Europe
Dennis Horner inks contract with Artland Dragons
Dennis Horner (2.06m, college: North Carolina State) penned a new contract with Artland Dragons (Germany-BBL) that is currently a short-term (two weeks) deal, but can be extended if things work out between Horner and the club. He spent last season splitting his time between the D-League Springfield Armour, where he averaged 17.4 points and 8.4…
Read MoreRudy Etilopy inks deal with Liverpool Mersey
Rudy Etilopy (2.08m) signed a new deal with Liverpool Mersey Tigers (United Kingdom-BBL). Last season he played for BC Carnieres (Belgium-D2).
Read MoreJason Detrick signs with Apollon
Jason Detrick (195 cm, Oklahoma’04) has signed with Apollon Limassol from Cyprus. Last season Jason Detrick played in the Spanish LEB Gold for Lleida where he averaged 14.2 ppg. Detrick and Apollon have agreed on an “open” contract which allows the player to leave if he gets a better offer from elsewhere.
Read MoreBorgia M’Bala agreed to terms with BG Aschersleben Tigers
Borgia M’Bala (1.91m, college: Bluefield College) penned a new deal with BG Aschersleben Tigers (Germany-Regionalliga) for the 2012-13 season. Last year he was a senior at Bluefield College (US-NAIA) and averaged 12.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game over 35 games.
Read MoreDonte Mathis signed with Upea Capo dOrlando
Donte Mathis (1.90m, college: Texas State at San Marcos) penned a new deal with Upea Capo dOrlando (Italy-LegaDue) to wear their colors for the 2012-13 season. Last year Mathis played for Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-LegaDue) and averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game over 19 games. This is Mathis’ 14th professional season.
Read MoreAlex Acker signs with Asseco Prokom
Alex Acker (196 cm, Pepperdine’05) has signed with Polish team Asseco Prokom. The last two seasons he played in France for Pro A team Le Mans. Acker is a very experienced players who has bounced around between the NBA and the Euroleague ever since he got drafted in 2005 by the Detroit Pistons (60th pick)
Read MoreChris Massie inks deal with JSF Nanterre
Chris Massie (2.06m, college: Memphis) signed a new contract with JSF Nanterre (France-ProA) for the 2012-13 season. Last year Massie was playing with Limoges CSP Elite (France-ProB) where he averaged 12.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game over 41 games.
Read MoreGreece Basket League Begins Play
Earlier this week the board members of ESAKE, the controlling board of the Greece Basket League, decided that it was in the best interest of everyone involved in the league to begin play this weekend. In a short statement the ESAKE board stated, “The board of ESAKE, having as its objective the smooth functioning of…
Read MoreJevohn Shepherd signs with Bucuresti
Jevohn Shepherd (1.96m, college: Michigan) signed a new deal with CS Municipal Bucuresti (Romania-Division A). In 2011-12 he played for Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden (Holland-Eredivisie) where he averaged 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 34 Dutch League contests. He also saw court time in 11 EuroChallenge games, contributing 8.5 points per game.
Read MoreAleksandar Dzikic and Lietuvos Rytas part ways
Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius announced a coaching change on Friday with Aleksandar Dzikic stepping down and assistant coach Darius Maskoliunas taking over. According to Krepsinis.net, the decision for Dzikic to leave was made mutually after a meeting with management. Another assistant, Srdjan Flajs, also leaves the club with Dzikic. L. Rytas opened its Turkish Airlines Euroleague…
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