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Thomas Robinson takes his game to Khimki
Thomas Robinson (208 cm, Kansas’12) begins a new chapter in his professional basketball career after signing with BC Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) for the 2017-18 season. The former NBA power forward will be a force in the paint for the VTB United League club. Robinson is still hoping for an NBA return somewhere down the…
Read MoreIberostar Tenerife wins 2017 Intercontinental Cup
Spain’s Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias reigned supreme in the finals of the 2017 Intercontinental Cup, defeating a tough opponent in Venezuela’s Guaros de Lara, 76-71. The event, sponsored by FIBA, was a big success and fans of international basketball were treated to some amazing hoops. Iberostar Tenerife has been on a fantastic ride, since winning…
Read MoreFIBA Basketball Champions League: qualifiers continue
The FIBA Basketball Champions League is entering its second season and the qualification rounds are underway. Over the last few days, the first leg of the Qualifying Round has been played out across Europe. Global Basketball’s governing body has created a successful competition in the FIBA Basketball Champions League. The tournament gives lesser teams around…
Read MoreMilovan Draskovic to bolster Wels’ roster
Montenegrin big man, Milovan Draskovic (211 cm) will be strengthening the frontcourt of BC Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (Austria-A Bundesliga) this coming season. At 22 years of age, Milovan is still a bit of a project but has been steadily improving as a pro. He will be entering his third season in the league, having spent…
Read MoreVladimir Golubovic agrees with Sevilla
Vladimir Golubovic (212 cm) has agreed to a deal to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. Golubovic is a 31-year-old international basketball player who has dual citizenship from Serbia and Montenegro. He was a member of the Montenegrin National Team from 2008 to 2014. Vladimir has had previous experience playing in…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball proposes calendar to accommodate FIBA windows
EuroLeague Basketball has presented a proposed calendar that aims to accommodate the so-called ‘FIBA windows’ that aim to globalize Basketball by introducing international qualifying games for the World Cup and Olympics. The proposal was presented to FIBA, clubs, domestic leagues, players, officials, and coaches on September 21. EuroLeague Basketball says the plan reflects its understanding…
Read MoreJulian Wright extended by Grissin Bon RE
Julian Wright (203 cm, Kansas’07) received a contract extension from Italian club, Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A) for the 2017-18 season. Wright joined them towards the end of 2016-17. In 3 games, Wright was able to record averages of 10.7 ppg and 6.0 rpg. He moved to Grissin Bon after originally starting the season…
Read MoreZalgiris opens 2017-18 with win over Dzukija
Lithuania’s top team, B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas took to the court and logged in their first game in the domestic Lithuanian LKL yesterday. They faced off against Dzukija in one of two games that were on tap. The other contest was between Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius and Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys. Dzukija vs. Zalgiris, 70-89 The Lithuanian powerhouse flexed…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League Qualifiers Tip Off
The 2017-18 season is upon us and international basketball is getting its engine revved up as we speak. The Basketball Champions League welcomes the new season with their qualifying tournament. The first few games of the first qualifying round took place last night and it is safe to say that the competition among the participating…
Read MoreAndrew Rautins signed by Tofas Bursa
Andrew Rautins (193 cm, Syracuse’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. He is a Canadian-American international basketball player who played for the Canadian National Team from 2006 to 2013. Rautins is already experienced as far as Turkish hoops are concerned, having played the…
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