Asia
Andray Blatche renews with Xinjiang
Veteran big man, Andray Blatche (211 cm) has signed on to play a third season for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2016-17. He is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Philippine passport. He has been a member of the Philippine national team since 2014 and recently competed for them in the FIBA…
Read MoreDewarick Spencer returns to Al Riyadi
Dewarick Spencer (193 cm, Arkansas State’05) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2016. Spencer is a 34-year-old veteran international player who initially spent his 2015-16 season on the roster of the Seoul SK Knights (South Korea-KBL). In 41 games Dewarick registered averages of 15.7…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow thumps Sichuan in Euroleague China Tour
Euroleague champion CSKA Moscow is continuing its preseason in China. The Russian giant claimed a massive victory over Chinese Basketball Association winner Sichuan Blue Whales. As part of the Euroleague Basketball China Tour, CSKA dominated from start to finish and left Chengdu with a 49-92 victory. Aside from showing the gulf between European and Chinese…
Read MoreJeremy Tyler pens with TianJin Steel
Jeremy Tyler (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for TianJin Steel (China-CBA) this 2016-17 season. This will effectively be Tyler’s second season playing in China’s premier league. After his release from the Houston Rockets in October 2015, Jeremy took his game to China in November and signed with Fujian…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Challenge 2016 Tips Off Tonight
The FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 tips off tonight. Defending champions Iran (2014) are hosting the 12-team event, which will take place from September 9th to the 18th. This competition is part of the process in determining the qualifiers for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, formerly known as the “FIBA Asia Championship.” The 12 teams are…
Read MoreMarcus Dove joins Kyoto Hannaryz
Marcus Dove (206 cm, Oklahoma State’08) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 in Japan as he has reached an agreement with the Kyoto Hannaryz (Japan-BJ League). The 31-year-old veteran heads to the Far East in his first stint in Japan after spending the last two seasons playing in the French Pro A league. In…
Read MoreDiante Garrett signs with Toyota Alvark
Diante Garrett (196 cm, Iowa State’11) is taking his game to the Far East this 2016-17 via a deal with Toyota Alvark Tokyo (Japan-BJ League). The 27-year-old former NBA guard spent his 2015-16 season on the roster of Maccabi Ashdod (Israel-Winner League). He appeared in a total of 33 games for his former team and…
Read MoreJason Thompson signs with Shandong Bulls
Jason Thompson (211 cm, Rider’08) has bid goodbye to the NBA and will be playing in China this 2016-17 season. Thompson has reached an agreement with the Shandong Flaming Bulls from China’s CBA. The veteran big man has spent most of his pro career with the Sacramento Kings, the team that drafted him 12th overall…
Read MoreScam agent warning
A notorious scam artist named A. Zahra who presents himself as a Basketball agent has returned, attempting to fleece players and their representatives out of money. With no genuine contacts in the sport and a noted track record for scamming players, A. Zahra should be avoided. Here we will tell you everything you need to…
Read MoreJeremy Lin, JianLian Yi to Expand NBA Reach in Asia
Every season the NBA does a little bit more to expand its global reach. Despite the global, almost universal popularity of football (soccer to the Americans), the sport of basketball has been gaining some ground as far as widening its fan base is concerned. In 2015-16 friendly games between NBA and Euroleague, clubs helped the…
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