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Jared Cunningham joins Jiangsu Tongxi
Jared Cunningham (193 cm, Oregon State’12) begins a new chapter in his pro career as he heads to China this 2016-17 to play for Jiangsu Tongxi (China-CBA). Bids goodbye to the NBA after four seasons under his belt. Cunningham played 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015-16 and was able to register averages of…
Read More2016 Olympic Basketball: An Epilogue
Now that the adrenaline from the 2016 Olympic Basketball Games has faded, we can take a look back at how amazing the quadrennial event was and put into perspective some of the storylines that accompanied it. As expected, USA Basketball took home the gold medal in the event, despite the absence of some veteran team…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels now with Jiangsu Dragons
The Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) have secured the services of Jamaican big man Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) this 2016-17. Samuels is a former member of the Jamaican national team, suiting up for them 2009 to 2014. The former NBA forward heads to China after recently being released by FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa),…
Read MoreJianLian Yi back in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with JianLian Yi (212 cm). It appears that the Chinese big man will be making his return to the NBA. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million. He recently represented China in a winless run in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He’s been with the Chinese national…
Read MoreMarshon Brooks remains with Jiangsu
Former NBA guard Marshon Brooks (196 cm, Providence’11) has been retained by the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) for the 2016-17 season. Brooks had a very productive debut season for the Chinese club in 2015-16. In 36 games Marshon was able to post impressive averages of 35.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg, and 4.2 apg. He was…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Australia back to winning ways
Australia’s excellent 2016 Olympic Games form continued on Friday as day seven of the men’s Basketball tournament tipped off. The day is reserved for Group A action, and the Aussies kicked off the proceedings by getting back to winning ways. A commanding 68-93 win over China showed that Australia is a contender for the medals…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Australia Keeps Rolling
Day 3 action of the Men’s Basketball competition in the 2016 Olympic Games did not disappoint. Australia and the USA snagged wins yet again and remain undefeated in early on. China took another furious beating, allowing France to get on the board and put up a notch in the win column. We still have a…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Game 1 summary
The 2016 Olympic Games kicked off in Rio de Janeiro on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony. The Basketball tournament tipped off over the weekend with 12 nations lining up over two groups with the ultimate goal of claiming the coveted gold medal. Six games were played as both groups settled their first games. There…
Read MoreHilton Armstrong joins Chiba Jets
Veteran big man Hilton Armstrong (210 cm, Connecticut’06) has agreed to terms with Japanese club Chiba Jets (Japan-B League) and will reinforce their frontcourt this 2016-17. This will be a change for Armstrong who has spent the last couple of seasons playing for Turkish teams. He began the 2015-16 season on the roster of Tuyap…
Read MoreJimmer Fredette heads to China
After a lackluster NBA career, Jimmer Fredette (188 cm, BYU’11) is taking his game to China this 2016-17, signing with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). Fredette was drafted 10th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but was traded on draft day to the Sacramento Kings. He was a known scorer in…
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