Europe
Javon McCrea heads to Spirou
Javon McCrea (201 cm, Buffalo’14) has agreed to terms with Proximus Spirou Chareleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) this 2016. He heads back to Europe after playing 12 games for Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSN). In his brief run in Puerto Rico, McCrea posted averages of 16.3 ppg and 8.4 rpg. Javon began the 2015-16 season playing in…
Read MoreEuroleague and Eurocup 2016-17 Structures Set
The competition structures of the 2016-17 Euroleague and Eurocup were discussed in a recent meeting of Euroleague Basketball A License clubs. The clubs discussed the revamped structures of Europe’s Top basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and the Eurocup. Euroleague The Euroleague will consist of 16 teams which will compete in a round robin format…
Read MoreOvie Soko pens with Enel Brindisi
Ovie Soko (201 cm, Duquesne’14) has reached an agreement with Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016. Enel Brindisi is trying to make a push for a playoff spot and is hoping that this new addition to their roster will be able to do the trick. Ovie is a British international player who…
Read MoreEA7 Armani falls to Enel Brindisi in Italian League
The top team of the Italian Serie A, EA7 Armani Milano, fell on the road to Enel Brindisi in what was one of their worst losses in recent weeks. The upset of the now 20-7 Milano franchise can be credited to the excellent defense displayed by Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi dominated this game from the…
Read MoreEuroleague: Eliminated teams hit back
It was a day for pride in the Euroleague Top 16 as Round 14 of the second group phase was completed, in the process bringing to a close the Top 16. The Playoffs now await successful teams, but with both Group E and Group F closed for business before tonight, this was an exhibition night…
Read MoreEuroleague: Barcelona and Real Madrid progress
It has been touch and go in the Euroleague this season for the Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, with neither club impressing often. However, despite the rocky form, both the Euroleague champions from Madrid and their Catalonia rival Barcelona made the Playoffs on Thursday. That is the big news from day one of the…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) has begun its rebuilding process for the 2016-17 season with the recent signing of Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08). Weems spent his 2015-16 season with a return engagement to the NBA. He was initially signed by the Phoenix Suns, where he played seven games and averaged 2.4 ppg and 1.7…
Read MoreEurocup Final: Galatasaray vs. Strasbourg
Galatasaray Istanbul and Strasbourg will contest the 2016 Eurocup final after both teams swept into the title decider on Wednesday. Game 2 of the Semifinal stage provided plenty of drama, but both clubs held on to come away with aggregate wins and will compete in showpiece finals series starting later on this month. Herbalife Gran…
Read MoreLietkabelis Wins Baltic League Bronze
Lithuanian club Panevezys Lietkabelis has bagged the Bronze medal in Baltic League after defeating Latvian opponent, Valmiera/ORDO 86-64. The hosts had a lot riding on this game after blazed to a 90-74 victory in the first game of the series. Lietkabelis came to this game prepared and ready for action. Lietkabelis gained the early advantage…
Read MoreNikoloz Tskitishvili now with Chemidor
Nikoloz Tskitishvili (212 cm) is now a member of Chemidor Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. In his debut for his new team, the Georgian big man scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds. The 32-year-old Tskitishvili has been a member of the Georgian national team since 2000. His 2015-16 season began with him heading to China…
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