Europe
Torey Thomas cut by MZT Skopje
KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) has parted ways with American guard Torey Thomas (178 cm, Holy Cross’07) this 2016. He was able to play three games for them this 2016-17 season and was able to average 3.3 ppg and 4.0 apg. He is now a free agent and will be looking for a…
Read MoreZalgiris tops Lietuvos Rytas, 66-74 in LKL
The Lithuanian LKL is already in its sixth round of regular season action this 2016-17. Round 6 brought with it one of the most exciting games of the season thus far. Perennial league powerhouses B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas and Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius locked horns in what would be a battle between two of the LKL’s top…
Read MoreReal Madrid stays unbeaten through Liga Endesa round 2
Real Madrid stayed undefeated through two rounds of the Spanish Liga Endesa, overcoming a tricky encounter against Valencia in style. Los Blancos looked lively as the dismantled Valencia 75-94 on the road. The victory came because of a strong offensive display from the starting five, who collectively provided 59 of Madrid’s points. The visitors started…
Read MoreBrandon Bowman pens with Spirou
Veteran forward, Brandon Bowman (206 cm, Georgetown’06) has agreed to terms on a deal with Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League) this 2016. He comes to the prestigious Belgian organization from Al Rayyan Doha (Qatar-D1). Brandon lent his talents to Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A) in 2015-16. He played eight games for them during their run…
Read MoreDominic Waters signed by AV Cantu
Dominic Waters (185 cm, Portland State’10) will be bolstering the backcourt rotation of Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. The 30-year-old Waters was originally slated to begin the season playing for Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB), but parted ways with the Russian club in September 2016. Dominic spent the 2015-16 season on the roster of Aris…
Read MoreFIBA Basketball Champions League Regular Season locked
The FIBA Basketball Champions League qualifying tournament has come to a close and we now know the four clubs that will complete the Regular Season picture. Usak, Ironi Nahariya, Oradea, and Bakken Bears all made it to the season. It was an evening for the home teams as every club claimed victory on their own…
Read MoreIvan Maras joins Naft Abadan
Ivan Maras (207 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Naft Abadan (Iran-Superleague) for the 2016-17 season. He is a 30-year-old Montenegrin player who has been a member of the Montenegrin national team since 2008. Ivan’s 2015-16 season began with Al Qasda (Kuwait-D1), but he ended up heading back to Europe after landing…
Read MoreJarrid Famous added by Maccabi Haifa
Jarrid Famous (209 cm, University of South Florida’11) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Famous is a 28-year-old American player who also holds a Lebanese passport. He was a one-time member of the Lebanese national team in 2012. It was a busy 2015-16 for Famous so far. He…
Read MoreFenerbahce celebrates President’s Cup
Fenerbahce Istanbul laid down and early season marker against main rival Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the Turkish league curtain raiser. The team defeated Efes 77-69 to win the President’s Cup, the showpiece opening trophy of the campaign. The President’s Cup pits the Turkish SuperLeague winner against the Turkish Cup winner. After an historic season that…
Read MoreYannick Anzuluni switches to BC Lulea
Yannick Anzuluni (205 cm, Houghton’10) is taking his game to the Swedish Basketligan after signing a deal to play for BC Lulea (Sweden-Basketligan) this 2016-17. The 29-year-old Canadian-Congolese player began the season playing for German club Phoenix Hagen (Germany-Bundesliga). He logged two games for them before his departure and averaged 3.5 ppg and 3.5 rpg.…
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