Russia
Viacheslav Kravstov joins CSKA Moscow
Russian juggernaut CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) is strengthening its roster for the upcoming 2015/16 season with the addition of Viacheslav Kravstov (211 cm). After spending the 2014/15 season playing in China for the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA), the Ukrainian big man was a participant in the NBA Summer league in Las Vegas. He played 37 games…
Read MoreTyrese Rice extends with Khimki
Tyrese Rice (185 cm, Boston College’09) will be staying with Khimki Moscow Region (Russia, VTB League and Euroleague) for another season. The American is a standout performer for the club, so it is no surprise he has been tied down to a new contract after extending his deal. Last season Tyrese Rice was in his…
Read MoreChris Singleton signs with Lokomotiv
Chris Singleton (206 cm, Florida State’11) will be taking his talents to Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this coming 2015/16 season. Singelton spent the 2014/15 preseason with the Indiana Pacers, but failed to secure a contract for the season. He then signed with the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA). Singleton played 17 games for the Chinese club…
Read MoreMarko Banic reunites with Unics
Croatian player, Marko Banic (205 cm) will be making his way back to Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) this coming 2015/16 season. Banic previously played for the Russian club in 2012/13. Marko was a former member of the Croatian national team from 2004 to 2010. He spent the 2014/15 season playing for ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL). He played 23…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2015 Day 3 Highlights
Day 3 of EuroBasket 2015 saw some thrilling upsets take place as well as France’s Tony Parker set a new record, becoming the new all-time scorer of the competition. Parker achieved the milestone as he led France to a victory over Poland, 69-66. He overtook Greek star Nikos Galis for the honor of holding the…
Read MoreRyan Broekhoff added by Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) has agreed to terms with Ryan Broekhoff (200 cm, Valparaiso’13) and will be bringing in the player for the 2015/16 season. Broekhoff is an Australian player who also holds a Dutch passport. He has been a member of the Australian national team since 2012. Since going pro in 2013, Ryan has been…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2015, Group Stage Day 2
Day 2 of the Group stage of EuroBasket 2015 was filled with all sorts of great basketball action and developing storylines. Some Day 1 winners built on their momentum and remained undefeated, while other teams found redemption, and others faced heartbreaking losses. Overall, there was no shortage of excellent basketball play. Group A Russia vs.…
Read MoreTony Mitchell to Krasny Oktyabr
Tony Mitchell (198 cm, Alabama’12) is a fresh addition to the roster of Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB). He is being brought in as a replacement for the recently released Quinton Hosley. Mitchell is coming off a stint with Dolometi Energia Trento (Italy-Serie A) where he spent the 2014/15 season. He played 32 games for them…
Read MoreQuinton Hosley departs Krasny Oktyabr
Quinton Hosley (201 cm, Fresno State’07) will not be playing for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB) this 2015/16 and has parted ways with the club. Hosley is a 31-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. He spent the 2014/15 season playing for Polish club Stelmet Zielona Gora (Poland-TBL). He played one game for them in the…
Read MoreKirilenko to Lead Russian Basketball
Andrei Kirilenko is the new president of the Russian Basketball Federation. The former NBA forward and star player of CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) recently retired as a player in June 2015. He will now work off the court to sort things out in his beleaguered basketball federation. The organization was suspended in July by FIBA due to…
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