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Terrell Everett signed by Cholet to replace Uzoh
Cholet Basket (France-ProA) has announced today that they have signed American point man, Terrell Everett (1.93m, college: University of Oklahoma) to replace recently released Ben Uzoh (1.91m, college: Tulsa). Everett started his professional career in 2006 after he graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he averaged 12.6 points and 5.9 assists per contest over…
Read MoreBen Uzoh doesn’t impress Cholet, gets released
Ben Uzoh has been released by Cholet Basket (France-ProA) after an extended try-out period where he failed to impress the squad’s coaching staff. Uzoh (1.91m, college: Tulsa) was signed by Cholet in mid-August, tagged as an incoming leader and meet with much enthusiasm, just didn’t work into the plans of Head Coach, Jean-Manuel Sousa. Uzoh…
Read MoreGerald Fitch joins French squad Strasbourg IG
Gerald Fitch has signed a deal with Strasbourg IG (France-ProA) for the upcoming season. Fitch (1.91m, college: Kentucky). He arrives with Strasbourg from Unicaja (Spain-ACB) where he averaged 10.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 21 contests in Liga Endesa. Over 13 Euroleague games he contributed 10.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest.
Read MoreTravon Bryant joins French squad Cholet Basket
Travon Bryant (2.06m, college: Missouri) has inked a deal with Cholet Basket (France-ProA) for this coming season. Bryant started last season with Budivelnyk (Ukraine-SuperLeague) and then moved to Le Mans, in France (France-ProA), where he averaged 5.4ppg and 3.1rpg.
Read MoreChris Warren inks with JSF Nanterre
Chris Warren has successfully finished a tryout period with JSF Nanterre (France-ProA) and has come to terms with the squad for the 2012-13 campaign. Warren (1.78m, college: Mississippi) played his first professional season in 2011-12 with Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL) and averaged 14.1 points and 3.8 assists per contest over 28 NBL games. At the University…
Read MoreRyan Ayers signs 2-month deal with Orleans
Ryan Ayers (201 cm, Notre Dame’09) has signed a 2-month deal with French Pro A team Orleans. He will replace the injured Dwayne Broyles. Last season Ryan Ayers played in the French Pro B for Boulazac where he averaged 11 ppg. Previously he also played in Finland and the D-League.
Read MoreDwayne Broyles out eight weeks for Orleans
Dwayne Broyles (1.96m, college: JMU), who just recently signed with Orleans (France – ProA), is said to be out for at least eight weeks due to a patellar tendon injury. With Broyles out, Orleans is looking for a temporary replacement until he is able to return to the lineup.
Read MoreLuc Louves signs with Charleroi
Luc Louves has signed with Belgian team Spirou Charleroi for the upcoming season. The French power forward, who played for Optima Gent in Belgium (D1) the last couple of seasons, will play for the Division II team of Charleroi while practicing with the first team as well.
Read MoreLarry Owens parts ways with BCM Gravelines, Bokolo returns
BCM Gravelines (France, LNB Pro A) has announced that they have reached an agreement with Larry Owens (2.01m, college:Oral Roberts) for him to leave the squad effective immediately. The parting comes on the heals of the official return of Yannick Bokolo (1.88m), who recently signed a 2+1 renewal deal with Gravelines. Bokolo spent two weeks…
Read MoreAtila Santos from Brazil signs with Hyeres-Toulon
Atila Santos, a 208 cm player from Brazil, has signed with French Pro B team Hyeres-Toulon. He is replacing Jeremy Price who didn’t pass the try-out. Atila Santos played college basketball (Minnesota State’08) and last season he played in his native Brazil for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. He also played in Spain and Bulgaria…
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