Europe
Allan Ray extends with Granarolo Bologna
Allan Ray (188 cm, Villanova’06) will remain with Italian club Granarolo Bologna (Serie A) after receiving a contract extension for two more seasons. Allan has been solid for Granarolo Bologna in 2014/15, averaging 16.2 ppg and 3.7 rpg. His strong play this season got him invited to be a participant in the Italian Serie A…
Read MoreRamel Curry switches to Virtus Acea
Virtus Acea Roma of Italy’s Serie A has landed veteran guard Ramel Curry (191 cm, CSU Bakersfield’02) this 2015 to add some experience and depth to their backcourt. The player moved there from Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A), where he started the 2014/15 season. He played 10 games for Limoges in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague…
Read MoreLokomotiv eases into Eurocup quarters
Just a solitary game opened the second leg of the Eurocup Eighthfinals on Tuesday as Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar punched its ticket into the quarter final with a cruising home win over Brose Baskets Bamberg. The teams headed into their second game of a two leg series with both clubs in with a chance of winning.…
Read MoreRyan Nicholas lands with Dzukija
Dzukija Alytus (Lithuania-LKL) has added a new player to their roster. They have agreed to terms with Ryan Nicholas (201 cm, Portland’14). He played 11 minutes for them in his first game and Nicholas came away scoring six points and grabbed a rebound to boot. He began his rookie season playing in Germany’s BBL for…
Read MoreRick Jackson signs with Dijon
Syracuse alum Rick Jackson (206 cm, Syracuse’11) is a fresh add by JDA Dijon Bourgogne (France-Pro A) this 2015 to strengthen their roster. Dijon is currently in fourth place in the French Pro A league with their 13-10 record. The 25-year-old Jackson is coming off a five-game stint in the Philippines, playing for Rain or…
Read MoreGalatasaray wins Istanbul Derby over Fenerbahce
The Istanbul Derby between Galatasaray Liv Hospital and Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul was typically important as the outcome would decide if Fener would stay on top of the Turkish TBL or not. As it was, Galatasaray emerged victorious, but it was a very close game that ended 92-88 in favour of the hosts. The victory was…
Read MoreEuropean Basketball brief roundup
It was another busy weekend of European Basketball action as countries around the continent focused on domestic duties. While a number of rounds are still in the oven, the weekend story has been told and we move one step closer to the end of the Regular Season. Throughout the weekend the chasing pack in the…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow consolidates atop the VTB League
After Khimki’s close road loss to Zenit St. Petersburg on Sunday, CSKA Moscow had the chance to extend its lead at the top of the VTB United League. The Euroleague giant did just that, and in style too as the club put Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd to the sword while closing out Round 22 of the…
Read MoreTony Woods opts for Apoel Nicosia
Tony Woods (211 cm, Oregon’13) has linked with Cytavision Apoel Nicosia in the Cypriot Division A with a view to spending the rest of the season with the club. The American has already made his debut with the club and hit nine points while pulling eight rebounds off the glass. Earlier in the campaign the…
Read MoreMilutin Djukanovic to Istanbul BSB
Istanbul BSB of the Turkish top flight TBL has wrapped up the signing of Milutin Djukanovic (190 cm) for the remainder of the campaign. The 23-year old has been hitting the hardwood in his native Montenegro this season, playing for KK Lovcen Cetinje (Erste Liga). He spent nine games with the club and recorded impressive…
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