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Venezuela repeats as South American champ
Home nation Venezuela cemented itself as the current dominant force in South American Championships hoops with 64-58 final win over Brazil. The victory ensured the nation its second consecutive title (after success in 2014) and its third overall. Success came at the expanse of Brazil, stopping the country from extending its position as the winningest…
Read MoreDwayne Benjamin goes pro with Bakken
Dwayne Benjamin (201 cm, Oregon’16) is set to begin his professional career this 2016-17 in Denmark, signing with the Bakken Bears (Denmark-Ligaen). The Bears are coming off back-to-back Danish league finals appearances, but want to take their game to the next level and capture that elusive crown. The last time they won the title was…
Read MoreBryce Taylor retained by Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has taken a major step towards improving on their semis appearance in the German Bundesliga in 2015-16. They have secured Bryce Taylor (193 cm) for one more season this 2016-17. He has been with the team since 2013 and has been a major cog in the team’s machinery for success. In…
Read MoreYannick Anzuluni headed to Phoenix Hagen
Yannick Anzuluni (204 cm, Houghton’10) has landed a deal with German club Phoenix Hagen (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Anzuluni is a 28-year-old Canadian player who will be making his debut for a German Bundesliga organization for the first time in his career. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for Umea BSKT (Sweden-Basketligan). He…
Read MoreBen Woodside added by Breakers
Ben Woodside (180 cm, North Dakota State’09) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 season with the New Zealand Breakers (Australia-NBL). Ben is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. This will be his first stint in the Australian NBL. He is coming off a three season run playing for Turk Telekom…
Read MoreNenad Krstic lands with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) is continuing its rebuilding process with the addition of veteran big man Nenad Krstic (212 cm). He is a 32-year-old Serbian player who was a member of the Serbian national team from 2008 to 2014. Nenad will be bringing a wealth of experience to the team this season. He was…
Read MoreAustin Daye signs with Galatasaray
Austin Daye (211 cm, Gonzaga’09) is taking his game to Turkey this 2016-17 after agreeing to terms with Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). The former NBA forward spent his 2015-16 season playing in Europe, on the roster of Consultinvest VL Pesaro (Italy-Serie A). He opted to head to Europe at the start of the season…
Read MoreThaddeus McFadden deals with Nancy
Thaddeus McFadden (188 cm, Fairmont State’09) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new member of Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A). Thaddeus is a 29-year-old veteran who spent the last two seasons on the roster of Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A). In 2015-16 McFadden played 14 games for his former club in…
Read MoreDarnell Harris begins career at Spirou
Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) is bolstering its roster this 2016-17 with the infusion of new blood in the form of Darnell Harris (203 cm, Middle Tennessee State’16). This will be the 24-year-old Harris’ rookie season as a pro and he will be tested in Belgium’s top league. In his senior year at Middle Tennessee…
Read MoreDrago Pasalic inks with Donar Groiningen
Drago Pasalic (208 cm) has put pen to paper on a deal to play for Donar Groningen (Dutch Basketball League) for the 2016/2017 season. The big Croatian will be helping the 5-time champion through the upcoming campaign as Donar looks to defend the DBL title it won in the 2015/2016 season. During that term, Drago…
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