Spain
Francisco Cruz newcomer to Fuenlabrada
Francisco Cruz (190 cm, Wyoming’12) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa). Cruz is a 26-year-old Mexican player who has been a member of the Mexican national team since 2013. He represented his country in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin, Italy this 2016. He is no stranger to…
Read MoreLithuania Still Undefeated at 3-0
Six days into the Men’s Basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games several surprises and story lines have already begun to unfold. Spain’s slow start, Australia’s stiff challenge to the USA, and now Lithuania’s 3-0 surge have all been eye-openers thus far. The USA team still looks formidable, but the race for which teams will…
Read MoreJohn Bryant signed by Valencia
Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) will be bringing in some veteran leadership to their frontcourt this 2016-17 with the addition of John Bryant (208 cm, Santa Clara’09). This will be a fresh start for Bryant who has spent his pro career playing for German Bundesliga clubs, splitting his time with Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Muenchen.…
Read MoreLuka Zoric signs with Sevilla
Luka Zoric (211 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this upcoming 2016-17 season. Zoric is a 31-year-old Croatian international player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2007. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for home team KK Cedevita Zagreb…
Read MoreShane Larkin secured by Laboral Kutxa
Baskonian organization Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has landed former NBA guard Shane Larkin (180 cm, University of Miami’13). Larkin departs the NBA after three seasons and will now continue his pro career with a new chapter playing in Europe. In 2015-16 Shane played 78 games for the Brooklyn Nets and averaged 7.3 ppg and…
Read MoreThanasis Antetokounmpo strengthens Andorra
MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) scored big in free agency this off-season, landing Thanasis Antetokounmpo (201 cm) to reinforce their roster. Thanasis is an international player who has dual citizenship from both Greece and Nigeria. His older brother, Giannis, plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Thanasis was released by the New York Knicks at the start of…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Croatia Stuns Spain in Opener
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Teams from Group B took to the hardwood in their first games of the Men’s Basketball Competition in the 2016 Olympic Games. Three games were on tap on Sunday and fans from around the world were treated to some exciting basketball action. Brazil put up a valiant effort in defending…
Read MoreRomain Sato re-signs with Valencia
Veteran Romain Sato (195 cm, Xavier’04) has earned the trust and support of Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will remain with the team for the upcoming season. The 35-year-old player from Central Africa has been with the Orange shirts since 2013 and will continue to be part of their plans this 2016-17. Last season the…
Read MoreAli Traore deals with Estudiantes
French big man Ali Traore (205 cm, Southern Idaho’05) will be suiting up for Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2016-17 season. Ali has spent the last three seasons playing at home for French Pro A clubs. In 2015-16 he played for Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A). Traore played nine games for them in the Euroleague…
Read MoreVladimir Jankovic added by Valencia
Vladimir Jankovic (202 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Spanish club Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Jankovic is a 26-year-old Greek player who also holds a Serbian passport. He’s the son of well known Serbian player Boban Jankovic. In 2015-16 Vladimir suited up for Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) and…
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