Archive for 2020
Tony Crocker inks with Adelaide 36ers
Tony Crocker (201 cm, F) signed a contract for the upcoming 2020-21 season with the Adelaide 36ers. Crocker has played in many places but never in Australia. Now on his way to the NBL, Crocker brings loads of experience. In the more recent years, he has played in the Euroleague, the EuroCup, as well as…
Read MoreChauncey Collins brought in by Denizl
Chauncey Collins (183 cm, G) is making the move from France to Turkey. The 25-year-old guard started this season in the French ProA with Cholet. He did not get off to the greatest of starts and was limited to 15 minutes of playing time in the 5 games he suited up for coach Erman Kunter.…
Read MoreRyan Harrow back to Peristeri GS Athens
Ryan Harrow (188 cm, G) is welcomed back in Greece. The 29-year-old guard started this season in the ACB with Real Betis. The Spanish side did not think his production of 8 ppg, 1 rpg, and 2 apg in seven league games was enough and started looking for a replacement. Harrow packed his bags and…
Read MoreJalen Nesbitt signs with Team FOG Naestved in Denmark
Jalen Nesbitt (198 cm, G) makes the move from Slovakia to Denmark. The tall guard started last season with Iskra Vit in the Slovakian SBL league, where he nearly averaged 17 ppg and 9 rebounds. Now, on his way to play for a 6-3 Naestved team led by coach Amel Dedic, Nesbitt is expected to…
Read MoreShane Hammink heads to Spirou Charleroi
Shane Hammink (199 cm, G) is moving across the border. The tall Dutch guard played the previous two seasons for Donar Groningen both in the Dutch league and the Europe Cup. Hammink averaged close to 11 ppg whilst shooting 35% from beyond the arc in both competitions last season. Before Donar Groningen, Hammink played for…
Read MoreGabe York picked up by Hapoel Tel Aviv
Gabe York (190 cm, G) has found his next team. The American guard is headed to the Israeli Winner League and join the squad of coach Ioannis Kastritis. York is well-traveled as he played previously in Italy, Germany, and Greece. York played the 19/20 season in France for Strasbourg, where he averaged 13 ppg and…
Read MoreEdvinas Seskus added by Hapoel Jerusalem
Edvinas Seskus (196 cm, G) is moving to Israel. Currently undefeated in the Winner League at 4-0, Hapoel Jerusalem figured they needed reinforcements. Coach Oded Kattash tabbed the 25-year-old Seskus. Edvinas Seskus has an interesting resume. Last season he played 28 games in the Taiwanese SBL for Pauian and averaged 18.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg, and…
Read MoreUnranked Virginia Tech stuns No. 3 Villanova in OT
Virginia Tech overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half and outlasted Villanova University 81-73 in overtime on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. Keve Aluma had a team-high 22 points for the Hokies (2-0), who put 17 points on the board in OT and held No. 3 Villanova to nine. Teammate Nahiem…
Read MoreKobe Bryant to be posthumously inducted into Hall of Fame in May 2021
The late Kobe Bryant’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will take place in May 2021, the NBA announced over the weekend. This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, which was to take place in August, was postponed due to the global pandemic. Along with Bryant, the 2020 Hall of Fame class includes…
Read MoreGordon Hayward joins Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics for veteran forward Gordon Hayward, it was announced on Sunday. What’s more, the Hornets will receive second-round draft selections in 2023 and 2024 in exchange for a protected 2022 second-round pick. Hayward’s new contract is worth $120 million over four years. “To the…
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