Asia
Shrinking Baltic League merges two divisions
The Basketball League (BBL) is changing the format for the upcoming season by merging the two divisions (Elite and Challenge Cup). It means that the total number of teams competing for the title in 2012/2013 will be 21. This decision was most probably a result of last week’s announcement of several top-teams that they would…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2013: Four could qualify today
As the EuroBasket 2013 Qualifications games continue today around Europe, the teams are mindful of the fact that the top two teams in each of the six divisions will qualify to play in Slovenia next September and the top four teams that place 3rd in their respective divisions will also qualify. There are already eight…
Read MoreJoe 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 MoreMarcus Haislip inks with DongGuan from China
Milwaukee Bucks’ 2002 lottery pick and former Euroleague player Marcus Haislip (208 cm, Tennessee’02) has signed in China with DongGuan Leopards. Haislip is coming off a stint with Lebanese Champville where he became the highest paid foreigner in the history of the Lebanese Basketball League. Haislip played for the Bucks, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio…
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 MoreChinese NBA Draft prospect to Europe?
Panathinaikos’ wild offseason is apparently not over yet. Previously linked with Yi Jianlian, Sun Yue and Dejun Han, the Greens may finally be ready to sign with a Chinese player (and perhaps gain a nice foothold in that lucrative basketball market: Namely, Ailun Guo of the Liaoning Dinosaurs. According to Bball Headlines, Dinosaurs front office…
Read MoreAsian Basketball Association to hold Club Championship
The Asian Basketball Association has released the list of preliminary round matches for their Club Championship to be held in Shenzhen, China, Sep 7-11. Preliminary Round Sep 7 Guangzhou Whampoa vs. Ryukyu Golden Kings Sep 7 Guangdong Southern Tigers vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders Sep 8 Ryukyu Golden Kings vs. Guangdong Southern Tigers Sep 8 Guangzhou…
Read MoreChina comes from behind to take U18 Asian Championship
China entered the fourth quarter of the U18 Asian Championship for Men down by 10, but once again China’s 215m center, Wang Zhelin, took control and put China on the top step of the medal stand with a 93-91 victory over Korea. Gold Medal Game China – Korea 93-91 Korea managed to build an nine…
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…
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