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Morrison arbitration vs. Besiktas dismissed
The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) has dismissed the arbitration case filed by American basketball player Adam Morrison (203 cm, Gonzaga’06) versus Besiktas JimBenastik Kulubu. Morrison sought arbitration from the BAT for payment of salary installments due him at the end of March 2012. As of April 30, 2012 Morrison exercised his right to terminate his…
Read MoreNBA sleeved jerseys: the reaction
The NBA put a bit of controversy into its traditional line up of Christmas games by introducing sleeved jerseys for the teams playing on the day. It turns out the new style of apparel has not met with the approval of NBA players and fans alike, both of who would probably wish for a better…
Read MoreAleksandar Djordjevic takes over National Team
Aleksandar Djordjevic is the new head coach of the Serbian national team. He replaces Dusan Ivkovic who stepped down after the European Championship this summer. Aleksandar Djordjevic won almost everything as a player for the Yugoslav- and later Serbian national team, and was also very successful with his club teams Partizan, Milano, Bologna, Portland Trailblazers,…
Read MoreVasiljevic wins arbitration vs. Kolossos
Sasa Vasiljevic (183 cm) has sought arbitration versus his former team, Greek club VAP Kolossos Rodou for unpaid salaries and bonus payments. The arbitration was handled by the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Vasiljevic is a player from Bosnia and Herzegovina, but has roots from Serbia. He spent two seasons with VAP Kolossos, from 2009 to…
Read MoreBryan Davis wins arbitration vs Kryvbasbasket
Bryan Davis (206 cm, Texas A&M’10) has won his request for arbitration from the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) versus his former team BC Kryvbasbasket from Ukraine’s Superleague. Davis played for them during the 2011-12 season. In 36 games he averaged 14.6 ppg and 7.6 rpg. Davis has sought arbitration for late payment of his outstanding…
Read MoreP.J. Hairston not reinstated at North Carolina
P.J. Hairston will not be a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels this season after the team decided against asking the NCAA to reinstate the ineligible guard. Hairston was the leading scorer for the university last season, but several off-season violations led to him getting into trouble with the NCAA. The 20-year old, along…
Read MoreKobe Bryant nearing the end?
The news that Kobe Bryant will miss the next six weeks with a broken kneecap has left the LA Lakers without the inspirational force for 21 games, but apart from that it has also thrown up an interesting question about Bryant´s future. It is a question that goes beyond Basketball as it afflicts legends in…
Read MoreMarigney brought to arbitration by Scafati
Paul Marigney (192 cm, St. Mary’s, CA’05) was taken to arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) by his former team, Givova Scafati Basket (Italy-DNB). According to the arbitration, the club entered into a contract with the player for the 2012-13 season while still in an existing contract with them for the 2011-12 season. An…
Read MoreNCAA: Arizona still number one in Top 25
NCAA – In this week’s AP Top 25 rankings, Arizona still keeps it’s leader status after a very close victory over Michigan 72-70, upping their pristine record to 11-0. Arizona is the consensus top team heading into holiday break with the expectation that they could possibly hit 15-0 before heading to UCLA at January 9th. Syracuse…
Read MoreMarc Salyers wins abitration vs. Trabzonspor
Marc Salyers (205 cm, Samford’01) and his agent Guy Zucker took Trabzonpor Basketbol Kulubu Dernegi to arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Salyers entered into a contract with the club on November 1 2011 when they signed him for the rest of the 2011-12 season. Zucker corresponded with the club via email that his…
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