Asia
FIBA Asia Champions Cup Set to Tip Off
The 23rd FIBA Asia Champions Cup begins today in Beirut, Lebanon with five squads representing four Asian sub-zones ready to tip off. Competing in the 2012 edition of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup are: East Asia: Energy Resources Falcons (Mongolia) Persian Gulf: Duhok (Iraq) Central Asia: Belent Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) West Asia: Al-Riyadi (Lebanon) and Mahram…
Read MoreDarian Townes signs in South Korea
Darian Townes (208 cm, Arkansas’08) has signed in South Korea with Sonic Boom KT. Last season Darian Townes played in Hungary for Körmend where he averaged 15 ppg and 8.7 rpg.
Read MoreLeon Williams pens contract with Goyang Orions
Leon Williams (2.03m, college: Ohio) penned a new contract with Goyang Orions (South Korean-KBL) for 2012-13. His last team was the Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad (Spain-LEB Gold) where he averaged 11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 25.3 minutes per game over 44 games.
Read MoreAntonio Webb inks deal with Duhok
Antonio Webb (1.78m, college: Bethune-Cookman College) signed a new deal with Duhok (Iraq-D1) in time for the Asia Cup. Last season Webb played in the UBA for the Nashville Musicians and the Tennessee Dragons. With the Dragons he saw court time in six contests, averaging 20.8 points, 6.5 assist and 38.8 minutes per game.
Read MoreDiego Fajardo inks with Hamyari
Diego Fajardo (2.08m) has inked a new agreement to play with Hamyari Shahrdari Zanjan (Iran-Superleague). Fajardo play with Cimberio Varese (Italy-SerieA) last season, averaging 7.6 points per game over 32 games.
Read MoreDion Harris signs in Japan
Dion Harris (190 cm, Michigan’07) has signed in Japan with the Akiat Northern Happinets of the BJ League. Last season Harris split his time between Venezuela and the German Pro B.
Read MoreTracy McGrady finally signs in China
Tracy McGrady has finally signed in China with the Qingdao Double Star Eagles. The former NBA- and Team USA star confirmed the deal
Read MoreSani Becirovic denies signing in Iran
Sani Becirovic (1.96m) has denied reports that he signed on to play with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour (Iran-Superleague) after they announced a deal was struck with him yesterday. Speaking to Soil.net, Becirovic said, “I have not signed in any club. I have three offers on the table and I will decide in the coming days”.
Read MoreSani Becirovic signs in Iran
Sani Becirovic signs in Iran with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour. Sani Becirovic belongs to the increasing number of star players who choses Asia over Europe. While countries like Japan, Korea and China are exclusively interested in Americans, the Middle East has also shown interest for European players.
Read MoreTracy McGrady thinking of playing in China
Tracy McGrady hasn’t been able to secure an NBA gig, and the 33-year old veteran is now apparently considering joining a club in China. Per ESPN: “McGrady’s preference is to sign with an NBA club — preferably one that can compete for the championship — and a source said he will wait to see if…
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