Asia
Mehdi Kamrani added by Jilin Tigers
Mehdi Kamrani (181 cm) will be strengthening the backcourt of the Jilin Northeast Tigers (China-CBA) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Kamrani is an Iranian international basketball player who was a member of the Iranian national team from 2003 to 2015. He is entering his third season playing pro ball in the Chinese league. In 2015-16…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
Read MoreU17 World Championship opens with huge USA win
The U17 World Championship is underway in Zaragoza, Spain, and Day 1 saw the USA lay down its obvious claim to the title with a commanding victory. Also tasting victory at the start of the tournament were Turkey, Spain, Bosnia, Canada, and South Korea. Group A The FIBA U17 World Championship is in its fourth…
Read MoreLaDontae Henton joins Alaska Aces
The Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) have picked up LaDontae Henton (198 cm, Providence’15) to be their latest import this 2016. This will be his first time to play for an Asian team. The 24-year-old Henton played out his rookie season as a pro (2015-16) in Europe for Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa). In 28 games for the…
Read MoreMichael Parker agrees with Chiba Jets
Michael Parker (202 cm, Evergreen State’03) is a veteran hoops and will remain in the Far East for the 2016-17 season as he signs with the Chiba Jets (Japan-NBL). The 34-year-old Parker played the 2015-16 season for Toyota Alvark (Japan-NBL). He logged a total of 51 games for them and produced averages of 13.5 ppg…
Read MoreTony Mitchell now with Hebei Springs
Tony Mitchell (198 cm, Alabama’12) has decided to take his game to China this 2016 and has signed on with Hebei Springs (China-NBL). The American forward has already made his debut for Hebei Springs and Mitchell scored a whopping 38 points to go along with 11 boards and seven assists. Tony had a busy 2015-16…
Read MoreDarington Hobson signs with Guangxi
Daringotn Hobson (201 cm, New Mexico’10) will continue his professional career this 2016 with the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL). This will be Hobson’s first stint in China. He spent the last two seasons playing in the NBA D-League for the Santa Cruz Warriors. In 2015-16 Darington played a total of 44 games for Santa Cruz and…
Read MoreEarl Clark headed to Henan
Earl Clark (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal with Henan Shedianlaojiu (China-NBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. He is coming over after spending the 2015-16 stateside logging some time in the NBA D-League. Clark moved to the Bakersfield Jam after his release from the Brooklyn Nets. He played 23 games for…
Read MoreJohn Lucas III signed by Guayzhou
The services of John Lucas III (180 cm, Oklahoma State’05) have been secured by Hang Sen Guayzhou from China’s NBL this 2016. The veteran joins the Chinese club after completing an eight game stint playing in Puerto Rico for the Piratas de Quebradillas (BSN). During his brief run, Lucas recorded averages of 11.0 ppg and…
Read MoreJason Maxiell signs with Al Ahli
Jason Maxiell (201 cm, Cincinnati’05) will continue his professional career this 2016 as a new addition to the roster of Al Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates-D1). The veteran forward is coming off a stint playing in China for the Tianjin Steel (China-CBA). In 34 games Jason was able to produce averages of 19.0 ppg and…
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