Asia
Jeleel Akindele heads to Petrochimi
Iranian club Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor (Iran-Superleague) has secured the services of Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05). He was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2006-07 and again in 2009. Jeleel has played two games for Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL), where he started the 2015-16 season. His two games…
Read MoreMichael Efevberha pens with Sagesse
Michael Efevberha (193 cm, CS Northridge’06) is a fresh addition to the roster of Sagesse-Al-Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A) this 2015. Efevberha is a 31-year-old Nigerian-American player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2009. He spent the last couple of seasons playing in the Chinese CBA. His 2014-15 season was spent…
Read MoreBrian Cook waived by Chiba Jets
Brian Cook (208 cm, Illinois’03) has recently been released by Japanese club Chiba Jets (Japan-NBL) this 2015. He played 10 games for them and averaged 7.5 ppg and 2.8 rpg. Cook, who turns 35 in a few days was just not working out for the Jets and the team has opted to find other options.…
Read MoreCharles Hinkle to Bambitious Nara
Charles Hinkle (196 cm, American University’12) is now with Bambitious Nara (Japan-BJ League) after starting the season with Niigata Albirex (Japan-BJ League). Before his transfer, Charles was able to play eight games for Niigata Albirex and posted averages of 22.9 ppg and 5.1 rpg. Hinkle spent his 2014-15 season playing in the NBA’s D-League. He…
Read MoreDillion Sneed to Nishinomiya Storks
Dillion Sneed (203 cm, Eastern Tennessee State’06) has landed a new deal and will play for the Nishinomiya Storks (Japan-NBL). In Sneed’s debut game for the Storks, he was able to come up with a double-double performance with, tallying 18 points and hauling 11 rebounds. In 2014-15 Dillion played for the Sendai 89ers (Japan-BJ League)…
Read MoreJordan Crawford signs with Tianjin Steel
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is making his way back to China after signing a deal to play for the Tianjin Steel (China-CBA). Crawford made attempt at an NBA comeback, but was not retained by the Chicago Bulls this season and was released in October. In 2014-15 he played five games for Xinjiang Flying Tigers…
Read MoreJoshua Dollard added by LG Sakers
Joshua Dollard (203 cm, USC Aiken’09) is continuing his professional career this 2015-16 as a member of the Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea-KBL). He was supposed to start the season playing for Al Ahli Jeddah (Saudi Arabia-SBL), but opted to go with the Korean club instead. The 29-year-old Dollard has already made his debut for…
Read MoreKevin Murphy added by Hitachi Sunrockers
Kevin Murphy (196 cm, Tennessee Tech’12) has been picked up by Japanese team Hitachi Sunrockers Tokyo (Japan-NBL). He has already made his debut for his new team and he was able to score 16 points and hand out two assists in just 17 minutes of action. Murphy had a busy 2014-15, playing for several teams.…
Read MoreWill Creekmore now with Saigon Heat
Will Creekmore (205 cm, Missouri State’11) is now a member of the Saigon Heat (Vietnam-ASEAN League) and has already made his debut for the team. He had a productive first game for his new team as he filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 39 minutes of…
Read MoreAntwan Wilkerson signs with Al Salam
Antwan Wilkerson (201 cm, John C. Smith’14) is on his way to the Middle East as he signs a deal to play for Al Salam (Saudi Arabia-SBL) this 2015. This will be his first time to play in Asia. Antwan is coming off a stint with Bolmar La Paz from Bolivia’s Libobasquet. For his rookie…
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