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CSKA Moscow ends Real Madrid 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague
CSKA Moscow edged Real Madrid on Tuesday night and put an end to the “Whites” 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague. It was another EuroLeague classic at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, which was decided in the final seconds. The Muscovites played excellent defensively and came back from a double-digit deficit in the first half…
Read MoreShane Larkin, Anadolu Efes remain on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin made another stellar performance in the EuroLeague and led Anadolu Efes past Barcelona (82-86). Larkin posted a game-high 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and a PIR of 35. The American guard helped his team remain on top of the standings (15-3). On the other hand, the “Blaugrana” dropped to third, with a…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims record-breaking 13th straight EuroLeague win
Real Madrid defeated Zalgiris Kaunas at the Wizink Center (88-82) and extended its winning streak in the EuroLeague to 13 games. It’s a new record in the latest EuroLeague format and also a repeat of Real Madrid’s record of 13 straight wins from the 2013-14 season. The “Whites” claimed their 15th win in the EuroLeague…
Read MoreMichael Brisker moves to Maccabi Haifa on loan deal
Rookie guard Michael Brisker has moved to Maccabi Haifa on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Israeli Premier League teams agreed to the arrangement until the end of the season. The 21-year-old Brisker averaged 1.8 points and 7.8 minutes in eight games for Hapoel Tel Aviv. The 182-cm Brisker played for the Israel national team…
Read MoreAllerik Freeman joins Shenzhen Leopards
Guard Allerik Freeman and the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association have finalized a contract. The second-year pro began the current season with Bursaspor in the Turkish League. In 14 games, the North Carolina State product averaged 18.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 steals for Bursaspor. Last season, Freeman competed for Alba…
Read MoreJourneyman center Keith Benson departs S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
The S.E. Melbourne Phoenix have parted ways with veteran center Keith Benson, the team announced on Saturday. Benson, the 48th pick (Atlanta Hawks) in the 2011 NBA Draft, appeared in 16 games in the NBL this season. He averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Australian club The well-traveled Keith Benson, now 31, has…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims 12th straight EuroLeague win to remain on top
Real Madrid earned another victory in the EuroLeague (77-87 against ASVEL Villeurbanne) and extended its unbeaten record to 12 games. Despite playing without five key players (Gabriel Deck, Jaycee Carroll, Felipe Reyes, Anthony Randolph, Sergio Llull), the “Whites” led for the majority of the night and cruised to the victory. This was the 12th consecutive…
Read MoreNando De Colo, Fenerbahce spoil Vassilis Spanoulis career night
Fenerbahce superstar Nando De Colo made a stellar performance and overshadowed the historic achievement of Vassilis Spanoulis. De Colo posted a game-high 32 points (11/17 shooting) and led the Turks to the triumph over the “Reds”. Fenerbahce earned an 87-96 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak, improving to 6-11. On the other hand, Olympiacos…
Read MoreFenerbahce releases Vladimir Stimac
Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has decided to shake things up and has cut Vladimir Stimac (210 cm) from their roster. Stimac is a 32-year-old Serbian player who has been a member 0f the Serbian national team since 2012. Before his release from the team, Stimac played eight games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague…
Read MoreMalcolm Thomas signs with Fenerbahce
Malcolm Thomas (206 cm, San Diego State’11) is a fresh face on the roster of Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) as 2019 winds to a close. Thomas heads to Europe after starting the season on the roster of Shanxi Zhongyu (China-CBA). He played three games for his former club and delivered averages of 15.7 ppg and…
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