Russia
Sasa Obradovic to coach Lokomotiv Kuban
Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) has agreed to terms with Serbian coach Sasa Obradovic and will be bringing him on to handle the coaching duties of the team moving forward. Sasa joins the organization after spending the last four seasons at the helm of German club ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL). During his tenure with ALBA Berlin, Obradovic led…
Read MoreKevin Bristol agrees with by Nihzny Novgorod
Kervin Bristol (206 cm, Fordham’12) is a recent addition to the roster of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. Kervin is a 28-year-old Haitian-American international player, who has already made his debut for the Russian club. In 19 minutes of action he scored five points and pulled down six rebounds. Bristol joined Nizhny Novgorod after…
Read MoreLorenzo Brown landed by Unics
Lorenzo Brown (196 cm, North Carolina State’13) is taking his game back to Europe after agreeing to terms on a deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) this 2016. Brown was on the training camp roster of the Detroit Pistons in the pre-season, but unfortunately did not make the final cut. He was released by the Minnesota…
Read MoreTrevor Mbakwe pens with Zenit
Trevor Mbakwe (207 cm, Minnesota’13) is set to strengthen the frontcourt of Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB) this 2016. Trevor is a Nigerian-American player who was recently added to the Nigerian national team this year. He moves to the Russian club after starting the season with Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa). He spent the 2015-16 season playing…
Read MoreOrlando Johnson newcomer to Unics
Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has signed a deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) and will be joining the team this 2016-17 season. Johnson was a participant of the Milwaukee Bucks’ training camp roster, but failed to make the final cut. After studying his options, Orlando decided to return to Europe this season. This 2016 Johnson…
Read MoreRobbie Hummel added by Khimky
Robbie Hummel (203 cm, Purdue’12) is a fresh addition to the roster of BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016. The 27-year-old product of Purdue University spent his 2015-16 season playing for Italian powerhouse EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A). He played nine games for them during their run in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and…
Read MoreMarkel Brown signs with Khimky
Not too long after being waived by the Clevland Cavaliers, Markel Brown (191 cm, Oklahoma State’14) has opted to take his game to Europe and has signed on with BC Khinky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB). This marks a new chapter in his pro career as this will be the first time he will be playing for…
Read MorePerry Jones III no longer with Khimky
Perry Jones III (211 cm, Baylor’12) has left BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016. He played one game for them in the VTB United league where he scored seven points and pulled down one rebound. Jones has reportedly received some interest from NBA teams, but nothing concrete has come out just yet. In 2015-16…
Read MoreTomislav Zubcic pens with Avtodor
Tomislav Zubcic (208 cm) is a fresh addition to the roster of Russian club Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB) for the 2016-17 season. Tomislav is a 26-year-old Croatian player who initially began the 2015-16 season playing for KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1). In seven Adriatic league games Zubcic recorded averages of 8.0 ppg and 6.7 rpg. He also…
Read MoreJacob Pullen now with Khimky
Veteran international player, Jacob Pullen (184 cm, Kansas State’11) will be taking his game to BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. He is a 26-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. Pullen was a former member of the Georgian national team in 0212 and 2015. Jacob spent his 2015-16 season on the…
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