the French Pro B with Denain AC Voltaire. Last season Brown played in the German BBL, where he averaged 12.9 ppg and 5 aspg while defending the colors of Giessen 46ers. Stephen Brown has also played in…
Read MoreGian Clavell signs with Avtodor
Puerto Rican player Gian Clavell (193 cm, G) has signed with the Russian team Avtodor Saratov. Clavell left a powerful impression last season in the Turkish league, where he averaged 18.7 ppg for Bursaspor Durmazlar. In college, Gian Clavell was the top scorer for Colorado State University, where he averaged 20.4 ppg and was the…
Read MoreWill the 2020-21 NBA season start on December 22?
The NBA is targeting a Dec. 22 start date for the 2020-21 NBA season. The season would include 72 games and finish before the Tokyo Olympics (despite an earlier statement by Adam Silver). That would allow the NBA to get back on its normal 82-game, October-June schedule for the 2021-22 season. There is not a…
Read MoreBarcelona emerges victorious in first EuroLeague El Clasico vs Real Madrid
Barcelona endured the comeback of Real Madrid and triumphed over their arch rivals in the first El Clasico of the EuroLeague season (79-72). The Catalans were in control for the majority of the night and led by as many as 23 points (50-27). The “Whites”, though, went on a 24-42 run and cut the deficit…
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