Europe
Mirza Begic joins Efes
Mirza Begic (216 cm) has left Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-Telemach League) after tonight’s Eurocup game vs Zenit Sankt Peterburg (Russia). Tomorrow he will be on his way to Turkish Powerhouse Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Mirza Begic will be the replacement of the injured Nenad Krstic. The 29-year old Slovenian center, who also holds a Bosnian passport, started the…
Read MoreCedric Simmons departs Olympiacos
Former NBA player Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has been released by the Greek giant Olympiacos. The American player, who also holds a Bulgarian passport, averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in thirty appearances during the 2013/14 season. Simmons also played 22 times in the Euroleague where he averaged 3.8 points and…
Read MoreLaboral Kutxa Plays Game Without Spanish Player
Global vs. Local – Laboral Kutxa Vitoria made their mark in history by being the first team in 10 years to play a game in the Spanish ACB without fielding a Spanish-born player. They were players from Argentina, Italy, USA, Hungary, France, Germany, England, Senegal, and the Czech Republic. The team’s coach, Sergio Scariolo is…
Read MoreMarcus Damas goes Pro with Solna Vikings
The Solna Vikings of Sweden’s Basketligan are strengthening their roster this 2014-15 with the addition of rookie Marcus Damas (207 cm, Towson’14). The Vikings are looking to improve on their current seventh place standing in the Swedish league and an infusion of some young blood might just do the trick. In his senior year at…
Read MoreFilip Adamovic now with Targu Mures
Bosnian-Serbian guard Filip Adamovic (181 cm) is set to begin another season in Romania’s Liga Nationala, after agreeing to terms with BC Mures Targu-Mures. He has been a member of the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2013. He played in this league before, suiting up for CSU Aeosoft Ploiesti. Filip logged 35 games…
Read MoreMarcus Neal signs with Timba Timisoara
BC Timba Timisoara from Romania’s Liga Nationala has landed the services of Marcus Neal (196 cm, Delaware State’10) for the 2014-15 season. Timba Timisoara has had a sluggish start this season and are currently sporting a 1-3 record in the Romanian league. The 28-year-old Neal had a brief 2013-14 season. He logged 10 games for…
Read MoreNikko Acosta inks with Nova Ves
Nikko Acosta (205 cm, Lamar’13) will begin a new chapter in his professional career as he signs with a European team for the first time. He penned a deal with BK 04 AC LB Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia-SBL) this 2014-15. Nikko is an American player who also holds a Puerto Rican passport. In 2013-14 he…
Read MoreDantrell Thomas joins Banska Bystrica
Dantrell Thomas (188 cm, Nicholls State’14) is set to begin his professional career this 2014-15 season in Slovakia, signing with SKP Banska Bystrica (SBL). The guard will get his feet wet in Slovakia’s premier domestic league. Banska Bystrica is off to a poor start for the season and are currently sitting in eighth place with…
Read MoreHapoel Jerusalem dominates Maccabi T-A, 93-63
Hapoel Jerusalem used a fourth-quarter explosion to completely destroy the defending Israeli Winner League champions, Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv by 30 points (93-63). This is loss was the worst-ever endured by Maccabi Tel-Aviv in domestic action. Hapoel Jerusalem keeps its untarnished record for the 2014-15 season intact (5-0) and gain the solo lead in the league…
Read MoreTaaj Ridley signs with Amicale Steinsel
American player Taaj Ridley (201 cm, Iona’13) is is the new addition to the roster of Amicale Steinsel (Total League) from Luxembourg. He made his debut last night and scored 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out 4 assists in 38 minutes of playing time. His team beat Etzella 88-61 away from home. Amicale…
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