Posts by CJ Clarkson
Andy Panko parts ways with Unicaja Malaga
Andy Panko (205 cm, Lebanon Valley’99) is now a free agent as he parts ways with Unicaja Malaga from Spain’s ACB. Panko was traded to Unicaja by Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) for James Gist (205 cm, Maryland’08) in December 2012. In 2012-13 Panko was able to play 10 games for Panathinaikos before being traded. He averaged…
Read MoreGarnett, Pierce traded to Nets
In the midst of the surprises, twists and turns that took place during the 2013 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics were busy brokering a blockbuster deal. A deal which cannot be made official until July 10th, has been agreed upon on principle by all parties concerned. Kevin Garnett (211 cm), Paul Pierce…
Read MoreAnthony Bennett, picked #1 at NBA draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised pretty much everyone with who their selectio as the number one pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Canada’s Anthony Bennett (203 cm, UNLV’13) did not register on most experts’ radars as contender for the top honor. The general consensus before the draft was that Cleveland would likely select Kentucky’s defensive specialist…
Read MoreMyles Hesson joins LTi Giessen 46ers
Myles Hesson (195 cm) is the latest addition of the LTi Geissen 46ers from Germany’s BBL. The British player began the 2012-13 season playing in the German ProB, but late in the season was added by Ratiopharm Ulm. In ProB Hesson played for the Weissenhorn Youngstars and averaged a double-double with 19.7 ppg and 10.3…
Read MoreJurijs Aleksejevs signs with BC Odessa
Latvian Jurijs Aleksejevs (202 cm) has signed with BC Odessa from the Ukraine (Superleague) for the 2013-14 season. He is being added for his presence in the paint and is expected to clean up on the glass. In 2012-13 the 28-year-old played in his home Latvia for BK Jekabpils (LBL). Aleksejevs averaged 11.6 ppg and…
Read MoreJason Love heads to Mons-Hainaut
Jason Love (206 cm, Xavier’10) has been playing in Belgium since he turned pro in 2010. He’s now moving to another Belgian team in the Ethias League, Belfius Mons-Hainaut. Love is making the move from the Port of Antwerp Giants. In 2012-13 he averaged 6.7 ppg and 5.9 rpg in 29 games in the Belgian…
Read MoreTrenton Meacham stays with JSF Nanterre
Trenton Meacham (188 cm, Illinois’09) is set to remain with JSF Nanterre from France’s ProA this coming season. This will be his second season with the team. In 2012-13 he averaged 12.8 ppg and 3.1 apg in 34 games in the French ProA. He was also a solid threat from beyond the arc, shooting 44.7%…
Read MoreJoseph Jones to play for Santurce
Joseph Jones (204 cm, Texas A&M’08) is headed to Puerto Rico to play for the Cangrejeros de Santurce (BSN). Jones is joining the team as a replacement for fellow American Will McDonald (211 cm, South Florida’03). In 2012-13 Jones played for CAI Zaragoza from Spain’s ACB. He averaged 7.8 ppg and 4.1 rpg in 39…
Read MoreAdam Hess joins Ratiopharm Ulm
Adam Hess (201 cm, William and Mary’04) will be joining Ratiopharm Ulm from Germany’s BBL next season. Hess, an American who obtained German citizenship in 2012, is coming off a season playing from another team in the BBL – Phoenix Hagen. In 2012-13 he averaged 11.3 ppg and 4.9 rpg in 37 games for Phoenix…
Read MoreNBA Draft 2013: questions and storylines
We’re at the eve of NBA draft 2013. There are many questions, storylines, and rumors that have come and gone in the weeks leading up to this heavily anticipated day. One of the bigger, if not the biggest question on many people’s minds is “Who will be picked first overall?” Even though the general consensus…
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