Italy
James Gist unhappy with Unicaja, trade possible
According to Eurohoops, a trade is brewing the might send James Gist (205 cm, Maryland’08) to Panathinaikos (Greece-A1) and bring Andy Panko (205 cm, Lebanon Valley’99) to Unicaja Malaga (Spain-ACB) before the Euroleague trade deadline of Dec. 27th (before Top 16 play commences). Gist has publically (Facebook) commented that he wants out of the Unicaja…
Read MoreKaloyan Ivanov joins Sidigas
Kaloyan Ivanov (205 cm) has signed on with Sidigas Avellino (Italy-SerieA), leaving BC Donetsk (Ukraine-Superleague). At the time of the move to Sidigas, Ivanov held averages of 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 12 Ukrainian Superleague games; and 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in four VTB United League games. Last season…
Read MoreJR Bremer heads back to EA7
JR Bremer (194 cm, St. Bonaventure’02) has been picked up by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-SerieA) for the rest of the 2012-13 season after having been released by Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey-TBL) just last week. This marks a return to the Italian club as Bremer suited up for them part of the 2011-12 season compiling an 8.4ppg…
Read MoreMarcelus Kemp released by Montepaschi
Marcelus Kemp (196 cm, Nevada’08) has been released by Montepaschi Siena (Italy-SerieA), but the club hasn’t ruled out Kemp’s return. Kemp suited up for Besiktas Milangaz Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) last season and competed with them in three competitions. In two EuroCup qualifiers he dropped in 21.0 points per game. In Dec., 2011 he was hurt and…
Read MoreAnthony Mason, Jr. inks deal with Upea
Anthony Mason, Jr. (201 cm, St. John’s’10) has signed with Upea Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Lega 2). Earlier in the month he signed with Akita Northern Happinets (Japan-BJ League), but he’s moving to Italy. He’s been playing in the NBA D-League the last two seasons for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 15.1 points per game over 15…
Read MoreTeam Italy routs BEKO All-Stars 107:92
The best talent in the Italian SerieA took to the court at the Laurentana Forum in Biella on Sunday for the 2012-13 BEKO All-Star Game. The Italians suited up 14, the foreign squad consisted of 12 team members, nine Americans, one Nigerian, one Guinean, and one Slovanian. Prior to the All-Star Game the Bonprix 3…
Read MoreTarence Kinsey joins Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Tarence Kinsey (200 cm, South Carolina’06) signed a new contract with Victoria Libertas Pesaro (Italy-SerieA) for the rest of the 2012-13 season. Most recently Kinsey was with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) in 2011-12, where he averaged 8.2 ppg over 9 Euroleague games and 8.1 ppg in 28 Turkish League games. He played two seasons with…
Read MoreDwight Hardy back to Avellino
Dwight Hardy (188 cm, St.John’s’11) is on his way to Italy. Back to his team Sidigas Avellino. Hardy signed with Avellino this summer but has never played due to problems with his new passport, from Congo. After months, the Italian Federation gave the green light for his registration as Congolese, which gives him the Cotonou…
Read MoreAndrea Renzi inks agreement with Biella
Andrea Renzi (209 cm) has come to terms with Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA) for a reported two-year deal that will replace Roberto Chiacig, who was on a two-month contract that has expired. Renzi’s last club was Tezenis Verona (Italy-Lega2) where he averaged 10.0ppg and 4.3rpg.
Read MoreRoberto Chiacig released by Angelico Biella
Roberto Chiacig (210 cm) has been released by Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA). Chiacig was with the club on a two-month contract that has expired. Last season Chiacig playe for Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia (Italy-Lega2) where he a6.8ppg and 5.8rpg in 27 games. He was signed by EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (Italy-SerieA), but only spent the pre-season with…
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