South America
Kyle Hunt inks deal with Club Athletic Olimpia
Kyle Hunt (207 cm, USAO’12) has signed to play for Club Athletic Olimpia (Uruguay-LUB) for the rest of the season. This will be Hunt’s first professional squad and he will be replacing Ricardo de Bem for Olimpia. He is the 11th foreign player to have tried their luck with Olimpia and will play this coming…
Read MoreBenzor Simmons pens contract with Vila Velha
Benzor Simmons (1.96m, college: Tenn-Martin) agreed to terms with Vila Velha (Brazil-NBB) for the 2012-13 season. Last year Simmons played for Porvoon Tarmo (Finland-1st Division) and averaged 24.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over 12 games.
Read MorePeñarol with tenth consecutive victory in Argentina
Peñarol has won its tenth consecutive game in Argentina 73 to 65 against Boca Juniors. This victory ensures its entry into the Super 8 Tournament. The Super 8 should begin in November. Peñarol has won the tournament three times previously and is eagerly awaiting another trophy.
Read MoreLaVell Blanchard to play in Argentina
LaVell Blanchard (2.01m, college: Michigan), an American forward who has been playing in Brazil, has replaced Jonathon Durley (2.03m, college: Wichita St.) with the Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca (Argentina-LigaA). The Estudiantes have lost 5 of 6 games and they felt that Durley was not up to par with their expectations and decided to make the…
Read MoreJames Parker pens contract with Vila Velha
James Parker (1.88m, college: Robert Morris) inked a new deal with Vila Velha/Garoto/MBG (Brazil-NBB) for the 2012-13 campaign. Parker was last with Gaiteros (Venezuela-LPB), where he averaged 11.0 points per game over seven games. He also played for ACBD Rio Claro (Brazil-Paulista) in the summer league.
Read MoreIvan McFarland signed with Amistad
Ivan McFarland (2.03m, college: Oklahoma State) inked a new contract with Amistad de Chuquisaca-Sucre (Boliva-Liga Superior) for the 2012-13 season. He comes from Link Tochigi Brex (Japan-JBL) where he averaged 15.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game over 36 games.
Read MoreBrian Woodward signs with Sionista
Brian Woodward (1.91m, college: Rhode Island) penned a new contract with Centro Juventud Sionista de Parana (Argentina-LigaA) for the 2012-13 season. Last season Woodward spent his time with Rosario Central (Argentina-TNA) where he averaged 27.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
Read MoreVenezuela’s Centauros are to take part in the South American Club League in Ecuador
Venezuela’s Centauros are to take part in the South American Club League in Ecuador. They make up Group A of the tournament and will play against Obras Sanitarias from Argentina, Mavort from Ecuador (the champion of LNB 2011), and the Pinheiros from Brazil. The Centauros’ key players are Michael Flores from the Lanceros and José…
Read MoreMarcus Fizer dominating in Argentina
Weber Bahía Estudiantes (from Argentina) have won their second game in a row thanks to the efforts of Marcus Fizer. He has been on fire scoring 29 points in the previous game and 21 in this match against the 9 de Julio de Rio III. The fans are ready to see what’s in store for…
Read MoreMike Davis signs with Cordón from Uruguay
Mike Davis (2.11m, college: Seton Hall ’09) will be playing for Cordón from Uruguay. It is his first time playing professionally after a short stint in the NBA Development League. Cordón needs points. It hasn’t want a game yet this season and Davis, an American, has been contracted to replace Brian Morris who did not…
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