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Ben Uzoh doesn’t impress Cholet, gets released
Ben Uzoh has been released by Cholet Basket (France-ProA) after an extended try-out period where he failed to impress the squad’s coaching staff. Uzoh (1.91m, college: Tulsa) was signed by Cholet in mid-August, tagged as an incoming leader and meet with much enthusiasm, just didn’t work into the plans of Head Coach, Jean-Manuel Sousa. Uzoh…
Read MoreJustin Graham signs with Bratislava
Justin Graham (193 cm, San Jose State’11) has signed in Slovakia with BK Inter Bratislava. Last season Justin Graham played in the D-League for the Bakersfield Jam. The season before he played college basketball with San Jose State where he averaged 14.2 ppg in his senior year.
Read MoreJR Bremer and Virtus can’t reach deal
JR Bremer and Virtus Bologna (Italy-Lega Series A) have been reported to have been in talks to bring Bremer (1.91m, college: St. Bonaventure) to Italy. Sources today have reported that those talks have broken off because the two sides haven’t been able to come to an agreement. Bremer’s career has included seasons with the Boston…
Read MoreRafael Hettsheimeir looks to be signing with Real Madrid
Rafael Hettsheimeir (2.08m) is said to be signing an official agreement with Real Madrid (Spain-ACB) shortly. His signing will make him the first Brazilian to play for the Real Madrid squad. Hettsheimer comes from CAI Zaragoza. He averaged 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in 33 games in 2011-12.
Read MoreCoach Aleksandar Djordjevic to Denver Nuggets
Coach Aleksandar Djordjevic (1967) is on his way to Denver. There, he will join the Nuggets as an intern.He will take a close look from within, on how the organization is run, training camp is set up, practices are structured and many other things. Aleksandar Djordjevic was one of the most famous Serbian guards and…
Read MoreMarin Kukoc removed from Penn’s roster
Marin Kukoc is no longer a member of the Penn men’s basketball team. The son of the former Bulls sixth man and 1995-6 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and one of the best European players ever, Toni Kukoc, struggled with a back injury and did not play his freshman season, and fought for playing…
Read MoreMiroslav Raduljica signs with Azovmash
Mirosla Raduljica (213 cm) has signed in the Ukraine with Azovmash. The 24 year old Serb played for Partizan Belgrade last season and averaged 5.7 ppg and 3.3 rpg in the Euroleague. Miroslav Raduljica was one regarded as one of the biggest talents in Europe but has bounced around a lot between clubs in recent…
Read MoreOthello Hunter signs with CB Valladolid
Othello Hunter has signed with CB Valladolid (Spain-ACB) for the 2012-13 season. Hunter (2.03m, college: Ohio State) played his final two years of collegiate basketball for Ohio State, then went undrafted in the NBA draft. He was picked up by the Atlanta Hawks to play on their summer development league team and averaged 13.2 points…
Read MoreRasid Mahalbasic heads to Asseco Prokom Gdynia
Rasid Mahalbasic has signed with Asseco Prokom Gdynia (Poland-TBL). Mahalbasic (2.08m) played in Slovenia last season for Zlatogor Lasko, where he averaged 4.0 points and 1.5 blocks per game in the Slovenian League, and 4.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest in the Adriatic League.
Read MoreNic Wise accepts new JuveCaserta offer after Chase rejects
In reports coming from various of sources, it appears that the deal that was to have Nic Wise part ways from JuveCaserta and Brian Chase take his place, has fallen apart. As recently as around 2:48am (EST – GMT-5), Wise was commenting about packing and heading home to the US to rehab a knee injury,…
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