Puerto Rico
Gary Wilkinson re-signs with Bayamon
Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico, BSN) announced that Gary Wilkinson (205cm, Utah State’09) has signed from BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia, KML). 29-year old power forward/center Wilkinson has played 9 games for Kalev after signing for the team at the start of the 2012-2013 season. In that time the American has averaged 14.3ppg and 5.6rpg. Gary…
Read MoreDenis Clemente leaves Reyer Venezia
In a recent announcement on the official website of Umana Reyer Venezia from Italy (Serie A) Denis Clemente (183 cm, Kansas State’10) has been released. The official statement goes on to say: “The company Umana Reyer announces that it has terminated the contract by mutual consent with the athlete Denis Clemente. The company thanks the athlete…
Read MoreGary Forbes joins Athleticos de San German
Gary Forbes (201 cm, Massachusetts ’08) has signed with Atleticos de San German (Puerto Rico-BSN) and will be with the club with they start their season on March 31, 2013. He’s currently with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (China-CBA), where he’s averaging 31.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game over 10 games, with a high…
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 World Tour concludes in Miami this week
12 of the best 3×3 squads in the world are heading to Miami, FL for the finale of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour competition. On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, the teams representing cities from around the world, will square off in a competition that will divide the teams into two pools that…
Read MoreEdwin Ubiles signs with Cholet
Edwin Ubiles (198 cm, Siena’10) has signed with French Pro A team Cholet for the 2012/2013 season. Edwin Ubiles, a member of the Puerto Rican national team, played in the D-League last season for the Dakota Wizards and averaged 19.2 ppg.
Read MoreDaniel Santiago to play in Argentina with Boca Juniors
Daniel Santiago confirmed his signing with Argentinian team Boca Juniors for the 2012/2013 season. Daniel Santiago will come to Argentina in the next few days to finish up with the red tape to begin playing on the 13 of September. The Puerto Rican will come to Argentina after a long and difficult process run by…
Read MoreGigantes crush Leonas to open 2012 season
Gigantes de Carolina opened the 2012 BSNF season with a decisive win over Leonas de Ponce, 102-54. Five players scored in double-figures for Carolina led by former national team shooter Cynthia Valentin, who netted 16 points, Yolanda Jones added 12 and Carla Cortijo 11.
Read MoreFIBA Americas U18 Women’s Championships – Day 2
The FIBA Americas U18 Women’s Championships completed their second day of competition in Gurabo, Puerto Rico with the US and Brazil getting off to quick 2-0 in pool play in their respective groups. As an added incentive to the squads, the top four teams in this years tournament will be given berths to the U19…
Read MoreNapoli Basket to sign guard Denis Clemente
Puerto Rican Basketball (Men)
Napoli Basket to sign Puerto Rican PG Denis Clemente – Aug 12, 2012Denis Clemente (185-PG-86, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: Kansas St.) will continue his career in Italy. The Puerto Rican poi…
Read MoreDominican Republic wins 2012 Centrobasket
Final Dominican Republic – Puerto Rico 80-72 Dominican Republic wins 2012 Centrobasket in Jose Miguel Agrelot coliseum in Hato Rey. The team overcame the hosts of the tournament in the Final game 80:72. Puerto Rico, meanwhile, won the silver medal and failed in his attempt to repeat the gold won in Santo Domingo 2010. The…
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