Asia
Yamene Coleman joins Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera (United Arab Emirates-D1) has added veteran big man Yamene Coleman (208 cm, Troy’10) to their roster this 2014-15. The 28-year-old Coleman played the 2013-14 season initially for CA Bizertin (Tunisia-Division I) where he averaged 17.1 ppg and 11.0 rpg. In April 2014 he moved to Saudi Arabia’s Premier league where he suited up…
Read MoreRashaad Singleton pens with Al Wakrah
Rashaad Singleton (213 cm, Florida Southern´09) has decided to pull on the jersey of Al Wakrah in the Qatari D1 through the 2014/2015 season. The 27-year old played for Shimane Susanoo Magic in the Japan BJ League and Al Morog in the Libyan D1 last season. Through the 2012/2013 season the American played hoops for…
Read MoreD.J. White added by Fujian
Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) did not waste any time to find a replacement for Al Harrington, who recently departed the team. They have picked up D.J. White (206 cm, Indiana’08), who was recently released by Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). He played two games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 1.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg.…
Read MoreAl Harrington departs Fujian
Al Harrington (206 cm) has left Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) after playing 10 games for the Chinese club. Harrington has not shut the door on a return to the NBA and his departure could mean that the forward has drawn interest from an NBA team. Al had a productive run with Fujian and was one…
Read MoreQatar League opens 2014-15 season!
Doha, Qatar – Over the last couple of days the Division I Qatar league ushered in the 2014/15 season with four exciting games. The 2014 defending champions Al Gharafa, were able to defend their home court and come away with the 80-67 win over Al Shamal. They got a huge lift from American import Larry…
Read MoreRashad McCants joins Homenetmen Beirut
Former NBA swingman Rashad McCants (193 cm, North Carolina’05) is the latest import to be added by Lebanese Homenetmen Beirut (Division A). During the 2013/14 season he played at Unitri/Magazine Luiza/Uberlandia (Brazil-NBB) and over ten games averaged 11.9 ppg and 3.3 rpg. Rashad McCants also played four games for the team during the Liga Americas…
Read MoreJamal Johnson decides on Al Ahli Jeddah
Jamal Johnson (201 cm, Clayton State’03) is heading to the Middle East for the first time after signing for Al Ahli Jeddah (Saudi Arabia, Premier League). The American had a busy 2013/2014 campaign. He started the season with Los Leones de Quilpue in the Chilean Liga Nacional and from 23 games he was the best…
Read MoreChester Giles to play for Sitra
Chester Giles (211 cm, Oregon State’08) is heading back to the Bahrain Premier League to play for Sitra Club through this season. The American has played hoops in Bahrain so consistently through the years that he possesses a passport for the country. He has also played extensively in other Middle Eastern states such as Saudi…
Read MoreVernon Macklin inks with Al Jaysh Army
Vernon Macklin (208 cm, Florida’11) continues to be Asian-bound this 2014/2015 season after agreeing to a deal with Al Jaysh Army SC Doha (Qatar-D1). During the 2013-14 season the American played for Liaoning Jiebao Hunters (China-CBA) and over seven games he averaged 12.9ppg and 5.7rpg. In 2013 Vernon Macklin played for Philippine team Barangay Ginebra…
Read MoreIbrahima Thomas now with Al Muharraq
Al Muharraq (Premier League) enticed Ibrahima Thomas (210 cm, Cincinnati’11) to Bahrain for the first time to wear the club jersey through the 2014/2015 season. The Senegalese player hasn’t had a club so far this campaign, but last term he spent the 2013/2014 season with Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Over 25 games he averaged 15.6…
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