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Toure Murry signs with Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv
Former Wichita State point guard Toure Murry is set to enter the professional ranks with a new contract to play for Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel-Winner League). While at Wichita State he averaged 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest as a Senior. He also helped his squad win the National Invitational Tournament (NIT)…
Read MoreChris Warren inks with JSF Nanterre
Chris Warren has successfully finished a tryout period with JSF Nanterre (France-ProA) and has come to terms with the squad for the 2012-13 campaign. Warren (1.78m, college: Mississippi) played his first professional season in 2011-12 with Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL) and averaged 14.1 points and 3.8 assists per contest over 28 NBL games. At the University…
Read MoreDario Saric loaned to Croatian team KK Split
Croatian teen basketball sensation, Dario Saric, has been loaned to local Croatian squad, KK Split (Croatia-A1) for the 2012-13 season. Saric (2.05m) signed a five-year deal with Bilbao Basket (Spain-ACB) over the summer. The move will give Saric an opportunity to finish school, as well as gain valuable professional experience before joining Bilbao in Spain’s…
Read MoreMarcus Smallwood signs with Kirchheim
Marcus Smallwood (198 cm, Northern Illinois’04) has signed with German Pro A team Kirchheim Knights. Last season Marcus Smallwood played in the Pro B with SC Rasta Vechta, where he averaged 12.1ppg and 10.5 rpg.
Read MoreCourtney Walters signs with Nyon
Courtney Walters (208 cm, Northwood’10) has signed in Switzerland with BBC Nyon. It will be the first professional contract for Courtney Walters who played for NAIA school Northwood and is also a member of the Jamaican national team.
Read MoreRandal Falker signs with Besiktas
Randal Falkner (201 cm, Southern Illinois’08) has signed with Turkish team Besiktas where he is rejoined with coach Erman Kunter. Randal Falkner and Herman Kunter worked together when they were both at French Pro A team Cholet. Randal Falkner has actually only played in France since he left college in 2008.
Read MoreOrion Outerbridge signs with Aris. What will FIBA say?
Orion Outerbridge (205 cm, Rhode Island’12) has signed with Greek team Aris Thessaloniki. It will be the first professional contract of Orion Outerbridge who last season played with Rhode Island in the NCAA and averaged 12.6 ppg and 6.8 rpg. The FIBA has banned Aris from signing import players after the team lost a FIBA…
Read MoreIsiah Tate signs with Provoo
Isiah Tate (193 cm, George Mason’12) has signed in Finland’s 1st division (2nd level) with Tarmo Provoo. It will be the first professional contract for Isiah Tate who played for George Mason in the NCAA last season where he averaged 6.2 ppg.
Read MoreJosh Akognon signs in China with Liaoning
Josh Akognon (180 cm, Cal State Fullerton’09) has signed with Chinese team Liaoning. Josh Akognon already played in China last season when he wore the jersey of DongGuan and averaged an impressive 28.5 ppg. He then moved back to the states where he played with the Canton Charge in the D-League and averaging 14.5 ppg.
Read MoreLaRon Dendy will play in Greece for Kolossos Rhodes
LaRon Dendy has been signed a 2012-13 contract to play with Kolossos Rhodes in the Greek Basketball League. Dendy (2.05m, college: Middle Tennessee State) will start his professional career in Greece after a successful collegiate career at MTS, where he averaged 14.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocked shots and 27.2 minutes per game over 30…
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