Player Movement
Cory Jefferson joins Alaska Aces
Cory Jefferson (206 cm, Baylor’14) is headed to the Philippines to join the Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) this 2017. He is coming in as a replacement for Octavius Ellis. Cory began the 2016-17 playing at home in the United States as a member of the roster of the Austin Spurs. In 42 games, Jefferson was able…
Read MoreLeon Sutton cut by Moncton Miracles
The Moncton Miracles (Canada-NBL) have decided to part ways with Leon Sutton (185 cm, Great Falls’12) this 2017, making him a free agent. The 28-year-old Sutton played 16 games for them this 2016-17 and posted averages of 3.4 ppg and 3.3 apg. Leon headed over to Canada after originally beginning the season with BC Apollon…
Read MoreDarrell Wonge back with Moncton Miracles
Darrell Wonge (199 cm, Winston Salem’08) is making his way back to Canada this 2017 and is reuniting with former team, the Moncton Miracles (Canada-NBL). Wonge saw action with the team between 2011 and 2013. He helped them reach the league semi-finals in 2013. This will be Wonge’s first signing for the 2016-17 season. He had…
Read MoreAkeem Wright inks with Island Storm
Akeem Wright (200 cm, Kansas State’07) has agreed to terms on a deal that sends him up north to play for the Island Storm (Canada-NBL) this 2017. Akeem joins up with the Canadian team after starting the 2016-17 season playing in Europe for Cytavision Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A). He played a dozen games for them…
Read MoreShannon Shorter switches to Le Mans
Shannon Shorter (193 cm, North Texas’12) has switched to the French Pro A to play for Le Mans Sarthe Basket during this 2017. The American has been hitting the hardwood with TED Kolijliler Ankara in the Turkish BSL so far this season. Shannon Shorter played 21 games for the club and impressed with numbers of…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa leaves JuveCaserta
Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy, Serie A) announced it has parted ways with Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) after he spent the season (so far) with the club. The American-Dominican player has featured in 22 games since joining JuveCaserta at the start of the campaign. Through those appearances, Edgar Sosa compiled averages of 19.3 points, 2.8…
Read MoreTodd O’Brien moves to Ventspils .
Todd O’Brien (211 cm, UAB’12) has secured a move to the Baltics and will play for BK Ventspils (Latvia, LBL) for the rest of this season. The American (with an Armenian passport) has most recently played for Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beruit in the Lebanese LBL. Over six games, Todd O’Brien secured double-double averages of 10.2…
Read MoreDavid Barlow picked up by Obradoiro
David Barlow (205 cm, Metro State’03) will be strengthening the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He is a veteran, 33-year-old Australian player who was a former member of the Australian national team from 2006 to 2013. David has spent the last three seasons with Melbourne United (Australia-NBL). He played…
Read MoreIsiah Umipig joins Kitchener-Waterloo Titans
Isiah Umipig (183 cm, Seattle’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (Canada-NBL). This will be the first time he will be lending his talents to a Canadian organization. Umipig began the 2016-17 season with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Euromillions League). He left the team in September 2016. In January 2017 the…
Read MoreD’or Fischer pens with Valmiera
Valmiera/ORDO (Latvia-LBL) has picked up 33-year-old D’or Fischer (211 cm, West Virginia’05) to strengthen their roster this 2017. He is an American international player who also holds an Israeli passport. The big man has been a member of the Israeli national team in 2014 and 2015. Fischer heads back to Europe after a 3-game stint…
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