Russia
Fotis Katsikaris to be named Russian coach
Rumors have been flying ever since David Blatt decided to step down as the head coach of the Russian National Team to focus on his duties with Maccabi Tel-Aviv that Fotis Katsikaris would be Blatt’s successor. The sticking point has been his current position with Bilbao Basket as Spain ACB rules prohibit coaches from working…
Read MoreGleb Plotnikov on loan to Dynamo Moscow
Gleb Plotnikov (190 cm) has been loaned to Dynamo Moscow (Russia-Superleague) by BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-PBL) for the remainder of the season according to the club’s website. Plotnikov has been in the Khimky development program, playing with their U23 team for the last two seasons. He’s also been a member of the Russian U18…
Read MoreGregg Popovich turned down an offer to coach Russian National Team?
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was offered to coach the Russian National Team but he turned down the proposal due to personal reasons. Popovich, according to Russian website www.championat.com, loves the Russian culture and has been to the country several times but nevertheless turned down the offer. Since David Blatt left, the Russian…
Read MoreAli Traore released by Kuban
Ali Traore (207 cm, South Idaho JC) has been released by Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-PBL) after two games, one in the Russian PBL where he scored four points; and one in the VTB United League, where contributed 10 points and five rebounds. He played the 2011-12 season with Kuban as well, averaging 11.8ppg in 21 VTB…
Read MoreNew coach for Russian national team
Fotis Katsikaris should be the new head coach of the Russian National Team according to rumors. The 45-year old Greek coach is said to have agreed in principal to a four-year deal with the Russian Federation, to replace David Blatt. The hurdle is the rule in the Spanish ACB which denies coaches the right to…
Read MoreDavon Jefferson signs with Enisey
Davon Jefferson (204 cm, University of Southern California’07) has joined Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-PBL) for the remainder of the season. Jefferson is an accomplished scorer and has been highly successful at every level that he’s played at, from High School in Souther California and North Carolina, to his one season with USC and into the various…
Read MoreDragan Labovic out for the season
Serbian player Dragan Labovic (208 cm) is out for the season with an injury. He tore off his Achilles tendon when he played for his Russian team Nizhny Novgorod against Neptunas from Lithuania in the VTB league. Labovic was operated today in Munich, Germany.
Read MoreDrew Nicholas released by CSKA Moscow
Drew Nicholas (193 cm, Maryland’03) has been released by CSKA Moscow according to a release on their website. Nicholas came to CSKA from EA7 Emporior Armani Milan, where he averaged 7.4 points per game in the 2011-12 Euroleague. Prior to that he spent three seasons with Panathinaikos Athens, where he was instrumental in helping the…
Read MoreAndrei Trushkin agrees to terms with Unics Kazan
Andrei Trushkin (205 cm) has signed a 2012-13 season deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-TBL). His most recent team was Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-PBL) where he averaged 7.9ppg and 4.2rpg in 17 VTB United League contests, 4.7ppg in seven EuroChallenge games, and 5.6ppg in 18 Russian TBL games.
Read MoreJeremiah Massey signs six-week deal with Samara
Jeremiah Massey (202 cm, Kansas State’05) has signed a six-week contract with Krasnye Krylya Samara (Russia-PBL) to replace the injured Andre Smith. Most recently Massey played for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-PBL) where he saw action in three leagues during the 2011-12 season: Russia PBL – 20 games, 13.5ppg7.5rpg; VTB League – 22 games, 13.3ppg, 6.1rpg; Eurocup…
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