Africa
Chamberlain Oguchi to Wloclawek
Anwil Wloclawek (Poland, TBL) announced the signing of Chamberlain Oguchi (198 cm, Illinois State’09) for the upcoming season. The ex-Nigerian international had a busy 2014/2015 season playing in several leagues and countries. The swingman started the campaign with Maine Red Claws in the USA D-League where he played 24 games and averaged 9.0 points, 2.3…
Read MoreRobert Jones added by JuveCaserta
Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy-Serie A) has added Robert Jones (201 cm, Washington’06) to their roster for the 2015/16 season. Jones is a 31-year-old Guinea-American player who has had extensive experience playing in the Italian league. He spent the last three seasons on the roster of Virtus Acea Roma (Italy-Serie A). In 2014/15 Robert logged 18…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MoreJonathan Tabu deals with Fuenlabrada
Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) has agreed to terms on a contract with Jonathan Tabu (189 cm) for the 2015/16 season. Jonathan has dual citizenship from Congo and Belgium. He was added by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) late this 2015. He played nine games for them and averaged 0.4 ppg. Tabu’s 2014/15 season was shortened due…
Read MoreEkpe Udoh to strengthen Fenerbahce Ulker
Ekpe Udoh (208 cm, Baylor’10) is Europe bound this 2015/16 after putting pen to paper on a deal with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL). Udoh is a 28-year-old Nigerian player who has played in the NBA for majority of his pro career. Udoh was under contract with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2014/15 season. The…
Read MorePorzingis, Mudiay Impress at Summer League
The NBA Las Vegas Summer League is set to culminate with a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenixs Suns. The Spurs’ Kyle Anderson has already been named the Summer League’s M.V.P. He averaged 22.0 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the event which saw the participation of 23 NBA teams. All-NBA Summer League…
Read MoreSuleiman Braimoh joins Giessen 46ers
German Bundesliga club Giessen 46ers have reinforced their roster this 2015/16 season with the recent addition of Suleiman Braimoh (203 cm, Rice’11). Suleiman is a Nigerian-American player who is coming off a brief stint with the IMS Payroll Hawks from New Zealand’s NBL. He played 16 games for them and averaged 17.8 ppg and 8.6…
Read MoreGani Lawal returns to EA7 Armani
Nigerian-American player Gani Lawal (205 cm, Georgia Tech’10) will be rejoining EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. He previously played for the club in the 2013/14 season. Gani was just recently released by Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A). In 2014/15 Lawal initially played for Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL). In nine EuroChallenge games he…
Read MoreJeleel Akindele joins Metros de Santiago
The Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB) have added Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05) for their trip to LNB Finals this 2015. Akindele has already committed to Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-TBL) for the 2015-16 season. He recently played a six-game stint for the Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico-BSN) where he averaged 15.8 ppg and…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga joins Banco di Sardegna
Former NBA forward Christian Eyenga (201 cm) has been signed to a deal by Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. Eyenga is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and was a one-time member of their national team in 2007. Christian is coming from another Italian Serie A team, Openjobmetis Varese. He played in…
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