Canada
Amani Daanish asks for release from Oshawa Power
(OSHAWA,ON) The Oshawa Power announce the release of forward, Amani Daanish to pursue playing opportunities overseas. Daanish was the Power’s second round selection in the 2012 NBL Canada Draft and played in all 12 games where he was the team’s third leading scorer with 15.3 ppg and third in rebounding with 5.5 rpg. “I’m appreciative…
Read MoreJermaine Anderson signs with Braunschweig
Canadian guard Jermaine Anderson (188 cm, Fordham’06) has signed with German Bundesliga team Braunschweig. Anderson comes from Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) and also played in Germany before (Tubbingen and Bamberg). Anderson, who is a member of the Canadian National Team, also played in Poland, Russia, and Greece.
Read MoreHalifax Rainmen make multiple moves
The Halifax Rainmen (Canada-NBL) have announced that they have make multiple moves to strengthen their roster. In a press release sent out Monday, Dec. 10, they announced that they had signed Eric Frederick (203 cm, Texas Wysleyan’12), pending FIBA clearance. Frederick was most recently with the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League, but was released…
Read MoreQuinnel Brown named NBL Player of the Week
(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Quinnel Brown of the Halifax Rainmen has been named the Recharge with Milk Player of the Week for the week ending December 9, 2012. This is the first time this season that a Halifax Rainmen player has earned this honour. While Brown,…
Read MoreMichael Pietrus signs with Toronto
Frenchman Mickael Pietrus has reached agreement on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the Toronto Raptors, agent Bill McCandless confirmed on Thursday night. The deal will be made official Friday, McCandless confirmed. “It came down, in the end, to choosing the team who liked him best,” said McCandless. In the end, Pietrus passed up five offers…
Read MoreMorgan Lewis named NBL Canada Player of the Week
(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Morgan Lewis of the London Lightning has been named the Recharge with Milk Player of the Week for the week ending November 18, 2012. This is the first London Lightning player to receive Player of the Week honours. Lewis, a 6’5” 210-pound…
Read MoreRobert Spon named head coach of Halifax Rainmen
The Halifax Rainmen have found a new head coach with Robert Spon. Spon is a well-traveled coach at many levels, including the last two seasons with the Quebec Kebs. “We are extremely excited to hire coach Spon,” said Halifax Rainmen President and CEO. “Over Spon’s career his teams are always prepared, and compete for the…
Read MoreNBL Canada approves Ottawa team for 2013-14 season
(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa expansion bid has been approved for the 2013-2014 season. After reviewing the Ottawa ownership group’s application, NBL Canada’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to bring professional basketball to the great City of Ottawa. “I’m truly excited for the…
Read MoreGreg Plummer named NBL Canada Player of the Week
(TORONTO, ON): The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Greg Plummer of the Summerside Storm has been named the Recharge with Milk Player of the Week for the week ending November 11, 2012. Plummer, a 6’3″ guard from Eckerd, scored 27 points in Summerside’s 106-96 victory over the Saint John Mill…
Read MoreNBL Canada Tips Off Second Season
The National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) got its second season underway this weekend with six contests, including a rematch of the inaugural Championship series between the London Lightning and the Halifax Rainmen. As was the case last March, the Lightning came out on top with a convincing victory 107:89. The 2012-13 campaign added…
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