Greece
LaRon Dendy will play in Greece for Kolossos Rhodes
LaRon Dendy has been signed a 2012-13 contract to play with Kolossos Rhodes in the Greek Basketball League. Dendy (2.05m, college: Middle Tennessee State) will start his professional career in Greece after a successful collegiate career at MTS, where he averaged 14.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocked shots and 27.2 minutes per game over 30…
Read MoreJoey Dorsey’s backboard shattering dunk
After a great no-look, behind the back pass from a teammate, Joey Dorsey (2.03m, college: Memphis) of Greek squad Olympiacos B.C., gives everyone an unscheduled break when he throws down a glass shattering dunk. Might be time to invest in some break away rims… [embedplusvideo height=”298″ width=”480″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/C1D-J57RTrE?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=C1D-J57RTrE&width=480&height=298&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep9099″ /]
Read MoreJoshua Dollard signs with Kolossos
Joshua Dollard (203 cm, USC Aiken’09) has signed with VAP Kolossos from Greece. Last season Joshua Dollard played in the Turkey with Darussafaka where he averaged 12.4 ppg and 5.1 rpg. Previously Dollard also played in the Czech Republic, Canada and the Dominican Republic.
Read MoreKeyon Carter signs with KAO Dramas
Keyon Carter (203 cm, ODU’11) is signing with Greek team KAO Dramas. It will be Keyon Carter’s second season as a Pro. Last season he played in Georgia for Dinamo Tblisi where he was top scorer.
Read MoreChinese talent Guo Ailun turns down Panathinaikos
Guo Ailun stays in China, as luring a top talent away from the CBA appears to be a thing of difficulty. Guo, the youngest basketball player (18) to play in the 2012 London Olympics, was reportedly tempted to go, but “not so fast” said club and city officials. His presence in the Chinese Basketball League…
Read MoreLazaros Papadopoulos leaves Olympiakos and signs with PAOK
Experienced Greek big man Lazaros Papadopoulos has left Euroleague champion Olympiakos and joined PAOK, the club for which he already played during the 2010/2011 season.
Read MoreNewcomer Panelefsiniakos signs Omondi Amoke
Cal St Fullerton´12 graduate Omondi Amoke (200 cm) signed in Greece with Panelefsiniakos. The American-Kenyan power forward agreed terms with the newcomers of the Greek league. Amoke averaged 11.2 ppg and 9.2 rpg with Cal State Fullerton in the Big West Conference (NCAA) last season.
Read MoreIkaros pens a deal with Avis Wyatt
Greek team Ikaros announced the signing of Avis Wyatt (211 cm, Virginia State’07). The player spent last season in the Netherlands with Groningen averaging 8.4ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.6bpg.
Read MoreMarc Antonio Carter signs with Rethymno
American guard Marc Antonio Carter (191 cm, UNV Wilmingotn’08) leaves the German Bundesliga to play for Rethymno in Greece. Last season Carter averaged 14.5 ppg for Phonex Hagen.
Read MoreDonnie McGrath reaches deal with PAOK
Greek team PAOK Thessaloniki has signed Donnie McGrath (193 cm, Providence’06). McGrath played in Italy last year but was already with PAOK during the 2010/2011 season.
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