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Andrzej Adamek announced as new Prokom coach
Andrzej Adamek has been announced as the new head coach of Asseco Prokom Gdynia (Poland-TBL), following the firing of Kestutis Kemzura. Adamek played professionally, primarily in Poland, for 19 seasons, including being a member of the U22 Polish National Team in 1992-93 and then the Polish National Team from 1995-97. He started his coaching career…
Read MoreAsseco Prokom and coach Kemzura part ways
Polish Euroleague team Asseco Prokom Gdynia and Lithuanian coach Kestutis Kemzura reached an agreement to part ways. The coach signed with the Polish team last summer. Asseco didn’t qualify for the final 16 of the Euroleague and is only in 5th place in the domestic Polish league with a 7-3 record.
Read MoreBostjan Kuhar returns to coach Hopsi
Bostjan Kuhar has been hired by Hopsi Polzela (Slovenia-Telemach League) as their head coach for the remainder of the season replacing Jernej Kobale, who stepped down recently. The move means a return to Hopi for Kuhar, who coached the club from 2006-10 and guiding them from the Slovenian 1B League, to the 1A in 2007-08 and then…
Read MoreToney McCray launches pro career in Mexico
Toney McCray (198 cm, Nebraska’12) has inked his first pro contract with Toros Nuevo Laredo (Mexico-LNBP). McCray finished his four-years of NCAA eligibility with the University of Nebraska in the Spring of 2012, playing 95 games for the Cornhuskers over that period. He saw 30 games during the 2011-12 season, compiling a 9.9 points per…
Read MoreJeKel Foster joins Alba Berlin
JeKel Foster (191 cm, Ohio St.’06) has agreed to terms with Alba Berlin (Germany-BBL) for the remainder of the 2012-13 season. Foster started the year with Belgacom Spirou (Belgium-Ethias League) playing 8 Ethias League games and contributing 11.3ppg and 6 EuroCup games, averaging 7.3ppg. Last season Foster wore the colors of FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-1. Bundesliga)…
Read MoreErnest Bremer released by Fenerbahce
Ernest (J.R.) Bremer (194 cm, St. Bonaventure’02) has been released by Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey-TBL). Bremer played in 6 Turkish League games and 9 Euroleague games and was averaging 3.8 points per game and 1.4 points per game, respectively. Last season he started with BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-PBL) and played in 8 Russian League contests pulling…
Read MoreImad Qahwash joins Jiangsu Dragons
Imad Qahwash (188 cm, Central Arkansas’11) has joined the Jiangsu Dragons (China-CBA). Qahwash finished his collegiate career at Central Arkansas in 2011, where he averaged 12.6 points per game over 29 games his senior year. Since then he’s been looking for a club to play for. His first team was AeroSvitz Cup (Ukraine), where he…
Read MoreChris McEachin signs with Barsy Atyrau
Chris McEachin (198 cm, Norfolk State’12) has signed with Barsy Atyrau (Kazakhstan-D1) to start his professional career. McEachin played two years at Norfolk State, averaging 12.8 points per game over 36 games his senior year. He also played two years at Radford for two years (2007-08 and 2008-09), then had to sit a year when…
Read MoreNate Rohnert parts ways with BBC Bayreuth
Nate Rohnert (197 cm, Denver’10) has parted ways with BBC Bayreuth (Germany-BBL) after six games. Said Rohnert on Twitter, “Thanks to the BBC club and fans. Really enjoyed my time in Bayreuth. Unfortunately it didn’t work out and I wish BBC nothing but the best.” He dealt with a foot injury, missed the first half…
Read MoreTarence Kinsey joins Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Tarence Kinsey (200 cm, South Carolina’06) signed a new contract with Victoria Libertas Pesaro (Italy-SerieA) for the rest of the 2012-13 season. Most recently Kinsey was with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) in 2011-12, where he averaged 8.2 ppg over 9 Euroleague games and 8.1 ppg in 28 Turkish League games. He played two seasons with…
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