Israel
Shawn Taggart to Galil Gilboa
Shawn Taggart (207 cm, Memphis’09) is headed to play overseas once again as he signs with Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa from Israel’s Winner League. He leaves the D-League’s Springfield Armor after a 13-game run with the team. In that stretch, the Memphis alum recorded averages of 8.1 ppg and 4.8 rpg. Taggart is no…
Read MoreCyrus Tate joins Ironi Nes-Ziona
Cyrus Tate (203 cm, Iowa’09) has been signed by Ironi Nes-Ziona from Israel’s National League. He is coming off a stint with the Huracanes de Tampico from Mexico’s LNBP. He signed with them in early 2013 and played a total of seven games. In that span he averaged 15.1 ppg and 5.4 rpg. He transferred…
Read MoreBrandon Bowman to free agency
Brandon Bowman (204 cm, Georgetown’06) has been released by Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa from Israel’s Winner League, putting him on the free agent market. He signed with Galil Gilboa in late January 2013. He played two games for them in the Balkan League this season and was able to average 10.5 ppg and 5.0…
Read MoreLarry O’Bannon signed by Hapoel Eilat
Larry O’Bannon (194 cm, Louisville’04) is headed to Israel as he has been signed by Hapoel Eilat (Winner League). He started the 2012-13 season playing in Switzerland’s LNA for SAV Vacallo Basket. The 30-year-old played 18 games for SAV Vacallo and averaged 17.8 ppg and 3.2 apg. In the 2011-12 season he played in Argentina’…
Read MoreGabe Blair leaves Ziona
26-year old American Gabe Blair (203 cm, Wichita State’11) has had his contract waived by Ironi Nes-Ziona (Israel, National League) after he was found to have broken team regulations and violated moral code. It is unclear what Blair has done to warrant the termination of his contract, but nevertheless he will now depart the team…
Read MoreNational Cup season for European domestics
Every year the Domestic Leagues in Europe take a break from their regular league schedules to hold their National Cup games. This season they mostly fall during this week, Feb. 4 – Feb. 10, some start earlier or last longer, but the bulk are happening now. The competition for the Cups typically last a few…
Read MoreJarvis Hayes signs with Elizur Ashkelon
Elizur Ashkelon from Israel has announced the signing of Jarvis Hayes (201 cm, Georgia’03). The former NBA player spent last season in Russia with Krasnie Krilya Samara where he averaged 8.5 ppg in the Russian league and 9.1 ppg in the VTB United League. Besides Russia, Jarvis Hayes has also played in Turkey and the…
Read MoreMalcolm Thomas released by Electra
Malcolm Thomas (206 cm, San Diego State ’11) has been released from his contract by Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv (Israel – Winner League). Thomas played 27 games for Maccabi, including 12 in the Winner League and 14 in the Euroleague. In the 12 Winner League games he averaged 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game…
Read MoreBrian Laing returns to Elitzur Yavne
Brian Laing (195 cm, Seton Hall’08) returns to Elitzur Yavne from Israel’s National League (2nd division). He played there in the 2011-12 season as well. He transferred to Maccabi Beer Yaakov (same league) where he started the 2012-13 season. In 13 games for Maccabi Beer Yaakov Laing averaged 20.5 ppg and 5.2 rpg. He was productive in…
Read MoreJoshua Alexander to join Maccabi Beer Yaakov
Joshua Alexander (193 cm, SF Austin’09) signs with Maccabi Beer Yaakov of Israel’s National League (2nd division). He has already played his first game for Maccabi Beer and scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Alexander played for KB RTV 21 in Kosovo’s Super League in the 2012-13 season. He started the 2011-12 season playing…
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