Archive for 2021
Two new leagues aim to challenge college basketball
A year ago, college basketball programs experienced for the first time what it was like to not just be in competition with each other for recruits but also a well-funded effort by the NBA’s G League to pursue the nation’s best players without being constrained by NCAA rules. But now, college basketball isn’t facing just…
Read MoreJose Vildoza to Cibona Zagreb
Jose Vildoza (190 cm, G) has played the past four seasons in his native country for San Lorenzo in the Argentinian La Liga. Now he is on the move for his first stint overseas. Jose Vildoza, 25 years old, joins a Cibona team that is coached by Vladimir Jovanovic. They enjoyed a 10-16 record in…
Read MoreKenny Hayes tabbed by Le Mans
Kenny Hayes (190 cm, G) has signed with Le Mans Sarthe Basket in the French ProA. The experienced 34-year-old American guard comes over from Gaziantep. In Turkey, Hayes averaged 15.8 ppg and 4 assist this season. Kenny Hayes played in Turkey the past two seasons as well. Before that, he played in the French ProA…
Read MoreElijah Thomas to Puerto Rico
Elijah Thomas (206 cm, F) is moving to the Puerto Rican league (BSN). There he will join Grises de Humacao. The BSN league is about to start its season. Elijah Thomas played this season in the Winner League in Israel. There he played 16 games for Bnei Herzliya. Thomas averaged 12.2 ppg and 3.5 rpg…
Read MoreWhere does Anthony Davis rank in all-time NBA legends?
In sports, “legend” is a word that may well be bandied about all too freely. It’s also always heavily influenced by the player’s most recent form when, really, it’s the longer view that it’s most important to take. There’s also the inclination to name a legend at a relatively early point in his career. Long…
Read MoreZenit beat CSKA after double OT and ties VTB league semi-final series
Zenit beat CSKA in Game 2 of the VTB league semi-finals at home with 107:104 (15:18, 16:21, 20:20, 24:16, 12:12, 20:17). Zenit was struggling at the beginning and trailed CSKA 31-39 at halftime. Things looked even worse in the third quarter when CSKA lead by double digits, but thanks to a mini-run, Zenit could close…
Read MoreNBA Summer League to return to Las Vegas on August 8
The world is slowly returning to a sense of normalcy, with numerous states starting to roll back restrictions amid vaccination numbers climbing. With an improved outlook on the future, major events that have been sidelined for the past year are also planning on making their returns. One of those major events planning its return is…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda 2-0 in Adriatic League finals
In Game 2 of the Adriatic League Finals, Crvena Zvezda beat Budućnost VOLI (85-79) and took a 2:0 advantage in the series. Once again, we have witnessed an exciting game in the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade. Once more, the outcome was the same as in Game 1; Crvena Zvezda emerged victoriously and is now…
Read MoreUnics Kazan takes the lead in the VTB League semi-finals
In the VTB League semi-finals, Unics Kazan beat Lokomotiv on the road in overtime (98-87). They are now 1-0 in the semi-final series. Lokomotiv Krasnodar entered the semi-finals with a handicap since they had to play without two key players; regular-season MVP Mantas Kalnietis and Nigel Williams-Goss. Therefore it was no wonder that Unics Kazan…
Read MoreCSKA wins Game 1 in the semi-final series against Zenit
In a packed gym, CSKA Moscow beat Zenit on the road in the VTB League semi-finals Game 1 with 78:73. From the get-go, CSKA pushed the ball and forced an up-tempo game. CSKA aggressively attacked the rim and hustled under the basket. It resulted in six offensive rebounds and seven second-chance points midway through the…
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