Europe
Rafa Hettsheimeir moves to Real Madrid
CAI Zaragoza announced that they have agreed with Real Madrid to shop Brazilian big man Rafael Hettsheimer(208 cm, 26 years old). The Brazilian big man moves to the Spanish capital and will make his debut as soon as he fully recovers from his injury.
Read MoreBelgian National Team player Lionel Bosco in jail
Belgian National Team player Lionel Bosco is in jail after causing a traffic accident while being drunk and without a driver’s license. After Friday’s victory against local rival Pepinster, The 31 year old guard of the Belgian National Team the club team of Liege, went to the birthday party of team mate Olivier Troisfontaines. On…
Read MoreMark Dorris pens deal with Phoenix Hagen
Mark Dorris (188 cm, Marshall’08) has agreed to terms with Phoenix Hagen (Germany-BBL) for the 2012-13 season. Dorris suited up for EnBW Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL) last season, averaging 9.8 points per game over 33 games. Prior to that he was with Phoenix Hagen and averaged 15.3 points per game over 34 games. He played his collegiate…
Read MoreSonny Weems named Euroleague MVP for Oct.
Guiding his team, CSKA Moscow, to a perfect 3-0 record and the top spot in Group D, Sonny Weems has been named the Euroleague’s bwin MVP for the month of October. Weems has averaged 20.3 points per game over the first three contests of the season, shooting 65.5% (19 for 29) from inside the arc…
Read MoreFernandez and San Emererio named bwin co-MVPs
Rudy Fernandez of Real Madrid, and Fernando San Emeterio of Caja Laboral Vitoria have been named bwin co-MVPs for Turkish Airlines Euroleague week 3. Both players had performation index ratings (Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks + Fouls Drawn) – (Missed Field Goals + Missed Free Throws + Turnovers + Shots Rejected…
Read MoreJibril Hodges inks deal with ETB Wohnbau
Jibril Hodges (188 cm, Long Beach State’06) has inked an agreement with ETB Wohnbau Baskets Essen (Germany-ProA) for the 2012-13 season. Hodges, son of former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges, most recently played for Top Cop Security Jaszbereny (Hungary-A Division), averaging 16.7 points and 4.0 assists per game over 24 games. During the 2010-11 season…
Read MoreMaccabi Tel-Aviv Stunned at Home by Rishon
The last time Maccabi Tel-Aviv lost a game to an Israel team was on January 30, 2012 when they dropped an Israel Winners League context to Maccabi Ashdod, 78-74. They went 23-2 in the league last year and had a 22 game winning streak against Israel teams as of yesterday. On Sunday, Maccabi Rishon Lezion…
Read MoreEvan Fjeld inks new contract with BBC Monthey
Evan Fjeld (203 cm, Vermont’11) has agreed to terms for the 2012-13 season with BBC Monthey (Switzerland-LNA). He most recently played for the Maine Red Claws in the NBA D-League.
Read MoreJermaine Bucknor extends deal with TBB Trier
Jermaine Bucknor (199 cm, Richmond’06) has extended his contract with TBB Trier (German-BBL) through the 2014 season. Bucknor was on a short-term contract to fill in for an injured Trier team member and management decided to sign him to an extended contract. He last played at S. Oliver Baskets Wurzburg (German-BBL).
Read MoreCarldell Johnson inks deal with Belgacom Spirou
Carldell Johnson (177 cm, UAB’06) has come to terms with Belgacom Spirou (Belgium-Ethias League). According to the team’s website, Johnson is expected to debut in his new uniform Oct. 27th against Mons-Hainaut. Johnson saw court time with the New Orleans Hornets last season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.5 assists per game over 15 games. He…
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