Europe
Matt Janning to return to Montepaschi
Matt Janning (193 cm, Northeastern’10) has announced on his Twitter page that he will return to Montepaschi Siena (Italy Serie A) for a second stint with the club. The American played for the current seven time champions and 2013/2014 Serie A pace setters during the 2012/2013 campaign. Last season the guard played forty games in…
Read MoreSerie A: Montepaschi and Sassari slip to losses
Serie A – Serie A league leaders Montepaschi Siena were shocked at home on Thursday as the Italian Serie A reconvened after Christmas for Round 12 of the Regular Season. The current 7-time consecutive champions lost to JuveCaserta on a day that also saw second placed Banco di Sardegna Sassari fall to a road loss…
Read MoreRyan Pearson added by Antwerp Giants
Even before the ink of his release papers from Maccabi Ashdod dried up, Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has already found a new team with which to continue his sophomore season as a pro. Pearson has been picked up by Belgium’s Port of Antwerp Giants. The Giants are currently sitting in the middle of…
Read MoreRyan Pearson released by Maccabi Ashdod
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) was cut by Israeli Winner League team Maccabi Ashdod. Pearson played in nine games for them before his release and averaged 11.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg. The 23-year-old Pearson played his rookie season for Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk from Ukraine’s Superleague. In 44 games playing for Hoverla in the Superleague Ryan…
Read MoreMarvis Thornton picked up by Strasbourg
Marvis Thornton (194 cm, St. John’s’00) has been added by French ProA team Strasbourg IG for the 2013-14 season. Thornton is coming off a two-season stint playing in Italy’s SerieA. The veteran guard played for Banco di Sardegna Sassari in 2012-13. He appeared in six Eurocup games for Banco di Sardegna and averaged 18.7 ppg and…
Read MoreTurkey TBL Round 12: Banvit still on top
Turkey TBL Round 12 action was in full swing last night as a dozen teams took to the hardwood to battle it out. Only one more match remains to be played out and that’s scheduled tonight. It’s between Fenerbahce Ulker Itanbul (7-4) and the currently struggling Trabzonspor Basketbol (2-9). Banvit vs. Olin Edirne, 89-64 Banvit…
Read MoreAleksandar Djordjevic takes over National Team
Aleksandar Djordjevic is the new head coach of the Serbian national team. He replaces Dusan Ivkovic who stepped down after the European Championship this summer. Aleksandar Djordjevic won almost everything as a player for the Yugoslav- and later Serbian national team, and was also very successful with his club teams Partizan, Milano, Bologna, Portland Trailblazers,…
Read MoreEmir Preldzic extends with Fenerbahce
Emir Preldzic (205 cm) will continue his long standing relationship with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul after signing a three year contract extension with the club. The Slovenian with a Turkish passport has been with the powerhouse since the start of the 2007/2008 season and will continue with the club for three more years. Fenerbahce is one…
Read MoreJamelle Hagins leaves Roanne
Jamelle Hagins (206 cm, Delaware´13) has left French ProA club Chorale de Roanne Basket after playing nine games with the club. The American signed for the French club as a rookie after graduating from Delaware in the summer. Over his nine appearances for Roanne he picked up averages of 3.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per…
Read MoreZach Morley to join Chorale de Roanne
Zach Morley (203 cm, Wisconsin’05) will sign for Chorale de Roanne Basket (France, ProA) for the remainder of the season. Last season the forward featured heavily for ALBA Berlin in the German BBL and the Euroleague. He took to the court in 34 games in the BBL and averaged 7.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per…
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