Russia
Orlando Johnson and Unics Kazan part ways
Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has parted ways with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB). John signed with the Russian club only three months ago, coming straight out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ training camp. Orlando Johnson als0 did a brief stint in China at the beginning of this season. He played for the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL). In six…
Read MoreEuroleague: Fenerbahce tops CSKA Moscow 77-71
Turkish Airlines Euroleague action heated up in Round 21 with some amazing and exciting basketball taking place. Five of the eight games were on tap yesterday and the hardwood was chock-full of jaw-dropping plays. Fenerbahce Istanbul vs. CSKA Moscow, 77-71 The rematch from last year’s Finals pairing did not disappoint. Injuries played a role in…
Read MoreJustin Martin now with Spartak Primorie
Justin Martin (198 cm, SMU’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Spartak Primorie Vladivostok (Russia-Superleague 1) this 2017. The 26-year-old SMU product scored seven points and pulled down five rebounds for them in his debut game. More importantly, Spartak Primorie got the 70-68 win over Irkut. He is coming off a…
Read MoreKaspars Berzins pens with Lokomotiv
Kaspar Berzins (213 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Russian club Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this 2017. He is a 31-year-old Latvian big man who has been a long-time member of the Latvian national team, joining them in 2005. Kaspar is moving to Lokomotiv Kuban from BK Ogre (Latvia-LBL). He played…
Read MoreBrad Greenberg vs. Avtodor Saratov, arbitration at BAT
American Coach Brad Greenberg filed a claim against BC Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB). Greenberg claims the team failed to fulfill their agreement to pay his total salary as well as plane tickets, housing, automobile or health club membership. BC Avtodor Saratov has employed Greenberg as their coach since 2015 and acknowledged that they failed to fully compensate him.…
Read MoreDijon Thompson reunites with Nizhny Novgorod
Dijon Thompson (201 cm, UCLA’05) has landed with his third team for the 2016-17 season. Thompson is reuniting with former club, BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) this 2017. The veteran began the season playing for Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A). In two Basketball Champions League games he was able to average 7.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg.…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow tops Unics in VTB clash
The VTB United League “saved the best for last”, at least that was the case for Round 15 of 2016-17 regular season action when the top two teams collided in an epic game. CSKA Moscow and Unics Kazan took to the hardwood to settle which team would take solo leadership of the VTB League. After…
Read MoreAnthony Hilliard moves to Enisey
Anthony Hilliard (193 cm, Elizabeth City’09) has found a new team this 2016-17, joining forces with Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB). Anthony joins the Russian organization after starting the season on the roster of Maccabi Rishon (Israel-Winner League). He played four games for them in the Basketball Champions League and averaged 8.3 ppg and 2.0 apg. In…
Read MoreVince Hunter signed by Avtodor
Vince Hunter (203 cm, UTEP’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17 season. Hunter recently departed the NBA. He spent the preseason with the Chicago Bulls, but later moved to the Memphis Grizzlies. Vince was waived by the Grizzlies in November 2016. He played his rookie season…
Read MoreJeff Ayres parts ways with CSKA Moscow
Jeff Ayres (206 cm, Arizona State’09) has left Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this 2016 and is now a free agent. He played four games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 6.0 ppg and 4.8 rpg. In three VTB United league games Ayres posted averages of 4.7 ppg and 2.0 rpg. Jeff saw the…
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