Asia
LeRoy Hurd pens with Amchit
Veteran wing LeRoy Hurd (202 cm, UT San Antonio’04) has penned a deal to play for United Byblos Amchit in the Lebanese Division A. So far during the 2014/2015 season the swingman has been featuring for CSU Atlassib Sibiu (Romania, Liga Nationala) and over thirteen games he offered solid numbers of 14.7 points and 5.5…
Read MoreSim Bhullar back with Kings
The Sacramento Kings have brought back Indian-Canadian giant Sim Bhullar (226 cm, New Mexico State’14) this 2014/15 season. He was originally picked up by the NBA club early in the season, but was released in October 2014. The big man then headed to the NBA D-League, where he signed with the Reno Bighorns. Sim played…
Read MoreAndray Blatche lands Mega-Deal in China
Andray Blatche (211 cm) signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) in 2014/15 after failing to draw interest from NBA teams. The American player, who also holds a Philippine passport, has been a member of the Philippine National Team since 2014. Blatche settled in quite well in his new surroundings and proceeded to flourish with…
Read MoreChina: Beijing Ducks win third CBA Title
China – The Shougang Beijing Ducks edge out the Liaoning Jeibao Hunters 108-109 in Game 6 of the CBA Finals to repeat as league champions and claim their third title. The Ducks were led by former NBA guard Stephon Marbury whose impressive performance during the series earned him the Most Valuable Player Award. Marbury out-dueled…
Read MoreDavon Jefferson cut by LG Sakers
The Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea-KBL) have let go of Davon Jefferson (204 cm, USC’08) after he played 53 games for them this 2014/15 season. The 28-year-old Jefferson was able to deliver averages of 21.3 ppg and 8.9 rpg. This was his second season playing for the Korean club. In 2013/14 he helped his team…
Read MoreLawrence Wright newcomer to Al Karkh
Lawrence Wright (195 cm, Bradley’06) has found a new team and he is headed to Asia to play for Al Karkh from Iraq’s Superleague. The 30-year-old Wright’s 2014/15 season began on the roster of Oulun NMKY (Finland-1st Division). He played 14 games and averaged 20.4 ppg and 9.4 rpg. Lawrence left the club in December…
Read MoreAleks Maric signed by Petrochimi
Australian big man Aleks Maric (211 cm, Nebraska’08) has committed to join Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor from Iran’s Superleague. The 30-year-old Maric began the 2014/15 season playing for Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Winner League). He played eight games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 2.3 ppg and 2.3 rpg. He also played six games…
Read MoreHerbert Hill signs with Champville
Herbert Hill (208 cm, Providence’07) has agreed to terms with Lebanese Division A team Champville this 2015. He is moving there from Al Muharraq (Bahrain-Premier League) where he started the 2014/15 season. Before heading to Asia, Hill played a 10-game stint with Caciques de Humacao form Puerto Rico’s BSN in 2014. He averaged 10.1 ppg…
Read MoreIvan Koljevic pens with Naft Abadan
Ivan Koljevic (187 cm) found another team in Asia after agreeing to terms Naft Abadan from Iran’s Superleague this 2015. This is the first team he signed with this 2014/15 and he has already played his first game with his new club. Ivan scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds. The team needs him to…
Read MoreMarcel Anderson joins Nift Al-Janoub
Nift Al-Janoub from Iraq’s Superleague is strengthening its backcourt this 2015, bringing in Marcel Anderson (183 cm, Harris-Stowe State’10). This will be the 28-year-old’s first time to play in Asia. Anderson is coming from the NBA D-League, where he played for two teams in 2013/14. He started off with the Maine Red Claws and was…
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