Posts by CJ Clarkson
FIBA Men’s U18: Montenegro wins Div. B
Montenegro’s U18 National Team was triumphant over their Polish counterparts in a close, 64:63 victory to claim the FIBA Men’s U18 Division B title for 2013. Both teams have earned a promotion into Division A in 2014. The Belgian team crushed the Macedonian hosts 70:45, winning the bronze medal and earning themselves a promotion into…
Read MoreFIBA Men U18: Division B semis are set
Division B Montenegro vs. F.Y.R. Macedonia, July 27 The Montenegrin U18 National Team snuck passed Israel in a 63:60 victory to claim the last slot in the Division B semis. Montenegro took control of the game in the first half. They were able to fend off Israel’s rally in the final quarter and hold on…
Read MoreValanciunas, MVP of NBA Summer League
Jonas Valanciunas (211 cm) has been named the Most Valuable Player of the recently concluded NBA Summer League held
Read MoreRaymond Cowels III joins Den Helder Kings
Raymond Cowels III (193 cm, Santa Clara’13) will begin his professional basketball career with The Bright Kings Den Helder from the Netherlands (Eredivisie) this 2013-14 season. The 22-year-old Cowels is said to be the last off-season acquisition of the team. Their roster is set and head coach Jean-Marc Jaumin can now begin planning for the…
Read MoreBobby Dixon gets extension from Karisyaka
Bobby Dixon (178 cm, Troy’06) will be playing another season for Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir from Turkey’s TBL this coming 2013-14. The 30-year-old guard recently got a contract extension from the team. In 2012-13 Dixon averaged 18.2 ppg and 5.4 apg in 17 games in the EuroChallenge. He helped Karsiyaka reach the EuroChallenge in 2013.…
Read MoreScott Martin joins Newcastle Eagles
Scott Martin (203 cm, Notre Dame’13) is set to begin his professional career with the Newcastle Eagles (United Kingdom-BBL) this 2013-14 season. In 2012-13 Martin averaged 7.9 ppg and 5.9 rpg in 18 games during his senior year at college. He helped the Irish reach the Big East Tournament semifinals in three consecutive years (2011-13).…
Read MoreJayson Granger moves to Unicaja Malaga
Jayson Granger (186 cm) will be playing for Spain’s Unicaja Malaga (Liga Endesa) this 2013-14 season. He makes the move after playing three seasons for played for Asefa Estudiantes Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa). His familiarity with the country and the league should be a plus and he should not have any difficulties adjusting to his new…
Read MoreIoannis Bourousis to join Real Madrid
It has been reported that Greek big man Ioannis Bourousis (213 cm) has agreed to a deal with Real Madrid and should be joining the Spanish club from Liga Endesa and the Euroleague this 2013-14 season. Ioannis played the last two seasons for EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-SerieA). In 2012-13 he played in 9 Euroleague…
Read MoreDonald Robinson moves to Plymouth Raiders
Donald Robinson (193 cm, West Virginia Tech’12) is moving teams within the United Kingdom’s BBL. He will be joining the Plymouth University Raiders after spending his rookie season as a pro with the Glasgow Rocks. Glasgow finished third at the end of the regular season in 2012-13 with a record of 21-12, compared to Plymouth…
Read MoreJoey Dorsey, added by Regal FC Barcelona
Former NBA forward Joey Dorsey (206 cm, Memphis’08) has officially been signed by Regal FC Barcelona from Spain’s Liga Endesa and the Euroleague. Dorsey was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 33rd pick of the draft and then traded to the Houston Rockets. In 2012-13 Joey played for Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1), playing…
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