Player Movement
Karim Souchu to replace Edwin Ubiles with Cholet
Edwin Ubiles (1.98m, college: Siena) and the management of Cholet Basket (France-ProA) have mutually decided that Ubiles will officially leave the team due to the injury an injury he sustained on his foot recently. He will return to the US for his rehab work. In his place will be Karim Souchu (1.98m) who recently signed…
Read MoreDennis Horner inks contract with Artland Dragons
Dennis Horner (2.06m, college: North Carolina State) penned a new contract with Artland Dragons (Germany-BBL) that is currently a short-term (two weeks) deal, but can be extended if things work out between Horner and the club. He spent last season splitting his time between the D-League Springfield Armour, where he averaged 17.4 points and 8.4…
Read MoreRudy Etilopy inks deal with Liverpool Mersey
Rudy Etilopy (2.08m) signed a new deal with Liverpool Mersey Tigers (United Kingdom-BBL). Last season he played for BC Carnieres (Belgium-D2).
Read MoreJason Detrick signs with Apollon
Jason Detrick (195 cm, Oklahoma’04) has signed with Apollon Limassol from Cyprus. Last season Jason Detrick played in the Spanish LEB Gold for Lleida where he averaged 14.2 ppg. Detrick and Apollon have agreed on an “open” contract which allows the player to leave if he gets a better offer from elsewhere.
Read MoreDarren Fenn signs with Hitachi Sunrockers
Darren Fenn (208 cm, Canisius’01) has signed in Japan with the Hitachi Sunrockers from the JBL. The last seven seasons Darren Fenn played in the German Bundesliga for several top-teams.
Read MoreBorgia M’Bala agreed to terms with BG Aschersleben Tigers
Borgia M’Bala (1.91m, college: Bluefield College) penned a new deal with BG Aschersleben Tigers (Germany-Regionalliga) for the 2012-13 season. Last year he was a senior at Bluefield College (US-NAIA) and averaged 12.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game over 35 games.
Read MoreDonte Mathis signed with Upea Capo dOrlando
Donte Mathis (1.90m, college: Texas State at San Marcos) penned a new deal with Upea Capo dOrlando (Italy-LegaDue) to wear their colors for the 2012-13 season. Last year Mathis played for Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-LegaDue) and averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game over 19 games. This is Mathis’ 14th professional season.
Read MoreDarian Townes signs in South Korea
Darian Townes (208 cm, Arkansas’08) has signed in South Korea with Sonic Boom KT. Last season Darian Townes played in Hungary for Körmend where he averaged 15 ppg and 8.7 rpg.
Read MoreAlex Acker signs with Asseco Prokom
Alex Acker (196 cm, Pepperdine’05) has signed with Polish team Asseco Prokom. The last two seasons he played in France for Pro A team Le Mans. Acker is a very experienced players who has bounced around between the NBA and the Euroleague ever since he got drafted in 2005 by the Detroit Pistons (60th pick)
Read MoreLeon Williams pens contract with Goyang Orions
Leon Williams (2.03m, college: Ohio) penned a new contract with Goyang Orions (South Korean-KBL) for 2012-13. His last team was the Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad (Spain-LEB Gold) where he averaged 11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 25.3 minutes per game over 44 games.
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