Croatia
John Shurna landed by Cedevita
Croatian powerhouse KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) has landed the services of John Shurna (204 cm, Northwestern’12) this 2016. He is a 26-year-old American player who also holds a Lithuanian passport. This will be the first time in his career that Shurna will be playing for a Croatian club. In 2015-16 John lent his talents to…
Read MoreScottie Reynolds lands with Cibona
Scottie Reynolds (188 cm, Villanova’10) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Croatian club KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia-A1). Reynolds began the season with Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB), but parted ways with the team in September 2016. In 2015-16 Scottie played for Enel Brindisi (Italy-Serie A). He logged four games for them in the Eurocup…
Read MorePierre Jackson newcomer to Cedevita
Pierre Jackson (180 cm, Baylor’13) will be bolstering the backcourt rotation of KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) this 2016-17 season. The 24-year-old guard headed to the NBA D-League in January 2016 after his release from the Philadelphia 76ers in October 2015. Jackson played eight games for the Idaho Stampede (USA-D-League) and recorded averages of 9.1 ppg…
Read MoreTomislav Zubcic pens with Avtodor
Tomislav Zubcic (208 cm) is a fresh addition to the roster of Russian club Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB) for the 2016-17 season. Tomislav is a 26-year-old Croatian player who initially began the 2015-16 season playing for KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1). In seven Adriatic league games Zubcic recorded averages of 8.0 ppg and 6.7 rpg. He also…
Read MoreZoran Vrkic newcomer to Karpos Sokoli
Zoran Vrkic (203 cm) will be donning the colors of Karpos Sokoli 2000 Skopje (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) this coming 2016-17. Vrkic is a 29-yer-old Croatian player who was a one-time member of the Croatian national team in 2011. He spent the 2015-16 season playing for Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian from the Spanish Liga Endesa. Zoran…
Read MoreMario Delas joins Betaland Capo d’Orlando
Mario Delas (207 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to suit up for Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) this coming 2016-17 season. Mario is a 26-year-old Croatian player who was a former member of the Croatian national team from 2009 to 2014. He was originally set to play for Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga…
Read MoreMike Scott is Croatia bound
Mike Scott (183 cm, University of Idaho’15) is making his way to Croatia this 2016-17 after landing a deal with Jolly Jadranska Banka Sibenik (Croatia-A1). This will be a change of scenery for the 23-year-old Scott. He played his rookie campaign in 2015-16 and played for BC Siauliai (Lithuania-LKL). He played six games for them…
Read MoreRa’Shad James inks with Cedevita Zagreb
Ra’Shad James (188 cm, Kaiser’13) is a newcomer to the roster of KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) for the 2016-17 season. James was the journeyman in 2015-16, seeing action for three different teams, from three different continents. He began his season in Asia, playing for Dongbu Promy (Korea-KBL). Ra’Shad played 15 games there and averaged 9.9…
Read MoreFran Pilepic signed by AV Cantu
Fran Pilepic (193 cm) is set to strengthen the roster of Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Pilepic is a 27-year-old Croatian player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2012. He spent the last two seasons playing for Croatian powerhouse KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1). In 2015-16…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Quarterfinals Set
And then there were eight.. The cream has truly risen to the top. The elite eight teams competing in the knockout rounds of the basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games are locked in. The last games of the group phase finalized the standings. Hosts Brazil were able to put up a win on the…
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