Archive for 2020
No. 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…
Read MoreGani Lawal headed to Al Rayyan in Qatar
Gani Lawal (208 cm, C) has signed a 1-year contract with Al Rayyan. The 32-year old veteran big man started last season with Krka Novo Mesto in Slovenia but moved early in the season to the Japanese B league. There, Lawal averaged 18.5 ppg and 11.5 rebounds in merely two games for Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka.…
Read MoreBudućnost now the only undefeated team in the Adriatic league
In the 9th round of the Adriatic League, Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) hosted Budućnost (Montenegro) in a battle between the only two undefeated teams so far. Budućnost triumphed 67-65 and has now become the only undefeated team in the 2020/21 ABA League regular season. The blue-and-whites prevailed in a thrilling game in Belgrade and now have…
Read MoreDjordje Gagic picked up by Panevezys Lietkabelis
Djordje Gagic (210 cm, C) has found his next team. The Serbian big man is headed to the Lithuanian LKL and join the squad of coach Nenad Canak. Gagic is well-traveled as he played previously in Italy, Spain, Belarus, and Turkey. Djordje Gagic started the 19/20 season in Greece for Aris but soon moved to…
Read MoreBaskonia builds road winning streak in the EuroLeague following triumph over Anadolu Efes
Baskonia triumphed over Anadolu Efes in Istanbul (55-77) and extended its road winning streak in the EuroLeague to two games. After a close contested battle in the first half (37-42), the Basques dominated their opponents and outscored them 18-35 to cruise to the victory. Alec Peters led the winners with 18 points in the first…
Read MoreGlenn Cosey signs with Lavrio in Greece
Glenn Cosey (182 cm, G) is moving south, from Bakken Bears in Denmark to GS Lavrio Aegean Cargo in Greece. The 28-year-old American Point Guard started this season playing both the Danish BasketLigaen and the Fiba Champions League. In the three games played on the international stage, Cosey averaged 3.7 ppg and 2.7 apg. Glenn…
Read MoreThomas Schreiner back in Austria, Kapfenberg
Thomas Schreiner (195 cm, G) played in Kapfenberg the 11/12 season, and he is on his way back. Eight years after leaving his native Austria, the National Team captain will join coach Michael Coffin and the 1-4 Bulls this weekend. Thomas Schreiner played the 19/20 season in Spain. In 25 ACB games, he averaged 3.6…
Read MoreNemanja Nedovic victorious in first EuroLeague game vs his former team
Nemanja Nedovic led Panathinaikos to a big road win over Armani Milano (77-80), in his first EuroLeague game against his former team. The Serbian guard went for a game-high 16 points and forced a big come-back against the Italians. Panathinaikos trailed by as many as 15 points in the contest, yet they managed to turn…
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