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Igor Zaytsev released by Manresa
ICL Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa) has let go of Ukrainian international player Igor Zaytsev (210 cm) this 2017. He is a 27-year-old Ukrainian player who has been a member of the Ukrainian national team since 2010. Igor played seven games for them and averaged 3.0 ppg and 2.6 rpg. Zaytsev started the season playing for Stelmet…
Read MoreLuka Doncic highlights of the week
Here are the Luka Doncic highlights of the week. Luka Doncic is only 17 years old but already dominant in the Euroleague. The Slovenian guard moved to Spain at a young age and has been playing for Real Madrid ever since. Yesterday he showed a little bit of magic with a move he pulled in Real Madrid’s win…
Read MoreReal Madrid secures solo lead in Euroleague
Real Madrid is on a roll in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague. The Spanish superpower is now on a seven-game winning streak, after defeating Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz in Round 21. Now at 16-5, Real Madrid surges to the top of the league standings. For what it’s worth, they only have a one-game lead over some dangerous…
Read MoreXavier Munford heads to FC Barcelona
Xavier Munford (188 cm, Rhode Island’14) is Europe bound after landing a deal to play for Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. The 23-year-old product of Rhode Island is coming over from the U.S. where he began the 2016-17 season on the roster of the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA D-League. He…
Read MoreEuroleague: Fenerbahce tops CSKA Moscow 77-71
Turkish Airlines Euroleague action heated up in Round 21 with some amazing and exciting basketball taking place. Five of the eight games were on tap yesterday and the hardwood was chock-full of jaw-dropping plays. Fenerbahce Istanbul vs. CSKA Moscow, 77-71 The rematch from last year’s Finals pairing did not disappoint. Injuries played a role in…
Read MoreOndrej Balvin pens with Estudiantes
Ondrej Balvin (217 cm) has landed a deal to play for Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be strengthening their frontcourt rotation this 2017. The big man is from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team since 2011. He started the 2016-17 season on the roster of FC Bayern Muenchen…
Read MoreDeividas Busma added by TAU Costello
Deividas Busma (212 cm, Idaho State ’11) has been signed by TAU Costello (Spain-LEB Gold). The center is coming to Costello from Gunma (Japan-B League) where he played 16 games this season. In those games, Busma averaged 5.2 ppg and 4.9 rpg in 13.1 mpg to help Gunma claim first place in their league. Busma last…
Read MoreVolodymyr Gerun will join Barcelona Lassa II
Volodymyr Gerun (208 cm, Portland ’15) is on the move to play for FC Barcelona Lassa II (Spain-LEB Gold). The Ukranian is moving there after playing for CB Clavijo (Spain-LEB Gold) earlier this season. Gerun averaged 14.7ppg and 6.7rpg with Clavijo and will look to continue his scoring ways for Barcelona. This is the third team Gerun will be…
Read MoreLiga Endesa: Barcelona and Tenerife keep pace
With first ranked Real Madrid not in action this weekend, it was a chance for the Liga Endesa chasing pack to close the gap on Los Blancos. Surprise package and second-ranked club Tenerife kept up its momentum with a road win over Sevilla, FC Barcelona secured a win over Baskonia Vitoria. It is with Barca…
Read MoreRafael Hettsheimeir back in Spain
Rafael Hettsheimeir (206 cm) is making his way back to Europe after landing a deal to play for Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He is a Brazilian international player who also holds a Spanish passport. Rafael has been a member of the Brazilian national team since 2005. He has most recently seen action for…
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