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Alec Wintering will showcase his talent with Saenz Horeca Araberri
Alec Wintering (183cm, University of Portland ‘17), a recent graduate and former Pilot has been picked up by Saenz Horeca Araberri (EBA). He will be playing in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain during the 2017/2018 season. The North Carolina native progressed throughout his collegiate career in ppg, he averaged 19.5 points in his senior year. He managed to…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Race for gold heats up in Quarterfinals
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the gold in the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket 2017. Powerhouse teams line every corner of either bracket leading to the finals. The first quarterfinal game will be held tonight. Defending champions, Spain and an upstart and hungry German squad will take to the hardwood to book their seat in…
Read MoreEngin Atsur deals with Betaland Cdo
Engin Atsur (190 cm, North Carolina State’07) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) this 2017-18. He has dual citizenship from Turkey and Germany and was a former player of the Turkish National Team from 2004 to 2009. The veteran guard lent his talents to ALBA Berlin…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Three more teams into Round of 16
Teams from Groups C and D took to the hardwood in the group phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2017. With three games in the books, stronger teams have risen to the top. Three such teams have been so successful that they have secured their spots in the Round of 16. Group C Even with Pau…
Read MoreNicolas de Jong signed by Zaragoza
Nicolas de Jong (210 cm) will be donning the colors of Tecnyconta Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Nicolas is a 29-year-old Dutch player who has been a member of the Dutch National Team since 2015. This will be a fresh start for de Jong, who has spent most of his professional international…
Read MoreAleksandar Cvetkovic shifts to Estudiantes
Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) has signed Serbian guard Aleksandar Cvetkovic (183 cm) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The Belgrade-born Cvetkovic has some familiarity with Spanish hoops, having spent the last season there. In 2016-17 Aleksandar suited up for ICL Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa). He logged 24 games for them last season and recorded averages of 8.1…
Read MoreJayson Granger pens with Baskonia
Jayson Granger (189 cm) has agreed to terms with Spanish club Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be strengthening their roster for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Granger is a 27-year-old Uruguayan-Italian international player who has been a member of the Uruguayan National Team since 2009. He is coming off a two-season stint playing in…
Read MoreJordan McRae deals with Baskonia
Jordan McRae (197 cm, Tennessee’14) has agreed to terms with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will play for them in 2017-18. This will be McRae’s first stint with a European team. He played as a reserve for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016-17. Jordan appeared in a total of 36 games for his former team…
Read MoreBenjamin Simons inks with Obradoiro
Benjamin Simons (203 cm, Drake’13) will be reinforcing the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. This will be Benjamin’s first stint with a Spanish club, so this will mean he will be facing a new set of challenges as he plays in a new league. Simons is coming over to…
Read MoreSerbia claims U18 European gold
Serbia is the leading nation in U18 European Basketball. The team clinched gold at the U18 European Championships in Slovakia on Sunday after a week of tournament action. Victory hands Serbia its fourth U18 title, four behind winningest country Russia (8). However, if we count the former Yugoslavia, Serbia now becomes the winningest nation with…
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