Asia
Luka Petkovic heads to Afra Fars
Afra Khalij Fars from Iran’s Superleague has recently added Croatian guard Luka Petkovic (190 cm) to reinforce their backcourt. The 25-year-old Petkovic is making the move from GKK Sibenik from Croatia’s A1 league, where he was able to log just one game before heading off to Asia. In that lone game Luka managed to tally…
Read MoreDamien Wilkins begins new chapter in China
Long-time NBA veteran Damien Wilkins (201 cm, Georgia’04) did not manage to stir up interest from NBA teams this season. Damien participated in the Atlanta Hawks training camp, but was not kept by the team. He decided to hit the international market and agreed to terms to play in China for Shougang Beijing Ducks. Wilkins…
Read MoreQuincy Douby heads to Shanghai Sharks
After playing just a couple of games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce (USA-D-League), Quincy Douby (190 cm, Rutgers’06) is moving to the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). He played impressively before his departure, averaging 20.5 ppg and 2.5 apg. He was amazing on defense with 4.5 spg and 1.0 bpg. In April 2013 Douby joined Sagesse-Al…
Read MoreTerrence Shannon signs with Al Muharraq
Terrence Shannon (203 cm, Elgin CC’99) will be playing for Al Muharraq from Bahrain’s Premier league this 2013-14. The 34-year-old veteran from Chicago is making the transfer from Mexican club Toros de Nuevo Laredo. Before the move he was able to play eight games for the Toros in the Mexican LNBP and averaged 14.5 ppg…
Read MoreFIBA Central Board welcomes 2 new federations
Buenos Aires – FIBA held a Central Board meeting on Sunday and there were several things tackled on the agenda. One of the salient points of the meeting was the growth of the organization. FIBA officially welcomed two new national federations into the fold, from South Sudan and East Timor. The Central Board delayed its…
Read MoreRonnie Taylor now with Al Wakrah
Ronnie Taylor (187 cm, North Carolina-Greensboro’04) is moving to Qatar’s D1 league to play for Al Wakrah this 2013-14 season. Taylor was briefly added by Duhok from Iraq’s D1 this season to bolster their lineup to win the Asian Club Championships this 2013. He played six games during the run and averaged 24.2 ppg and…
Read MoreThomas Kennedy moves to Chiba Jets
Veteran of Japanese hoops Thomas Kennedy (201 cm, Detroit Mercy’10) is headed to Japan’s NBL after spending a few season in the BJ League. He has signed with the Chiba Jets for the 2013-14 season. Thomas has already logged two games for his new team and is currently averaging 9.0 ppg and 4.5 rpg. Kennedy started…
Read MorePatrick O´Bryant decides on Taiwan
Patrick O’Bryant (213 cm, Bradley’06) has been tabbed by TTL Taiwan Beer (Taiwan, SBL) to play for the franchise this season. The former NBA center started the campaign with the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA) but left the franchise in October when a permanent roster place was not available. Last season the Central African with an American…
Read MoreDarrell Wonge pens with Al Wehda
Al Wehda Mecca from Saudi Arabia’s Premier League as acquired the services of Darrell Wonge (199 cm, Winston Salem’08) for the 2013-14 season. Al Wehda is currently trying to climb out of a 0-3 hole in the standings and is hoping Wonge’s addition to the squad will turn things around. Wonge began the 2013-14 season…
Read MoreCharles Garcia transfers to Al Ittihad
Charles Garcia (208 cm, Seattle’10) has found a new team in Bahrain’s Premier League for the 2013-14 season, moving from Al Ittihad from Al Muharraq. In 2012-13 Garcia suited up for Spanish Liga Endesa team Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada. In 15 games he posted averages of 5.7 ppg and 3.6 rpg. He was released by the team…
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