Sebastian Telfair sentenced to prison for 3 1/2 years
Former NBA guard, Sebastian Telfair has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for possession of a loaded gun. He was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in April after the police found a loaded gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop on July 2017. Telfair was selected 13th overall in the…
Read MoreFIBA: Rui Hachimura leads Japan to tuneup win over New Zealand
The Japanese National Team got preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup off on the right foot on Monday with a 99-89 win over New Zealand. The game was the first of a two-game friendly series between both teams. Both squads will face off again on Wednesday, in Tokyo, Japan. Japan is in Group E…
Read MoreFIBA: Iran Falls to Greece in Pre-World Cup Friendly
With the 2019 FIBA World Cup just around the corner, many national teams have engaged in friendly games as part of their preparation for the much-awaited tournament. In one recent friendly game, Iran faced off against Greece. Iran is in Group C, while Greece is in Group F, so there was no spilling of strategies,…
Read MoreBrandon Gilbeck goes pro with Horsens IC
Brandon Gilbeck (213 cm, Western Illinois’19) will begin his professional basketball career in 2019-20 with a stint playing for Horsens IC (Denmark-BasketLigaen). Gilbeck played 31 games in his senior year at Western Illinois and was able to put together averages 9.5 ppg and 8.5 rpg.
Read MoreGreg Whittington joins Galatasaray
Greg Whittington (203 cm, Georgetown’13) is a fresh addition to the roster of Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Whittington spent the 2018-19 season playing in the Israel Winner League for Galil Gilboa. In 30 games in the Israeli League, the former Georgetown Hoya produced averages of 18.4 ppg and 9.6 rpg.
Read MoreAngel Delgado signed by Beijing Royal Fighters
Angel Delgado (206 cm, Seton Hall’18) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Beijing Royal Fighters (China-CBA) and will be suiting up for the Chinese club in the 2019-20 season. Delgado is a 24-year-old Dominican player who has been a member of the Dominican Republic National Team since 2015. He played two games…
Read MoreFinal Flight: Vince Carter to play in 22nd NBA season
There are but a few more iconic players active in the NBA today than Vince Carter. Yes, you have your LeBron James fans and your Giannis Antetokounmpo supporters, but neither player can boast of having played in the NBA during the 90s. Carter can. The 42-year-old, seemingly ageless Carter will be playing in his 22nd…
Read MoreElijah Wilson added by Den Bosch
Elijah Wilson (193 cm, Coastal’17) will continue his professional basketball career with the New Heroes Basketball Den Bosch (Netherlands-Eredivisie) for the 2019-20 season. Wilson is coming off a productive 2018-19 campaign, lending his talents to the Kapfenberg Bulls (Austria-A Bundesliga). He played 46 games for them last season and produced averages of 18.6 ppg and…
Read MoreLester Medford signs with VEF Riga
Lester Medford (178 cm, Baylor’16) is a recent addition to the roster of VEF Riga (Latvia-LBL) for the 2019-20 season. Medford is coming off a two-season stint with KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (Macedonia-Prva Liga). In 2018-19 he played 21 games for his former club in the ABA League where he produced averages of 12.3 ppg…
Read MoreJordan Loyd inks with Valencia
Jordan Loyd (193 cm, Indianapolis’16) is making his way to Europe for the 2019-20 season after agreeing to terms with Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). Loyd is a 26-year-old product of the University of Indianapolis. He spent the 2018-19 season playing for the Toronto Raptors and their G-League affiliate, the Raptors 905 Mississauga. He played 42…
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