Europe
Ahmet Caki let go by ALBA Berlin
The first season of Ahmet Caki as a head coach in major European league probably did not go quite as he had envisioned. The Turkish skipper was relieved of his duties by ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) this 2017. Prior to this stint, Ahmet was a coaching assistant for Turkish club, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) from 2014…
Read MorePavel Marinov signed by Lille
Pavel Marinov (199 cm) has been signed to a deal by French Pro B team, Lille Metropole Basket (France-Pro B) this 2017. He is a 28-year-old Bulgarian international player, who most recently saw action for BCM U Pitesti (Romania-Liga Nationala) this 2016-17 season. Pavel appeared in a total of 34 games for his former team…
Read MoreAnton Shoutvin heads back to Maccabi Haifa
Anton Shoutvin (206 cm) signed with Maccabi Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Shoutvin played with Maccabi Haifa in the 2014/2015 and 2012/2013 seasons. He didn’t see much playing time in either of those stints but the team enjoyed his presence enough to bring him back to the roster. Maccabi Haifa only put Shoutvin on the floor for 6.0…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: CSKA Moscow and Fenerbahce reach Final Four
The 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague has two clubs in the Final Four after CSKA Moscow and Fenerbahce Istanbul eased into the showpiece event. Both clubs swept their respective series, no mean feat considering the quality of all clubs at this stage of the competition. Fenerbahce Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos Athens, 79-61 Fenerbahce waltzed into the Final…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball video highlights One Team CSR project
EuroLeague Basketball launched a new video last Friday to put the spotlight on its One Team CSR program and the Stay in the Game program from Dogus. The partnership focuses on EuroLeague Basketball and Dogus’ continued corporate social responsibility and the video features legends of the EuroLeague era. The collaborative initiative focuses on building a…
Read MoreImmanuel McElroy sticks with Jena
Veteran Immanuel McElroy (194 cm, Cincinnati’02) received a contract extension from Science City Jena (Germany-BBL) keeping him with the team for next season. The 37-year-old McElroy has been with Science City Jena since 2015. This 2016-17, he logged 28 games for them and posted averages of 10.4 ppg and 5.0 rpg. His return next season…
Read MoreRashaun Freeman teams up with Maccabi Hunter Haifa
Rashaun Freeman (206 cm, Massachusetts ’07) is on the move to Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Earlier this season, Freeman played 34 games with Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos (Argentina-Liga A). The American big man came off the bench for the Argentinian team playing 20.8 mpg. He managed to still put up solid numbers in…
Read MoreLaRon Dendy heading to Hapoel Tel-Aviv
LaRon Dendy (205 cm, Middle Tennessee St. ’12) inked a deal with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Dendy joins the Israeli team for the end of the Winner League season. There are just five games remaining on the schedule. Dendy will need to make his presence felt quickly if he wants to remain with this team…
Read MoreDarrell Williams landed by Bnei Hertzeliyya
Darrell Williams (203 cm, Texas A&M-Commerce’15) has been picked up by Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) to strengthen their roster this 2017. Bnei Hertzeliyya is a lock to make the Winner League playoffs and want someone who is familiar with Israeli hoops. Williams recently parted ways with Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Before his departure, Darrell logged…
Read MoreBernard King vs. Krasny Oktyabr at BAT
Bernard King (196 cm, Texas A&M’03) filed a claim against former team, Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The veteran American player submitted that the team did not make any payments and unlawfully terminated his contract. In its position, the club submitted that King’s claim was time-barred pursuant to Russian labor…
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