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Damien Wilkins begins new chapter in China
Long-time NBA veteran Damien Wilkins (201 cm, Georgia’04) did not manage to stir up interest from NBA teams this season. Damien participated in the Atlanta Hawks training camp, but was not kept by the team. He decided to hit the international market and agreed to terms to play in China for Shougang Beijing Ducks. Wilkins…
Read MoreQuincy Douby heads to Shanghai Sharks
After playing just a couple of games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce (USA-D-League), Quincy Douby (190 cm, Rutgers’06) is moving to the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). He played impressively before his departure, averaging 20.5 ppg and 2.5 apg. He was amazing on defense with 4.5 spg and 1.0 bpg. In April 2013 Douby joined Sagesse-Al…
Read MoreLester Hudson returns to China
Lester Hudson (190 cm, Tennessee Martin´09) has been signed by Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The former NBA shooting guard has been a free agent since leaving the Utah Jazz recently and will now continue his career in China. The American is a familiar face in Chinese Basketball after representing DongGuan (2012/2013 season),…
Read MoreTony Mitchell opts for Jilin Tigers
Tony Mitchell (198 cm, Alabama’12) is staying in Asia, signing a deal with Chinese CBA team Jilin Northeast Tigers. He just finished a six-game stint in the Philippines playing for the Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters for the PBA Governor’s Cup. He averaged 35.0 ppg and 10.7 rpg as he led his team to the…
Read MoreJosh Powell inks with Guangdong Tigers
Former NBA forward Josh Powell (206 cm, North Carolina State’03) is headed to Asia after signing with Chinese CBA club Guangdong Southern Tigers this 2013-14. Powell was recently waived by the New York Knicks and will look to continue his career abroad. Josh began the 2012-13 season as a member of the San Antonio Spurs…
Read MoreKhalif Wyatt goes pro with Guangdong
Temple graduate Khalif Wyatt (205 cm, Temple’13) is headed to China to begin his professional career with the Guangdong Southern Tigers (CBA). Wyatt was originally in the preseason camp of the Philadelphia 76ers, but unfortunately was released by the team. The Chinese club was more than happy to acquire such an intriguing talent in Khalif.…
Read MoreDarnell Jackson now with Shanghai Sharks
Chinese CBA team, the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks have bolstered their frontcourt with the addition of former NBA forward Darnell Jackson (203 cm, Kansas’08). The 28-year-old Oklahoma City native was drafted by the Miami Heat 52nd overall during the 2008 NBA draft. He was recently released by the Indiana Pacers prior to this signing. This will…
Read MoreSebastian Telfair signs with TianJin Steel
Former NBA point guard Sebastian Telfair (183 cm) is leaving the league and has signed with Chinese CBA team, TianJin Steel, for the 2013-14 season. Telfair was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers, with the thirteenth pick, straight out of high school during the 2004 NBA Draft. Sebastian split the 2012-13 season between two NBA…
Read MoreReal Madrid comes from behind to defeat Beijing
Real Madrid used a big fourth quarter comeback to pick up a 92:86 win against the Beijing Ducks in Beijing on Friday. The contest wraps up the Euroleague’s World Tour and gives them a 5-1 record with Olympiacos taking two games in Brazil, CSKA Moscow splitting with NBA teams having beaten the Minnesota Timberwolves and…
Read MoreDenzel Bowles to play for Jilin
Denzel Bowles (208 cm, James Madison University´11) has been added to the roster at Jilin Northeast Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The American has been in the NBA over the preseason training with the Indiana Pacers, but will not join the franchise for the season. During the 2012/2013 season the power forward/center played for the…
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