Archive for October 28, 2020
Derrik Jamerson agrees on terms with Penarol
Derrik Jamerson (196 cm, G) will play in Argentina, where he has signed with Penarol Mar del Plata. Jamerson graduated from Norfolk State University in 2019 and averaged 10.4 ppg there. After that, he inked with UBSC Raiffeisen from Austria and averaged 13.5 ppg with them last season in his professional debut.
Read MoreSteven Burtt back to Ukraine
Steven Burtt (189 cm, G) has signed with the Ukrainian team Budivelnyk Kyiv. Although Burtt has not played in Ukraine since the 2011-12 season, you can still talk about a “comeback” because Ukraine is where his career got a real boost. This was not only because of his impressive statistics in both the Ukrainian Superleague…
Read MoreEnd of an era for eight-time Chinese champion Bayi Rockets
The CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) announced on Tuesday that Bayi’s basketball team, the Bayi Rockets, had withdrawn from China’s professional basketball leagues. This is the result of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) downsizing and rearranging its sports teams. Consequently, the PLA has withdrawn them from professional national leagues to enhance their capabilities to serve…
Read MoreEuroleague Basketball announces rescheduled games
Following the ECA Shareholders approval of the modification proposal presented by Euroleague Basketball of the COVID-19 Special regulations, the following games have been rescheduled to be played on the stated new dates and times: ROUND 3 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne – Panathinaikos OPAP Athens, December 1, 2020 at 18:00 Local Time ROUND 4 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne…
Read MoreShahrdari Qazvin tabs Waverly Austin
Iranian team Shahrdari Qazvin has signed Waverly Austin (211 cm, C). The American Center, who also has a German passport, is no stranger to Iran since he also played there last season (Chemidor). Back in the days, Waverly Austin was one of the best junior college players in the US before moving on to the…
Read MoreN’Kosi Kedar returns to Spain
N’Kosi Kedar (191 cm, G) will return to Spain but moves up a level from the EBA (4th tier league) to the LEB Silver (3rd tier), where he has signed with league newcomer Algeciras. Kedar actually started last season in the LEB Silver but transferred down to the EBA in January. During the 2018-19 campaign,…
Read MoreIn a shocking career move, Jaylen Barford trades Italy for Egypt
In a strange career move, Jaylen Barford (191 cm, G) will leave the Italian Serie A to play in Egypt. He has signed with last year’s champion, Al Ettehad. Last season Barford played for Consultinvest VL Pesaro in the Italian Serie A. That league is one of the most respected leagues in the world. Jaylen…
Read MoreVirtus Segafredo Bologna still unbeaten in Eurocup
There were only two Eurocup games played yesterday. Both were in group C. Virtus Segafredo Bologna became the first to five wins, and MoraBanc Andorra picked up a key victory. Segafredo Virtus Bologna defeated Telnet Antwerp Giants 76-95 at Lotto Arena on Tuesday to close out the first half of the regular season with a…
Read MoreSteven Gray leads Peristeri in BCL victory over Rytas
Steven Gray of Peristeri hit 10 three-pointers and registered a new BCL (Basketball Championsleague) efficiency rating record to lead his team to a road win at Rytas Vilnius in Group E in the BCL. Yesterday was also a night that saw Turk Telekom edge out Hapoel Jerusalem in the big game of Group G. In…
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