France
Sheldon Williams stops talk of a move
All week there has been talk of Sheldon Williams moving from Elan Chalon, primarily Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul. Court Side Basketball News reported just a couple of days ago that, based on numerous reports, the deal was done, the parties just needed to work out a few contractual details. Today we’ve learned that the deal has…
Read MoreJoffrey Lauvergne possibly joining Partizan?
Lauvergne started the season in his native France where he played with ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in both the Euroleague and the French Pro A championship. He joined Valencia in November and so far averaged 5.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg in the ACB. Lauvergne had a short-term contract with Valencia, who might be interested to keep him.…
Read MoreKennedy Winston on his way to France
Kennedy Winston (198 cm, Alabama’05) will continue his career in France with Pro A team BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral. That team currently is ranked 3rd in France with a 8-4 record which is the same as the same as nr.1 Chalon and nr.2 Paris Levallois. Winston, who also received a Macedonian passport in 2012,…
Read MoreShelden Williams to leave Chalon
Shelden Williams (206 cm, Duke’06) has the rumor mill flying today as it’s being reported that he’ll be leaving Elan Chalon and heading to Fenerbahce Ulker prior to the Thursday Euroleague cut off for roster moves. There has been much talk recently of Williams moving to either Fenerbahce or Beskitas, with Fenerbahce being on the…
Read MoreMouhammadou Jaiteh out 4 to 6 weeks
Mouhammadou Jaiteh (206 cm) will be sidelined for at least four to six weeks after fracturing a bone in his foot (cuboid). He’s currently averaging 15.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for Boulogne-sur-Mer (France-ProB) including a high of 33 points and 18 rebounds against Rouen. Jaiteh also plays on the French U18 National Team…
Read MoreSeidou NJoya leaves Nanterre
Seidou NJoya (180 cm) has left JSF Nanterre (France-ProA) to join Bourg-en-Bresse (France-ProB). He was seeing limited playing time with Nanterre, so by mutual agreement he was released from his contract to join the ProB club. Last season the young (born in 1989) NJoya suited up for Boulazac Basket Dordogne (France-ProB) and averaged 8.0 points…
Read MoreRaphael Desroses joins Antibes
Raphael Desroses (199 cm) has agreed to terms with the Antibes Sharks (France-ProB) on a medical freelance until February 28, 2013 for Shaun Fein. Desroses was most recently with Limoges (France-ProA), but was released due to serious misconduct. During a match, Desroses punched a billboard, slightly injuring his hand and rendering him unavailable for 10…
Read MoreAntonio Grant joins Poitiers
Antonio Grant (198 cm, South Carolina’01) has agreed to return to Union Poitiers Basket 86 (France-ProA) after a 10 games with Gigantes Edomex (Mexico-LNBP). He joined Edomex at the beginning of the 2012-13 season and has played 10 games, averaging 16.6 points per game. Last season with Poitiers he played in 29 French ProA contests…
Read MoreTrent Plaisted joins Limoges CSP
Trent Plaisted (211 cm, Brigham Young’08) has joined Limoges CSP Elite (France-ProA). Plaisted has been a regular fixture in NBA summer camps, but has never been on an opening day roster. The big lefty started with the SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Ukraine-Superleague) last season, seeing time in seven Superleague contests compiling an average 13.6 points and…
Read MoreSteven Gray heads to Roanne
Steven Gray (195 cm, Gonzaga’11) has found a new uniform to wear as the former Gonzaga point will be suiting up for Chorale de Roanne Basket (France-ProA). Gray played with BK Ventspils (Latvia-LBL) in 2011-12 and was involved in four different leagues/competitions, the EuroCup Qualifiers, the Eurochallenge, the Baltic League and the Latvia League. He…
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