Germany
Patrick Horstmann stays with Sheffield Sharks
The Sheffeild One Health Sharks (United Kingdom-BBL) has re-signed Patrick Horstmann (201 cm, Northwood Florida’13) for the 2015/16 season. Horstmann is a 27-year-old German player who has been with the Sharks since the 2013/14 season. He appeared in 39 games for them in 2014/15 and was able to record averages of 4.8 ppg and 3.5…
Read MoreChris Fleming joins Nuggets’ Staff
German National Team head coach Chris Fleming is joining the Denver Nuggets’ coaching staff under Mike Malone. The 45-year-old Fleming has had extensive head coaching experience in Germany. He coached Brose Baskets Bamberg from 2008 to 2014. Chris led Brose Baskets to four German Bundesliga Championships, four German Cups, and three German Supercup titles. Fleming…
Read MoreTaylor Braun agrees with Ratiopharm Ulm
Taylor Braun (201 cm, North Dakota State’14) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with German club, Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL). Braun, who recently turned 24, spent his rookie season as a pro (2014/15) with Okapi Aalstar (Belgium-Scooore League). He played a dozen games for his former club during their run in the EuroChallenge and was…
Read MoreJamel McLean departs ALBA Berlin
After one season together, Jamel McLean (203 cm, Xavier’11) is parting ways with ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) this 2015 and hits the free agency market. This 2014/15 he appeared in 21 games for them in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to average 13.0 ppg and 5.6 rpg. Jamel logged 36 games in the domestic…
Read MoreAmin Stevens heads to Braunschweig
Amin Stevens (201 cm, Florida A&M’12) is a fresh addition to the roster of Basketball Loewen Braunschweig (Germany-BBL) this 2015/16. Stevens spent the last couple of seasons playing in Austria. In 2014/15 Amin played for BC Zepter Vienna (Austria-A Bundesliga). The forward showed up with some solid stat averages. In 46 games he dropped 18.2…
Read MoreEuropean winners 2015: major leagues roundup
The 2015 season has finished in most domestic leagues, deciding the European winners this season and as the saying goes, there can only be one winner. Around the continent the leagues threw up the typical blend of excitement and nail biting competition and many went right down to the wire. Highlights abound of course, but…
Read MoreVaughn Duggins pens with EWE Baskets
Vaughn Duggins (190 cm, Wright State’11) has reached an agreement to play for EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL) this 2015/16 season. It has been a while since Duggins has played in Germany. The 27-year-old spent the last two seasons playing for French teams. In 2014/15 Vaughn suited up for Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A). He…
Read MoreJake Odum signs with Medi Bayreuth
Jake Odum (193 cm, Indiana State’14) is a new addition to the roster of German club Medi Bayreuth (BBL) this 2015/16 season. The 24-year-old Odum played his rookie season as a pro (2014/15) for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). He played 16 games for them in their run in the Eurocup. Odum averaged seven points per game…
Read MoreMaik Zirbes re-signed by Crvena Zvezda
Crvena Zvezda Telekom Beograd (Serbia-KLS) has re-signed Maik Zirbes (208 cm) to a one-year deal, keeping him with the club for the 2015/16 season. Maik is a 25-year-old German player who has been a member of the German national team in 2009, 2012-13, and 2015. Crvena Zvezda had a fantastic 2014/15 season and Zirbes was…
Read MoreRobin Benzing inks with CAI Zaragoza
Robin Benzing (208 cm) is widening his horizons and will play for a team based outside of his home Germany for the first time in his professional career this 2015/16. The German player has agreed to terms with CAI Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be a new addition to their roster this coming season. Benzing…
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