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Tony Mitchell pens with San German
Tony Mitchell (203 cm, North Texas’13) begins his international career with a deal with Atleticos de San German (Puerto Rico-BSN). His NBA career is over. Tony began the 2014/15 season with the Detroit Pistons, but was signed to the Grand Rapids Drive (USA-D-League), where he played six games and averaged 8.2 ppg and 7.2 rpg.…
Read MoreOleksiy Pecherov moves to Kalev/Cramo
Ukrainian big man Oleksiy Pecherov (213 cm) is a new addition to the roster of BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML) this 2015. He is coming from Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-VTB). Oleksiy played six games for the club in the EuroChallenge and averaged 4.2 ppg and 2.3 rpg. In the VTB United League he averaged 7.1…
Read MoreRavern Johnson agrees with Kauhajoki
Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga) has landed a new asset in the form of Ravern Johnson (200 cm, Mississippi State’11) this 2015. The 26-year-old Johnson originally started 2014/15 with the Reno Bighorns (USA-D-League), but was quickly waived by the team. Kauhajoki just needs some roster reinforcement as they get ready for a run in the league’s postseason.…
Read MoreJacob Burtschi back with Fraport Skyliners
Jacob Burtschi (199 cm, Air Force’07) is making his way back to the German Bundesliga with a deal with the Fraport Skyliner Frankfurt. He is coming off a brief, one-game stint in Mexico with Soles de Mexicali (Mexico-LNBP). In 21 minutes of action he tallied seven points and seven rebounds. It’s a comeback for him…
Read MoreCashmere Wright joins Halifax Rainmen
Cashmere Wright (183 cm, Cincinnati’13) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 in Canada, agreeing to terms with the Halifax Rainmen (NBL). He played four games for AEK Athens (Greece-A1) and averaged 5.0 ppg and 2.8 apg, before being released by the team in November 2014. Wright had a solid rookie season as a pro…
Read MoreWill Neighbour inks with LF Basket
LF Basket Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan recently added British forward Will Neighbour (208 cm, UALR’14) for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old rookie has already played his first game for LF Basket and he tallied eight points and five rebounds. The team is currently in sixth place in the Basketligan standings. He began the…
Read MoreDaniel Orton joins Purefoods Star Hotshots
Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) has brought in Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) to be their import for the ongoing cup. He began the 2014/15 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales. Orton recorded averages of 14.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg during his run in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season with Oklahoma…
Read MoreJimmie Hunt inks with Levski Sofia
BC Levski Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL) is strengthening its roster with the addition of veteran American guard Jimmie Hunt (187 cm, Franklin Pierce’04). It’s been a good while since the 32-year-old Hunt took to the court and this opportunity will hopefully give him a chance to revitalize his career. His experience will be a plus for the…
Read MoreGerald Lee agrees with UCAM Murcia
Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) will get some reinforcements for its frontcourt in the form of Finnish-American big man Gerald Lee (208 cm, ODU’10). He has been a member of the Finnish national team in 2006, 2010-14. Gerald began the 2014/15 season playing for CSU Asesoft Ploiesti from Romania’s Liga Nationala. He played…
Read MoreKillian Larson added by Salon Vilpas
The Salon Vilpas Vikings from Finland’s Korisliiga will be the third team this season for rookie Killian Larson (206 cm, Grand Canyon’14) this 2014/15. Larson kicked off his first year as a pro with Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL). He played two games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 2.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. In…
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