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FIBA Men U18: One day remains in R2 QFs next
With one day remaining in Round 2 of the FIBA Men U18 European Champions, there are still many clubs with an opportunity to move on to the quarterfinals. Turkey remains undefeated at 4-0 with three other clubs sitting at 2-2 in Group F. In Group E France and Russia are at the top of the…
Read MoreGabe Haskins joins Plymouth Raiders
Gabe Haskins (178 cm, Huston-Tillotson’10) has found a new team to play for in the British Basketball League this 2013-14. Haskins will be joining the Plymouth University Raiders, after playing the 2012-13 season for the Cheshire Phoenix. In 2021-13 he averaged 15.5 ppg and 4.3 apg for the Phoenix in 29 games in the UK’s…
Read MoreFIBA Men U18: Round 2 begins with two unbeaten
The FIBA Men U18 European Championships rolled into Round 2 on Monday after Round 1 concluded on Saturday. Currently, there are two unbeaten teams in Groups E and F, Turkey and France, but with Turkey having lost in overtime to Ukraine, France is the only truly undefeated team in four games. Coming out of Groups…
Read MoreChez Marks heads to Glasgow Rocks
Chez Marks (191 cm, Morehead State’04) has played in the United Kingdom’s BBL for the last three seasons and looks to be headed for a fourth this 2013-14 as he joins the Glasgow Rocks. The 33-year-old Marks played the 2012-13 season for Cheshire Phoenix (BBL). He played 27 games for them in the British Basketball…
Read MoreScott Martin joins Newcastle Eagles
Scott Martin (203 cm, Notre Dame’13) is set to begin his professional career with the Newcastle Eagles (United Kingdom-BBL) this 2013-14 season. In 2012-13 Martin averaged 7.9 ppg and 5.9 rpg in 18 games during his senior year at college. He helped the Irish reach the Big East Tournament semifinals in three consecutive years (2011-13).…
Read MoreDaniel Clark agrees deal with Zaragoza
Daniel Clark (210 cm) has signed a deal to play with CAI Zaragoza (Spain, ACB) next season after recently completing the 2012/2013 campaign with Asefa Estudiantes Madrid (Spain, Liga Endesea). Throughout last season the power forward secured averages of 6.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game over 30 appearances. It was the fifth season that…
Read MoreDonald Robinson moves to Plymouth Raiders
Donald Robinson (193 cm, West Virginia Tech’12) is moving teams within the United Kingdom’s BBL. He will be joining the Plymouth University Raiders after spending his rookie season as a pro with the Glasgow Rocks. Glasgow finished third at the end of the regular season in 2012-13 with a record of 21-12, compared to Plymouth…
Read MoreMyles Hesson joins LTi Giessen 46ers
Myles Hesson (195 cm) is the latest addition of the LTi Geissen 46ers from Germany’s BBL. The British player began the 2012-13 season playing in the German ProB, but late in the season was added by Ratiopharm Ulm. In ProB Hesson played for the Weissenhorn Youngstars and averaged a double-double with 19.7 ppg and 10.3…
Read MoreAlasdair Fraser joins Gotha
Alasdair Fraser (201 cm, Maine’13), or “Ali” for short, has been added by BiG Oettinger Rockets Gotha from Germany’s ProA for the 2013-14 season. The 20-year-old Scottish player will be put to the test as he makes his professional rookie debut. He was a member of the Scottish National team in 2013. Fraser put up solid…
Read MoreRod Brown stays in London
American-British point guard Rod Brown (186 cm, West Michigan’00) has been extended by the London Lions (United Kingdom, BBL) after impressing with the franchise since joining in March of this year. The 34-year old featured 8 times for the Lions this season after joining from fellow BBL franchise the Plymouth Raiders. Over those 8 games…
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