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London 2012, Prelim Round, Aug 2
Day 3 of the Preliminary Round brought thrillers and all-time Olympic records. In a showdown between undefeated teams in Group B, Russia edged Brazil 74-75 on a go-ahead three-pointer by BC Khimki guard Vitaly Fridzon. Spain had to battle hard to beat…
Read MoreMontepasch Siena tabs guard Kemp
Italian League champion Montepaschi Siena reenforced its perimeter for the 2012-13 Turkish Airlines Euroleague season by signing swingman Marcelus Kemp to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Kemp (1.96 meters, 28 years old) comes off a…
Read MoreUnion Olimpija also lands Baynes
Union Olimpija Ljubljana stayed busy this week as on Wednesday the Slovenian club announced the addition of big man Aron Baynes. An Australia native, Baynes (2.08 meters, 25 years old) is currently playing in the London Olympic Games with the Australia…
Read MoreTxemi Urtasun will play with Unicaja
As announced by the Spanish club, shooting guard Txemi Urtasun will play with Unicaja Malaga for the next two seasons. Urtasun (1.93 meters, 28 years old) arrives from Cajasol Sevilla, since the club didn’t match the offer the player had from Unicaja…
Read MoreBrose Baskets lands Nachbar
Brose Baskets Bamberg added size and experience to its roster by inking versatile forward Bostjan Nachbar to a one-year deal, the club announced Tuesday. Nachbar (2.06 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Unics, where he averaged 4 points and 2.4 rebou…
Read MoreUnion Olimpija lands forward Bubnic
Union Olimpija Ljubljana announced late on Monday a new addition for the upcoming season. The newcomer is forward Drazen Bubnic (2.07 meters, 26 years old) arriving from Helios Domzale of Slovenia. Last season, Bubnic averaged 10.2 points and 4.2 reb…
Read MoreUnion Olimpija brings back Rannikko
Union Olimpija Ljubljana reached an agreement with fan favourite point guard Teemu Rannikko to bring back to the club next season. Rannikko (1.88 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Cimberio Varese, where he averaged 7.4 points and 3 assists in 31 Ita…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round, Game 2
GROUP BChina 54-73 RussiaRussia took a huge step forwards to reach the Quarterfinals in Group B by downing China 54-73 early on Tuesday. Russia went up to 0-2 while China dropped to 0-2. Reigning Euroleague MVP Andrei Kirilenko led the winners with 1…
Read MoreCantu tabs forward Brooks
Pallacanestro Cantu improved its roster for the upcoming Turkish Airlines Euroleague Qualifying Rounds by inking Jeff Brooks to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Brooks (2.03 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Fileni BA Jesi, where he averaged 17 points, 6…
Read MoreRatiopharm Ulm keeps center Bryant
Ratiopharm Ulm reached a new agreement with center John Bryant to keep him in the team until the end of the 2012-13 season, the club announced Tuesday. Bryant (2.08 meters, 25 years old) shined in the German League last season, averaging 14.1 points,…
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