Player Movement
James Gist – Andy Panko trade official
Both Panathinaikos and Unicaja announced the trade on their websites on Friday, making the rumors and speculation official, James Gist has headed to Greece to wear green and Andy Panko has headed to Malaga to return to the Spain ACB were he was the MVP just a season ago. Says Gist of the move: “I…
Read MoreDejan Borovnjak signs with Stelmet
Dejan Borovnjak (207 cm) has signed on with Stelmet Ielona Gora (Poland-TBL) for the remainder of the season. Borovnjak started the year with KAO Dramas (Greece-A1), where he contributed 7.7 points per game over three Greece A1 contests. Last season he competed for Enel Brindisi (Italy-Lega2) and averaged 13.8ppg over 38 games in the Italian…
Read MoreProkom and Alex Acker part ways
Polish Euroleague team Asseco Prokom Gdynia and Alex Acker (196 cm, Pepperdine’05) have mutually agreed to terminate their agreement. Acker started this season in France with Pro A team Le Mans before he transferred to Prokom in the middle of October. Acker played 8 games in the Polish league and averaged 8.1 ppg.
Read MoreIvica Skelin new headcoach of Groningen
The 39-year-old Croat Skelin started his coaching career in his homeland with KK Split and after that moved to Belgium where he coached Pepinster, Leuven and Charleroi (assistant coach). He was also the assistant coach of the Croatian National Team.
Read MoreDawan Robinson signs with Frankfurt?
At least that’s what he said during an interview Italian newspaper “Il Resto del Carlino”. Robinson said: “I will play with Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt. I am already in Germany.” The German team has not confirmed anything yet. Robinson recently split up with Italian Serie A team Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia after he had a car accident…
Read MoreAyron Hardy signs with Heidelberg
Ayron Hardy (195 cm, Jacksonville’11) has signed in the German Pro A with MLP Academics Heidelberg. He replaces Taylor Rhode. Ayron Hardy played in the British BBL last season where he averaged an impressive 15.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 5.1 aspg.
Read MoreRonald Dorsey signs with Radom
Ronald Dorsey (197 cm, McNeese State’05) has signed in Poland with KS Rosasport Radom. Dorsey played in the Australian NBL last season where he was one of the most valuable players. He has also played in New Zealand, Finland, France and Lithuania.
Read MoreAloysius Anagonye signs with Ilysiakos
Nigerian big man Aloysius Anagonye (203 cm, Michigan State’03) has signed in Greece with Ilysiakos. The team is currently having a hard time with a 1-9 record in the Greek Championship. Anagonye is a very experienced player who played in various countries and leagues, including the Euroleague. Last season he played in Spain (both ACB…
Read MoreKevin Bridgewaters signs with Handlova
Kevin Bridgewaters (175 cm, Chattanooga’08) has signed with Slovak team MBK Banik Handlova. Bridgewaters split his time last season between two other Slovak teams; Inter Bratislava and Astrum Levice.
Read MoreMohamed Abukar released by Lukoil
Mohamed Abukar (208 cm, San Diego State’06) has been released by Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL) after the club’s first 13 contests. In six EuroCup games Abukar contributed 13.8 points per game and in the seven contests the club played in the Bulgarian league he dropped in 14.3 points per game. He started his professional career in…
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