Benjamin Simons inks with Obradoiro
Benjamin Simons (203 cm, Drake’13) will be reinforcing the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. This will be Benjamin’s first stint with a Spanish club, so this will mean he will be facing a new set of challenges as he plays in a new league. Simons is coming over to…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Cup: round 2 wraps
The second round of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 group phase continued on Thursday. After four games opened the round yesterday, the final four contests of Day 2 were held. On the day, there were victories for Japan, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. Group C Korea put in the performance of the round with…
Read MoreHollis Thompson landed by Olympiacos
Hollis Thompson (203 cm, Georgetown’12) is taking his game to Europe this 2017-18 after agreeing to terms on a deal to play for Greek powerhouse, Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1). This will be Thompson’s first pro gig outside of the U.S., marking a new chapter in his career. Hollis Thompson began the 2016-17 season with the…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 2: Mixed results from China, Iran
Day 2 of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup was chock full of brilliantly exciting games. Eight more teams took to the hardwood to play out their openers. Groups A and B had two games each. Tournament favorites China and Iran came up with mixed results in their first games of the competition. Group A Jordan…
Read MoreDonatas Motiejunas pens with Shandong
Donatas Motiejunas (213 cm) has signed a deal to play for the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) this 2017. Motiejunas is a 26-year-old Lithuanian international player who has been a member of the Lithuanian National Team since 2010. He spent the 2016-17 season on the roster of the New Orleans Pelicans. In 34 games, Donatas recorded…
Read MoreRyan Pearson to play for Dijon
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for JDA Dijon Bourgogne (France-Pro A) this 2017-18. This will be a fresh start for Pearson but he is not coming from very far, having played for Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) in 2016-17. The 27-year-old George Mason University…
Read MoreKnicks hire Craig Robinson, Obama’s brother-in-law
The New York Knicks have hired Craig Robinson to be part of their coaching staff. Robinson was the former head coach of the Oregon State basketball team. Robinson also happens to be the brother-in-law of former U.S. President Barack Obama. He will be reportedly be involved in player development as well as being the general…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Cup tips off with four games
The FIBA Asia Cup 2017 has tipped off today with four contests from the group phase. On Tuesday, there was action from Group C and Group D, with Group A and Group B set to start on Day 2 (Wednesday). On the opening day of the FIBA Asia Cup tournament, New Zealand, Taiwan, Australia, and…
Read MoreJahii Carson added by Koroivos
Jahii Carson (178 cm, Arizona State’14) will be reinforcing the backcourt of Greek club ASA Korovoivos Amaliadas (Greek-A1) this 2017-18. The American guard played in Canada in 2016-17 for the Island Storm (Canada-NBL). He played in a total of 49 games for his former team. Carson was able to put together averages of 20.9 ppg…
Read MoreDrew Crawford joins Maccabi Rishon
Drew Crawford (196 cm, Northwestern’14) is making his way back to the Israeli Winner League after inking a deal with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League). The 26-year-old Crawford got his first run with a European club in 2015-16 with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League). In 2016-17 Drew took his game to Germany, suiting up for MHP…
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