Archive for June 2021
Valentin Bigote leaves France, signs with Bilbao
Valentin Bigote (195 cm, G/F) has played in France his entire pro career. He is now leaving. Bigote has signed in the Spanish ACB with RETAbet Bilbao Basket. Bigote played a little over 22 minutes per contest this past season. He did so for LeMans. In those minutes, Bigote averaged 11.8 ppg and 2.4 assists.…
Read MoreReginald Johnson tabbed by MBC
Reginald Johnson (187 cm, G) is has signed a contract for the upcoming 21/22 season. He signed with SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in the German BBL. MBC ended in 15th place of the standings this year and avoided relegation to the ProA by one game. Reginald Johnson played this season in the Ukrainian Superleague. There he…
Read MoreMilwaukee Bucks beat Nets in game 7 overtime
Led by Giannis Antetokounmpos 40 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, the No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the No. 2 seed Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 115-111, in Game 7. Khris Middleton added 23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Bucks in the victory, while Kevin Durant tallied 48 points, nine rebounds, and six assists for…
Read MoreJahii Carson moves to Limburg United
Jahii Carson (178 cm, G) has signed in the BNXT League. The American guard signed on with Limburg United in the newly formed cooperation league between Belgium and The Netherlands. Carson played 15 games this past season. In Bulgaria, he recorded 11.3 points and 4.2 assists for Plovdiv. Jahii Carson played two years of college…
Read MoreDedric Lawson signs with Besiktas
Dedric Lawson (205 cm, F) has signed with Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul. The 23-year-old will make his European debut. He played this season, his second as a pro, in Korea for Goyang. Lawson averaged 16.4 ppg and 7.9 rebounds. Lawson played last season in the GLeague. There he played 42 games for Austin. Lawson averaged…
Read MoreBen Bentil tabbed by Bahcesehir
Ben Bentil (206 cm, F) has left Panathinaikos and has signed in Turkey with Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul. Bentil played two seasons for the Greek powerhouse as he won the title and the cup. In EuroLeague play, he averaged 6 ppg and 2.6 rebounds for the Greens this season. Ben Bentil played college basketball at Providence…
Read MoreNiels Giffey from Berlin to Zalgiris
Niels Giffey (200 cm, F) has left ALBA Berlin. The 30-year-old German played for the German Champions for seven years. This season he averaged 8 ppg and 2.9 rebounds in EuroLeague play. Giffey has signed with EuroLeague opponent Zalgiris Kaunas. Niels Giffey played college basketball at Connecticut where he averaged 8.4 ppg and 3.9 rebounds…
Read MoreCameron Wells back to Germany
Cameron Wells (186 cm, G) will play in Germany again. The 32-year-old American point guard has signed with Medi Bayreuth in the German BBL. He has played BBL basketball five previous seasons plus a year in the German ProA. Wells played this season in the ProA in France. There he played 20 games for Boulazac.…
Read MoreLos Angeles Clippers beat Utah and win series
The Los Angeles Clippers are advancing to the Western Conference finals. While Kawhi Leonard was out of the lineup with an injury in Game 6, the Clippers got the job done and advanced to the conference finals for the first time in years with a 131-119 win. With the win, they will now face off…
Read MorePierria Henry to Fenerbahce
Pierria Henry (194 cm, G) is on the move to Turkey. There he will join Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul and coach Igor Kokoskov. Henry switched EuroLeague teams. Pierria Henry played this season in the ACB in Spain. There he played 38 games for Vitoria. Henry also played EuroLeague and averaged 10.5 ppg and 7.3 apg in…
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