Player Movement
Chris Johnson landed by Anhui
Chris Johnson (210 cm, LSU’09) will be strengthening the frontcourt rotation of Anhui Wenyi (China-NBL) this 2017. This will be his return to China, having seen action in Chinese CBA in 2014-15. The 31-year-old forward heads to Asia after seeing action for the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN) in 2016. He appeared in a total…
Read MorePe’shon Howard signed by Mazatlan
Pe’shon Howard (190 cm, USC’14) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Nauticos of Mazatlan (Mexico-CBIACOPA) this 2017. Howard spent his 2016-17 season playing in the NBA D-League, on the roster of the Reno Bighorns. He played 40 games for his former team and recorded averages of 8.6 ppg and 2.0 rpg. This…
Read MoreMatt Bingaya goes pro with Limburg United
Matt Bingaya (193 cm, Fairmont State’17) will begin his professional career with a stint in Europe, signing with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Euromillions League) for the 2017-18 season. The 22-year-old product of Fairmont State played 32 games for his alma mater in his senior year and registered averages of 19.0 ppg and 7.1 rpg. Matt helped…
Read MoreSolomon Jones secures move to Romana
Solomon Jones (208 cm, South Florida’06) has been announced as a new addition by Caneros de La Romana (Dominican Republic, LNB) for this 2017 season. Earlier this month, the former NBA forward was set to join Dongguan New Century Leopards (China-CBA), but did not end up with the franchise. That means the last action for…
Read MoreWillie Solomon departs Antibes
Willie Solomon (187 cm, Clemson’01) has left French Pro A club Sharks Antibes (France-Pro A) this 2017 and is now a free agent. The 39-year-old veteran has spent the last four seasons with Antibes and it is now time for him to move on. He played 25 games for them this 2016/17 season and was…
Read MoreAmath M’Baye to bolster EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) has picked up Amath M’Baye (206 cm, Oklahoma’13) to strengthen their roster for 2017/18. He is a 27-year-old French-Ivorian player who spent his 2016/17 season on the roster of Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A). In 30 games, M’Baye notched solid averages of 17.7 ppg and 5.3 rpg. Entering his…
Read MoreMarko Sutalo signs with Boulazac
Marko Sutalo (194 cm) is heading to Boulazac Basket Dordogne (France-Pro B). The French team adds the Bosnian guard for the end of their Pro B season. Boulazac also plans to keep him around at the start of next year. Currently, the team is fourth in the standings with a 19-14 record. Sutalo will add a proven…
Read MoreAshton Gibbs lands with Indios de San Francisco
Ashton Gibbs (188 cm, Pitsburgh’12) has been signed to a deal by the Indios de San Francisco (Dominican Republic-LNB) this 2017. In 2016-17 the University of Pittsburgh product briefly played for Terme Olimia Podcetrtek (Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM). He signed with them in February 2017 and played seven games. During his short run with the team,…
Read MoreRicky Ledo added by Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz
Ricky Ledo (201 cm, Providence ’13) agreed to terms with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa). The move follows a very successful season with Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). Ledo scored 21.2 ppg with 6.3 rpg and 2.8 apg while shooting 35.6 percent from three in 22 games. Now, Ledo will join Baskonia which currently is one of the…
Read MoreDiamon Simpson heads to Trotamundos de Carabobo
Diamon Simpson (204 cm, St. Mary’s ’09) is continuing his season with Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB). His debut with the team came yesterday against the Panteras (Venezuela-LPB). Trotamundos came away with a 7-75 victory. Simpson is being worked into the lineup as he only saw the floor for nine minutes. He scored one point from the…
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