Europe
Devin Patterson departs Siauliai
Devin Patterson (180 cm, Omaha’16) has parted ways with Lithuanian club BC Siauliai (Lithuania-LKL) this 2017 and is now a free agent. He played six games for them in the in the FIBA Europe Cup and averaged 8.5 ppg and 2.7 apg. Devin also logged 20 games in the domestic Lithuanian league and there he…
Read MoreSasa Avramovic on the move to Iskra Svit
Sasa Avramovic (193 cm) is heading to BK Iska Svit (Slovakia-SBL). Iska Svit has a record of 13-14 in the SBL and hopes Avramovic can help the team make a late-season run. The point guard is coming off a five-game stint with Vrsac Swisslion (Serbia-KLS). There, he averaged 11.8 mpg while scoring 6.2 ppg while shooting…
Read MoreBrandon Edwards signs with Salon Vilpas
Brandon Edwards (203 cm, UT-Arlington ’14) agreed to terms with the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga). Earlier this season, Edwards played for A.G.O. Rethymno (Greece-A1), where he averaged 4.0 ppg in 13.9 mpg. The move to Finland should give the small forward more opportunities to play and find his rhythm overseas. Salon Vilpas currently sits in second place in the…
Read MoreJamon Lukas Gordon links with Aris Thessaloniki
Jamon Lukas Gordon (191 cm, Virginia Tech’07) is a new import addition to the roster at Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek A1 division. The guard has had top class experience this season playing for Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul in the Turkish BSL and Euroleague. For the high-flying club, Jamon Lukas Gordon played 31 BSL games and…
Read MoreJames Carlton pens with Labem
James Carlton (203 cm, Howard’15) will spend some time in the Czech Republic playing for SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (NBL) this 2016/2017. The American is in his second season as a pro player but has yet to hit the hardwood this campaign. During the 2015/2016 season, James Carlton played for Oklahoma City Blue in the…
Read MoreLiga Endesa: Barcelona and Tenerife keep pace
With first ranked Real Madrid not in action this weekend, it was a chance for the Liga Endesa chasing pack to close the gap on Los Blancos. Surprise package and second-ranked club Tenerife kept up its momentum with a road win over Sevilla, FC Barcelona secured a win over Baskonia Vitoria. It is with Barca…
Read MoreJamarr Sanders to join Telekom Basket
Jamaar Sanders (193 cm, UAB ’11) is on his way to play for Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany-BBL). This will be the first appearance in Germany for Sanders. He most recently played with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A) where he averaged 8.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg and 2.9 apg in 27.6 mpg. The guard played three seasons in…
Read MoreDevin Martin heading to Sampaense Basket
Devin Martin (193 cm, Md E-Shore ’16) has been signed by Sampaense Basket (Portugal-LPB). This will be the beginning of Martin’s professional career since graduating last season. The guard will be heading to a team who was recently promoted to the LPB from Proliga this season. Currently, Sampaense is sitting in last place of the LPB…
Read MoreTrumps immigration ban worries NBA
The NBA has contacted the State Department to understand better how the U.S. ban on immigration from seven countries might affect the league. President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibits immigration from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen for a 90-day period. Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng and, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Thon Maker were both born in Sudan (now South…
Read MoreColin Voss signs with Swiss Central
Colin Voss (201 cm, North Texas ’15) will be joining Swiss Central Basket Luzern (Switzerland-LNA). This follows Voss leaving Balkan Botevgrad (Bulgaria-NBL) last December after playing 11 games with the team. The American power forward averaged 5.6 ppg in 20 mpg in Bulgaria. Balkan was the second team for Voss since graduating. He debuted in…
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