Venezuela
Ricky Tarrant heads to Gigantes
Ricky Tarrant (188 cm, Memphis’16) is set to begin a new chapter in his rookie season as a pro, as he heads to Venezuela to play for the Gigantes de Guayana (Venezuela-LPB). Ricky is a 22-year-old product of Memphis University. This will be his second team this season. He started 2016-17 with s.Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg…
Read MoreKyle Fuller deals with Aragua
Kyle Fuller (185 cm, Vanderbilt’14) has agreed terms to play in the Venezuelan LPB for Toros de Aragua this 2017. The silky guard has not played this season, so this will be his first positing of the 2016/2017 campaign. Toros will know what they are getting with Kyle Fuller, though, as the American-Peruvian played for…
Read MoreSani Sakakini inks with Carabobo
Venezuelan franchise and LPB contender Trotamundos de Carabobo has announced the signing of Sani Sakakini (204 cm) this 2016/2017 campaign. The Palestinian player has been competing for Tianjin Steel in the Chinese top flight. Through his stint with the club, Sani Sakakini has played 35 games and been in good form. Indeed, over those games…
Read MoreDarrius Garrett pens with Marinos
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) will continue his professional career this 2017 with the Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB). An injury abruptly ended his 2016-17 campaign with Hoops Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Garrett logged 11 games for the Lebanese club before his departure and averaged 14.3 ppg and 11.9 rpg. Hopefully, he’s 100 percent now and ready…
Read MoreTrey Gilder returns to Panteras
Trey Gilder (206 cm, Northwestern State’08) has agreed to terms on a deal that will allow him to play for Panteras de Miranda (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. This actually a return engagement for Trey to Panteras. He played for them in 2015-16 and he managed to record quite the productive season. After joining the team in…
Read MoreLazar Hayward heads to Guaros de Lara
Lazar Hayward (198 cm, Marquette ’10) is on the move to Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB). This will be the first move out of the United States for the 30-year-old forward. Since graduating, he bounced in-and-out of the NBA and D-league. In the 2010 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Hayward with the 30th overall pick.…
Read MoreRuben Magnano to coach Trotamundos
Ruben Magnano will be the new head coach of Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. He is an Argentinian national who also holds an Italian passport. His last head coaching stint was a two-season run with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A), from 2008 to 2010. The 62-year-old Magnano has been the head coach of the Brazilian…
Read MoreWalter Baxley now with Bucaneros
Walter Baxley (193 cm, Mars Hill’06) has landed a deal to play for the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. Baxley is a veteran of Latin American hoops, but has spent the last few seasons playing in Argentina. This 2016-17 the veteran lent his talents to Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A). Walter played 26 games…
Read MoreAl Thornton signs with Gaiteros de Zulia
Former NBA player Al Thornton (203 cm, Florida State ’07 ) is heading to Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela-LPB). Thornton’s NBA career consisted of three years with the Clippers, two in Washington and one in Golden State from 2007-2011. His best season came in 2008/2009 with the Clippers where he scored 16.8 ppg with 5.2…
Read MoreDonta Smith, Jordan Hamilton, Kristoffer Lang, and Marcus Hall join La Guaira
Bucaneros de La Guaira made a signal of intent ahead of its Liga de la Americas FIBA campaign. The club has inked Donta Smith (201 cm, SE Illinois JC’04), former NBA swingman Jordan Hamilton (201 cm, Texas’11), Kristoffer Lang (211 cm, North Carolina’02), and Marcus Hall (185 cm, Colorado’08). The LPB franchise is heading into…
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