Canada
Andrew Nicholson inks with Guandong
Canadian forward, Andrew Nicholson (206 cm, St. Bonaventure’12) is headed to China this 2017 as he lands a deal to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA). He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round (19th overall) in the 2012 draft. He also has been a member of the Canadian National Team…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 4 recap
Eight teams continued with group-stage action in the FIBA Americup 2017 on Day 4. Team USA made their debut in Group C and was, as expected, able to come away victorious. Other games brought a bit more excitement and could not be settled within regulation. Excellent basketball USA vs. Panama, 97-56 The Americans were dominant…
Read MoreKyle Landry secured by Buducnost
KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (Montenegro-Erste Liga) has bolstered its roster for the upcoming 2017-18 season with he addition of Kyle Landry (207 cm, Northern Arizona’08). Kyle is 31-year-old experienced Canadian international player who played for the Canadian National Team in 2009 and 2013. He spent the last two seasons playing for Russian club Zenit Saint…
Read MoreCanada bags Gold at World Cup U19
Cairo, Egypt – Canada burst onto the basketball stage with a bang, claiming gold at the World Cup U19 and now the World is taking notice. This is the first ever U19 title for the Canadian squad so this win is extra sweet. It was not an easy road to the top. They defeated France…
Read MoreAaron Doornekamp joins Valencia
Aaron Doornekamp (201 cm) is a newcomer for current Spanish ACB Liga Endesa champions Valencia Basket, and will help the team defend its title during the 2017/2018 season. Originally, the Canadian was going to extend with Iberoster Tenerife, but has instead opted for Valencia. With the island club this season, Aaron Doornekamp played 35 games…
Read MoreJevohn Shepherd inks with Chalon
Jevohn Shepherd (196 cm, Michigan’09) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 as a player for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-Pro A). Shepherd is a 31-year-old veteran Canadian player who also holds a Jamaican passport. He suited up for the Canadian National Team from 2006 to 2014. This will be his first run with a French organization.…
Read MoreAaron Doornekamp re-signs with Iberostar Tenerife
Spanish club Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (Spain-Liga Endesa) has opted to keep Aaron Doornekamp (201 cm) on their roster for the ipcoming 2017-18 season. Aaron is a 31-year-old Dutch-Canadian international player who played for the Canadian national team from 2006 to 2015. He played for Iberostar in the Basketball Champions League, logging 20 games and…
Read MoreRyan Wright to Joondalup Wolves
The Joondalup City Wanneroo Wolves (Australia-SBL) have acquired the services of Canadian forward Ryan Wright (206 cm, Oklahoma’10) this 2017. The big man heads Down Under after spending his 2016-17 season playing in Europe for two different teams. Ryan tipped it off with a stint on Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (Hungary-A Division). He played 10 games for…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers sweep the Toronto Raptors out of the playoffs
Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling through the playoffs. They finished off the Toronto Raptors in game four of the second round, 109-102. Cleveland Cavaliers 109 – Toronto Raptors 102 This marks the eleventh win in a row in the playoffs dating back to last year’s NBA finals when the Cavaliers trailed the Golden…
Read MoreSammy Zeglinski cut by Island Storm
Sammy Zeglinski (182 cm, Virginia’12) has been cut by the Island Storm (Canada-NBL) this 2017 and is now back on the basketball free agent market. He joined the team in April 2017, playing five games for them and recording averages of 6.8 ppg and 3.4 apg. Sammy moved there after starting off the 2016-17 season…
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