Europe
Dragoljub Kitanovic added by Rogaska Crystal
Rogaska Crystal from Slovenia’s Telemach League has added Dragoljub Kitanovic (203 cm). The Serbian Kitanovic played for the White Eagles Stockholm from Sweden’s Basketligan in the 2012-13 season. He managed to play 17 games for the Eagles before the transfer and he averaged 13.0 ppg and 3.7 rpg. In 2011-12, Kitanovic played in his…
Read MoreAntwerp Giants change coaches
The Port of Antwerp Giants from Belgium’s Ethias League will have a new coach for the 2013-14 season. The contract of the team’s current coach, Eddy Casteels, will not be renewed. In his stead the Giants will be coached by Paul Vervaeck, who has been given a two-season contract by the team. Casteels has been…
Read MoreMarko Kolaric signs with Stade Nabeulien
Marko Kolaric (213 cm, Charminade’09) has signed with Stade Nabeulien from Tunisia’s Division 1. The Serbian player started the 2012-13 season playing for Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi from Turkey’s TB2L. In nine games Kolaric averaged 7.9 ppg and 8.1 rpg. This was his second season with the Turkish team. In the 2011-12 season he averaged 10.9…
Read MoreCibona downs Cedevita for Krešimir Ćosić Cup
The National Cups were in full swing on Thursday as multiple countries held quarterfinal, semi-final, and even final games. In Croatia, Cibona won
Read MoreMirza Teletovic Airballs three consecutive shots!
An NBA player tossing up an air-ball is always good for a laugh, but an NBA player tossing three straight air-balls on three consecutive possessions? Well only Nets forward Mirza Teletovic from Bosnia knows how that feels after this Wednesday night display in Detroit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-G-45w5pI5g#!
Read MoreNational Cup season for European domestics
Every year the Domestic Leagues in Europe take a break from their regular league schedules to hold their National Cup games. This season they mostly fall during this week, Feb. 4 – Feb. 10, some start earlier or last longer, but the bulk are happening now. The competition for the Cups typically last a few…
Read MoreDavid Hawkins’ second sample positive for cocaine
David Hawkins (194 cm, Temple’04) initially tested positive for stimulants in December 2012. After a test was conducted on his B sample, it was found that
Read MoreBrian Cusworth leaves Ratiopharm Ulm
Brian Cusworth (213 cm, Harvard’07) has left Ratiopharm Ulm from Germany’s BBL. The 29-year-old Harvard grad has returned to the United States. He was found not to be physically fit enough to play and contribute at a level needed by the team. Cusworth signed with Ratiopharm in January 2013, after being released by the D-League’s…
Read MorePhil Martin signed by B&W Opava
Phil Martin (193 cm, UC-Riverside’12) has been signed by BK Breda & Weinstein Opava from the Czech Republic’s NBL. Martin’s addition is the second one for B&W Opava recently. They have also signed local player, Radim Kramny (215 cm). The addition of both players is intended to bolster the team’s roster as it will…
Read MoreKyle Spain and Matrixx Magixx part ways
Kyle Spain (196 cm, San Diego State’09) and Dutch team Matrixx Magixx from Wijchen have decided to part ways. Spain struggled with injuries and felt it was best for him to off for some rehab back home in the US. He played 20 games this season for Magixx and averaged 16.1 ppg and 8.2 rpg.…
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