Iraq
Alexander McLean joins Nift Al-Janoub
Alexander McLean (203 cm, Liberty’08) is headed to Iraq’s Division I to play for Nift Al-Janoub this 2013-14 season. The 27-year-old McLean played only one game in 2012-13. It was in Lebanon for Anibal Zahle (Division A). He tallied 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. In 2011 he played in China’s NBL for Jin Qiang…
Read MoreDerrick Tarver heads to Al Karkh
Veteran of Middle East basketball Derrick Tarver (192 cm, Akron’04) will get a taste of Iraqi basketball this 2013-14 as he signs with Al Karkh. In 2011-12 he played for Antranik Beirut from Lebanon’s Division A. He logged five games for them and averaged 21.3 ppg and 3.5 rpg. In March 2012 he moved to…
Read MoreCorey Williams, new addition for Duhok
Corey Williams (191 cm, Alabama State’98) will get a shot at Iraqi basketball as he joins Duhok basketball team (D1) this 2013-14 season. The veteran Williams, who goes by the nickname “Homicide,” is an American native of the Bronx who also holds a Jamaican passport, thanks to his roots. Corey isn’t a stranger to Asian…
Read MoreHarold Jamison moves to Iraq
Harold Jamison (204 cm, Clemson’99) will continue his veteran career in the Middle East after penning a deal with Duhok (Iraq, D1). The hugely experienced center spent last season in Lebanon playing for Bejjeh in the Division A. Over the season the American notched averages of 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds over thirty games to…
Read MoreRonnie Taylor heads to Iraq
Ronnie Taylor (188 cm, NC Greensboro’04) will play in Iraq after signing for Duhok (D1). He will play only one month for Duhok and help them in the Asian Cup. The point guard has been in the French ProB for the last two seasons playing for ESSM Le Portel Cote d’Opale and during last season…
Read MoreFIBA Men U19: Serbia to meet USA in Final
The Finals of the FIBA Men U19 World Championships are now set and will feature the United States against Serbia on Sunday. The US qualified for the finale by pounding Lithuania 100:60 and the Serbians earned their spot in the final contest by edging Australia 63:58. In the qualifying rounds the US handed Serbia it’s…
Read MoreRicardo Marsh signed by Duhok
Ricardo Marsh (207 cm, ODU’03) has agreed to terms with D1 Iraqi team, Duhok. Marsh is said to be brought in to replace Emanuel Willis (205 cm, Houston Baptist’09). Marsh is coming off a two-season stint with Hacettepe University from Turkey’s TBL. This 2012-13 season Marsh averaged 18.2 ppg and 7.1 rpg in 12 games.…
Read MoreTravis Taylor heads to Iraq
American forward Travis Taylor (206 cm, Cape Fear’05) has agreed terms with Iraqi team Nift Al-Janoub (Division 1) to play with the team until the end of this season. Interestingly it will be the 26-year olds first time playing outside of his native United States. The athletic power forward last played during the 2011-2012 season…
Read MoreVladimir Mijovic signs with Duhok
Vladimir Mijovic (207 cm) is on his way to Iraq. He is set to play for the Duhok basketball team from Iraq’s Division 1. The Serbian Mijovic will have an easier adjustment period compared to other league imports as Duhok is coached by fellow Serbian Vladimir Bosnjak. Mijovic started the 2012-13 season playing for Vujic Metalac Valjevo…
Read MoreRicky James inks with Nift Al-Janoub
American Guard Ricky James (190 cm, Trevecca Nazarene, NAIA´08) is heading to Nift Al-Janoub (Iraq, Division 1) where he will play the second half of the season. James last played during the 2011-2012 season for GIE Maile Matrix and the Nashville Musicians in the UBA. For Nashville he played 21 games in the UBA with…
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