North America
Thomas Scrubb deals with Kataja
Thomas Scrubb (198 cm) has found a base for the 2015/2016 season, signing for Joensuun Kataja Basket in the Finnish top flight Korisliiga. The British-Canadian player is actually entering his first season has a professional Basketball player after recently graduating from Carleton University in the CIS. During the 2014/2015 season in Carleton, Thomas Scrubb featured…
Read More2015 FIBA Americas: Argentina extends winning run
The Dominican Republic tipped off day 4 at the 2015 FIBA Americas by beating Uruguay 70-90 to remain in the hunt for qualification. The victory was the second in as many days for the Dominicans, and after losing their opening two contests the islanders are looking better having won two on the bounce to keep…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Canada and Dominican Republic open accounts
After slumping to a Luca Scola inspired Argentina yesterday Canada kick started its FIBA Americas tournament with a crushing 59-101 victory over Cuba. The win handed the Canadians their first win and put them on 1-1 in Group B having played a game less than the other nations. As for Cuba, their FIBA Americas is…
Read MoreMichael Fraser now with Polfarmex Kutno
AZS Polfarmex Kutno (Poland-TBL) has added Canadian player Michael Fraser (203 cm, Oklahoma Baptist’07) for the 2015/16 season. This will be his first time to play in Poland. The 31-year-old Fraser played in Lebanon’s Division A in 2014/15 for Homenetmen Beirut. He played 28 games for them and delivered averages of 18.9 ppg and 14.8…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Argentina wins second contest
Argentina went two for two in Mexico during day 2 of the 2015 edition of the FIBA Americas tournament, beating Canada 87-94. The victory pushed Argentina to the top of Group B, and while that may be brief the nation will be among those with an undefeated 2-0 record heading into day 3 on Wednesday.…
Read MoreFIBA Americas 2015 Day 1 Recap
The FIBA Americas 2015 tournament is underway. At stake, aside from national pride, are two berths to the basketball competition at the 2016 Olympic Games. Eight of the 10 participating took to the court to kick off Day 1 of the event. The action was intense from start to finish, with every win being ever-so…
Read MoreAngel Daniel Vassallo deals with Le Harve
Angel Daniel Vassallo (198 cm, Virginia Tech’09) has decided to link up with STB Le Havre (France, Pro B) during the 2015/2016 season. The swingman has been playing for Leones de Ponce most recently in the Puerto Rican BSN, and over 59 games he made solid averages of 14.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.…
Read MoreMarchand Cup, Canada and Puerto Rico win
Day 2 of the 2015 Marchand Continental Cup organized by FIBA Americas saw Canada and Puerto Rico collect victories, both nations remaining undefeated after two contests. The Canadians got the better of Brazil to leave their opponents winless after two games, Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic after a high scoring encounter. Brazil vs. Canada, 64-80…
Read MoreKyle Johnson now with AV Cantu
Kyle Johnson (195 cm, Long Island University’11) has agreed to terms on a deal with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu from Italy’s Serie A this 2015/16. Johnson is a British-Canadian player who has been a member of the British national team since 2011. His 2014/15 season began late, signing with the Brampton A’s (Canada-NBL) in January 2015.…
Read MoreJames Feldeine joins Panathinaikos
James Feldeine (193 cm, Quinnipiac’10) has agreed to terms with Greek club Panathinaikos Athens (A1) and will join them this 2015/16. Feldeine has dual citizenship from the USA and the Dominican Republic. He was a former member of the Dominican Republic national team in 2013 and 2014. This 2015, James headed to Puerto Rico to…
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