Europe
Michael Porrini heads to Timba Timisoara
Timba Timisoara (Romania-Liga Nationala) is bolstering its backcourt with the addition of American Michael Porrini (187 cm, Kent State’12). The 25-year-old guard has played in Greece previously in his career and averaged 5.8 ppg and 4.5 apg in 13 games. In 2012/13, the former Massillon and Kent State point guard has signed with Gelisim Koleji…
Read MoreJerome Randle inks with Eskisehir Basket
Jerome Randle (175 cm, California’10) has signed with Eskisehir Basket (TBL) in a move that will see him remain in Turkey. The point guard is switching to Eskisehir Basket from Trabzonspor Basketbol (TBL) after starting the season with that team. Jerome Randle had joined Trabzonspor Basketbol in the middle of last season transferring from another Turkish club,…
Read MoreEvgeny Pashutin appointed Unics head coach
Evgeny Pashutin will continue his career with the Russian Unics Kazan. The Russian specialist was confirmed as the head coach of the team. The well-known former Unics Kazan and CSKA Moscow player started his coaching career with the Moscow giant, leading the junior team through the 2003/2004 season. He moved up through the ranks at CSKA…
Read MoreMirza Begic inks with Laboral Kutxa
As Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) deals with the loss of big man Lamont Hamilton, who is out for a month with an injury, the club has added Mirza Begic (216 cm). Begic is a veteran center who has dual citizenship from Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He began the 2014-15 season playing for Union…
Read MoreLamont Hamilton injured, to Miss a Month
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) will miss big man Lamont Hamilton (208 cm, St. John’s’07) for about a month as he recovers from an injury to his foot, which he sustained during a team practice. So far, in four Turkish Airlines Euroleague games Hamilton has averaged 4.0 ppg and 1.8 rpg. He also played in…
Read MoreDevon Moore pens deal with Ehingen
Devon Moore (193 cm, JMU’13) has landed a deal to play for Erdgas Ehingen/Urspringschule (Germany-ProA) this 2014-15 season. Moore was originally drafted by the Delaware 87ers in the D-League draft, but unfortunately was recently waived by the team. Devon will now continue his career with a return to Europe. He began the 2013-14 season with…
Read MoreAndres Rodriguez signed by Fuenlabrada
Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) is bolstering its backcourt with the addition of Puerto Rican guard Andres Rodriguez (184 cm, American’04). The 33-year-old veteran has played in Spain previously in his career, but has spent the most recent seasons playing at home in Puerto Rico’s BSN league. In 2014 he suited up for the Cangrejeros de…
Read MoreThomas Massamba joins Etha
Michelin Etha Engomis Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) has strengthened their roster with the addition of Swedish guard Thomas Massamba (183 cm) this 2014-15. The veteran has been a long-time member of the Swedish national team in 2006, 2008-09 and again this 2014. Massamba played for 2014 Czech Republic NBL champions CEZ Basketball Nymburk in 2013-14. He…
Read MoreAdnan Hodzic signs with Trikalla
Aries Trikalla BC from Greece’s A1 league has signed Adnan Hodzic (203 cm, Lipscomb’11) this 2014-15 season. Trikalla is 13th of 14 in the Greek league standings with a 2-4 record and the addition of the new player hopefully should improve situation. Hodzic is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and was a former member of their…
Read MoreStefan Zivanovic inks with Igokea
BC Igokea Aleksandrovac from Bosnian League has added Serbian player Stefan Zivanovic (196 cm) for the 2014-15 season. The last team he represented was Kangoeroes in the Belgian Scooore League during 2013/14 season. Stefan averaged 12.8ppg and 2.9rpg in twenty five appearances for the club. The 25-year-old Zivanovic had initially tried out for Italian Serie…
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