Europe
Shane Hammink begins career with Bilbao Basket
It is not too often that you see a Spanish ACB club put their trust in a rookie straight out of college, but RetaBet Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa and EuroCup) has seen the potential in Shane Hammink (201 cm, Valparaiso’17). He comes from a legendary Dutch basketball pedigree, being the son of retired Dutch professional…
Read MoreMovistar Estudiantes retains Goran Suton
Goran Suton (208 cm, Michigan State’09) will remain on the roster of Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2017-18 season. Goran is an international basketball player who has dual citizenship from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a member of the Croatian national team in 2009 and 2012. He played 32 games for them in…
Read MoreCleveland Melvin joins Cibona
Cleveland Melvin (203 cm, DePaul’14) will be reinforcing the roster of KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia-A1) this coming 2017-18 season. The 26-year-old forward played in Lebanon in 2016-17, signing with Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) in January 2017. Melvin appeared in 26 games for them last season and was able to average 19.7 ppg and…
Read MoreNBA: Bogdan Bogdanovic to sign with Kings for $36M
The Sacramento Kings are bringing in Serbian sharpshooter, Bogdan Bogdanovic (198 cm). Both parties have reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $36 million. The contract signing is set to take place on July 6th, when the moratorium of the signing of free agents ends. Bogdan Bogdanovic was originally drafted 27th overall by the Phoenix…
Read MoreMykal Riley headed to Le Mans
Mykal Riley (198 cm, Alabama’08) is taking his game to a different French club this 2017-18 season, signing on with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A). Riley is a long-time veteran in the French league, having spent most of his pro career playing for French organizations. Mykal spent the last three seasons on the roster…
Read MoreTom Wilson added by Partizan
Tom Wilson (196 cm, SMU’17) is headed to Europe this 2017-18 season after being signed by BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS). Wilson is a 20-year-old Australian player, who is coming off a 15-game run with the Melbourne Tigers (Australia-SEABL). During his short stint with the team, Tom was able to register averages of 20.3 ppg…
Read MoreDominique Sutton retained by Trento
Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy-Serie A) has opted to re-sign veteran Dominique Sutton (198 cm, NC Central’12), keeping him on their roster for the 2017-18 season. He had a busy 2016-17 season, seeing action for three different teams in three different countries. Sutton started off the season playing for Ratipharm Ulm (Germany-BBL). He played four games…
Read MoreDJ Seeley back to Gran Canaria
DJ Seeley (193 cm, CS Fullerton’13) will spend the 2017/2018 season playing for Gran Canaria Las Palmas in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa. The American played last season for Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel, Winner League and EuroLeague), where he played 28 domestic games and secured numbers of 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per…
Read MoreDaShaun Wood inks with Nancy
DaShaun Wood (185 cm, Wright State’07) has secured a move to Sluc Nancy Basket (France, ProA) for the 2017/2018 season. The American is no stranger to French hoops as he played for Limoges during the 2016/2017 season. While with the club, DaShaun Wood played 34 games and managed to compile averages of 10.3 points, 2.4…
Read MoreAaron Doornekamp joins Valencia
Aaron Doornekamp (201 cm) is a newcomer for current Spanish ACB Liga Endesa champions Valencia Basket, and will help the team defend its title during the 2017/2018 season. Originally, the Canadian was going to extend with Iberoster Tenerife, but has instead opted for Valencia. With the island club this season, Aaron Doornekamp played 35 games…
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