Germany
Bynum’s knee treatment gains acceptance in U.S.
While 76ers center Andrew Bynum has chosen to have the creator of the noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure administer the injections to his knees that he hopes will extend his career next month in Dusseldorf, Germany, the procedure – known as regenokine treatment – has been administered in the United States for almost a decade. “Regenokine is…
Read MoreAllan Ray signs for Ulm
Allan Ray (188 cm, Villanova’06) has signed for German 2012 Bundesliga finalist Ratiopharm Ulm. Ray has lots of European experience and played in Italy, Slovenia and France.
Read MoreRoberts: From Germany to the NBA
The New Orleans Hornets signed former Dayton guard Brian Roberts. Roberts played in all five Las Vegas summer league games for the Hornets, averaging 13.8 points, 2.2 assists and two rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game. He shot 50 percent from the field and hit 54 percent of the 3-pointers he attempted to go with…
Read MoreEC U18 – Quarterfinalists are set in Latvia and Lithuania
Group E Italy – Ukraine 76-51 Amedeo Tessitori’s 18 points and seven rebounds paced the Italians into the quarterfinals of the U18 European Championships with a 76-51 victory over Ukraine. Italy’s 27 points in the second quarter put the game out of reach early. Matteo Imbro added 16 points and Alessandro Procacci contributed 10 for…
Read MoreAlba Berlin grows with Thompson signing
Alba Berlin bolstered its frontcourt for the upcoming Turkish Airlines Euroleague season by inking power forward Deon Thompson to a one-year deal, the club announced Sunday. Thompson (2.03 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Union Olimpija, where he a…
Read MoreBrose Baskets ink big man AJ Ogilvy
German champions Brose Baskets Bamberg announced the addition of big man AJ Ogilvy for next season. Ogilvy (2.11 meters, 24 years old) arrives from Valencia Basket of Spain, with which he played the Eurocup final last season losing to BC Khimki Moscow …
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 World Championships (Men & Women & U18)
The FIBA 3×3 World Championship is the top-level 3×3 basketball National Team event. Unlike the ‘open’ network of tournaments, players do not create teams themselves but are selected by their National Federations to represent their countries. There are in fact four FIBA 3×3 World Championship competitions: the FIBA 3×3 World Championship for men, for women,…
Read MoreAl Ahli keep coach Schomers
Al Ahli and German coach Peter Schomers have reached an agreement for the 2012/2013 season, after Schomers already coached Al Ahli this past season. Schomers coached previously in Germany, Austria, Romania, Lebanon and Kuwait before coming to the UAE last season.
Read MoreEuroChallenge Teams Announced for 2012-13 Season
FIBA Europe has announced the list of teams to participate in the EuroChallenge 2012/13 season. The Draw for the Regular Season will take place in Freising, Germany, on Friday 6 July. The EuroChallenge Regular Season line-up will feature 32 clubs, divided in eight groups of four teams each. 28 teams will be drawn directly into…
Read MoreHarding Na Na to Germany
Cameroonian forward Harding Na Na signed a one-year deal with the New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig. That team competes in the German Bundesliga. Harding spent last season with Greek Ilysiakos Athens and was third rebounder of the league. He had 12 ppg and 7.5 rpg for 22 games. Harding joined Ilysiakos in April of 2011 and…
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