Europe
EC 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 MoreFenerbahce signs Andersen
Turkish club Fenerbahce has signed Australian David Andersen to a two-year deal. Last year Andersen played in Italy for Siena and before that in the NBA for the Houston Rockets.
Read MoreNo (real) surprises at Euro Qualifiers
On the 1st day of the Qualification round for the European Championship there were no major surprises, although Belgium’s victory on the road against Poland (64-57) and Austria beating home team favorite Cyprus (89-86) was maybe not entirely expected. The 2nd round will be played on Saturday the 18th.
Read MoreNBA vet Smith to Jerusalem
Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem bolstered its frontcourt for the upcoming season by signing Craig Smith to a one-year deal this weekend. Smith (201 cm) arrives from Portland in the NBA, where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 47 games last season. Smith has also played for Minnesota and Los Angeles Clippers in his six…
Read MoreUnicaja Malaga signs Dragic and Gist
Unicaja Malaga has announced the signing of two important players today. Swingman and former NBA player Zoran Dragic (196 cm) is expected to sign a two-year deal, while power forward James Gist (205 cm, Maryland’08) singed a 1 plus 1 year deal earlier today.
Read MoreDonetsk gets VTB wild card
Ukrainian champion Donetsk has received a wild card to participate in the VTB United League. The VTB chose Donetsk out of seven requests from six different countries. A clear sign that the VTB is quickly gaining popularity. Donets already participated in the VTB during the 2009/2010 season.
Read MoreWeert keeps sponsor
Basketball club BSW Weert keeps main sponsor Stepco for at least one more season and the club name will remain Stepco BSW Weert.
Read MoreScott wins arbitration vs Otopeni
Cortney Jermain Scott filed a claim against the Romanian Club Sportive Otopeni for outstanding salaries. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. Otopeni has to pay Scott € 18.157,91 plus a 5 % interest. In addition, all costs of the arbitration shall be borne by Otopeni and…
Read MoreAmachree added to TED Ankara’s roster
TED Ankara continues with signings for the next season. Their latest addition is Nigerian Mactabene Amachree. She will be used at position 3. Amachree spent last season with Homend Antakya Belediyesi averaging 7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists for 22 TKBL games. In 2010/11, Amachree was a member of Samsun. There she had 7.9…
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…
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