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Ironi Nahariya wins Israeli National League
After a successful Regular Season, Ironi Nahariya snatched Game 4 of the Israeli National League Final to win the league and book a place in next season’s Super League. Nahariya gunned down Hapoel Afula 77-80 on the road to take the finals series 3-1. The club had been the team to beat throughout the Regular…
Read MoreUnics Kazan takes victory in Russian Cup
Unics Kazan put in a fantastic performance to win the Russian Cup against Lokomotiv Kuban by a score of 76-93 on the night. It has been an exceptional two game series for Unics as the Kazan club held a 21 point lead heading into Game 2, although Lokomotiv were favourites for this game as the…
Read MoreValladolid sanctioned by FIBA
FIBA banned Club Baloncesto Valladolid, S.A.D. (Spain-Liga Endesa) from registering new players. The imposition of the ban came after the club continued to be in breach of its obligation to honor a Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) award. American player Othello Hunter won his claim at the BAT against his former team for outstanding salaries and…
Read MoreSteven Smith wins arbitration vs Bologna
Steven Smith (203 cm, La Salle’06) filed a case at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against his former team, Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A (Italy-Serie A). The 31-year-old player played for Bologna in the 2011-12 season. His claim was for outstanding image payments and interest. The BAT issued the following ruling on the claim: 1. Virtus…
Read MoreGreek A1: Olympiacos and Panathinaikos claim Game 1
Game 1 of the Greek A1 semi-final went to form and history as powerhouse clubs Olympiacos and Panathinaikos picked up home wins to put one foot in the final. Both clubs were hot favourites heading into the contests and the Euroleague giants did not disappoint as they swept to victory. Olympiacos picked up a particularly…
Read MoreTel-Aviv eases into Israeli semi
Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv booked a place in the semi-final of the Israeli league with an easy 94-65 win over an outclassed Galil Gilboa. The powerhouse of Israeli Basketball secured a comfortable 3-1 series win to reach the final four and remain on course to reclaim the title shockingly lost to Maccabi Haifa last season. Electra…
Read MoreBudivelnyk Kiev claim Superleague title
Budivelnyk Kiev maintained its grip on Ukrainian Basketball by claiming another Superleague crown with an 85-77 win over Khimik Yuhzny. The victory in Game 4 of the Finals series meant the club lifted its second successive Superleague title and its third in four seasons. The 3-1 series success will look good on paper as it…
Read MoreIgokea ties Bosnian title series
Igokea Aleksandrovac downed Siroki Primorka 76-50 at home to tie the Bosnia Division 1 Final series 1-1. The reigning champions exacted revenge on Primorka after losing away from home in Game 1 and now the series is delicately balanced. Igokea vs. Siroki Primorka, 76-50 Igokea’s success was built on scoring from down low, with a…
Read MoreBrandon Ubel heads to Antwerp Giants
Brandon Ubel (209 cm, Nebraska’13) will be suiting up for a different team in Belgium’s Ethias League this coming 2014-15 season as he moves to the Antwerp Giants. The 22-year-old Ubel played his rookie season as a pro for Basic-Fit Brussels, the newcomer in the league. Brandon was productive in the Brussels’ frontcourt, delivering averages…
Read MoreWillie Deane landed by EA7 Armani
Veteran guard Willie Deane (188 cm, Purdue’03) has been added to the roster of Italian Serie A team EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. Deane is an American player who also holds a Bulgarian passport. He began the 2013-14 season playing for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-Superleague). Willie played 18 games for them and produced averages of 18.7…
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