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Cedric Simmons pens with Trabzonspor
Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) has penned a deal with Turkish TBL club Trabzonspor, a contract that will last one year. The power forward is coming off a season with Greek giant Olympiacos where he picked up plenty of time on the floor from the bench. In the Greek A1 the American secured…
Read MoreDonta Smith switches to Jerusalem
Donta Smith (201 cm, Southeastern Illinois JC’04) will return to Israel next season after signing with Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Winner League). The small forward has been playing in the Winner League for Maccabi Haifa for the last two seasons, but will now switch to Migdal Jerusalem. During the 2012/2013 season the American played 35 times…
Read MoreDavid Blatt appointed by Cleveland
David Blatt has had to take the long route to fulfill his dream of being an NBA head coach, but the Boston born tactician made the journey and has reached his destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers broke with normal convention and sourced outside the US for its next head coach, and serial winner Blatt was the…
Read MoreSek Henry joins Brindisi
Sek Henry (193 cm, Nebraska’10) will play in Italy for the first time next season after agreeing terms with Enel Basket Brindisi of the Serie A. The guard has been playing for AZS Koszalin in the Polish TBL for the last two seasons. During this campaign he secured consistent numbers of 15.7 points, 4 rebounds,…
Read MoreJoe Chapman joins Shimane SM
Joe Chapman (193 cm, Marquette’06) will be playing for a different team in the Japanese BJ league this coming 2014-15 season. Chapman will be suiting up for Shimane Susnoo Magic after playing the 2013-14 season for Bambitious Nara. Chapman displayed solid averages during his 50 games for Bambitious Nara. He scored 16.1 ppg and averaged…
Read MoreAaron Broussard inks with Fos Quest
Aaron Broussard (195 cm, Seattle’12) has been picked up by French Pro B team Fos Quest Provence for the upcoming 2014-15 season. This is a step up for the young player, who played the 2013-14 season in France’s NM1 league for Sourges BC. Aaron showed off some of his potential with Sourges, posting averages of…
Read MoreRotnei Clarke newcomer at Aalstar
Butler alum Rotnei Clarke (183 cm, Butler’13) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season with Belgian team Okapi Aalstar. The 24-year-old Clarke is coming off a successful rookie campaign with the Wollongong Hawks from Australia’s NBL. In 30 games Rotnei managed to produce averages of 21.1 ppg and 3.4 apg, helping lead his team…
Read MoreMorgan Grim extends with Finke
Morgan Grim (204 cm, Utah State’12) received a contract extension from German Pro A club Finke Baskets Paderborn. The 25-year-old had a reasonably productive first season with Finke Baskets in the 2013-14 season. In 30 games Morgan scored 11.1 ppg and grabbed 4.9 rpg. Grim has shown improvement compared to his rookie season as a…
Read MoreRyan Nicholas goes pro with MBC
University of Portland grad Ryan Nicholas (201 cm, Portland’14) is set to begin his career as a professional international basketball player. He will kick off his rookie season by jumping into the highly competitive German Bundesliga. Nicholas has been added by Mitteldeutscher BC Weissenfels (MBC) for the 2014-15 season. MBC finished in the middle of…
Read MoreFrank Gaines pens with JuveCaserta
Frank Gaines (190 cm, IPFW’13) will be testing the waters in Europe as he continues his pro career in Italy this 2014-15 season, signing with Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta. The 23-year-old Gaines kicked off his rookie season with D-League team Maine Red Claws. In 48 games Frank showed his ability to put up points on the…
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