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Euroleague Qualifier: Cantu vs. Le Mans
Then there were two… The Euroleague Qualifier Round has worked its way to the final two, Pallacanestro Cantu and Le Mans Sarthe Basket. One of those squads will begin preparations to join Euroleague Group A that will start play on October 12, 201 agains Union Olimpija Ljubljana, the other will compete in the EuroCup. Pallacanestro…
Read MoreReda Rhalimi released by CSP Limoges
Reda Rhalimi (2.13m, college: St. Mary’s) has been released after a short try out with CSP Limoges (France-ProA), reportedly due to a lack of favorable conditioning. Rhalimi played with AS de Sale (Morocco-D1) last season.
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Semi-Finals are set
Day two of the 2012 Euroleague Qualifier is now in the books and the Semi-Finals are set: CEZ Basketball Nymburk (CZE) vs. Pallacanstro Cantu (ITA) and Unics Kazan (RUS) vs. Le Mans Sarthe Basket (FRA). Nymburk and Cantu will tip off in Dasio, Italy at 18:00 CET. Unics Kazan – Ratiopharm Ulm 91-73 In the…
Read MoreKarim Souchu signs temp deal with Cholet
Karim Souchu (1.98, college: Furman University) has signed a temporary contract (through Oct. 7th) with Cholet Basket (France-ProA) to replace the injured Romain Duport (2.17m). Souchu spent part of the 2011-12 campaign on a couple of French squads in the France-ProA league. In three games with Chorale de Roanne Basket he averaged 2.2 points on…
Read MoreDJ Thompson takes his game to Le Havre
DJ Thompson has been announced by STB Le Havre (France-ProA) as a new signing. Thompson (1.74m, college: Appalachian State) comes to Le Havre from Ilysiakos Greece (Greece-A1) where he averaged 10.1 points and 3.5 assists per game. His assist totals place him seventh on the Greek A1 League Leaders chart. According to STB Le Havre’s…
Read MoreEuroleague Qualifier: Cantu and Nymburk move on
The 2012 Euroleague season saw it’s first competition yesterday as two qualifying round games were contested. At stake is one slot in Group A of the Euroleague, the seven other teams will go home to their previously arranged schedule, the winner will be thrust into some of the best competition anywhere. CEZ Basketball Nymburk –…
Read MoreChace Stanback released by ASVEL
Chace Stanback (2.03m, college: University of Nevada, Las Vegas) has been released by ASVEL (France-ProA) after joining the team earlier this summer. The coaching staff was not satisfied with his performance during his try-out period and has decided to not bring Stanback on for the season. As a recent graduate of UNLV, Stanback is looking…
Read MoreVincent Grier inks deal with Chalon-Sur-Saone
Vincent Grier (1.95m, college: Minnesota) has agreed to terms with ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-ProA) for the 2012-13 season. Grier comes to Chalon from Mersin (Turkey-TBL) where he played the last two seasons. In 2011-12, he averaged 13.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game over 14-games played in the Turkish TBL.
Read MoreShelden Williams cleared to workout with Chalon
Shelden Williams (2.06m, college: Duke) has been cleared to start working out with his new squad, Elan Chalon (France-ProA) on Tuesday. Williams suffered a torn hamstring earlier this summer and has only been able to rehab until today. Accoring to the Chalon website, they expect him to get some playing time in on Saturday in…
Read MoreEuroChallenge 2013 begins with Qualifying
EuroChallenge 2013 is set to begin today with the first Qualifying Round contests. Eight teams will battle for four spots in the regular season with home and away games to determine the remaining four spots in groups A, B, D, and G. Currently 28 teams are awaiting the results of the Qualifying Rounds to fill out…
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