Norris Cole signs with Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Norris Cole (188 cm, Cleveland State’11) has bid goodbye to the NBA for now and will continue his pro career with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). This will not be his first time around the block with a team outside of the U.S., having played briefly in China for the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) at…
Read MoreJulyan Stone granted release by Venezia
Julyan Stone (198 cm, UTEP’11) was originally set to reinforce the roster of Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-Serie A) this 2017-18. That was the plan. However, plans changed and the guard was offered a two-year deal by the Charlotte Hornets. Stone was able to secure a release from Venezia and will be headed back to the…
Read MoreNCAA: Marvin Bagley III commits to Duke
NCAA – Duke University got a huge boost as far as its projections for bagging a national championship this 2017-18. The school landed 5-star prospect Marvin Bagley III (198 cm). The 18-year-old is currently in his third year at Sierra Canyon High School in California. He is, however, attempting to finish his school early and…
Read MoreDominic Waters joins Pinar Karsiyaka
Dominic Waters (185 cm, Portland State University’10) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 with a stint playing for Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-BSL). Dominic played for two clubs in 2016-17, starting off the season with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A). He played nine games there and averaged 14.6 ppg and 7.6 apg. The guard…
Read MoreJordan McRae deals with Baskonia
Jordan McRae (197 cm, Tennessee’14) has agreed to terms with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will play for them in 2017-18. This will be McRae’s first stint with a European team. He played as a reserve for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016-17. Jordan appeared in a total of 36 games for his former team…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 recap
The 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 action came in hot with Groups A and B bringing some exciting basketball action. Top teams surged ahead into the quarterfinals as both leaders and favored teams racked wins. Group A Syria punched its ticket into the Quarterfinals with an 87-78 win over India. It was a tremendous…
Read MoreAsia Cup Day 4: favourites win
Day 4 of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 in Lebanon saw the completion of Round 2 of the Group Phase. On Friday evening, Group A and Group B nations took to the hardwood as they continued to jostle for positions in the standing. By the end of the action, Iran, Jordan, Philippines, and China…
Read MoreMatt Lojeski crosses the Greek divide
Seasoned EuroLeague performer Matt Lojeski (198 cm, Hawaii’07) has penned a deal to move to Panathinaikos Athens (Greece, A1 and EuroLeague). The Belgian joins K.C. Rivers, Nikos Pappas, and Nick Calathes as the key guards for the Greek giant. American-born Matt Lojeski is coming off four seasons with Panathinaikos’ bitter rival Olympiacos. It is unlikely…
Read MoreErik McCree goes pro with Nizhny Novgorod
Erik McCree (203 cm, Louisiana Tech’17) will begin his professional career this 2017-18 with a stint in Europe. He has signed a deal to play for BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB). The 23-year-old forward appeared in a total of 33 games in his senior year at Lousiana Tech. McCree recorded well-rounded averages of 17.7 ppg and…
Read MoreZach Randolph out on bail for drug charges
Zach Randolph was recently released from jail after posting $20,000 bail. He was arrested on Wednesday for possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. By law, the intent was determined by the sheer amount the forward had in his possession, which was reportedly two pounds worth of the illegal drug in his backpack. The…
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