Archive for December 7, 2020
Keifer Sykes from Euroleague to Australia
Keifer Sykes (183 cm, G) is moving to join coach Simon Mitchel and the South East Melbourne Phoenix. The Phoenix play in the Australian NBL. Sykes has moved around quite a bit the past two seasons, including two relatively short stints in the Euroleague. Keifer Sykes played 12 games during the 19/20 season in the…
Read MoreZion Williamson not on minutes restrictions this season
Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is preparing for his second pro season without minutes restrictions. The New Orleans Pelicians star, who coped with a knee injury during his rookie season that limited his playing time, is looking forward to expanded time on the court in the upcoming season. As…
Read MoreSergio El Darwich joins Champville
Rookie guard Sergio El Darwich has joined Lebanese club Champville. The 24-year-old competed for the University of Maine, wrapping up his collegiate career last season. El Darwich, a 193-cm player, appeared in 25 games for Maine in his final college campaign and contributed 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He had a…
Read MoreNo. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 2 Baylor canceled
About 90 minutes before the marquee matchup between No. 1 Gonzaga University and No. 2 Baylor University was set to start on Saturday, the game was called off due to positive COVID-19 tests. One Zags player and one of the team’s staff members had tested positive for COVID-19 in the run-up to the game against…
Read MoreLamar Peters tabbed by Bursaspor Durmazlar
Lamar Peters (183 cm, G) has signed with Bursaspor in the BSL. Peters will start his second year as a pro but his first in Europe. Last season the 22-year old played in the NBA G-League for the Westchester Knicks, averaging 17.7 ppg and 7.2 assists in 32 games. Lamar Peters joins coach Dusan Alimpijevic…
Read MoreJosh Magette from NBA to Turkey
Josh Magette (185 cm, G) inked a deal with Darussafaka Tekfen Istanbul. The 31-year old point guard most recently split time between NBA duties and the GLeague. He played eight games in the Orlando Magic jersey and averaged 1.5 ppg. He also was a starter for the Lakeland franchise and put up impressive numbers in…
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