Archive for 2021
Ismael Sanogo signs in SerieA, with Cremona
Ismael Sanogo (203 cm, F) tried his luck in the G League for two seasons after finishing college. Then he did not play a year. Now he has signed to play next season for Vanoli Basket Cremona. Cremona finished this season with an 11-17 record and wound up in ninth place of the Serie A…
Read MoreLuka Doncic needs help if the Mavericks are going to take the next step
Luka Doncic joined the Dallas Mavericks via a draft-night trade back in 2018. And in each of the last two seasons, Doncic has helped lead the Mavericks to the postseason. That’s the good news. On the flip side of the narrative, Luka Doncic and the Mavs have been eliminated in the first round both times.…
Read MoreNikola Jokic wins NBA MVP award
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has won the NBA regular-season MVP, marking the first time in 21 years that a definitive center won the award. “I’m not objective certainly, but he’s having a historic year,” Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim said in April. “I’ve never seen a more difficult player to guard. He’s the best passer…
Read MoreDevante Foster from Georgia to Russia, Burevestnik
Devante Foster (206 cm, F) will play in the Russian Superleague next season. Foster has signed with BK Burevestnik Yaroslav. Burevestnik finished 8th this past season with a 12-14 record. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the PlayOffs. Foster played for Olimpi in the Georgian league this season. He averaged 11.6 ppg and 8.1…
Read MoreNick McGlynn signs with Leuven
Nick McGlynn (203 cm, F/C) will play in the newly formed BNXT League next season. The American big man signed with Stella Artois Leuven Bears and coach Eddy Casteels. Leuven was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the PlayOffs just a few weeks ago. McGlynn played 28 games in the Austrian BSL this past season. He…
Read MoreŽalgiris Kaunas lifts Lithuanian trophy
On Monday evening Žalgiris Kaunas beat Rytas 85-74 and swept the final series 3-0. Since 1993 Žalgiris Kaunas has NEVER missed the finals and won the Lithuanian title 23 times! This is the 11th in a row. Thomas Walkup was announced the MVP of the finals. The Žalgiris point guard led the way for his…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes wins Turkish title
Anadolu Efes on June 7 sealed Turkey’s ING Basketball Super Lig title with a 3-0 series sweep over Fenerbahçe Beko in the playoff finals. Anadolu Efes secured a comfortable 93-66 win over Fenerbahçe Beko in game 3 at Istanbul’s Ülker Sports and Event Hall. Fenerbahçe Beko had a better start with a 25-21 lead in the first quarter. But Anadolu Efes took control…
Read MoreTitanes de Barranquilla undefeated Columbian champion
Titanes de Barranquilla are the true titans of Columbian basketball. Yesterday, they beat Tigrillos de Antioquia 89-88 and swept the final series 3-0. Thus, not only did Titanes de Barranquilla sweep the series but the entire championship. They didn’t lose a single game this season! But that’s not all; the club was only founded in…
Read MoreKeVaughn Allen tabbed by Leuven
KeVaughn Allen (188 cm, G) will play in the newly formed BNXT League next season. The American guard signed with Stella Artois Leuven Bears and coach Eddy Casteels. Leuven was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the PlayOffs just a few weeks ago. Allen played 21 games in the Finnish Korisliiga. He averaged 12.7 ppg and…
Read MoreMaccabi Tel Aviv wins playoff semifinals opener
Omri Casspi sparked Maccabi Tel Aviv with 17 points in an 88-72 victory over visiting Hapoel Eliat on Sunday in the Israeli League semifinals. Yovel Zoosman poured in 16 point, Ante Zizic contributed 11 and Scottie Wilbekin finished with eight points and eight assists for the hosts. Chris Jones had a 10-point outing. Game 2…
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