South America
Patrick O’Bryant to join Tiburones de Vargas
Patrick O’Bryant (213 cm, Bradley’06) has reached an agreement to join Tiburones de Vargas (Venezuela-LNB) just in time to play for the squad in the Venezuela LNB playoff semi-finals. O’Bryant was a 1st round pick (9th overall) of the Golden State Warriors in 2006, where he played for two seasons before being signed by the Boston Celtics in…
Read MoreTerrence Shannon joins 9 de Julio Rio Tercero
Terrence Shannon (203 cm, Elgin CC’99) got the call from 9 de Julio Rio Tercero (Argentina-LigaA) to finish out the season in their colors. Shannon’s last gig was with Fuerza Regia (Mexico-LNBP) where he started the 2012-13 season and has averaged 17.7ppg, and 7.6rpg. Shannon tends to live out of a suitcase as he’s on…
Read MoreJazwyn Cowan leaving Argentina for NBA D-League
Jazwyn Cowan (203 cm, 3 seasons at George Washington, 1 season at Hampton’06) is leaving Argentina to play for the Austin Torros in the NBA D-League in the United States. He was supposed to play in his debut game with the Union de Formosa but never took part in the game, announcing his departure only…
Read MoreGreivis Vásquez makes history for Venezuela
Greivis Vásquez has made history for Venezuela. He is the first Venezuelan to play in an inaugural NBA Basketball game. He played with the Hornets, who, unfortunately, lost the game. Vásquez scored 8 points in 37 minutes and had an impressive 13 assists, the most in the NBA on the first day of play.
Read More3×3 basketball is big in Venezuela
3×3 basketball is big in Venezuela. 2012 is the country’s first year participating the FIBA 3×3 tournament which means that this type of basketball will grow even more. Venezuala won 3 out of the 7 games in Group B this year, but that modest record does not mean that 3×3 is losing any popularity in…
Read MoreGreivis Vásquez may be starting player for Hornets
Venezuelan guard Greivis Vásquez (197 cm, Maryland’10) might be a starting player for the New Orleans Hornets. When he was playing his last year in the NCAA, few thought that he would be drafted in the 1st round (28th) or that he would be in the NBA long enough for a contract. Vásquez, compared to…
Read MoreObras Sanitarias fires Dan Fitzgerald
Argentinian team Obras Sanitarias has fired Dan Fitzgerald (206 cm, Marquette’08) due to a disappointing performances in the 8 games he played so far (6.4 ppg and 2.6 rpg). Globetrotter Fitzgerald played in the Japanese BJ League last season and played in various other leagues around the world before that.
Read MoreRafa Hettsheimeir moves to Real Madrid
CAI Zaragoza announced that they have agreed with Real Madrid to shop Brazilian big man Rafael Hettsheimer(208 cm, 26 years old). The Brazilian big man moves to the Spanish capital and will make his debut as soon as he fully recovers from his injury.
Read MoreLeon Rodgers resigns with Marinos de Anzoategui
Leon Rodgers (199 cm, Northern Illinois’02) has penned a renewal contract with Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB) for the 2012-13 season. He spent the 2011-12 campaign with the squad, leading the way on their scoring charts with an average of 19.3 points per game over 49 LPB contests. Rodgers is a 2002 graduate of Northern Illinois…
Read MoreAnthony Frazier pens deal with 9 de Julio
Anthony Frazier (203 cm, Cheyney’04) has agreed to terms with 9 de Julio (Argentina-LigaA) for the rest of the 2012-13 season. Frazier spent last season with Palmieri Jeans Destroyers (US-ACPBL).
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