Israel
Alex Tyus newcomer to Galatasaray
Alex Tyus (203 cm, Florida’11) has agreed to terms with Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will join the team for the 2016-17 season. Alex is a 28-year-old American player who also holds an Israeli passport. The veteran is not traveling far, having played the 2015-16 season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). He played 24…
Read MoreAlando Tucker landed by Hapoel Tel-Aviv
Alando Tucker (198 cm, Wisconsin’07) has agreed to terms with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) and will a fresh addition to their roster for the 2016-17 season. The Wisconsin grad began the 2015-16 season playing for Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A). He played five Eurocup games for them and averaged 9.0 ppg and 3.8 rpg.…
Read MoreMaccabi Rishon wins historic 1st Israeli league title
Maccabi Rishon LeZion has made history by winning the Israeli Premier League (Winner League) overcoming defending champs Hapoel Jerusalem Migdal 77-83 in the final game. The victory represents the first title in the clubs history, which also stops Jerusalem from winning an historic second consecutive title. However, the final ensured that dominant Israeli club, Maccabi…
Read MoreStephen Dennis re-signed by Bnei Hertzeliyya
Stephen Dennis (198 cm, Kutztown’10) will once again be a member of Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) after being re-signed by the club for the 2016-17 season. The 28-year-old guard showed flashes of brilliance in 2015-16 as a key member of Bnei Hertzeliyya’s backcourt. In 36 games he managed to post averages of 11.5 ppg, 3.7…
Read MoreMaccabi Tel Aviv downed by Maccabi Rishon
To highlight this is a season to forget, Israeli heavyweight Maccabi Tel Aviv has crashed out of the running for the Winner League title. The club was defeated at home by Maccabi Rishon in a shock defeat, a victory that will be among the most famed in Rishon’s history. The result means Maccabi Tel Aviv…
Read MoreDJ Seeley signs with Maccabi Tel-Aviv
DJ Seeley (193 cm, CS Fullerton’13) has agreed to terms on a deal with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) and will be joining the team this 2016-17. He began the 2015-16 season playing in Turkey for Besiktas Istabul (Turkey-BSL). Seeley played seven games for them in the Eurocup and averaged 4.1 ppg and 1.4 apg.…
Read MoreDavid Blatt landed by Darussafaka
After a brief and bumpy run in the NBA, 57-year-old David Blatt is returning to Europe to resume his coaching career. He has agreed to terms with Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). The Israeli-American was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in January 2016 and replaced by assistant coach Tyronn Lue. There was reportedly some serious friction…
Read MoreCharles Rhodes joins Bnei Hertzeliyya
Charles Rhodes (203 cm, Mississippi State’08) is a recent addition to the roster of Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) this 2016. The team is hoping that a boost in their frontcourt rotation will help take them to the next level come the playoffs. Rhodes moves to the Israeli club after spending two seasons and change in…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa inks with Hapoel Jerusalem
Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League) has opted to strengthen its roster for the post-season with the addition of Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10). He is a 28-year-old player who has dual citizenship from the USA and the Dominican Republic. Sosa has been a member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. After his release from…
Read MoreKwame Vaughn to Ironi Nahariya
Kwame Vaughn (190 cm, CS Fullerton’13) has agreed to terms with Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Winner League) and will be joining the team this 2016. Kwame is a 25-year-old player who spent the earlier part of the 2015-16 season playing for the Port of Antwerp Giants (Belgium-Scooore League). He played 17 games for them in the FIBA…
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