Europe
Nick Wright now with Oulun NMKY
Nick Wright (203 cm, ODU’13) is headed to Finland after agreeing to terms with Oulun NMKY this 2015. During his rookie season as a pro (2013/14) the 25-year-old Wright played for two teams. He started off in Slovakia’s Extraliga for BK Levicki Patrioti. He logged 14 games for them and averaged 12.6 ppg and 8.4…
Read MoreAugustinas Vitas loses claim vs. Apoel
Lithuanian player Augustinas Vitas filed a claim against his former club Cytavision Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries and interest. The player was with the club during the 2010/11 season. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. Unfortunately for Vitas,…
Read MoreReal Madrid wins Copa del Rey 2015
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Real Madrid has added another feather to its cap. This time, the Spanish powerhouse has successfully defended its title as champions of the Cop del Rey against El Clasico rivals FC Regal Barcelona. Led by tournament MVP Rudy Fernandez, Real Madrid prevailed 77-71.This the second title this season that Real…
Read MoreDomestic cup roundup
It is domestic cup time around Europe as many nations around the continent take a break from league action and focus on the season’s first silverware. While Sunday will be the day when many cup’s will be decided, Saturday threw up its fair share of winners, while there were also plenty of semi-final dates to…
Read MoreTravis Garrison inks with Naglis Palangos
Travis Garrison (203 cm, Maryland’06) has linked up with Lithuanian NKL outfit Naglis Palangos for the remainder of the 2014/2015 season. The American last played for Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela, LPB) and from four game he averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. The previous season (2012/2013) saw the forward play in two leagues.…
Read MoreCopa Del Rey, Semi-Finals set
With the Eurocup and Euroleague on a break, it is cup season around the continent, and no domestic cup is bigger than the Copa Del Rey. The Spanish cup brings all the glitz and glamor of a major competition and it remains among the most prestigious tournaments in Europe. On Friday the semi-final positions were…
Read MoreBoris Savovic to Buducnost
Boris Savovic (210 cm) has been picked up by Montenegrin giant Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (Erste Liga, Adriatic League, and Eurocup) for the rest of the season. The Serbian forward has been hitting the hardwood with Ratiopharm Ulm during this season in the German BBL and the Eurochallenge. In Eighteen games Savovic has logged numbers of…
Read MoreEsmir Rizvic pens with Graz
Esmir Rizvic (212 cm, Texas Tech’09) has been revealed as the new addition to the team roster at UBSC Raiffeisen Graz (Austria, A. Bundesliga). The center has been brought in to replace outgoing Blaz Cresnar. The Bosnia and Herzagovina player has been playing for Helios Suns Domzale in the Slovenian Telemach League and from seven…
Read MoreSergio Kerusch to Bremerhaven
Sergio Kerusch (195 cm, West Kentucky’11) is making his return to Germany after inking a deal with Beko BBL team Eisbaeren Bremerhaven for the remainder of the season. The American sat out last season and is making his return to Basketball for what will be his third as a professional. He last played through the…
Read MoreIvan Zigeranovic joins Ploiesti
Ivan Zigeranovic (212 cm) has departed PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland, TBL and Eurocup) and will move to CSU Asesoft Ploiesti in the Romanian Liga Nationala. The Serbian player joined the Polish champions in 2012 for what was his second stint with the club after also suiting up for the team during the 2010/2011 season. So…
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