Player Movement
Ronald Steele to join Hapoel Jerusalem
It’s a move from Italy to Israel for Ronald Steele (187 cm, Alabama’09) as he is set to join Hapoel Midgal Jerusalem (Winner League). Steele is leaving Sutor Montegranaro from Italy’s Serie A. The 27-year-old Steele played 18 games for Sutor MGR and averaged 10.9 ppg and 3.4 apg. He spent the 2011-12 season playing…
Read MoreJosh Harrellson signs with Guayama
Josh Harrellson (208 cm, Kentucky’11) is signing with Brujos de Guayama from Puerto Rico. He started the 2012-13 season as a member of the New York Knicks, but was traded to the Houston Rockets during the pre-season. He then moved to join the Miami Heat. Harrellson was released by the Miami Heat in January 2013.…
Read MoreBrian Cook to play in Puerto Rico
Former NBA journeyman Brian Cook (208 cm, Illinois’03) is now taking his talents to Puerto Rico and playing for the Pirates de Quebradillas (BSN). He was released in October 2012 by the Washington Wizards. He played 15 games for them in the 2011-12 season and averaged 3.3 ppg and 2.7 rpg. The first part of…
Read MoreDwight Burke signs with Siauliai
American power forward Dwight Burke (202 cm, Marquette’09) has penned a deal to join the roster at BC Siauliai (Lithuania, LKL and Baltic League) until the end of the season. Burke is heading to Siauliai from Slovakian outfit Nova Ves (Extraliga) where he has played 26 games since joining at the start of the season.…
Read MoreSmush Parker signs with Peristeri
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker (193 cm, Fordham’02) has signed with Peristeri BC Athens from Greece’s A1. Parker began the 2012-13 season with a brief five-game stint playing for KK Cibona VIP Zagreb from Croatia’s A1. During that run the 31-year-old veteran averaged 9.8 ppg and 2.8 apg. He played in Iran’s Superleague…
Read MoreJonathan Mitchell to Peristeri BC Athens
Peristeri BC Athens has bolstered its roster by adding two new players. They have added veteran NBA guard Smush Parker, and the 26-year-old Jonathan Mitchell (200 cm, Rutgers’11). The Rutgers alum started the 2012-13 season playing for Greentops Netanya from Israel’s Winner League. He played six games for them and averaged 12.2 ppg and 3.8…
Read MoreLuca Bechi to coach Oknoplast Bologna
Oknoplast Bologna from Italy’s Serie A has announced that it will be hiring Luca Bechi to be the new coach of the team. They have recently fired coach Alessandro Finelli. Bechi has had recent success coaching Azovmash Mariupol from Ukraine’s Superleague. The 42-year-old Bechi was able to guide the team all the way to the…
Read MoreAlessandro Finelli released by Bologna
Oknoplast Bologna from Italy’s Serie A has announced that coach Alessandro Finelli has been relieved of his duties. Bologna has had a slow start to the season so far, with a disappointing record of 7-13. Aside from seeking a fresh change in coaches the team is also said to be in the market for a…
Read MoreJason Kapono asks to leave Panathinaikos
American forward Jason Kapono (201 cm, UCLA’03) has requested to leave Panathinaikos (Greece, A1 and Euroleague). The experienced former NBA star is reportedly unhappy with the amount of game time he has been getting with the Greek giants. The 32-year old has played 9 A1 games and 8 Euroleague games this season and in the…
Read MoreBrandon Brown moves to Rio Claro
ACBD Rio Claro of the Brazilian Paulista league has signed American point guard Brandon Brown (178 cm, Montana West’12) until the end of the season. Brown is in his first season as a pro after leaving Montana West last summer. During last season in college the 23-year old played 35 games in the NAIA for…
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