Croatia
Lithuania Still Undefeated at 3-0
Six days into the Men’s Basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games several surprises and story lines have already begun to unfold. Spain’s slow start, Australia’s stiff challenge to the USA, and now Lithuania’s 3-0 surge have all been eye-openers thus far. The USA team still looks formidable, but the race for which teams will…
Read MoreLuka Zoric signs with Sevilla
Luka Zoric (211 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this upcoming 2016-17 season. Zoric is a 31-year-old Croatian international player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2007. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for home team KK Cedevita Zagreb…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Croatia Stuns Spain in Opener
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Teams from Group B took to the hardwood in their first games of the Men’s Basketball Competition in the 2016 Olympic Games. Three games were on tap on Sunday and fans from around the world were treated to some exciting basketball action. Brazil put up a valiant effort in defending…
Read MoreToni Prostran now with Nevezis
Nevezis Kedainiai (Lithuania-LKL) has landed the services of 25-year-old Croatian player Toni Prostran (182 cm) this 2016-17. He is coming off a 2015-16 stint playing for BC Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan. In 41 games Prostran showed some flashes of greatness, but in the end displayed some consistent solid basketball. As a member of the starting…
Read MoreMirza Begic pens with Cedevita
KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) is getting a boost to its frontcourt strength for the upcoming 2016-17 season with the addition of Mirza Begic (216 cm). He is a 30-year-old center who has dual citizenship from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. Mirza was a former member of the Slovenian national team from 2009 to 2013. After…
Read MoreRio 2016 Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule
We are just over a week away from the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and sports fans from all over the world are excited to see top athletes compete for pride and country. After a grueling qualification process, 12 basketball teams are set compete for gold in the Men’s Basketball event. Nigeria will…
Read MoreScotty Hopson newcomer to Cedevita
KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) will be welcoming Scotty Hopson (200 cm, Tennessee’11) as a new member of the team for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Scotty had a very brief 2015-16 season, managing to play in just seven games for the Foshan Long Lions from the Chinese CBA. During his brief run, Hopson posted solid averages…
Read MoreDontaye Draper back with Real Madrid
Dontaye Draper (180 cm, Charleston’07) is set to make his return to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2016-17 season. He previously played for them from 2012 to 2014. Draper is a 31-year-old American player who also holds a Croatian passport and has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2011.…
Read MoreOliver Lafayette joins Unicaja Malaga
Oliver Lafayette (188 cm, Houston’07) has agreed to terms with Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will join the team this 2016-17. Oliver is a 32-year-old American player who also holds a Croatian passport. He has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2014. In 2015-16 the veteran lent his talents to EA7 Emporio…
Read MoreDavid Stockton pens with Cedevita
David Stockton (180 cm, Gonzaga’14), son of legendary NBA point guard John Stockton, is making his way to Europe to continue his pro career. Stockton has signed a deal with KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) and should be an impactful addition to their backcourt. After his release from the Sacramento Kings early into the 2015-16 season,…
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