Japan
Dillion Sneed to Nishinomiya Storks
Dillion Sneed (203 cm, Eastern Tennessee State’06) has landed a new deal and will play for the Nishinomiya Storks (Japan-NBL). In Sneed’s debut game for the Storks, he was able to come up with a double-double performance with, tallying 18 points and hauling 11 rebounds. In 2014-15 Dillion played for the Sendai 89ers (Japan-BJ League)…
Read MoreKevin Murphy added by Hitachi Sunrockers
Kevin Murphy (196 cm, Tennessee Tech’12) has been picked up by Japanese team Hitachi Sunrockers Tokyo (Japan-NBL). He has already made his debut for his new team and he was able to score 16 points and hand out two assists in just 17 minutes of action. Murphy had a busy 2014-15, playing for several teams.…
Read MoreNikoloz Tskitshvili signed by Tochigi Brex
Nikoloz Tskitshvili (212 cm) has been picked up by the Link Tochigi Brex from Japan’s NBL this 2015. He was originally supposed to play for Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) after his release by the Los Angeles Clippers in October. Nikoloz is a 23-year-old Georgian player who has been a member of the Georgian national team,…
Read MoreCarl Hall back with Yokohama BC
The Yokohama B-Corsairs (Japan-BJ League) have secured the services of American player Carl Hall (203 cm, Wichita State’13) this 2015-16. Hall was set to play for Boulazac Basket Dordogne (France-Pro B), but left in October and signed with the Japanese club. Carl played 26 games for the Yokohama B-Corsairs in 2014-15 and he averaged a…
Read MoreJustin Burrell to Mitsubishi Dolphins
Justin Burrell (207 cm, St. John’s’11) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 season with the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins (Japan-NBL). The 27-year-old Burrell is no stranger to Japanese hoops. In 2014/15 he was a member of the Chiba Jets (Japan-NBL). Justin posted solid averages of 15.2 ppg and 8.1 rpg in 56 games for his…
Read MoreFIBA Asia 2015: Philippines stuns Iran
Action in the FIBA Asia 2015 heated up yesterday as a heavy favorite fell to a dark horse in Group E. The Philippines played their hearts out and took down tournament juggernaut, Iran 87-73. The win secured a quarterfinals berth for the Philippines and are in line to be the top seed entering the knockout round.…
Read MoreJesse Perry added by Aomori Watts
Jesse Perry (200 cm, Arizona’12) will be taking his game to Japan this 2015/16 season after penning a deal with the Aomori Watts (Japan-BJ League). The 25-year-old Perry played for Aget Service Imola (Italy-A2 Silver) in 2014/15. He logged a total of 16 games for his former team and produced averages of 16.3 ppg and…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Championship Preview
In less than 24 hours the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 will tip-off in Changsha, China. The Americas, African and European championships are already in the books and it is now time for countries from the Asian region to do battle on the hardwood and determine their which nations will punch their tickets to the 2016…
Read MoreMarcus Cousin to play for Shinshu BW
Marcus Cousin (211 cm, Houston’09) is taking his game to Japan to play for the Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano (BJ League) this season. Marcus is coming off a 4-game stint in the Philippines, where he served as the import for the Blackwater Elite (Philippines-PBA) in the Governor’s Cup. During his brief run, Cousin produced double-double…
Read MoreThomas Kennedy pens with Gunma
Thomas Kennedy (201 cm, Detroit Mercy’10) is a new addition to the roster of the Gunma Crane Thunders (Japan-BJ League) this season. He has played majority of his pro career in Japan. In 2014/15 Kennedy played for Niigata Albirex (Japan-BJ League) and averaged 17.8 ppg and 6.3 rpg through 56 games. He joined the team…
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