Argentina
Rasheem Barrett to San Lorenzo Chivilcoy
Rasheem Barrett (196 cm, Auburn’09) is headed to Argentina this 2013-14. He has been signed by San Lorenzo Chivilcoy (TNA). He isn’t a stranger to South American basketball. In the 2011-12 season he played in Chile for Sokol de Antofagasta (DIMAYOR) and averaged 27.6 ppg and 7.1 apg. The 26-year-old Barrett started off the 2012-13…
Read MoreAnthony Borden leaves La Banda
Anthony Borden (208 cm, Central Arkansas´13) will not begin his career in Argentina after all and has departed Ciclista Olimpico de La Banda (Liga A). The center joined Olimpico during the summer but reports coming out of Argentina suggest the American struggled to adapt to life in the South American country. Apparently the climate, food,…
Read MoreAnthony Myles inks deal with Argentino
Anthony Myles (208 cm, Xavier’04) will be continuing his career in Argentina this coming 2013-14 after inking a deal with Atletico Argentino Junin (LigaA). It was originally announced that the 30-year-old Myles was joining Japanese team Niigata Albirex (BJ League), but things have changed and his destination is now South America and not the Far…
Read MoreMexico takes Gold at 2013 FIBA Americas
It was a huge and exciting victory for the dark horses of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship, Mexico. The Mexicans defeated their Puerto Rican opponents, 91-89. This win was the final chapter in the “Cinderella story” that Team Mexico played out in this competition. It’s amazing to think that Mexico was just a replacement addition…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Medal matches are set
Caracas, Venezuela. We are nearing the culmination of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship. The semifinal matches are done and we will be in for a good battle between tournament leaders Puerto Rico and dark horse bet Mexico for the gold medal. Argentina and the Dominican Republic will face off to determine the bronze medalist. Even…
Read MoreKevin Foster moves to Trelew
American rookie Kevin Foster (203 cm, Fresno State’13) will play in Argentina during his first professional season after signing for Huracan Trelew (TNA). The forward is heading into pro Basketball after recently completing his senior season with Fresno State in the NCAA. The American played 29 games for the college last season and averaged 8.6…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Four teams set for 2014 World Cup
After some grueling games, stunning upsets and heartbreaking results, four nations have emerged from the 2013 FIBA Americas tournament as representatives of the continent to the 2014 Basketball World Cup. Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic have all booked tickets to Spain next year. The Dominican Republic earned their berth after 86:78 victory…
Read MoreJaime Smith opts for Mar del Plata
Jaime Smith (190 cm, University of Huntsville Alabama’13) has signed for Argentinian team Quilmes Mar del Plata (Liga A) for this season. The guard is fresh from college where he has played the last four seasons for the University of Huntsville Alabama in the NCAA 2. During the 2012/2013 season the American played 31 games…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Who can stop Puerto Rico?
It’s Day 6 of the FIBA Americas and the first games of the second stage of the competition are done. Puerto Rico doesn’t show any signs of wavering as they remain undefeated (4-0), downing Argentina. Will Puerto Rico’s next opponents, the Dominican Republic find their weakness, or will Puerto Rico continue on a similar path…
Read MoreJereal Scott moves to Alvear
Alvear Villa Angela of Argentina’s TNA bolstered its roster today with the addition of Jereal Scott (200 cm, Stephen F. Austin State University’12). The center heads to South America after spending last season in Germany in what was his first year as a professional player. The American started the 2012/2013 campaign with SC Rasta Vechta…
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