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Venky Jois begins career with Tartu Rock
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Estonia-Alexela KML) has signed Australian rookie Venky Jois (203 cm, Eastern Washington’16) and will give him a shot this season. The 23-year-old Jois recently graduated from the University of Eastern Washington and will be making his pro debut this 2016-17. In his senior year Venky played 32 games for his alma mater and…
Read MoreVladimir Veremeenko joins Brose Baskets
Vladimir Veremeenko (208 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of German club Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-BBL) for the 2016-17 season. Vladimir is an international basketball veteran who has dual citizenship from Belarus and Russia. He was a former member of the Belarusian national team in 2002, 2005, and 2007. His 2015-16 season was…
Read MoreRyan Pearson added by Le Mans
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has agreed to terms on a deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) and will join the team this 2016-17. The 26-year-old Pearson spent his 2015-16 season playing in Hungary for TLi-Alba Fehervar (Hungary-A Division). As a member of their starting five, Ryan played in 34 games and…
Read MoreThanasis Antetokounmpo strengthens Andorra
MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) scored big in free agency this off-season, landing Thanasis Antetokounmpo (201 cm) to reinforce their roster. Thanasis is an international player who has dual citizenship from both Greece and Nigeria. His older brother, Giannis, plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Thanasis was released by the New York Knicks at the start of…
Read MoreCorey Hawkins to Giorgio Tesi Group
Corey Hawkins (190 cm, UC Davis’15) will be making his European debut this 2016-17 as a new addition to the roster of Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-Serie A). This will be Hawkins’ first time to sign on with a club based outside of the United States. His rookie season as a pro (2015-16) was spent…
Read MoreJames Singleton joins Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel-Winner League) has landed veteran journeyman James Singleton (203 cm, Murray State’03) for the upcoming season. Singleton is no stranger to Israeli hoops, having played for Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) in 2015-16. Singleton logged a total of 36 games for his former team and produced averages of 13.9 ppg and 7.9 rpg.…
Read MorePerry Jones III landed by Khimky
Perry Jones III (211 cm, Baylor’12) will begin a new chapter in his pro career this 2016-17 as he takes his game to Europe and signs a deal with BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB). Jones began 2015-16 on a sad note, being released by the Boston Celtics in October 2015. Having failed to draw interest…
Read MoreHilton Armstrong joins Chiba Jets
Veteran big man Hilton Armstrong (210 cm, Connecticut’06) has agreed to terms with Japanese club Chiba Jets (Japan-B League) and will reinforce their frontcourt this 2016-17. This will be a change for Armstrong who has spent the last couple of seasons playing for Turkish teams. He began the 2015-16 season on the roster of Tuyap…
Read MoreJimmer Fredette heads to China
After a lackluster NBA career, Jimmer Fredette (188 cm, BYU’11) is taking his game to China this 2016-17, signing with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). Fredette was drafted 10th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but was traded on draft day to the Sacramento Kings. He was a known scorer in…
Read MoreEvan Ravenel pens with Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League) is strengthening its roster for the upcoming 2016-17 season with the addition of Evan Ravenel (203 cm, Ohio State’13). The 26-year-old product of Ohio State is coming over after spending his 2015-16 season playing in Japan for the Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa (Japan-BJ League). He played a total of 57…
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