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Adriatic League: Cedevita and Crvena Zvezda open semis with wins
Many Adriatic League fans are warming to the prospect of a Partizan Belgrave versus Crvena Zvezda Belgrade finals series. However, the other two clubs left in the competition will have plenty to say about that, and Cedevita Zagreb drew blood in the first game of its semi-final series against Partizan. Reigning champs Crvena Zvezda Belgrade…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines Euroleague: CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos lose
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 26 week closed for business on Friday as the final four games were played out. Unics Kazan continued to be bang out form as Zalgiris Kaunas visited and picked up a win. Barcelona’s torrid continental campaign continued as the Spanish giant fell on the road to Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul. CSKA…
Read MoreRyan Hollins deals with Torino
Ryan Hollins (213 cm, UCLA ’06) has found a new club and will play for Torino (Italy, Serie A) for the rest of the season. The American left Gran Canaria Las Palmas (Spain, ACB and EuroCup) yesterday. Over six league games, he picked up averages of 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Ryan Hollins…
Read MoreDarren Phillip now with Instituto
Darren Phillip (201 cm, Fairfield’00) is a newcomer to the roster of Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) this 2017. Age has not slowed down the 38-year-old international player. He is an American player who also holds a British passport. Darren is coming off a five-game stint playing for CD Universidad de Concepcion (Chile-Liga Nacional). He…
Read MoreDJ Kennedy signs with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
DJ Kennedy (198 cm, St. Johns ’11) is on the move to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL). This is a return to Ludwigsburg for Kennedy. He last played with the German team during the 2014/2015 season where he scored 17.8 ppg and grabbed 6.2 rpg. Ludwigsburg hopes Kennedy can repeat his strong performance for the rest…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Panathinaikos beats Real Madrid
Round 26 of the 2016/2016 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is underway. There were four games on Thursday, with another four to wrap the round on Friday. Real Madrid was toppled on the road by Panathinaikos Athens to open top spot. Anadolu Efes Istanbul took out Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv in Turkey, while city rival…
Read MoreMike Tobey links with Valencia
Mike Tobey (213 cm, Virginia’16) has been picked up by Spanish club Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa, EuroCup) for the remainder of the season. The American prospect will join the team as it presses for the EuroCup title, with the semi-finals to tip off next week. Mike Tobey is in his rookie season in pro hoops…
Read MoreCheikh Mbodj heading to Torun
Cheikh Mbodj (208 cm, Cincinnati ’13) agreed to join Polski Cukier Torun (Poland-PLK). Mbodj will join a Torun team that is currently fourth in the PLK standings with a 16-8 record. The addition of the big man will bring in another shot blocker and defensive presence at the rim. He averaged 1.1 bpg in 17.6 mpg…
Read MoreRyan Hollins released by Gran Canaria
Ryan Hollins (213 cm, UCLA ’06) has been let go by Gran Canaria (Spain-Liga Endesa). Hollins played in 13 games with the Spanish squad this season. Six of his games in league play and seven in the Eurocup. The 33-year-old big man did not find much playing time as he averaged just 10.2 mpg in…
Read MoreShannon Shorter switches to Le Mans
Shannon Shorter (193 cm, North Texas’12) has switched to the French Pro A to play for Le Mans Sarthe Basket during this 2017. The American has been hitting the hardwood with TED Kolijliler Ankara in the Turkish BSL so far this season. Shannon Shorter played 21 games for the club and impressed with numbers of…
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