Europe
Craig Smith leaving Hapoel
After a very vocal back-and-forth in the media with Head Coach Sharon Drucker, it comes as no surprise that NBA veteran Craig Smith (201 cm, Boston College’06) will soon be leaving Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem. In a response to Smith’s statements in an interview that the coaching staff “did not know how to use him,” “I…
Read MoreTremmell Darden headed to Spain
Not too long after parting ways with Zalgiris Kaunas from Lithuania, Tremmell Darden (194 cm, Niagara’04) has found a new team. He is headed to Spain to play for Real Madrid (ACB). Real Madrid is making locking down more talent to amp up its roster and deepen its bench. They are currently sitting atop the ACB…
Read MoreAtomeromu waives Coach Enrique Gutierrez
Atomeromu SE Paks from Hungary’s A Division has announced that it will be releasing Head Coach Enrique Gutierrez. The 50-year-old Spanish coach has been with the club for only one full season (2011-12). He was hired in February 2012. It is a drastic turnaround in the relationship between the club and the coach, as he…
Read MoreTremmell Darden leaves Zalgiris
Tremmell Darden (194 cm, Niagara’04) has left Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuanian League, VTB League, and Euroleague) the club has announced. The reason given for the American forward leaving Zalgiris is due to the growing financial problems at the club. 32-year old Darden will now move to European giants Real Madrid in the Spanish ACB…
Read MoreTop European teams lose recently
Top European teams from various leagues suffered losses recently. In Germany’s BBL, the top two teams of the league, Brose Baskets Bamberg and FC Bayern Muenchen lost their respective matchups recently. Brose Basket was stunned by 11th ranked Phoenix Hagen, and Bayern Muenchen were edged out by the Walter Tigers Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen were led…
Read MoreRonald Steele signed by Hapoel Jerusalem
Shortly after parting ways with Sutor Montegranaro (Italy, Serie A), Ronald Steele (187 cm, Alabama’09) has signed with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem from Israel’s Winner League. He was quickly thrown into action as he already suited up to play his first game for Hapoel Jerusalem. It was a rather uneventful game for Steele as he only…
Read MoreIsrael: Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv falls at home
It’s not difficult to look around the world of athletic competitions to find teams that have dominated their competitors for a period of time. Real Madrid, the New York Yankees, the Chicago Bulls, Western Province Rugby team, Bombay/Mumbai cricket team, and the Montreal Canadiens, to name a few, have all been long dominating in their…
Read MoreBoris Bakovic joins BC Beroe
Boris Bakovic (201 cm) is now playing in Bulagaria’s NBL for BC Beroe. Bakovic, who was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina also holds a Canadian passport. He has already played his first game for Beroe and tallied three points and one rebound. He began the 2012-13 season playing in France’s NM1 for Vendee Challans Basket.…
Read MoreAdriatic League: No. 1 Igokea falls to Partizan
With only three weeks of regular season to play in the Adriatic League and with eight teams still having a shot at making the playoffs prior to the Week 24 games, every point of every game for those eight teams in critical. Igokea and Red Star Beograd have clinched a spot in the playoffs, but…
Read MoreFrance LNB: Top clubs on track for showdown
As each week of the France LNB comes and goes, it looks more and more like this seasons top clubs, BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (16-6) and Strasbourg (16-6), are headed for a Week 30 showdown for the regular season title. In Week 13, when Strasbourg defeated Nanterre and Gravelines fell to Lyon-Villeurbanne, the two clubs drew even…
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