Turkey
J’Covan Brown added by Karsiyaka
J’Covan Brown (188 cm, Texas’12) is a recent addition to the roster of Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-BSL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. He is no stranger to Turkish hoops, having started the 2015-16 season as a member of Turk Telekom Ankara (Turkey-BSL). Brown played five games for them in the FIBA Europe Cup’s maiden…
Read MoreJames Nunnally joins Fenerbahce Ulker
James Nunnally (201 cm, UCSB’12) will continue his professional career as a member of Turkish club Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2016-17. The 25-year-old Nunnally is coming off a productive 2015-16 campaign on the roster of Scandone Avellino (Italy-Serie A). He played 40 games for them and averaged 18.4 ppg and 4.2 rpg. In 2014-15…
Read MoreDairis Bertans newcomer to Darussafaka
Dairis Bertans (194 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal that sends him to Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) for the 2016-17 season. Dairis is a 27-year-old Latvian player who has been a member of the Latvian national team since 2010. He represented his country in the recently concluded FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Serbia.…
Read MoreEkpe Udoh re-signs with Fenerbahce Ulker
Ekpe Udoh (208 cm, Baylor’10) made an impact in his first stint with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) in 2015-16 and the team has opted to re-sign him for 2016-17. Udoh is a 29-year-old Nigerian player who has played in the NBA for majority of his pro career. He played 27 games for Fenerbahce during their…
Read MoreEngin Atsur signed by ALBA Berlin
ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) has decided to sign 31-year-old Turkish player Engin Atsur (193 cm, North Carolina State’07) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. He spent the last two seasons playing for Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). In 2015-16 He appeared in nine games for them during their run in the Eurocup and averaged 6.9 ppg and…
Read MoreAlex Tyus newcomer to Galatasaray
Alex Tyus (203 cm, Florida’11) has agreed to terms with Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will join the team for the 2016-17 season. Alex is a 28-year-old American player who also holds an Israeli passport. The veteran is not traveling far, having played the 2015-16 season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). He played 24…
Read MoreDamian Kulig deals with Banvit
Damian Kulig (205 cm) will ply his trade in the Turkish TBL again during the 2016/2017 season after penning with Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (BSL). The Polish big man is making switch from Trabzonspor (Turkey, TBL), where he spent the 2015/2016 campaign. Damian Kulig is a power forward/centre who played 30 league games last season and…
Read MoreMichael Thompson inks with Besiktas
Michael Thompson (177 cm, Northwestern’11) has ended his long association with French Basketball and will play for Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey, TBL) through the 2016/2017 campaign. The American has spent the last three seasons playing for Pau-Lacq-Orthez in the French ProA, and for a season before that he was with ASVEL Lyon in the same division.…
Read MoreTajuan Porter to Orkide Gediz
Tajuan Porter (170 cm, Oregon’10) is heading to Turkey next season to wear the colours of Orkide Gediz Univeristesi (TBL). The point guard is coming off a season playing for Lille Metropole Basket in the French top flight Liga A. During his stint with Lille, Tajuan Porter secured numbers of 20.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and…
Read MoreUSA clinches 4th U17 World Championships gold
The final of the U17 World Championships went entirely to form as the USA swept Turkey aside to clinch the gold and retain its title. Victory means the USA are untouched in this competition since it started in 2010, with the country claiming four titles in that time. Turkey had pieced together a fairytale tournament…
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