Tofas Bursa picks up Chinemelu Elonu

Tofas Bursa has picked up former 2nd round draft pick Chinemelu Elonu (206 cm, Texas A&M’09). The Nigerian played for the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA Summer league in Las Vegas and appeared in four games averaging 4.5 points and 7 rebounds. Last season Chinemelu Elonu played in France for Pau-Orthez averaging 10.4 ppg,…

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Banchero stays with Petron Blaze for another season

The Petron Blaze announced that they successfully resigned guard Chris Banchero to another season. During his 2011-12 rookie season he compiled 12.7 points per game, 6.6 assists and 3.1 steals in the ASEAN league. He was named the ALL-GNAC Player of the year during his Junior Season at Seattle Pacific in 2010.

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Ndudi Ebi signs with Sidigas Avellino

As expected, Ndudi Ebi is back to Italy. The Nigerian forward penned a deal with Sidigas Avellino, who competes in Italy’s Serie A. Ebi most recently played for the Chinese NBL team Jiangsu Tongxi, appearing 9 times for them averaging 29 points, 18.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals. Ebi was 26th overall…

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Limoges picks up Wanamaker

Limoges strengthend their backcourt this week when they agreed to terms with Brad Wanamaker, who was with Teramo last season. During his time in Serie A he complied 7.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He was moved to Forli and averaged 17.8 points per game before finished the season in…

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Roberts: From Germany to the NBA

The New Orleans Hornets signed former Dayton guard Brian Roberts. Roberts played in all five Las Vegas summer league games for the Hornets, averaging 13.8 points, 2.2 assists and two rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game. He shot 50 percent from the field and hit 54 percent of the 3-pointers he attempted to go with…

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Shahintab moves to Azad

Azad University Tehran has announced Mehran Shahintab as their new head coach. Shahintab spent the 2011-12 season with Petrochimi, guiding the squad into the Iranian Superleague final, losing to Mahram in three straight games.

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Joel Abelson named Skyforce Head Coach

The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that Joel Abelson has been named head coach of the long-standing franchise. He becomes the 15th head coach in franchise history after spending the past five seasons as an associate head coach/assistant coach in the NBA Development League. “This is an important hire for our franchise,” said owner/president Mike…

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