Posts by Ed Odeven
Travis Trice on move to Promitheas
Travis Trice II (185 cm; PG) is leaving Galatasaray to become a new player for Promitheas, a Greek League squad. Travis Trice is averaging 12.7 points and 4.4 rebounds for Galatasaray. He joined the Turkish club in December. The Michigan State alum averaged a team-best 15.3 points as a college senior in the 2014-15 season.
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo outduels Kevin Durant
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 49 points in a memorable duel with Kevin Durant, who had 42 points, on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks edged the visiting Brooklyn Nets 117-114. The two-time defending NBA MVP sparked the hosts with 21-for-36 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from beyond the 3-point arc. Durant was 16-for-33 and knocked…
Read MoreGuangdong completes CBA Finals three-peat
The Guangdong Southern Tigers won their third consecutive Chinese Basketball Association Finals title on Sunday, beating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 110-103 in overtime in the decisive Game 3. Guangdong captured its 11th overall CBA crown. Game 3 was a pulse-rising contest in crunch time. The Flying Leopards’ Guo Ailun missed the second of two free…
Read MoreGuangdong beats Liaoning in CBA Finals opener
The Guangdong Southern Tigers began their quest for a third consecutive league championship by beating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 88-83 in the Chinese Basketball Association Finals opener on Tuesday in Zhuji, Zhejiang province. Guangdong coach Du Feng commended his players for their strong defensive effort in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. “I repeatedly emphasized…
Read MoreIroni Ness Ziona wins FIBA Europe Cup
Ironi Ness Ziona relied on several key contributors to mount a second-half comeback and defeat Arged BMSLAM Stal 82-74 in the FIBA Europe Cup final on Sunday in Tel Aviv. Veteran head coach Brad Greenberg’s club became the third Israeli team to capture an international tournament trophy. The others? Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.…
Read MoreKim Mulkey leaves Baylor to fill LSU vacancy
Kim Mulkey, who led the Baylor University women’s basketball team to three national championships in two glorious decades in charge, is Louisiana State’s new head coach. LSU athletics director Scott Woodward made the big announcement on Sunday. An introductory press conference is set for Monday. Mulkey, 58, coached Baylor from 2000-21. She compiled a 632-104…
Read MoreKai Sotto signs with Adelaide 36ers
Kai Sotto, an 18-year-old Filipino, has finalized a multi-year deal with the Australian National Basketball League’s Adelaide 36ers. The 7-foot-2 (218 cm) rising star will join the club for the 2021-22 campaign. Sotto’s contract is for two seasons plus an option year. Kai Sotto attracted attention while training with the NBA G League Ignite team,…
Read MoreReal Madrid rolls to 30th win in 31 league games
Real Madrid demonstrated patience and poise on Sunday, overcoming a subpar stretch to emerge victorious. With a 101-92 decision over Joventut Badalona, the Spanish League powerhouse collected its 16th straight win. Real Madrid (30-1) trailed by nine points in the 30th minute. What proved to be a key factor in the game was how the…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels joins Hapoel Haifa
Samardo Samuels (206 cm, PF) is on the move to Israel’s Hapoel Haifa. The 32-year-old Jamaican-born player attended the University of Louisville before launching his pro career in 2010 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He appeared in 109 games in three seasons in the NBA. Samardo Samuels had 23 points in his first NBA career start…
Read MoreShavon Shields nets career-high 35 for Olimpia Milano
Shavon Shields had a dynamic offensive performance in the first half for Olimpia Milano on Saturday, scoring 22 points. He had a splendid overall game as a shooter (13-for-16 from the floor, including 7 of 9 from beyond the 3-point arc). Shields finished with a career-best 35 points in a 94-84 victory over Virtus Bologna.…
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