Turkey
Zack Wright pens with Istanbul B.B.
Zack Wright (191 cm, Central Missouri’07) has signed a deal to play for recent Turkish TBL entrant Istanbul Buyukeshir Belediyesi this 2014-15. The club was elevated from the TB2L after their finals appearance in 2013-14. The 29-year-old Wright is an American player who also holds a passport from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was originally slated…
Read MoreSerbia wins 2014 Belgrade trophy
As World Cup 2014 fever heats up, more and more teams are doing their best to get as much preparation done for the event. Four national teams came to Belgrade, Serbia to participate in a friendly tournament to do just that. Hosts Serbia were joined by Turkey, Argentina and Puerto Rico. At the end of…
Read MoreRian Pearson goes pro with Belediye
Rian Pearson (193 cm, Toledo’14) has signed his first professional deal and will wear the jersey of Akhisar Belediye in the Turkish TB2L this season. The rookie guard has just turned pro after completing his stay at Toledo in the NCAA, where he spent the last four seasons. During his graduating year the guard featured…
Read MoreNolan Smith joins Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is bringing in former NBA guard Nolan Smith (187 cm, Duke’11) this 2014-15. He was the Portland Trail Blazers’ first-round draft pick (21) in 2011. Smith played for KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) in 2013-14. He was an effective asset for them during their run in the Adriatic league, averaging 13.3…
Read MoreMatt Walsh added by Olin Edirne
Olin Edirne Basketball (Turkey-TBL) will be the next stop in Matt Walsh’s (197 cm, Florida’05) international basketball career. He’s penciled in as the team’s new starting small forward for the 2014-15 season. The 31-year-old Walsh played for Granorolo Bologna from Italy’s Serie A in 2013-14. He averaged 15.8 ppg and 7.4 rpg in 28 games…
Read MoreIoannis Athineou joins Olin Edirne
Turkish TBL club Olin Edirne Basketball has landed the services of Greek player Ioannis Athineou (194 cm) for the 2014-15 season. The 26-year-old Ioannis is a recent addition to the Greek National Team this 2014. He has spent majority of his professional career playing for Greek teams and only stepped out of his home nation…
Read MoreHilton Armstrong joins Besiktas
Former NBA big man Hilton Armstrong (210 cm, Connecticut’06) is on his way to Europe to play for Turkish powerhouse Besiktas Istanbul this 2014-15. Armstrong had a busy 2013-14 season bouncing between NBA and D-League teams. He began with the Indiana Pacers, but in November 2013 he signed with the Santa Cruz Warriors (D-League). A…
Read MoreJan Vesely inks deal with Fenerbahce Ulker
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has bolstered their roster for the coming 2014-15 season with the addition of Jan Vesely (213 cm). The big man hails from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team in 2009-2010 and again in 2013. He just recently wrapped up a three season stint playing in…
Read MoreClay Tucker retained by TED Kolejliler
Aykon TED Kolejliler Ankara (Turkey-TBL) has opted to re-sign veteran Clay Tucker (196 cm, Wsiconsin-Milwaukee’03) for another season. Tucker, who turned 34 this June, had a solid run with the Turkish club in the 2013-14 season. He managed to play in 19 games for them in the Eurocup and averaged 15.5 ppg and 4.9 apg.…
Read MoreTurkey bags gold at U18 Championships
Konya, Turkey – The host nation of the U18 Championships rolled to victory with Turkey blazing through Serbia, 85-68. The future is looking bright for Turkish basketball with their U18 team bagging back-to-back championships. They made the most of their homecourt advantage and the momentum they built from their stunning upset over the previously undefeated…
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