North America
Andrew Rautins moves to Banvit
Andrew Rautins (193 cm, Syracuse’10) will be bolstering the roster of Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18 season. The Canadian-American international player had originally signed with Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) at the start of the season but has switched teams. Rautins is already experienced as far as Turkish hoops are concerned, having played the last two…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels now with Partizan
Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) has a reached a deal to play for BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) this 2017-18 season. Samuels is a 28-year-old Jamaican international basketball player who played for the Jamaican National Basketball Team from 2009 to 2014. He was originally set to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-LEB Gold), but…
Read MoreAndrew Rautins signed by Tofas Bursa
Andrew Rautins (193 cm, Syracuse’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. He is a Canadian-American international basketball player who played for the Canadian National Team from 2006 to 2013. Rautins is already experienced as far as Turkish hoops are concerned, having played the…
Read MoreRhamel Brown new face with Halifax Hurricanes
Rhamel Brown (201 cm, Manhattan’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL) this 2017-18 season. The 25-year-old forward heads up North after a brief run with Sameji (Dominican Republic-Santiago League). He played in Switzerland in 2016-17, suiting up for Swiss Central Basket Luzern (Switzerland-LNA). Rhamel played 17 games…
Read MoreKris Joseph signed by Chalon
ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-Pro A) has landed the services of Kris Joseph (201 cm, Syracuse’12) this 2017-18 season. Kris is a Canadian international player who also holds a passport from Trinidad and Tobago. He played for the Canadian National Team in 2009 and 2013. Joseph has had extensive experience playing in the French Pro A, but…
Read MoreAndrew Nicholson inks with Guandong
Canadian forward, Andrew Nicholson (206 cm, St. Bonaventure’12) is headed to China this 2017 as he lands a deal to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA). He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round (19th overall) in the 2012 draft. He also has been a member of the Canadian National Team…
Read MoreFIBA AmeriCup 2017: Day 5
Day 5 of FIBA AmeriCup 2017 brought plenty of action through Group B and Group C as the hunt to find the best nation in the Americas continued. In Group B, the phase game to a close through Game 3, while in Group C there is still a round to play on Day 6. Three…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 4 recap
Eight teams continued with group-stage action in the FIBA Americup 2017 on Day 4. Team USA made their debut in Group C and was, as expected, able to come away victorious. Other games brought a bit more excitement and could not be settled within regulation. Excellent basketball USA vs. Panama, 97-56 The Americans were dominant…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 2: Mexico surges into semis
It’s going to be busy in the coming several weeks in global basketball. The FIBA Americup 2017 is in full swing, while the FIBA Eurobasket tournament is just around the corner. National teams vying to claim gold for pride and country will be heating up the hardwood with some amazing basketball action. Two games took place…
Read MoreWorld University Games: USA lays marker
Day 4 of the World University Games saw action across Group C and Group D, with the USA and Ukraine maintained their unbeaten records, while the chasing pack maintained their chase to the next round. Group C Romania went big with a 103-71 win over United Arab Emirates to open its win account at the…
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