Turkey
Jarvis Varnado now a free agent
Jarvis Varnado (206 cm, Mississippi State’10) has left Turkish club Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-BSL) this 2017. The big man played nine games for them before his departure and he recorded averages of 6.1 ppg and 4.3 rpg. He spent the 2015-16 season playing for Italian club Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A). He played nine…
Read MoreLateef McMullan added by Pertevniyal Genclik Istanbul (TBL)
Lateef McMullan (180 cm, Portland State’13) has reached an agreement with Pertevniyal Genclik Istanbul (TBL). He started this season in Latvia where he played for Liepaja/Triobet (Latvia-LBL). In the Latvian league, Lateef McMullan averaged 11,7 ppg and 3,7 aspg for them, while in the Baltic League his numbers were 16,2 ppg and 5,3 aspg.
Read MoreDamontre Harris agrees with Final Spor Genclik Bursa
Damontre Harris (208 cm, Campbellsville’15) has signed with Final Spor Genclik Bursa (Turkey, TBL). He comes from SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Ukraine-Superleague) where he started the 2016/2017 season. He spent the preseason with Maccabi Ashdod (Israel-Winner League), but he eventually ended up in Ukraine. Damontre Harris averaged 7 ppg in three games in the Ukranian Superleague.…
Read MoreToure Murry leaves Yesilgiresun
Toure Murry (196 cm, Wichita State’12) is leaving Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). He joined the team as recently as December. Before that, he attended the Minnesota Timberwolves preseason training camp but failed to land a roster spot. In 2015 he was in the training camp of another NBA team. This time the Washington Wizards. After he…
Read MoreReal Madrid secures solo lead in Euroleague
Real Madrid is on a roll in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague. The Spanish superpower is now on a seven-game winning streak, after defeating Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz in Round 21. Now at 16-5, Real Madrid surges to the top of the league standings. For what it’s worth, they only have a one-game lead over some dangerous…
Read MoreEuroleague: Fenerbahce tops CSKA Moscow 77-71
Turkish Airlines Euroleague action heated up in Round 21 with some amazing and exciting basketball taking place. Five of the eight games were on tap yesterday and the hardwood was chock-full of jaw-dropping plays. Fenerbahce Istanbul vs. CSKA Moscow, 77-71 The rematch from last year’s Finals pairing did not disappoint. Injuries played a role in…
Read MoreElijah Johnson lands with Istanbulspor
Elijah Johnson (192 cm, Kansas’13) has landed with his third team for the 2016-17 season. He has agreed to terms with Istanbulspor Beylikduzu (Turkey-TBL) this 2017. Johnson is coming off a one-game stint with S.Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg (Germany-BBL) where he scored six points and handed out three assists. Elijah began the 2016-17 season on the roster…
Read MoreMikael Hopkins added by Samsunspor
Mikael Hopkins (206 cm, Georgetown’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Samsunspor DSI (Turkey-TBL) this 2017. This will be his first team for the season. Hopkins played his rookie season as a pro (2015-16) for Istanbul DSI (Turkey-TBL), which shows that he is familiar with the league and the local game.…
Read MoreTyshawn Taylor joins Mamak Ankara
Tyshawn Taylor (191 cm, Kansas’12) has landed with a new team this 2017. He has penned a deal with Mamak Belediye Ankara D.S.I. (Turkey-TBL). Taylor recently parted ways with Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel-Winner League). Taylor was able to play 13 games for Maccabi Kiryat Gat this season and he averaged 17.3 ppg and 4.2 apg.…
Read MoreRamon Galloway joins TED Kolejliler
Ramon Galloway (190 cm, La Salle’13) is making his way back to Europe this 2017 after penning a deal with Ronesans TED Kolejliler Ankara (Turkey-BSL). The 25-year-old Galloway began the 2016-17 season playing back in the US for the Erie Bay Hawks of the NBA D-League. Ramon played 21 games for them before his parting…
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