South Korea
Anyang KGC wins 2017 Korean League championship
Anyang KGC edged out the Seoul Samsung Thunders in Game 6 of their finals series, 86-88, to win the 2017 Korean KBL championship. The last time the organization hoisted the golden trophy above their heads was back in 2012, so it has truly been a refreshing 20161-17 season for the club. The game itself went…
Read MoreJames Singleton now with SK Knights
James Singleton (203 cm, Murray State’03) is Asia bound after agreeing to terms on a deal to play for the Seoul SK Knights (South Korea-KBL) this 2016-17. The 35-year-old veteran heads to Korea after starting the season playing for Maccabi Kiryat-Gat (Israel-Winner League). Singleton played eight games for them before parting ways and recorded averages…
Read MoreMatt Bouldin to Sonic Boom KT
Matt Bouldin (196 cm, Gonzaga’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Sonic Boom KT (South Korea-KBL) this 2016-17 season. The 28-year-old Bouldin is no stranger to Korean hoops. In 2015-16 the Gonzaga product suited up for the Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea-KBL). The relationship was brief, with Matt parting ways…
Read MoreJames Mays added by LG Sakers
James Mays (206 cm, Clemson’08) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea-KBL) for the 2016-17 season. Mays has made his debut for his new team and came up with a huge double-double performance with 20 points and 15 rebounds. He is a 30-year-old American player who also holds…
Read MoreMichael Craig now with Samsung ThundersS
Michael Craig (196 cm, Southern Mississippi’14) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 season with the Seoul Samsung Thunders (South Korea-KBL). Craig has already made his debut for his new team and he scored 19 points and pulled down five rebounds in a victory over Mobis Phoebus, 88-73. He comes to his new team from…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Challenge 2016 Tips Off Tonight
The FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 tips off tonight. Defending champions Iran (2014) are hosting the 12-team event, which will take place from September 9th to the 18th. This competition is part of the process in determining the qualifiers for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, formerly known as the “FIBA Asia Championship.” The 12 teams are…
Read MoreAsian Championships U18: Quarterfinals set
The last eight teams of the FIBA Asian Championships U18 have been decided after a day of impactful Basketball in Tehran. The Iranian capital city has provided a backdrop for exciting hoops, and Wednesday saw the competing nations bring it to the court. By the end of the evening the Quarterfinals had been locked and…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
Read MoreRicardo Ratliffe now with Purefoods
The Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) have picked up Ricardo Ratliffe (203 cm, Missouri’12) to reinforce their roster this 2016. Ricardo Ratliffe is a 27-year-old American player who also holds a Korean passport. He has already made his debut for Purefoods in a game against Talk N Text. Ricardo rose to the occasion and put up…
Read MoreHerbert Hill now with KCC Egis
Herbert Hill (208 cm, Providence’07) has moved to KCC Egis (South Korea-KBL) from ET Land Elephants (South Korea-KBL) this December. Hill started the season with Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia-SBL) and signed with the Land Elephants in October. Herbert already made his debut for his new team and was able to score 14 points and…
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