North America
Jeff Early newcomer to Los Mochis
The Pioneros de Los Mochis (Mexico-CIBACOPA) have recently added Jeff Early (190 cm, Southern Illinois’13) to their roster this 2017. Jeff has already made his debut for Los Mochis but clearly was not yet ready for his big game, as he scored six points and handed out five assists. This is actually his first run…
Read MoreDane Johnson heads to Toros
Dane Johnson (208 cm, Hofstra’09) is taking his game to Toros de Aragua (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. Johnson is a 31-year-old Jamaican-American international player who recently completed an 8-game stint with Larre Borges Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB), after signing with them in February 2017. In his brief run, Dane posted averages of 17.4 ppg and 9.6 rpg. In…
Read MoreAmere May inks with Durango
Amere May (190 cm, Delaware State’15) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Aguilas Doradas de Durango (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2017. May is not yet fully acclimated with his new team. In his first two games for Durango, he has averaged 8.5 ppg and 2.5 rpg. He was originally slated to begin his career…
Read MoreChane Behanan signed by Arecibo
Chane Behanan (198 cm, Louisville’14) has been picked up by defending Puerto Rican BSN champs, Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. He has already made his debut for his new team and made a reasonable splash in his first game with 12 points, nine boards, and three assists. Chane joined forces with Arecibo after…
Read MoreB.J. West newcomer to Mayaguez
B.J. West (211 cm, Jackson State’14) will continue his professional career this 2017 with Indios de Mayaguez (Puerto Rico-BSN). He is coming off a three-game stint playing for Soles de Mexicali (Mexico-LNBP) in the Liga Americas. During his brief run with Soles, the 27-year-old big man was able to post averages of 7.0 ppg and…
Read MoreSean Carter now with Durango
Sean Carter (205 cm, Massachusetts’12) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Aguilas Doradas de Durango (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2017. In his debut, Carter scored six points and pulled down five rebounds. This is his return This is his return to Mexico, having started the 2016-17 season playing for Abejas de Guanajuato (Mexico-LNBP).…
Read MoreJordan Williams returns to Guasave
Jordan Williams (198 cm, North Texas’15) has put pen to paper on a deal to play for Frayles de Guasave (Mexico, CIBACOPA) this 2017. The American has already made his debut for the franchise and in his opening game scored 4 points from just a minute of play. Earlier in the season, Jordan Williams played…
Read MoreCIS All-Canada
Court Side Newspaper is proud to bring you the 2016/2017 season CIS All-Canada Team. We base the selection process only on the advanced statistic of Player Efficiency Rating (PER). This is a one-number measure of a player’s per-minute productivity. It is an overall efficiency statistic that sums up a player’s positive accomplishments, subtracts the negative…
Read MoreCanada-CIS Statistical Team Leaders
The 2016-17 Canada-CIS season is now in the record books, and Carleton walked away with the championship. On their way to the top, they bested many teams, which in their right, are worth mentioning for their noteworthy accomplishments. There are other winners. Teams that broke records and were the best in particular statistical categories. A…
Read MoreFuerza Regia wins 2017 LNBP championship
Fuerza Regia Monterrey (Mexico-LNBP) bagged its first ever LNBP title when it came away with a dominant 82-68 victory over Soles de Mexicali in the finals. This was a fantastic climax to what was arguably their best season in the league. The finished with the best record at the end of the regular season at 32-4,…
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