Italy
Antonio Porta joins Givova Scafati
Antonio Porta (1.86m) is reportedly about to pen an agreement with Givova Scafati (Italy-Lega2) to replace the recently departed Massimo Bulleri. Porta spent the 2011-12 season with Tezenis Verona (Italy-Lega2).
Read MoreMassimo Bulleri to sign with Reyer Venezia?
Massimo Bulleri (1.88m) is rumored to be close to a deal with Reyer Venezia (Italy-SerieA). The move could help Reyer’s backcourt as combo guard Tim Bowers (1.88m, college: Mississippi State University) is said to be suffering shoulder problems. Bulleri recently left Givova Scafati.
Read MoreBasketball Season 2012-13 Tips Off
If you’re a fan of International basketball, this is the greatest time of the year as in countries across globe basketball leagues have started play or are about to start. The summer has been filled with incredible International competition from the EuroBasket 2013 Qualifier, Youth World Championships, 3×3 World Tour and World Championship, and the…
Read MoreDan Mavraides agrees to short-term deal with Sidigas
Dan Mavraides (1.93m, college: Princeton) has agreed to a one-month contract with Sidigas Averllino (Italy-SerieA) to replace Dwight Hardy (1.88m, college: St. John’s). Hardy has unresolved passport issues from his native Congo. Mavraides played with Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) last season, seeing the court 25 times and averaging 3.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest. In…
Read MoreScavolini is back!
Scavolini is back in Italian basketball. For over 37 years the brand name Scavolini was a household name in the Basketball community as the kitchen manufacturer was the main sponsor of the basketball team Victoria Libertas Pesaro. Just a few months ago that tradition came to an end. Due to the economic crisis Scavolini pulled…
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Cantu will join Group A
After three nights of games in the Paladesio Arena in Desio, Italy, the Euroleague Qualifier ended in the host squad, Mapooro Cantu, putting a beating on their French opponents, Le Mans Sarthe Basket, 80-66. The results send Cantu to Group A of the Euroleague and Le Mans to the EuroCup. Cantu – Le Mans 80-66…
Read MoreMassimo Bulleri leaves Givova Scafati
Massimo Bulleri (1.88m) has asked Givova Scafati (Italy-Lega2) to be released from his contract and the club has reluctantly agreed. In a statement released on the team’s website, Bulleri thanked the club for the opportunity to play and his teammates, but had to leave the team for family reasons. Team president Rossano Alexander also stated…
Read MoreLuca Martignago to join Consum.IT Virtus Siena
Luca Martignago (2.07m) has joined Consum.IT Virtus Siena (Nazionale A) for the 2012-13 season. Last year Martignago last played with the SAIE3 Bolgna (Italy-SerieA) Junior team. He was also a member of the Italian U18 National Squad in 2010.
Read MoreAmedeo Tessitori loaned to Forli
Amedeo Tessitori (2.04m) has been loaned to Forli (Italy-Lega2) by this current team, Dimamo Sassari (Italy-SerieA). Tessitori signed a long-term deal with Sassari early this month. He’s played with Consum.IT Siena (Italy-Nazionale A) where he averaged 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over 35 games. He also played with the Italian U18 National Squad…
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Cantu vs. Le Mans
Then there were two… The Euroleague Qualifier Round has worked its way to the final two, Pallacanestro Cantu and Le Mans Sarthe Basket. One of those squads will begin preparations to join Euroleague Group A that will start play on October 12, 201 agains Union Olimpija Ljubljana, the other will compete in the EuroCup. Pallacanestro…
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