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Riders sign guard Jorge Calvo
Leicester Riders have signed Spanish guard Jorge Calvo, as they strengthen their back court for the new season. Calvo is a 6 foot 3 inch, 24 year old ball handler from the University of Leon, who played with Baloncesto León S.A.D., in the LEB Gold League in Spain, which is just below the ACB, the…
Read MoreBrandon Freeman signs for Shimane
Brandon Freeman (191 cm, Arkansas-Little Rock’05) has signed with Japanese BJ-League team Shimane Susanoo Magic, coached by legendary Croatian coach Zeljko Pavlicevic a two time Euroleague winner (Cibona and Split) and ex-National team coach of Japan. Freeman last played in Belgium for Leuven.
Read MoreGlasgow Rocks strengthen their backcourt with Robinson
Glasgow Rocks have added some extra length and talent to their backcourt with the acquisition of 6’4″ guard, Donald Robinson. Robinson will be coming off a successful 2011/12 season with West Virginia Tech, where he averaged 15ppg and 2.5 apg. The 6’4″ athletic guard will have big shoes to fill as he effectively replaces last…
Read MoreLance Hurdle signs with Wollongong
Lance Hurdle (188 cm, Miami’09) has signed with Australian team Wollongong Hawks. Hurdle played the last three season in the D-League.
Read MoreOliver Stevic signs with Zielona Gora
Serbian player Oliver Stevic (204 cm) has signed with Polish club Zielona Gora. Stevic last played in Italy and before that in Spain.
Read MoreMarques Green signs with Cedevita
Cedevita have signed Marques Green to a 2012-13 contract. Green has played with numerous teams in Europe over his career, most recently with Sidigas Avellino in the Italian Serie A where he averaged 16.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He lead the league in assists with 6.5 per game and was second on the…
Read MoreHaake returns for fourth season to Sport-Club Itzehoe
Sport-Club Itzehoe has retained the services of point guard Thorben Haake for a fourth season, the club announced recently. During the 2011-12 season Haake averaged 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game for the Eagles. Coach Paul Larysz commented on Haake’s re-signing, “I am happy that a known face is staying not only…
Read MoreJamie Skeen and Chris Alleen sign for Maccabi Ashdod
Jamie Skeen (203 cm, VCU’11) and rookie Chris Allen (190 cm, Iowa State’12) have both signed for Maccabi Ashdod from Israel. Allen averaged 12.3 ppg in the Big Ten last year with Iowa State, while Skeen started last season in France (ASVEL) and ended it in Israel (Ironi Ashkelon).
Read MoreFrank Turner signs for Trefl Sopot
Guard Frank Turner (178 cm, Canisius’10) has signed in Poland for power house Trefl Sopot (lost Polish play off finals against Asseco Prokom). Turner played the last two seasons for Den Bosch from the Netherlands.
Read MoreLe Havre signs Michael Thompson
Guard Michael Thompson (177 cm, Northwestern’11) has signed for French team Le Havre. Last season he played in the German Bundesliga for Frankfurt.
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