Asia
Corey Williams, new addition for Duhok
Corey Williams (191 cm, Alabama State’98) will get a shot at Iraqi basketball as he joins Duhok basketball team (D1) this 2013-14 season. The veteran Williams, who goes by the nickname “Homicide,” is an American native of the Bronx who also holds a Jamaican passport, thanks to his roots. Corey isn’t a stranger to Asian…
Read MoreIvan Maras now playing for Al Manama
The Bahraini club Al Manama has added Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207 cm) to their ranks for the 2013-14 season. Maras was a member of Montenegro’s National Team from 2008 to 2010 and in 2012. Ivan kicked off his 2012-13 season playing for Michelin Etha Engomis Nicosia from Cyprus’ Division A. He managed to play 14…
Read MoreBahrami to play for China’s Fujian QB
China’s Fujian Quanzhou Bank (CBA) has recently added Iranian Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami for the 2013-14 season. Bahrami is a 10-year veteran with the Iranian National Team and was recently part of the successful squad that dominated the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships held in Manila, Philippines. He played nine games in that grueling tournament and…
Read MoreHarold Jamison moves to Iraq
Harold Jamison (204 cm, Clemson’99) will continue his veteran career in the Middle East after penning a deal with Duhok (Iraq, D1). The hugely experienced center spent last season in Lebanon playing for Bejjeh in the Division A. Over the season the American notched averages of 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds over thirty games to…
Read MorePaul Davis to play for Medina
Paul Davis (205 cm, Winston Salem’11) is heading for the Middle East this season to play with Saudi Arabia club Uhud Medina (Premier League). The power forward is coming off a successful campaign throughout the 2012/2013 season where he played in Chile for Deportivo Espanol de Talco (Liga Nacional). The American won the league with…
Read MoreRonnie Taylor heads to Iraq
Ronnie Taylor (188 cm, NC Greensboro’04) will play in Iraq after signing for Duhok (D1). He will play only one month for Duhok and help them in the Asian Cup. The point guard has been in the French ProB for the last two seasons playing for ESSM Le Portel Cote d’Opale and during last season…
Read MoreIvan Johnson returns to China
Ivan Johnson (203 cm, CS-San Bernardino’07) has spent the last two seasons with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. This 2013-14 season Johnson will returning to China after signing a one-year deal to play for Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank (CBA). He was last in the Far East when he played six games for Qingdao Double Star (China-CBA) in…
Read MoreZaid Abbas moves to Tianjin Steel
Jordanian player Zaid Abbas, a veteran of Chinese basketball will be joining the Tianjin Steel this 2013-14 season. Abbas played the 2012-13 season with the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA). He logged 39 games for them and was dominant on both ends of the court, posting averages of 17.9 ppg, 11.4 rpg and 2.1 spg. Zaid…
Read MoreMcGrady retires, open to China return
Tracy McGrady (203 cm) retired from the NBA on Monday, ending a 16-year career as one of the league’s most prolific scorers. Tracy was drafted straight out of high school by the Toronto Raptors, ninth overall in 1997 NBA draft. He had impressive career averages of 19.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 4.4 apg. At the…
Read MoreRick Rickert joins Wakayama Trians
Rick Rickert (211 cm, Minnesota’03) is making his way back to Japan this 2013-14 season via a deal to play for the Wakayama Trians (NBL). The big man is coming off a six-game run with the Wellington Exodus Saints (New Zealand-NBL) where he averaged 18.0 ppg and 12.5 rpg. He helped the team reach as…
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