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Chris Matthews signs with Spartak Primorye
Chris Matthews (193 cm, St.Bonaventure’10) has signed with Spartak Primorye and will continue his career in the Russian Superleague. Matthews had a solid 2013/2014 season in the Canadian NBL, where he averaged 15 ppg for the Halifax Rainmen. After France, Mexico and Iceland it will be the 4th time Chris Matthews heads overseas. The head…
Read MoreJure Skific pens deal with Novosibirsk
Croatian power forward Jure Skific (202 cm, 1988) is heading to Russia after signing with Novosibirsk. Jure Skific is a former member of the Croatian U18 National Team. Last season he played for KK Kvarner 2010 Rijeka (A1) where he averaged 14,3 ppg. In the past, he also played for Zlatorog Lasko from Slovenia, as…
Read MoreJon Stefansson added by Unicaja Malaga
Jon Stefansson (192 cm, Iceland) will continue his professional career with Unicaja Malaga from the Spanish ACB. He already played six seasons in the ACB, of which three for CAI Zaragoza. Last season was his most successful in Spain, as he averaged 7,5 ppg and shot 40 % from the 3 point line. Previously Jon…
Read MoreKeon Lawrence heads to Tromso
Keon Lawrence (187 cm, Seton Hall’11) is heading to Norway for the 2014/2015 season after contracting himself to Tromso Storm (BLNO). It will be the 27-year olds first posting outside of the United States and he will wear the jersey of a Storm team that finished last season in fourth place and reached the semi-final…
Read MoreCaleb Sutton pens with Palangos
Caleb Sutton (198 cm, Judson’13) will play in the Lithuanian second division this season after inking with NKL club Naglis Palangos. The forward is entering the club just as another American leaves, with confirmation of Jermaine Love-Roberts departing Palangos earlier today. Sutton played for Union Sportive Fecampoise in the French NM2 and has previously featured…
Read MoreRajon Rondo out for two months
The Boston Celtics have suffered a setback in their pre-season preparations with the news that Rajon Rondo underwent surgery on Friday for a broken left finger. The four time All-Star picked up the injury after falling at home on Thursday night, but the Celtics did not elaborate on the cause and nature of the break.…
Read MoreJermaine Love-Roberts joins Vilnius
Jermaine Love-Roberts (188 cm, Illinois Sprginfield’12) has penned a deal to play for Vilnius MRU in the Lithuanian NKL during the current season. The guard is already familiar with the Lithuanian second division after he represented Naglis Palangos during what was his first season in professional Basketball. During the campaign the American hit the floor…
Read MoreGradnigo links with IR Reykjavik
Chris Gradnigo (200 cm, Coastal Carolina’12) has made a move to Iceland and will now play for IR Reykjavik (Dominos League) during the 2014/2015 season. His last experience came in Argentina where he was on the roster of 9 de Julio Rio Tercero (TNA). The forward had a busy 2012/2013 season that started on the…
Read MoreTitus Robinson secures move to Talca
Titus Robinson (201 cm, Buffalo’12) has been announced as a new addition to the roster at Deportivo Espanol de Talca (Chile, LIBCENTRO). The American has been playing hoops in Australia most recently, hitting the hardwood with the Sherbrooke Suns in the Big V, but he also represented the Fort Wayne Mad Ants during the 2013/2014…
Read MoreStephen Holt leaves Ludwigsburg
Stephen Holt (193 cm, St. Mary’s California’14) will not be playing his rookie season with MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (Germany, BBL) after-all. The guard has been on try-out with the club but has now parted ways with the team and will look for a new post this season. The Filipino spent the summer playing in the…
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