Archive for 2021
Nikola Miskovic tabbed by Asseco Arka Gdynia
Nikola Miskovic (208 cm, F/C) has signed with Arka in the Polish EBL. The 22-year-old talented Serbian big man is expected to play this weekend. Miskovic played for Mega Soccerbet in the Adriatic League last season. In almost 15 minutes per game, he averaged five ppg and 2.8 rebounds.
Read MoreBazoumana Kone from Germany to Belgium
Bazoumana Kone (193 cm, G) is moving to Belgium as he has signed with VOO Liege Basket. Liege will start its season in the newly formed BNXT League this weekend. Kone played in the German BBL last season, where he averaged 7.8 ppg and 1.3 assists per contest. The German guard played just over 15…
Read MoreLamonte Turner starts pro career with Arka
Lamonte Turner (188 cm, G) has signed with Asseco Arka Gdynia in Poland. It is Turner’s first pro contract. The 24-year old American finished school just four months ago. Arka started the Polish EBL season with two losses and plays Slask this weekend. Lamonte Turner played college basketball in the SEC, where he averaged 12.3…
Read MoreUNICS Kazan bolsters frontcourt by inking Jarrell Brantley
UNICS Kazan bolstered its frontcourt by inking power forward Jarrell Brantley to a one-year deal, the club announced Monday. Brantley (201 cm, 25 years old) arrives from Utah of the NBA, where he averaged 2.2 points in 30 games last season. He has also played for the Salt Lake City of the G League. Before…
Read MoreOmar Calhoun to Aalst
Omar Calhoun (197 cm, G) is on the move to Belgium. There he will join Okapi Aalst and coach Yves Defraigne. Aalst plays this season in the newly formed BNXT League. Calhoun has played in countries such as Hungary, Finland, Poland, and Italy. Last season Calhoun played in Ukraine as he collected 16.3 ppg and…
Read MoreACB Liga Endesa has started
The Spanish ACB Liga Endesa, the top-tier national league in Europe, has started this weekend. After both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, this new 2021-22 season is one of hope and “back to normal.” Finally, fans will be allowed at games. Not at full capacity, but at 40% to…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League Regular Season field complete
The Basketball Champions League Qualifiers just ended, and the exciting prospect of taking part in the Regular Season became a reality for four additional teams joining the sixth edition of the competition. After Kalev/Cramo (EST), Nutribullet Treviso (ITA), and U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca (ROU) yesterday, Prometey (UKR) won their ticket this evening to advance to the…
Read MoreUkrainian champions punch the last ticket to the Basketball Champions League Regular Season
BC Prometey was making the headlines with their recruiting over the summer, and it is starting to pay off already. The champions of Ukraine booked their place in the Regular Season with a close 67-65 win over Parma-Parimatch. The game was probably too close for coach Ronen Ginzburg’s liking. Still, when you bring in big names like…
Read MoreJaylen Barford signs with Astana
Jaylen Barford (191 cm, G) signed with BC Astana for this 21/22 season. Astana is the defending champion in the Kazakhstani National League. Barford played one year in the GLeague and the last two seasons in the Italian Serie A. He notched 15 ppg and one assist in nine games for Cremona. Jaylen Barford played…
Read MoreJeremy McLaughlin tabbed by Patras
Jeremy McLaughlin (201 cm, F) signed a contract with AS Apollon Patras in the Greek A1 league. Coach Nikos Vetoulas adds the 26-year-old American to an already stacked roster. Apollon Patras moved up from the A2 this summer. McLaughlin played last season with TLU/Kalev. In the LEBL, he averaged 7.5 ppg and 5.2 rebounds in…
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