Asia
Brandon Cole signed by Issa Town
Brandon Cole (203 cm, Xavier’07) is the latest addition to the roster of Issa Town from Bahrain’s Premier League this 2013-14 season. The 29-year-old Xavier alum originally was slated to play for Al Arabi (Kuwait-D1) prior to agreeing to a deal with Issa Town. He is being brought in to reinforce the team’s frontcourt. The…
Read MoreQuincy Douby landed by Sagesse
Quincy Douby (190 cm, Rutgers’06) is making a return to Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut from Lebanon’s Division A this 2013-14. Quincy last played for them in the 2012-13 season, where he was able to play eight games for them. He averaged 24.9 ppg and 4.6 apg during that stint. He began the season playing…
Read MoreAli Traore added by Amchit
Ali Traore (208 cm, Southern Idaho JC’05) will get to experience what it’s like to play some Asian hoops after signing a deal to play for Amchit Club from Lebanon’s Division A. Amchit is currently in fifth place in the Lebanese league standings with a record of 3-2 and Ali is being brought in to…
Read MoreAnthony Grundy moves to Azad
Anthony Grundy (189 cm, North Carolina State’02) will continue his professional career with Azad University Tehran from Iran’s Superleague this 2013-14. The veteran guard is no stranger to Iran’s Superleague. In fact, the 34-year-old Grundy played there to start the 2012-13 season, suiting up for Mahrm Tehran. Anthony then moved to Greece for a stint…
Read MoreDan Gadzuric to play for Petrochimi
Former NBA big man Dan Gadzuric (211 cm, UCLA’02) will be getting a taste of Asian hoops as he signs with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor (Iran-Superleague) this 2013-14 season. The big man who hails from the Netherlands is coming off a stint playing for the Marinos de Anzoategui from Venezuela’s LPB, joining them in February…
Read MoreEarl Barron joins Moutahed
Former NBA big man Earl Barron (212 cm, Memphis’03) will continue his professional career in Lebanon as he signs to play for Al Moutahed Tripoli this 2013-14. Barron began the season with the Qindao Double Star Eagles (China-CBA), but left the team almost immediately in November 2013. 2012-13 was Barron’s last season in the NBA.…
Read MoreAndray Blatche could join Philippine NT
A congressman from the Philippines has filed two separate bills seeking the naturalization of NBA centers JaVale McGee and Andray Blatche. The Philippines National Basketball Team is looking for a naturalized player to reinforce its roster for the upcoming 2014 Basketball World Cup to be held in Spain this August. McGee, the starting center of…
Read MoreRoyal Ivey pens with Guangdong Tigers
The Guangdong Southern Tigers from China’s CBA have signed former NBA veteran Royal Ivey (193 cm, Texas’04) for the 2013-14 season. Ivey began this season on the roster of the Atlanta Hawks, but was released by the team in October 2013. He later signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder where he was able to log…
Read MoreSean Williams moves to Petrochimi
Former NBA forward Sean Williams (208 cm, Boston College’07) will be taking his talents to Iran after agreeing to terms with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor. Petrochimi is currently sitting on a pristine 16-0 record in the Iranian Superleague. The addition of the former 17th overall NBA draft pick only serves to strengthen their already competitive…
Read MoreRussell Robinson pens with Champville
Russell Robinson (185 cm, Kansas’08) has signed a deal to play for Lebanese Division A outfit Champville for the rest of the season. The American-Guinean started the season on the roster at Polish champions Stelmet Zielona Gora (TBL, Euroleague, and Eurocup) but did not get any court time with the club. Last season the guard…
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