Europe
Eurocup: Khimki Moscow Regions crowned champs
The 2015 Eurocup champion has been crowned, and the honour goes to Russian club Khimki Moscow Region after a final series sweep against Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas. Khimki had stormed game 1 in Spain last week and controlled game 2 in its home arena to secure the victory and the Eurocup crown. It was…
Read MoreSean Barnette signs with Lugano Tigers
Sean Barnette (197 cm, Wingate’08) is a recent addition to the roster of the Lugano Tigers (Switzerland-LNA) this 2015. Sean is moving from U-Banca Transilvania Cluj (Romania-Liga Nationala) where he started the 2014/15 season. He played six games for them during their run in the EuroChallenge and was able to average 11.8 ppg and 6.2…
Read MoreAnte Tomic extends with FC Barcelona
Ante Tomic (217 cm) has been an important cog in the FC Regal Barcelona (Spain-Liga Endesa) machine over the last few seasons and the team has decided to lock down the Croatian big man for the long haul. Tomic has agreed to terms with the club on a three-year contract extension. Tomic played 28 games…
Read MoreCEZ Nymburk reach NBL final
There was little surprise in Czech Basketball on Tuesday as dominant NBL club CEZ Nymburk breezed into the league final with a victory over BK Opava. The clubs have been clashing over a best of five semi-final series, but Nymburk has looked in control throughout and booked its NBL final berth with a 91-80 home…
Read MoreJonathan Tabu landed by EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) is gearing up for the postseason and they have recently acquired Jonathan Tabu (189 cm) this 2015 to strengthen their roster. Jonathan has dual citizenship from Congo and Belgium. Tabu’s 2014/15 season was shortened due to a preseason injury, but he was eventually able to log some games for…
Read MoreAndrija Stipanovic stays with Trabzonspor
Andrija Stipanovic (209 cm) has signed a two-year contract extension with Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL) this 2015. Andrija has dual citizenship from both Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a member of the Croatian national team in 2007 and the Bosnian national team in 2013-14. Stipanovic signed with Trabzonspor in November 2013 and has since…
Read MoreStrasbourg extends lead in French Pro A
French Pro A league leader Strasbourg IG took down Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket, 69-73, to expand its lead over the rest of the teams. They are now 26-4 in what has been a very impressive 2014/15 season thus far. Second-place team JSF Nanterre will play in on the 30th, but are still 23-6 and a win…
Read MoreHenry Domercant vs. Galatasaray at BAT
Henry Domercant and his agency filed a claim against his former club Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries, bonuses, reimbursement of fines, rental fee benefits, agent fees, and interest. They submitted that the Club made only partial payment under the contract and that it improperly fined all…
Read MoreJSF Nanterre wins EuroChallenge 2015
Hayri Gur Arena, Trabzon – JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) has captured the 2015 EuroChallenge Championship after edging out Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL) 63-64 in a thriller of a Finals game. This is the first European title for Nanterre and they can now proudly display the gold cup in their trophy case. In domestic the French domestic…
Read MoreRonald Ross decides on Cote d’Opale
Ronald Ross (188 cm, Texas Tech’05) has agreed to finish the season in the French second division with ProB team ESSM Le Portel Cote d’Opale. The point guard has been in action for BCM U Pitesti (Romania, Liga Nationala) so far through the 2014/2015. The American played 27 games for the club and logged averages…
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