Greece
Keith Benson signed by Aris
Keith Benson (211 cm, Oakland’11) is taking his game back to Europe for the 2017-18 season, after signing with Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). Keith is coming fresh off a two-game stint in China, where he played for Guizhou. Those two games saw him drop averages of 21.5 ppg and 10.0 rpg. The big man’s 2016-17 season…
Read MoreGary Bell, newcomer to Aris
Gary Bell (192 cm, Gonzaga’15) will be a new face on the roster of Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Bell was busy in 2016-17, seeing action for two teams. He began the season on the roster of Rosa Radom (Poland-PLK). Gary appeared in 14 games for them in the Basketball Champions League, where…
Read MoreAvry Holmes begins career with Panionios
Avry Holmes (188 cm, Clemson’17) will begin his professional basketball career this 2017-18 with a stint in Greece, playing for Panionios ON Telecoms Athens (Greece-A1). He projects to be an important cog in the team’s offense this season. Holmes played 33 games for Clemson in his senior year in 2016-17. Avry was able to deliver…
Read MoreRonald Ross pens with Trikalla
Ronald Ross (188 cm, Texas Tech’05) will be suiting up for Aries Trikalla BC (Greece-A1) this upcoming 2017-18 season. The veteran guard played in Cyprus in 2016-17. He reinforced the roster of Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A). Ronald appeared in a total of 27 games for his former team and was able to put together averages…
Read MoreLoukas Mavrokefalidis joins Lietuvos Rytas
Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal with Lietuvos rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL) this 2017-18 season and will be bolstering their frontcourt rotation. He is a Greek international basketball player who played for the Greek National Team from 2010 to 2013. His 2016-17 season began in Asia after signing with the Qingdao…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow downs Panathinaikos in friendly
With the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 now in the rearview mirror, players return to their respective professional teams and set their sights on the upcoming season. The preseason is filled with various small cups and other friendly warm-up games as teams fine-tune their preparations for 2017-18. One such friendly that recently took place the other day…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Race for gold heats up in Quarterfinals
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the gold in the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket 2017. Powerhouse teams line every corner of either bracket leading to the finals. The first quarterfinal game will be held tonight. Defending champions, Spain and an upstart and hungry German squad will take to the hardwood to book their seat in…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Greece, Ukraine complete Round of 16
After a grueling group phase, which is winding down to its final games, the teams to compete in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 Round of 16 is complete. There were two final spots remaining to be claimed before yesterday’s games and in the end, spirited plays earned Greece and Ukraine those seats. While the matter of…
Read MoreCleanthony Early joins AEK Athens
After a brief run with the New York Knicks organization, Cleanthony Early (203 cm, Wichita State’14) is taking his game to Europe this 2017. The 24-year-old forward has signed a deal to play for AEK Athens (Greece-A1). Early was drafted by the New York Knicks, 34th overall in 2014 NBA Draft. Cleanthony was sent to…
Read MoreShawnDre’ Jones goes pro with Trikalla
ShawnDre’ Jones (180 cm, Richmond’17) will join the ranks of international basketball players this 2017-18 as he begins his pro career with Aries Trikalla BC (Greece-A1). Jones graduated from the University of Richmond in 2017. In his senior year at Richmond, ShawnDre’ was an effective member of their backcourt rotation, providing averages of 16.8 ppg…
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