Posts by CJ Clarkson
NBL Canada still on hold
NBL Canada is still on hold during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the NBL Canada (National Basketball League of Canada) plans to resume play when safe to do so. Deputy Commissioner Audley Stephenson said; If it weren’t for a pandemic that has seen restrictions placed on pretty much everything, including mass gatherings, the league would…
Read MoreLegendary agent Luciano Capicchioni passed away at 75
Luciano Capicchioni, one of the most influential European basketball agents of all time, has passed away at 75. Capicchioni served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interperformances agency, while his contribution to the sports community extended past basketball. He served as the Vice-Chairman of the San Marino Olympic Committee from 1979 to 1984,…
Read MoreNo. 1 Gonzaga University stays unbeaten
Corey Kispert made six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and No. 1 Gonzaga remained the only unbeaten D1 team in the country with a 86-69 win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night. Gonzaga (24-0, 15-0 WCC) won their 51st straight home game to set a school record and finished off a perfect regular season. Gonzaga…
Read MoreNBA G League investigating Jeremy Lin claim of on-court racism
The NBA G League is investigating Jeremy Lin’s claim that he was called “coronavirus” on the court. His allegation was part of an Instagram post Thursday in which he spoke out against anti-Asian racism and stereotyping. Lin is a California native of Taiwanese descent. “Being a 9 year NBA veteran doesn’t protect me from being called ‘coronavirus’ on…
Read MoreNew Zealand pulls out of Olympic qualifiers
The New Zealand men’s basketball team have withdrawn from Olympic qualifiers in Serbia due to costs associated with COVID-19 protocols and international travel, the country’s governing body (BBNZ) said on Friday. New Zealand have also pulled out of the FIBA 3×3 Olympic qualifying event in Austria. BBNZ said it had agreed to prioritise “events that…
Read MoreThe Lakers are Struggling, Moves to be Made?
The Lakers have been without its main man down low, Anthony Davis, recently, and his absence is taking a toll on the team’s fortunes. Davis has been sidelined since he limped off the court after reaggravating his Achilles in a 122-105 blowout loss to the Nuggets in a Valentine’s Day massacre. AD is expected to…
Read MoreFIBA Europe Cup Round of 16 and Quarter-Final hub locations confirmed
The FIBA Europe Cup Round of 16 and Quarter-Final hubs will be organized in Botevgrad, Bulgaria; Oradea, Romania; and s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, with BC Balkan, CSM CSU Oradea and Heroes Den Bosch confirmed as the hosts of the March 23-26, 2021 hubs. The s’Hertogenbosch hub will host four Round of 16 pairings and the corresponding Quarter-Finals…
Read MorePau Gasol to Barca after all
Pau Gasol (213 cm, F/C) has finally signed with FC Barcelona Lassa. For days it was unclear what the situation regarding Gasol was. Four days ago, it was announced that he signed at Barca. Gasol himself said this was untrue. A couple of days later, Barca announced the news on their site before pulling the…
Read MoreIsaiah Williams signs with Polpharma Starogard Gdanski
Isaiah Williams (188 cm, G) has signed for the remainder of the season in Poland. He joins a Polpharma Starogard Gdanski squad that is last in the EBL standings with a 5-20 record. Williams played last season with Khimik. In the Ukrainian Superleague, he averaged 14.8 ppg and 5.4 assists in 25 games. Isaiah Williams,…
Read MoreGerald Robinson to JDA Dijon
Gerald Robinson (185 cm, G) is on the move to France. There he will join JDA Dijon in the French ProA. Dijon is enjoying a great season as they are atop of the standings with a 10-2 record. Earlier this season, Dijon was eliminated from ChampionsLeague play. Robinson started this season in the Serie A…
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