Asia
FIBA 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 MoreJerrelle Benimon joins Foshan
The Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA) continued their signing of foreign players. Most recently they have added Jerrelle Benimon (203 cm, Towson’14). He headed to China after failing to secure a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Benimon had a rough 2014/15 season. He started it off by being released by the Denver Nuggets in October 2014,…
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 MoreJames Mays now with Shaanxi Wolves
James Mays (206 cm, Clemson’08) will continue his career this 2015/16 playing in China after signing a deal with the Shaanxi Wolves (China-NBL). Mays is a 29-year-old American player who also holds a passport from from Central Africa and was a former member of the Central African national team in 2011 to 2013. He spent…
Read MoreScotty Hopson joins Foshan Long Lions
Scotty Hopson (200 cm, Tennessee’11) is a new addition to the roster of the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA) this 2015/16 season. Hopson participated in the 2015 NBA Summer league but unfortunately failed to draw any interest from any of the teams. After his release from the Sacramento Kings in September 2014, Hopson found a new…
Read MoreZeke Marshall decides on Fateh
Zeke Marshall (213 cm, Akron’13) will wear the colors of Al Fateh Al Hasa (Saudi Arabia, SBL) after agreeing to suit up for the club this season. The 24-year old is familiar with Basketball in the Middle East as he played for Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon, Division A) at the end of last season. During…
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…
Read MoreCharles Hinkle heads to Niigata Albirex
Charles Hinkle (196 cm, American University’12) is bound for Asia after agreeing to terms on a deal with Niigata Albirex (Japan-BJ League) this 2015/16. This will be the 27-year-old player’s first time to sign and play for an Asian club. Hinkle spent his 2014/15 season playing in the NBA’s D-League. He originally started off with…
Read MoreClarkson Could Play for Philippine NT
There is a possibility for Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (196 cm, Missouri’14) to play for the Philippine national team in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship 2015. It has recently been revealed that the American player can be considered as a natural born Filipino and will not have to undergo the naturalization process. A FIBA rule requires…
Read MoreDorell Wright added by Chongqing FD
Former Portland Trail Blazer, Dorell Wright (206 cm) is embarking on a new chapter in his professional career as he heads to China. Wright has signed a deal to play for Chongqing Fly Dragon (China-CBA) for the 2015/16 season. He was used sparingly by the Trail Blazers in 2014/15, managing to appear in only 47…
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