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New York Knicks see off the Detroit Pistons in London
The New York Knicks gunned down the Detroit Pistons last night in London, in the third regular season game to be held in the British capital. A Carmelo Anthony led Knicks run out comfortable victors over a Pistons team that would have been hoping to catch New York off guard away from Madison Square Garden.…
Read MoreJamie Vanderbeken joins Glasgow Rocks
Jamie Vanderbeken (210 cm, Iowa St. ’11) has been signed by Glasgow Rocks (United Kingdom-BBL) to replace recently released Owen McNally (203 cm, Spring Hill ’10). Vanderbeken was most recently with Hebraica Macabi (Uruguay-LUB), but was released after seven games in the Uruguayan LUB averaging 9.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He suited up for Panionios…
Read MoreOwen McNally leaves Glasgow Rocks
Owen McNally (203 cm, Spring Hill ’10) has asked for an received a release in his contract by the Glasgow Rocks (United Kingdom-BBL) so he can return the US for personal reasons. McNally has played in 16 BBL contests and contributed 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game over those games. Prior to joining Glasgow,…
Read MoreRod Browns joins Marjon Plymouth Raiders
The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have announced the exciting signing of British point guard, Rod Brown. Brown joins the Raiders following a period of uncertainty over when or even if Jeremy Bell was going to be able to return to the team, following his decision to return to the USA for personal reasons. Brown undoubtedly…
Read MorePops Mensah-Bonsu headed to Milano
Pops Mensah-Bonsu (206 cm, George Washington’06) is headed to Italy Serie A team Olimpia Milano. The national team player for Great Britain at the past Olympic Games is expected to replace Richard Hendrix. Pops Mensah-Bonsu is expected in Italy this week for the medical exam, after which the contract will be in effect until the…
Read MoreKieron Achara signs for Kavala
Kieron Achara (208 cm, Duquesne’08) has signed in Greece with Kavala, or “ENOSI KALATHOSFAIRISIS KAVALAS” which is the official name. The forward started the season in his native Schotland, where he had an “open contract” with the Glasgow Rocks. With them Achara averaged 17 ppg and 8.3 rpg in the BBL. He joins a Greek…
Read MoreBritish Basketball Player of the Year Nominations 2012
The Standard Life GB men’s and women’s senior teams have enjoyed a fantastic and historic year as they competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games while the under 20 teams have also been recognized in the award nominations for efforts made at the respective European Championships. As in previous year’s, the nominations feature an award…
Read MoreBritish Basketball Olympic Funding Eliminated
LONDON – The Great Britain teams played in front of packed arenas at the London Olympics and didn’t back down from some of the best sides in the world. A combined nine defeats in 10 games, though, did British Basketball no favors in the eyes of UK Sport. Despite a record level of UK Sport funding of £347 million for the…
Read MoreJoel Barkers inks with the London Lions
Joel Barkers (198 cm, Central Missouri’11) has found his first professional basketball home with the London Lions of the UK’s BBL. Barkers played at three different schools in college, starting with Kirkwood Community College in 2007-09 and 2008-09, where he suited up in 30 games his last season and contributed 10.3 points and 10.3 rebounds…
Read MoreBBL Cup: Leicester Riders earn spot in Final
The Leicester Riders earned a spot in their second consecutive BBL Cup Final with a 75:45 semi-final win over the Sheffield Sharks. The victory was the Riders second win in the semi-finals, giving them a 165:115 aggregate advantage and moving them into the finals against the Newcastle Eagles. The Eagles beat the Plymouth Raiders 90:107…
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