Europe
Edin Bavcic returns to KAO Dramas
Edin Bavcic (211 cm) has signed to return to KAO Dramas (Greece-A1), where he played part of the 2011-12 season. Bavcic started last season with Vanoli-Braga Cremona (Italy-SerieA), but was released in Dec., 2011. He signed with KAO Dramas shortly after and put up 10.9ppg and 5.5rpg in 18 games. He moved to Limoges CSP…
Read MoreCedrick Banks joins Chalon
Cedrick Banks (190 cm, University of Illinois-Chicago’05) has agreed to a short-term agreement with Elan Chalon (France-ProA) to replace Brion Rush, who was also on a short-term deal to replace the injured Marcus Denman. Banks’ deal is good through Jan. 5, according to a statement released by the team, and it’s expected that, if all…
Read MoreNikoloz Tskitishvili signs with Champville
Georgian player Nikoloz Tskitishvili (212 cm) has agreed terms with Lebanese team Champville. There, he will replace Dwayne Jones (211 cm, St.Joseph’s’05). Nikoloz Tskitishvili was just released from Iranian team Mahan. The 29 year old former NBA lottery pick (5th by Denver Nuggets) has had a very long career in both the NBA as well…
Read MorePeter Por removed as coach of Szolnoki Olaj
Peter Por has been removed as coach of Szolnoki Olaj (Hungary-A Division) and will be placed in a different role within the organization until his contract expires according to the club’s website. Replacing him as head coach will be assistant coach Dragan Aleksic, who will be assisted by Zorn Kmezic. Szolnoki Olaj is coming off…
Read MoreNymburk signs Tweety Carter
Czech team CEZ Nymburk signed Tweety Carter (180 cm, Baylor’10) for the rest of the season. The American PG was a free agent since he parted ways with Cibona Zagreb a few days ago. Carter played in Israel last season and in Latvia and the D-League before that. Tweety Carter is going to replace AJ…
Read MoreNew coach for Russian national team
Fotis Katsikaris should be the new head coach of the Russian National Team according to rumors. The 45-year old Greek coach is said to have agreed in principal to a four-year deal with the Russian Federation, to replace David Blatt. The hurdle is the rule in the Spanish ACB which denies coaches the right to…
Read MoreEuroChallenge Week 5: Stage set for big finish
Week five of the EuroChallenge first round has set the stage for a thrilling finish in many of the groups next week as many came close to locking up spots in the Last 16, but few were able to actually book. Gaz Metan Medias earned their spot in Group D, Paris Levallois needed an extra five…
Read MoreEuroleague inks broadcast deal in Asia
Euroleague Basketball, Eurosport Asia-Pacific and IEC IN SPORTS are pleased to announce the international sports network will exclusively broadcast official Turkish Airlines Euroleague matches for the coming two seasons, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. The new three-party agreement enables Eurosport Asia-Pacific to broadcast games of the top European competition in 17 countries and territories. When added to…
Read MoreVladimir Dasic released by Besiktas
Vladimir Dasic (208 cm) has been released by Besiktas (Turkey-TBL) according to a published interview with Besiktas Basketball Committee Chairman Abdullah Sozer. He was quoted as saying, “(Dasic is) a good player, but failed to adapt to the team.” Dasic was having a solid season, averaging 12.1ppg in 8 Euroleague games and 7.3ppg in three…
Read MoreAndrea Renzi inks agreement with Biella
Andrea Renzi (209 cm) has come to terms with Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA) for a reported two-year deal that will replace Roberto Chiacig, who was on a two-month contract that has expired. Renzi’s last club was Tezenis Verona (Italy-Lega2) where he averaged 10.0ppg and 4.3rpg.
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