Europe
Kevin Sims returns to CSS Giurgiu
Kevin Sims (178 cm, Tulane’10) has signed a deal with CSS Giurgiu (Romania-Division A), which marks a return to the club from the 2011-12 season. Sims played four years of collegiate basketball at Tulane University where he amassed a career scoring total of 11.6 points per game and 3.6 assist per game over a total…
Read MoreFrance LNB Standings – Week 9
France LNB Standings – Week 9
Read MoreMario Kasun asks for release by Montepaschi
Mario Kasun (213 cm) has been released by Montepaschi Siena (Italy-SeriesA) as requested by Kasun so he can return to his home in Croatia for personal reasons, according to the club’s website. Kasun has held an 6.2ppg average in nine games in the Italy SerieA and 5.0ppg in eight games in the Euroleague. Kasun spent last…
Read MoreMilos Teodosic named bwin MVP for Week 8
Former Euroleague MVP Milos Teodosic added another title to his impressive resume as the bwin MVP for Game 8. The CSKA Moscow maestro led the way as the Russian champs outraced Brose Baskets Bamberg 89-97 in the Game of the Week. Teodosic was the catalyst with 19 points and 9 assists – and no turnovers…
Read MoreDavon Jefferson signs with Enisey
Davon Jefferson (204 cm, University of Southern California’07) has joined Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-PBL) for the remainder of the season. Jefferson is an accomplished scorer and has been highly successful at every level that he’s played at, from High School in Souther California and North Carolina, to his one season with USC and into the various…
Read MoreEuroleague: Only three spots in Top 16 left
As Week 8 of Euroleague 2012-13 wrapped up, the Top 16 picture cleared up dramatically, with only three seats at the table remaining, one each in Groups A, C, and D. With Montepaschi Siena’s win Friday over Unicaja Malaga, Group B has been locked down as they grabbed the fourth and final spot. The last two weeks…
Read MoreJumaine Jones leaves Bnei Hasharon
Jumaine Jones (203 cm, Georgia’99) has officially left Bnei Hasharon (Israel-Winner League). He played six games with the squad, pulling down impressive numbers of 14.0ppg, 10.2rpg, and 4.3apg. His rebound total was good enough to have him listed at the number three spot in the league. Jones played two seasons at the University of Georgia,…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics and One Team – Ties that Bond
For the fourth consecutive season, Turkish Airlines Euroleague stars are sharing the center-court spotlight with Special Olympics athletes before games being played all over the continent this week and next. Special Olympics is the newest partner in Euroleague Basketball’s groundbreaking One Team corporate social responsibility programme. Euroleague players and coaches gathered before tipoff before each…
Read MoreEuroleague Standings – Week 8
Euroleague standings for Week 8
Read MoreMilt Palacio released by Bnei Hasharon
Milt Palacio (193 cm, Colorado State’99) has been released by Bnei Eshet Tours Hasharon (Israel-Winner League) after six games, averaging 6.2 points per game. Palacio played seven seasons in the NBA for Vancouver, Boston, Cleveland, Toronto and Utah, before taking his talents to Europe. He’s suited up for squads in Serbia, Russia, Greece, Puerto Rico…
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