Europe
Dionte Christmas leaves AEK Athens
Dionte Christmas (196 cm, Temple’09) has parted ways with Greek club AEK Athens (Greece-A1) this 2016. He played just four games for them and averaged 2.8 ppg and 1.8 rpg. Things did not work out between him and the team and the move was mutual. Christmas moved to AEK Athens after starting the 2015-16 season…
Read MoreALBA Berlin makes Eurocup Eighthfinals
The final round of Eurocup Last 32 action for this season tipped off on Tuesday with a single game, with ALBA Berlin and Neptunas Klaipeda contesting for the final qualification berth in Group J. After a battle on the hardwood in the German capital, ALBA Berlin emerged victorious 76-62 to punch its ticket into the…
Read MoreElliot Williams heads to Panathinaikos
Elliot Williams (196 cm, Memphis’10) is bound for Europe after agreeing to terms on a deal with Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) this 2016. The 26-year-old Memphis product initially began the 2015-16 season with the Charlotte Hornets, but in November 2015 moved to the Santa Cruz Warriors from the NBA D-League. He played 21 games for the…
Read MoreDoron Lamb moves to Auxilium Torino
Doron Lamb (193 cm, Kentucky’12) has found his way to his third team this 2015-16 season after agreeing to terms with Auxilium Torino (Italy-Serie A). Doron signed with KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (Montenegro-Erste Liga). He failed to score in both outings for the team in the Eurocup. He did manage to successfully score 17 points…
Read MoreFenerbahce Ulker, new leader of Turkish BSL
After a dominant 94-74 victory over Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul, Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul has taken the league leadership of the Turkish BSL with their 13-4 record. It was a big win for Fenerbahce Ulker as they were able to take advantage of a loss by former league top team Anadolu Efes to Galatasaray Liv Hospital, 78-85,…
Read MoreMatt Janning newcomer to Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) has successfully strengthened their roster after landing Matt Janning (196 cm, Northeastern’10) this 2016. Janning is coming over after starting the 2015-16 season as a member of Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League). Matt signed with Hapoel J-M after his release from the Denver Nuggets in October 2015. He had a solid run with…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa: Valencia Suffers 1st Loss
Just a few rounds past the halfway mark in 2015-16 season of the Spanish Liga Endesa, league leader Valencia Basket suffered its first loss of the season. For the first 18 rounds of the season, Valencia looked unstoppable and were easily dominating their competition, but in a highly competitive league such as the Spanish Liga…
Read MoreVTB United League: Unics and Lokomotiv win
With CSKA Moscow and Khimki Moscow Region clashing on Monday, Sunday saw both second and fourth in the VTB United League keep pace with CSKA in fine fashion. Unics Kazan took apart BC Astana at home to keep hold of second place, while Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar had far too much for Avtodor Saratov at home…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16, Madrid loses again
There are just two rounds left of the Euroleague Top 16 this season as Round 6 was completed on Friday with four games around the continent. Fenerbahce continued its dominance in Group E with a win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul in an all-Turkish clash that saw Fener progress to the next round. In Group F,…
Read MoreJay-R Strowbridge to Tbilisi
Jay-R Strowbridge (183 cm, Oregon’11) is going to play for MIA Academy Tbilisi in the Georgian Superleague, contract to play until the end of the 2015/2016 season. The American has already made his debut for the club, scoring no points, but grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. It is the first post the…
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