Europe
Linton Johnson inks with Pistoia
Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia from Italy’s Serie A has landed the services of American forward Linton Johnson (203 cm, Tulane’02) this 2014-15. The 34-year-old veteran played for two teams from the same Italian league in 2013-14. He began the season with Banco di Sardegna Sassari where he averaged 8.4 ppg and 5.9 rpg in 14…
Read MoreJamel Mclean agrees with ALBA Berlin
Jamel Mclean (203 cm, Xavier’11) has reached an agreement with ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) and will be suiting up for them this 2014-15. Mclean is coming off a successful 2013-14 season playing for Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany-BBL). He played 10 games for them in the Eurocup and delivered averages of 15.5 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Jamel…
Read MoreJan Vesely inks deal with Fenerbahce Ulker
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has bolstered their roster for the coming 2014-15 season with the addition of Jan Vesely (213 cm). The big man hails from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team in 2009-2010 and again in 2013. He just recently wrapped up a three season stint playing in…
Read MoreBecky Hammon, new Spurs assistant coach
The San Antonio Spurs are making history after announcing that they are hiring WNBA veteran Becky Hammon (175 cm, Colorado State’99) as their new, full-time assistant coach. Hammon will be the first female to become a regular-season assistant coach in the NBA. Aside from her long resume filled with accomplishments in basketball, she is also…
Read MoreTorneo di Trieste claimed by Italy
The finals of the Torneo di Trieste saw Italy become champions of the pre-season friendly tournament by defeating Serbia 80-71. It was the Azzurri’s eleventh win in a successful pre-season as they lifted the prize after a hard fought game with an often exciting Serbia team. Alessandro Gentile typically led Italy from the tip off…
Read MoreVasilije Micic pens with Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has agreed to terms with Serbian guard Vasilije Micic (196 cm) and has signed him to a two-year deal. Micic was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft. His contract will delay his NBA debut, but fits in with Philly’s long term rebuilding plans.…
Read MoreJames Anderson landed by Zalgiris
Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas has landed former NBA sharpshooter James Anderson (198 cm, Oklahoma State’10) this 2014-15. Anderson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2010 NBA draft. He has played for the Houston Rockets, Phildelphia 76ers and two stints in the NBA D-League. Zalgiris will…
Read MoreDeonta Vaughn signs with Anwil
Deonta Vaughn (185 cm, Cincinnati’10) has been added by Anwil Wloclawek (Poland-TBL) and is expected to be announced as the team’s starting point guard. The 27-year-old Vaughn spent the 2013-14 season playing for Atomeromu SE Paks (Hungary-Division A) after beginning the pre-season with Polpharma Starogard Gdanksi (Poland-TBL). He played six games for Atomeromu in the…
Read MoreTravis Nelson now with Nilan Bisons
Travis Nelson (208 cm, Minnesota State-Mankato’10) has been picked up by the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) for the 2014-15 season. The American big man played the last two seasons for BK JIP Pardubice (Czech Republic-NBL). In 2013-14 Travis averaged 13.8 ppg and 5.5 rpg in 48 games for BK Pardubice. He helped his team make…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga moves to PGE Turow
Former NBA forward Christian Eyenga (201 cm) has agreed to terms with a new team for the 2014-15 season, PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-TBL). Eyenga is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and is a one time member of their national team in 2007. In 2013-14 Christian played for 2014 Polish league finalist Stelmet Zielona Gora…
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