Sweden
Marcus Eriksson extends with Barcelona
Marcus Eriksson (200 cm) has put pen to paper on a new deal with FC Barcelona Regal (Spain, Liga Endesa and Euroleague) that will keep with the club through the 2017/2018 season. The Swedish player is currently off the court for some time after rupturing his ACL at the start of the season. The shooting…
Read MoreMasse Doumbe joins Nassjo
KFUM Nassjo Basket (Sweden-Basketligan) is strengthening their roster with the addition of French player Masse Doumbe (203 cm, Northwood’13). He played for two clubs in the United Kingdom’s BBL in 2013-14. Masse played five games for the Cheshire Phoenix and averaged 11.0 ppg and 7.6 rpg. He later moved to the Plymouth University Raiders (United…
Read MoreShane Edwards added by Sundsvall
Shane Edwards (201 cm, UALR’09) has agreed to terms with the Sundsvall Dragons (Sweden-Basketligan) and will be a new addition to their roster this season. Edwards was hoping to draw interest from an NBA team this 2014-15, but unfortunately after being released by the Cleveland Cavaliers no one came calling and he has decided to…
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 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 MoreJaron Jones leaves Solna Vikings
Jaron Jones (198 cm, Eastern Kentucky’12) has asked to be released from his contract with the Solna Vikings (Sweden-Basketligan) due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old guard was able to play in six games before his departure and was able to deliver averages of 12.3 ppg and 4.2 rpg. He joined the Vikings after playing a…
Read MoreMarcus Eriksson out with Torn ACL
Swedish player Marcus Eriksson (200 cm) is expected to miss several months of action as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn meniscus and ACL. The young forward was on the floor for only four minutes for FC Regal Barcelona (Spain-Liga Endesa) in their opening game against Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). The player…
Read MoreSigurdur Thorsteinsson pens with Solna
Sigurdur Thorsteinsson (204 cm) has put pen to paper on a contract with Solna Vikings in the Swedish Basketligan that will see him wear the team jersey for the 2014/2015 season. The Iceland native has spent this last three seasons playing for U.M.F Grindavik (Iceland, Dominos League). During the 2013/2014 season the centre featured in…
Read MoreUmea beats Jamtland in Swedish league opener
Umea Bskt started its 2014-15 season on the right foot. They played in the Swedish league opener against KFUM Jamtland Basket and came out victorious, 96-83. Umea is a fresh addition to the country’s premier league this season after reaching the finals of the lower BasketEttan in 2013-14. They have managed to clear their first…
Read MoreJames Washington added by Solna Vikings
James Washington (182 cm, Middle Tennessee State’11) will be making his return to Sweden this 2014-15 after penning a deal with the Solna Vikings (Basketligan). The 26-year-old guard began the 2013-14 season in the same league, bolstering the backcourt of KFUM Nassjo Basket (Sweden-Basketligan). He was able to play in 36 games in the Swedish…
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