Player Movement
Nolan Smith leaves Galatasaray
Former NBA guard Nolan Smith (187 cm, Duke’11) has been released by Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL). A few days ago he had a discussion with coach Ataman when he was substituted during a game. The American player played one game game for Galatasaray in the Euroleague and scored six points and grabbed three rebounds.…
Read MoreJ.J. Richardson goes pro with CAB Madeira
J.J. Richardson (203 cm, Houston’14) has begun his professional basketball career this 2014/15 with CAB Madeira from Portugal (LPB). In his senior year at Houston J.J. Richardson averaged 4.3 ppg and 2.6 rpg In his junior year he averaged 3.2 ppg and 1.8 rpg. His team reached the AAC Tournament Semifinals in 2014 while in 2011 they became…
Read MoreRyan Gomes departs Laboral Kutxa
Former NBA forward Ryan Gomes (201 cm, Providence’05) has been released by Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). The American player who also holds a passport from Cape Verde played one game for Laboral Kutxa in the Euroleague and scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds, in just six minutes of action. He logged two less…
Read MoreMarko Spica returns to Kaposvari
Serbian player Marko Spica (205 cm, Central Michigan’10) will make his return to Kaposvari KK from Hungary’s A Division this 2014/15. In 2013/14 he played for the Port of Antwerp Giants (Belgium-Ethias League). In a dozen EuroChallenge games he produced averages of 6.3 ppg and 3.3 rpg. Marko also was able to play in 40…
Read MoreAaron Pettway on try-out with Yulon Luxgen
Aaron Pettway (211 cm, Oklahoma State’ 06) is heading to Taiwan for a try-out period with SBL team Yulon Luxgen with a view to staying with the club. The American is well-known in the country as he played 2013-14 season for Taiwanese Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor. He averaged impressive 14.0 ppg and 15.5 rpg in 26…
Read MoreKenny Brown signs with Al Hilla
Kenny Brown (188 cm, Ferris State’13) will be playing overseas for the first time in his professional career this 2014/15. He joins Al Hilla from Iraq’s Superleague. It will be a new experience for Kenny, but it should be interesting how he adjusts to Asian hoops. The 23-year-old Brown is coming off a 14-game stint…
Read MoreKim English pens with SLUC Nancy
Kim English (198 cm, Missouri’12) is set to make his return to the French Pro A league this 2014/15 after signing a deal to play for SLUC Nancy Basket Pro. English is coming off a training camp contract with the Chicago Bulls, but unfortunately was not retained by the team for the upcoming season. In…
Read MoreJeffrey Wherry added by Itzehoe
SC Itzehoe Eagles (Germany-ProB) is making some changes to its roster. It is replacing Italian-American Paolo Mancasola with rookie Jeffrey Wherry (175 cm, Stillman’14). This comes after Mancasola had played five games for the club. Both the team and the player parted ways amicably. Wherry is beginning his professional career with Itzehoe and will be…
Read MoreChris Wright heads to PGE Turow
Chris Wright (203 cm, Dayton’11) is heading to PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-TBL) this 2014/15 season. The 26-year-old forward originally signed with Greek club Panathinaikos Athens (A1) after being released by the Milwaukee Bucks, but he was not retained there as well.In 2013-14 the 26-year-old forward was originally with the Toronto Raptors and was cut by…
Read MoreDirk Bauermann to coach Krasny Oktyabr
Dirk Bauermann is about to become the new head coach of the Russian team Krasny Oktyabr, although there has not been any official announcement yet. Nevertheless, rumors have been flying around since last week and Bauermann is expected in Volgograd soon. Dirk Bauermann (1957) is a respected, well known and well-travelled coach. He has coached…
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