Posts by CJ Clarkson
Tsmoki-Minsk champion of Belarus
Tsmoki-Minsk has won the Belorussian title for the fourth season in a row. Yesterday they beat Grodno-93 on the road with 74-66, sweeping the series 3-0.
Read MoreKalev/Cramo Estonian Champion
Kalev/Cramo has won the Estonian title for the third season in a row. Yesterday they beat TU/Rock on the road with 81-69, sweeping the series 4-0. Kalev/Cramo dominated the game and was never really contested. Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Champs.
Read MorePredrag Danilović stabbed!
Predrag Danilović was attacked and stabbed last night in a Belgrade restaurant. Danilović is a former player of the national
Read MoreDerek Fisher sued by ex-NBPA director Hunter
Derek Fisher is being sued by former NBA players’ association executive director Billy Hunter. The lawsuit alleges that Fisher undermined Hunter and without authority made secret deals with some NBA owners during the 2011 NBA lockout. Filed Thursday in California Superior Court, the suit seeks unspecified damages for defamation and breach of contract. It also…
Read MoreMessina or Obradovic: First European NBA coach?
Will we see a European-born coach at the helm of an NBA team sometime soon? Possibly. The race is on. Italian Ettore Messina is receiving serious consideration from Atlanta Hawks’ general manager Danny Ferry. Messina, coach of CSKA Moscow, is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Larry Drew. Messina has four Euroleague titles and…
Read MoreKings sold to Sacramento group
According to ESPN, one day after the NBA owners rejected the bid for the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle, the Maloof brothers have agreed to sell the team to the Sacramento-based group led by billionaire Vivek Ranadive. The group will be purchasing 65 percent of the ball club for approximately $348 million, sources said.…
Read MoreNick Young sued for sexual assault
Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young (198 cm, USC’07) is being sued for an alleged sexual assault that he committed
Read MoreTheodoros Papaloukas announces retirement
The world of international basketball is in for a big loss. A great player, Greek point guard Theodoros Papaloukas has
Read MoreGist wins arbitration vs Fenerbahce
James Gist (205 cm, Maryland ’08) and the agency Bill Duffy International Inc. had their claim partially upheld against
Read MoreDiamantopoulos wins arbitration
Greek player Georgios Diamantopoulos (196 cm) has won an arbitration case at the FIBA Basketball Arbitration
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