Posts by CJ Clarkson
Chicago pre-draft camp participants announced
The NBA has announced the list of participants of the draft combine that will take place this May 16-17. It is an opportunity for players who are jockeying for valuable draft positions to get to showcase their skills and game for the appreciation of NBA scouts. 19-year-old freshman from Kentucky, Nerlens Noel, who is expected…
Read MoreBeasley investigated for sexual assault
Phoenix Suns forward, Michael Beasley (208 cm, Kansas State’08) has found himself in hot water once again. Beasley is under investigation by law enforcement authorities from Scottsdale Arizona regarding an alleged sexual assault. The alleged assault was said to take place on January 13th of this year. Here is part of the official statement made…
Read MoreZalgiris Kaunas wins Lithuanian title
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas beat Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius 83-65 to cap off a 4-0 sweep of the Finals series to win their third-straight Lithuanian league title. American guard Oliver Lafayette (188 cm, Houston’07) led Zalgris with 18 points and seven assists. The game was pretty close for majority of its duration, but a 17-2 run spearheaded…
Read MoreParis-Levallois win French Cup Finals
Paris-Levallois defeated JSF Nanterre, 77-74 to win the 2013 French Cup Finals. It was thanks to an impressive double-double performance by Paris-Levallois’ center Sean May (206 cm, North Carolina’05) that lead them to victory. The former NBA big man scored 21 points and grabbed 13 boards to lead all scorers. American-Venezuelan John Cox (196 cm,…
Read MoreAquille Carr headed to Eurocamp in Treviso
Aquille Carr, the 19 year old American point guard who recently decided to skip college to turn pro, has been invited to the Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy. Aquille Carr has also signed with an agent, which makes it absolutely clear that going pro is a definitive choice and that college is no longer an…
Read MoreHapoel Eilat stuns Maccabi T-A, 89-82
For the first time in 15 years, Hapoel Eilat was able to record its first win over Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv. The overtime, 89-82 victory came at a crucial time as it happened in the Second Stage of the Winner League. Newly promoted Hapoel Eilat definitely made a big splash with this win and are looking…
Read MoreBakken Bears win Danish title
The Bakken Bears have won Denmark’s Ligaen title via a 92-83, game-seven victory over the Svendborg Rabbits. The Bears were lifted by the effort of their back court. Mainly through their point guard Andreas Jakobsen (187 cm, Columbia, MO’05), who led the team with 24 points. He also spearheaded the team’s offense as they held…
Read MoreAustralia’s NBL breaks from BA
Australia’s National Basketball League is set to break away from its current merger with Basketball Australia. This
Read MoreSummer League in Las Vegas changes format
When participating teams take the court in Las Vegas this summer for the 2013 NBA Summer League, a championship will be on the line. For the first time since the league’s inception in 2004, NBA Summer League will feature a format that includes preliminary games followed by a single-elimination tournament leading to an eventual champion.…
Read MoreChris Gatling accused of house squatting
Chris Gatling (208 cm, ODU’91), a former NBA All-star, has been accused of squatting in a house in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Gatling is facing several criminal charges. He is accused of breaking into a key box and and living in the home from July 2010 to August 2011. A police report says the homeowners lived in…
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