Russia
Jeff Ayres now with CSKA Moscow
Jeff Ayres (206 cm, Arizona State’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this coming 2016-17 season. This will be his first time around the block to play for a European club. Jeff saw the end of his NBA career in 2015-16 after a 19-game run…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow downs AEK Athens in friendly
Reigning Euroleague champions, CSKA Moscow, continued its fine preseason form as the Russian giant continued to warm for the elite continental competition. CSKA is bidding to become just the third club to defend the Euroleague since 1990, following Olympiacos (2012 and 2013) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (2004 and 2005). If successful, CSKA Moscow will win…
Read MoreFC Barcelona Edges Zenit 63-61
FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) and fellow Euroleague competitor, Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia-VTB) locked horns in some preseason action recently. The Spanish powerhouse would lean on its three-point shooting late in this low-scoring game to hold on to their slim lead and dispatch Zenit, 63-61. Ante Tomic would step up his game just when Barca…
Read MoreTony Taylor back with Enisey
Tony Taylor (185 cm, George Washington’12) will be strengthening the backcourt of Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB) this upcoming 2016-17 season. He actually began 2015-16 as a member of their roster and played 30 games for them in the VTB United league. Taylor averaged 9.8 ppg and 3.8 apg. Tony also played for them during their run…
Read MoreZalgiris Falls to Khimky in Preseason Friendly
Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) took to the court and played a friendly tune-up game against BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this weekend. More and more teams have been participating in preseason friendly matches to get their bearings straight for the upcoming 2016-17 season. It was a chance for both clubs to test out…
Read MoreMichael Stockton agrees with Avtodor
Michael Stockton (185 cm, Westminster’11) will be manning the point guard position for Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. The Son of Utah Jazz legend, John Stockton, played his 2015-16 season in the NBA D-League for the Canton Charge. In 53 games Stockton registered averages of 8.5 ppg and 4.8 apg. The 27-year-old Stockton last saw…
Read MoreScottie Reynolds parts with Avtodor
Scottie Reynolds (188 cm, Villanova’10) was originally set to play out the 2016-17 season with Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB), but things have changed at this stage and the player has parted ways with the club this September and will hit the free agent market. In 2015-16 Scottie played for Enel Brindisi (Italy-Serie A). He logged four…
Read MoreNobel Boungou-Colo to Khimky
Nobel Boungou-Colo (202 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Russian club BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. Nobel is a 28-year-old international player who has dual citizenship from the Republic of Congo and France. He was a member of the Congolese national team in 2013 and the French national…
Read MoreEarl Rowland inks with Khimky
Earl Rowland (188 cm, St. Mary’s’05) is set to strengthen the backcourt of BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. Rowland is a 33-year-old international player who has dual citizenship from the USA and Bulgaria. He was a former member of the Bulgarian national team from 2009 to 2011. Earl joins the Russian outfit after…
Read MoreIan Vougioukas now with Lokomotiv
Ian Vougioukas (212 cm) is a fresh addition to the frontcourt rotation of Russian club Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this coming 2016-17 season. Vougioukas is a 31-year-old Greek player who was a former member of the Greek national team from 2010 to 2014. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL).…
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