Japan
Joe Werner and Serge Angounou sign with Chiba Jets
Joe Werner (201 cm, Wisconsin La Cross’07) and Serge Angounou (202 cm, Arizona State’07) have both signed for Japanese team Chiba Jets of the BJ League. Angounou played in Latin American the last couple of seasons, while Werner played in Austria and Germany the last three seasons.
Read MoreSeamus Boxley signs in Japan
Seamus Boxley (201 cm, Portland State’05) has signed in Japan for Takamatsu Five Arrows of the JB League. Boxley played four seasons in a row for Leiden from the Netherlands and was regarded as one of the best imports of the league.
Read MoreSpain – USA to meet up in U17 Worlds Final
The finals are set for the U17 World Championships for Women. Spain, with a 91-62 win over Japan, will match-up with the US, by virtue of an 84-59 decision over Canada. USA – Canada 84-59 The US used a balanced scoring attack nine players scored six or more points in their semi-final win over Canada,…
Read MoreKyoto Hannaryz inks deals with trio
Japanese team Kyoto Hannaryz (JB League) signed deals recently with David Palmer, Leonardo Pomare and Gouki Kitamura. Palmer spent the 2011-12 season with Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa and averaged 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Pomare was with Hamamatsu Phoenix last year, averaging 7.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He’s also been a member…
Read MoreChina routs Japan, Iran blows 15-point lead to Korea in U18
China used a 30-15 margin in the second quarter to run over Japan 103-80 in their U18 Asian Championships for Men Quarter-Final contest, while Korea had to use the last three quarters to erase a 15-point deficit to set up a rematch in the finals of Thursday’s thrilling overtime contest with China. Semi-Finals China –…
Read MoreU17 World Championships move to Semis
The U17 World Championships for Women advance to the semi-final round on Saturday with the United States squaring off with Canada and Japan facing Spain. Classification Round Korea – Turkey 82-79 Korea: J. Shin 21, K. Kim 13, J. Park 13. Turkey: M. Gulcan 21, E. Manlaci 18, S. Atas 16, H. Coklar 10. Mali…
Read MoreU18 Asian Championship for Men – Aug. 24 Schedule
Classification Round 10:00 (GMT +8) Syria – Bahrain (80-70) 12:00 India – Indonesia (67-53) Quarterfinals 14:00 Chinese Taipei – Japan (67-68) 16:00 Saudi Arabia – China 18:00 Korea – Philippines 20:00 Lebanon – Iran
Read MoreU17 World Championships for Women Quarters Today
The quarter-finals of the U17 World Championships for Women will be played today with the winners moving on to Friday’s semi-finals. The preliminary games will feature match-ups for 9th-12th place and then Italy will face Spain in the first of the four contests today. Classification Round 10:00 (GMT +2) Korea – Turkey 12:15 Brazil –…
Read MoreBrandon Freeman signs for Shimane
Brandon Freeman (191 cm, Arkansas-Little Rock’05) has signed with Japanese BJ-League team Shimane Susanoo Magic, coached by legendary Croatian coach Zeljko Pavlicevic a two time Euroleague winner (Cibona and Split) and ex-National team coach of Japan. Freeman last played in Belgium for Leuven.
Read More2012 Jones Cup Men Day 5 results
William Jones Cup Results from Day 5 – Aug 22, 2012 Iran 97-89 (2OT) UPG (US) Lebanon 88-67 Taiwan B Philippines 88-84 Japan Taiwan 85-63 Jordan Standings: Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Iran 4 4 0 235 197 +38 8 Philippines 4 4 0 269 225 +44 8 United States 4 3…
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