Enes Kanter struggling with Politics and Hoops
Turkish international player Enes Kanter (211 cm, Kentuck’11) is entering his 11th season in the NBA as a Boston Celtic in 2019-20. He figures to slide in as the team’s starting center when the season tips off in October. Kanter has been an outspoken critic of the government of his native Turkey since 2017, especially…
Read MoreKyle Wiltjer pens with Turk Telekom
Kyle Wiltjer (208 cm, Gonzaga’16) will continue his professional basketball career in 2018-19 suiting up for Turk Telekom Ankara (Turkey-BSL) as the two sides reached an agreement on a deal. Wiltjer is a Canadian international basketball player who has been a member of the Canadian National Team since 2015. In 2018-19 he played 37 games…
Read MoreFrank Elegar newcomer to Malaga
Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2019-20. He is a Guyanese international basketball player who also holds a passport from the U.S. Virgin Islands. He’s been a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands National Team from 2006-08 and again in 2010…
Read MoreGreg Monroe lands with Bayern Muenchen
Veteran NBA journeyman Greg Monroe (211 cm, Georgetown’10) has opted to take his game to Europe for the 2019-20 season. The big man has agreed to terms on a deal with German powerhouse, FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL). The 29-year-old still has a lot left in the tank but the changing style of play in the…
Read MoreNBA Opens Investigation into Free Agency Process
The NBA has opened an investigation into the process of the recent free agency. This comes as the result of issues raised by multiple team owners during the Board of Governors meeting held in Las Vegas during the Summer League. The league will be looking into the possibility of teams circumventing the salary cap as…
Read MoreGabe York inks with Strasbourg
Gabe York (190 cm, Arizona’16) will be joining SIG Strasbourg (France-Pro A) and will be part of their roster for the opening tipoff of the 2019-20 season. York played 43 games in the NBA G-League for the Lakeland Magic and recorded averages of 16.4 ppg an 3.0 apg. He also saw action in the Greek…
Read More2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers Draw
The draw for the 2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers took place on Monday at Munich, Germany. The ceremony was presided over by FIBA Executive Director Europe Kamil Novak. The balls were drawn by Georgian Basketball Federation Vice-Presiden Vladimir Boisa and Czech National Team member Vojtech Hruban. The 2021 FIBA Eurobasket Qualifiers will be played across three…
Read MoreIsrael defends FIBA U20 European crown
Team Israel successfully defended their FIBA U20 European Championship title on Sunday in a thrilling 92-84 victory over Spain. The last team to repeat as champions was Serbia in 2008. Israel has a bright future ahead. They have a stacked roster of promising young talent, making them a force to be reckoned with in the…
Read MoreKyle Weems joins Virtus Bologna
Kyle Weems (198 cm, Missouri State’12) is a new face on the roster of Virtus Segafredo Bologna (Italy-Serie A) for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Weems is coming off a productive 2018-19 campaign playing for Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL). In 10 EuroCup games, he registered averages of 13.6 ppg and 4.4 rpg. He logged 29 games in…
Read MoreTony Crocker now with Pinar Karsiyaka
Tony Crocker (200 cm, Oklahoma’10) will continue his professional basketball career in 2019-20 on the roster of Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-BSL). In 2018-19 Crocker suited up for Russian club B.C. Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-VTB). In 31 VTB United League games, he notched averages of 10.0 ppg and 2.2 rpg. Crocker also saw 30 games…
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