Posts by CJ Clarkson
Anthony Bennett cut by Fenerbahce Ulker
Anthony Bennett (203 cm, UNLV’13) has been released by Turkish club Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2017. The Canadian big man joined them in January 2017 but did not seem to be able to excel with his new team. Bennett played nine games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, where he averaged 1.3 ppg…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup: USA to use non-NBA players to qualify
The Americas qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Cup has a scheduling conflict with the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, USA Basketball will not use any NBA players to form the team it will be sending to qualify for the FIBA World Cup in 2019. USA Basketball will still be able to use NBA…
Read MoreAnyang KGC wins 2017 Korean League championship
Anyang KGC edged out the Seoul Samsung Thunders in Game 6 of their finals series, 86-88, to win the 2017 Korean KBL championship. The last time the organization hoisted the golden trophy above their heads was back in 2012, so it has truly been a refreshing 20161-17 season for the club. The game itself went…
Read MoreIsaiah Thomas drops 53 points to lead Celtics to 2-0 in series
To say that Isaiah Thomas had a big Game 2 in the Boston Celtic’s series against the Washington Wizards would be an understatement. The talented guard recorded a playoff career-high 53 points to carry Boston to a 2-0 series lead, as they defeated Washington in overtime, 129-119. Washington Wizards 119 – Boston Celtics 129 (OT)…
Read MoreIceland Dominos League: KR celebrates 4th-straight title
KR Reykjavik continue on their path of dominance in the Iceland Dominos League after bagging their fourth-straight title. The team was tested this season by UMF Grindavik, taking the series to its full five-game limit. In the fifth and final game, there would be no question nor doubt as to which was the better team.…
Read MoreIberostar Tenerife wins 2017 Basketball Champions League
Spanish club, Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias have prevailed over some of Europe’s top teams to win the 2017 Basketball Champions League. They captured the inaugural title after defeating a tough Banvit Basketbabol Kulubu in finals, 59-63. They threaded a gauntlet of some tough competition en route to the championship, beating teams like Greece’s PAOK Thessaloniki,…
Read MoreDarius Johnson-Odom vs. Trabzonspor at BAT
Darius Johnson-Odom (187 cm, Marquette’12) filed a claim against former team, Trabzonspor Basketbol Kulubu (Turkey-BSL) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The Marquette product submitted that the club owed him for outstanding salaries and interest. He was on their roster in the 2015-16 season. The BAT arbitrator issued an award without reason, which reads as…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard powers Spurs in the clutch
One of the essential characteristics of a true NBA superstar is the ability to take over a game and deliver the goods for your team when they need it most. That is exactly what Kawhi Leonard did for the Spurs, allowing them to prevail over the Memphis Grizzlies, 103-96. San Antonio Spurs 103 – Memphis…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Celtics, Wizards secure 3-2 series leads
The NBA Playoffs heat up as two Eastern conference teams take a step closer towards closing out their respective series. Both the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics defeated their respective opponents to lead their series 3-2. Atlanta Hawks 99 – Washington Wizards 103 Once again, John Wall and Bradley Beal delivered for the Wizards…
Read MoreBrandon Triche vs. Virtus Roma at BAT
Brandon Triche (193 cm, Syracuse’13) filed a claim against former team, Acea Virtus Roma (Italy-Serie A) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The 26-year-old Triche submitted that the Italian team did not make payments and unlawfully terminated his contract. In its position, the club objected to the BAT’s jurisdiction and submitted that the player filed…
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