Europe
Lithuanian LKL Round 4 recap
Many of the leagues around Europe are getting underway, but the action in the Lithuanian LKL is already in its fourth round of play. During this round reigning champions Zalgiris Kaunas bounced back from defeat in Game 3, while Neptunas Klaipeda continued their unbeaten start to the campaign to top the league. Elsewhere Juventus and…
Read MoreNemanja Karalic signs with Strumica
Nemanja Karalic (208 cm) has decided to link up with ABA Strumica (FYR Macedonia-Prva Liga) for the 2014/2015 Basketball season. The Serbian big man started this campaign on the roster of BC Nokia in the Finnish 1st Division but has switched to Strumica during pre-season. At the end of the last campaign the centre featured…
Read MoreVasil Kyosev heads to Cluj
Vasil Kyosev (196) will play club Basketball outside of Bulgaria for the first time after signing with CS Universitatea Cluj in the Romanian Liga Nationala. The guard has spent last season playing for Tundja Yambol after signing from Cherno More Port Varna (Bulgaria, NBL). With Yambol he played 25 games and offered numbers of 5.4…
Read MoreIngus Bankevics pens with Manchester
Ingus Bankevics (195 cm) is adding the United Kingdom to his career stats after inking with BBL franchise the Manchester Giants. Last season the Latvian played for Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys in the Lithuanian LKL and from thirty league games he averaged 4.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. In the Baltic League last term he…
Read MoreFC Barcelona wins Liga Catalana title
FC Regal Barcelona has just claimed its sixth straight Liga Catalana title after defeating Morabanc Andorra 104-93. The friendly tournament culminated in an exciting duel between two teams that brought fast paced offense to the table. The Spanish powerhouse was boosted by a fantastic game from Justin Doellman who poured in 27 points to lead…
Read MoreLawrence Roberts added by Gravelines
Veteran journeyman Lawrence Roberts (206 cm, Mississippi State’05) is a new addition to the roster of BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-ProA) this 2014-15. The 31-year-old American forward played in Turkey’s TB2L in 2013-14, suiting up for Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul. In 28 games Lawrence delivered averages of 9.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg. He helped his…
Read MoreFolarin Campbell signs with Ludwigsburg
Folarin Campbell (192 cm, George Mason’08) has penned a deal with German BBL outfit MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg after agreeing terms with the club. The American is coming off a 2013/2014 season that was spent with Enel Brindisi in the Italian top flight (Serie A). The guard played 33 games during the course of the campaign…
Read MoreGerman BBL tips off with 5 games
The German BBL got underway on Thursday night with five clashes across the country. It is that time of the year when the new Basketball season is upon us and the excitement is building as leagues start across the continent. The German BBL got going with all five games going in favor of the host…
Read MoreWalker Russell now with Apollon
Walker Russell (183 cm, Jacksonville State’06) will continue his professional career in Cyprus this 2014-15, playing for Forex Time Apollon Limassol. The 32-year-old veteran left Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) after a one month contract. He signed with NBA D-League team the Reno Bighorns in March 2014. In 16 games he was able to average…
Read MoreAdrian Uter signs with Rouen
Veteran forward Adrian Uter (200 cm, Hofstra’06) has signed a deal to play for SPO Rouen Basket (France-ProA) this 2014-15 season. Adrian is a 29-year-old Jamaican-American player who was a one-time member of the Jamaican national team in 2013. The big man took his talents to the Italian Serie A for the 2013-14 season, suiting…
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