Zalgiris Kaunas makes second-best EuroLeague start in franchise history
Zalgiris Kaunas continued its impressive run in the EuroLeague and earned its fourth straight win in the competition. The Lithuanians dominated Anadolu Efes at home (89-73) and remained the only undefeated team in the EuroLeague (4-0). This is the second-best EuroLeague start for Zalgiris Kaunas in franchise history. Since the start of the EuroLeague back…
Read MoreVeteran Micah Downs signs with s.Oliver Würzburg
Micah Downs (203 cm, F) has signed with the German BBL team s.Oliver Würzburg as a replacement for the injured Brekkott Chapman. Micah Downs is an experienced veteran who’s been around the block a few times and carries more than a decade of professional experience with him. He graduated from Gonzaga in 2009 and, after…
Read MoreShevon Thompson signs in Spain instead of Germany
Shevon Thompson (213 cm, C) will play in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa instead of the German Bundesliga (BBL). He signed today with the Spanish team Montakit Fuenlabrada. Initially, Shevon Thompson was supposed to be on the roster of ALBA Berlin, but they tryout there didn’t work out, so he moved to Spain instead. Jamaican-born…
Read MoreEuroleague plans to change 0-20 games retrospectively
The Euroleague and EuroCup decided to propose a modification to Article 6 of the Special Regulations that regulate the consequences of teams not having at least eight players fit to play in any given game due to COVID-19. Until now, that resulted in a 0-20 forfait, but that is about to change. Not only for…
Read MoreNew NCAA transfer rules and eligibility
The NCAA will give an extra year of eligibility for winter sports athletes. The new rules were formally proposed for the one-time transfer exemption and also how college athletes can be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness. In August, the NCAA already approved to give all spring and fall sport athletes…
Read MoreWill Clyburn, CSKA Moscow stun Fenerbahce in EuroLeague classic
Will Clyburn and CSKA Moscow stunned Fenerbahce in Istanbul in another classic game between the two EuroLeague powerhouses. Clyburn saved the Muscovites twice, both in regulation and in overtime. The American forward first hit the three-pointer that sent the game into the extra period (69-69). In overtime, Clyburn made the go-ahead layup-plus-the-foul that allowed CSKA…
Read MoreDutch basketball league suspended
The Dutch basketball league has been suspended for at least four weeks. This is the result of the new government measures which in essence comes down to a partial lockdown. The number of newly notified positive coronavirus tests in the Netherlands soared by a further 7,393 cases in the 24 hours to Tuesday at 10…
Read MoreBrandon Walters agrees on terms with Comunicaciones Mercedes
Brandon Walters (208 cm, F/C) has agreed on terms with Comunicaciones Mercedes from Argentina. Last season Walters played in Finland for Joensuun Kataja Basket and averaged 16.8 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the Korisliiga. In 2018 Brandon Walters graduated from Middle Tennessee University, where he posted 11.1 ppg and 5.3 rpg. He then started his…
Read MoreFuture of G League uncertain
Will there be a G League this season? Who knows. Various scenarios There are discussions of various scenarios for a G-League campaign, including not holding one or expanding NBA rosters instead. One plan could feature having a handful of week-long G-League showcases in a bubble setting to ensure young players stay active. If a more…
Read MoreZach Thomas inks with Budivelnyk Kyiv
Zach Thomas (201 cm, F) has signed with the Ukrainian team Budivelnyk Kyiv for the upcoming season. Last season Thomas played in the Italian Serie A, where he averaged 7.3 ppg and 4.2 rpg for Consultinvest VL Pesaro. Zach Thomas had a tremendous college career. When he played for Bucknell University, he averaged 20.6 ppg…
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