Archive for February 2021
Fenerbahce extends winning streak to 10 games to maintain EuroLeague top four push
Fenerbahce continued its unstoppable run in the EuroLeague and extended its winning streak to 10 games, maintaining a top four push. The Turks survived a late thriller against ALBA Berlin and protected their home court to win the game (89-85). Even though the hosts earned a double-digit lead early in the second half, the Germans…
Read MoreNCAA allows limited fan attendance at tournament games
The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of its men’s basketball tournament in Indiana. The governing body said it is permitting 25% capacity at the men’s tournament venues to allow for social distancing. That figure will include all participants and essential staff along with the family members of team…
Read MoreNBA All-Star Game starters revealed
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game captains (LeBron James and Kevin Durant) and starters have been named. The results of fan voting were announced on Thursday. The game is on March 7 in Atlanta. LeBron, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA title, will make his 17th NBA All-Star Game start. He…
Read MoreJohnny O’Bryant from EuroLeague to ChampionsLeague
Johnny O’Bryant (204 cm, F) is moving to Turkey. He has signed a contract for the remainder of the season to play in the TBL for Turk Telekom Ankara. Turk Telekom is 5th in the TBL standings with a 12-9 record. They are about to start play in group K in the ChampionsLeague. O’Bryant has…
Read MoreC.J. Williams signs with Pau Orthez
C.J. Williams (196 cm, G/F) has signed with Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Williams has played in France before. During the 15/16 season, he averaged 11.9 ppg and 2.7 rebounds in 34 ProA games for Dijon. Williams, since that season, has played in the GLeague and the NBA. In 49 NBA games, he scored 248 points. He…
Read MoreJosh Hagins tabbed by Iraklis
Josh Hagins (188 cm, G) is on the move to Greece. There he will join GS Iraklis Thessaloniki and coach Asterios Kalivas. Peristeri is 8th in the A1 standings with a 5-8 record. In international play Iraklis is undefeated. They are 3-0 in group A of the Europe Cup. Hagins started this season in the…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes solidifies EuroLeague playoff spot with third straight win
Anadolu Efes has cemented its place in the EuroLeague playoff zone, thanks to its third straight win in the competition. The Turks maintained their momentum in the EuroLeague after dominating Olympiacos at home (76-53). Efes came back from a 15-point deficit in the first quarter (11-26) to rally past the “Reds”. A 24-2 run in…
Read MoreKhimki referred to Euroleague Financial Panel
The Euroleague Basketball Management Control Commission (MCC) has referred Khimki Moscow Region to the Finance Panel to monitor the club’s compliance status with the Financial Stability and Fair Play Regulations (FSFPR). The proceeding has been opened based on an alleged infringement of overdue payables under Article 32.a) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code. The regulation…
Read MorePierre Jackson back in Turkey
Pierre Jackson (180 cm, Baylor’13) will be a new face on the roster of the Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul. The 29-year-old Baylor product will return to the Turkish TBL. He played for Fenerbahce the 13/14 season when he also played EuroLeague. The last two seasons Jackson spent most of his time in the Chinese CBA. Before…
Read MoreTop NBA players hesitant to promote coronavirus vaccine
With the coronavirus vaccine rolling out across the USA the NBA had hoped to put together a string of public service announcements encouraging people to sign up and get the shot. Particularly people of color. NBA legends Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have gotten the coronavirus vaccine and done PSAs, as have a couple of coaches. However, the league’s top active players have…
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