Europe
Marcus Neal heads to Apollon
Marcus Neal (196 cm, Delaware State’10) has been picked up by Forex Time Apollon Limassol from Cyprus’ Division A league for the 2013-14 season. Neal was recently released by SC Rasta Vechta from Germany’s BBL in November 2013. Before his departure he was able to appear in 10 games and averaged 7.0 ppg and 3.0…
Read MoreJosh Selby signed by Cedevita
Former NBA guard Josh Selby (187 cm, Kansas’11) has been signed by Croatian club KK Cedevita Zagreb for the 2013-14 season. Selby is heading to Europe after a short run in Asia, playing for China’s Qingdao Double Star Eagles. Josh played just three games for his Chinese team and put up averages of 22.3 ppg…
Read MoreEurocup Last 32: Nanterre drops Cantu in OT
The Last 32 of the Eurocup is underway after one game was played on Tuesday night as JSF Nanterre welcomed Foxtown Cantu to Paris and claimed a thrilling double OT victory. An exciting and nail biting game was the perfect way to kick off the next phase of the Eurocup tournament and hinted at the…
Read MoreAndrew Bynum and picks traded for Luol Deng
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a taker for their oft-injured big man, Andrew Bynum (213 cm). The Cavs are sending his contract and several draft picks to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for British-Sudanese, All-Star forward Luol Deng (206 cm, Duke’04). As reported on NBA.com: In addition to sending Bynum’s contract to Chicago, the Cavaliers…
Read MoreDusko Vujosevic to remain in the hospital
It has been reported that Dusko Vujosevic, head coach of BC Partizan NiS Beograd from Serbia’s KLS and the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, will be remaining in the hospital for five to six more days. He was admitted in late December to address kidney problems which stemmed from his long-time battle with diabetes. This is the…
Read MorePolish TBL: Stelmet ZG bests Trefl Sopot
The top two teams in Poland’s TBL went to battle and Stelmet Zielona Gora, the league leader, came out on top as they bested Trefl Sopot 85-66. The defending champions are still on track for a repeat performance of their 2012-13 run. Montenegrin import Vladimir Dragicevic started things off with a lay-up, but it was…
Read MoreRawle Marshall wins arbitration vs. PAOK
Former NBA forward Rawle Marshall (201 cm, Oakland’05) sought arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against his former team, Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki. Marshall played for PAOK during the 2010-11 season. He sought arbitration for player bonuses owed to him by the team. In accordance with article 16.2 of the BAT rules the arbitrator…
Read MoreMladen Jeremic moves to La Guairá
Mladen Jeremic (196 cm) has decided to continue his career in the Venezuelan LPB after signing with Bucaneros de La Guairá. The guard has sat out the start of the season after completing the 2012/2013 season with Grissin Bon Reggio Emila in the Italian Serie A. The Serbian played 37 games for the Italian top…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16: Olympiacos sinks Fenerbahce
The first round of the Euroleague Top 16 was completed on Friday night as three games took place with one game from Group E and two from Group F. The most exciting clash on paper between Olympiacos and Fenerbahce proved to be an entertaining battle on the court as two of the competitions best teams…
Read MoreDwight Hardy wins arbitration vs. Avellino
Former St. John’s player Dwight Hardy Jr. (188 cm, St. John’s’11) filed for arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) versus his former team, Sidigas Avellino. Dwight played six games for Sidigas Avellino in the 2012-13 season. He sought payment for back salaries owed to him by the team as stipulated in his player contract…
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