EuroLeague and NBA will not support FIBA’s new qualifying windows
FIBA, the sport’s governing body, is once again at loggerheads with the EuroLeague, and is also dragging the NBA into its latest spat. A decision to reorganize how nations qualify for the Basketball World Cup and the Olympics has put FIBA in direct conflict with the scheduling of the two biggest league’s in hoops. As…
Read MoreMarko Guduric moves to Fenerbahce
Marko Guduric (196 cm) has inked a deal to play for Fenerbahce Istanbul in the Turkish BSL and EuroLeague through the 2017/2018 season. The current Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions are strengthening ahead of the title defense during the upcoming season. Marko Guduric is no stranger to success after spending the last three seasons playing for…
Read MoreAnthony Gill, newcomer to Khimki
Anthony Gill (203 cm, Virginia’16) has been picked up by BC Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) for the 2017-18 season. Gill will be taking the next step in his pro career after a productvie rookie campaign in 2016-17 with Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). Anthony logged a total of 30 games for them and was able to register…
Read MoreErrick McCollum signed by Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has decided to strengthen their roster with the recent addition of Errick McCollum (185 cm, Goshen’10). McCollum played in two different continents in 2016-17. The 29-year-old American guard started the season playing for the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA). In 36 games in the Chinese League, Errick dropped impressive averages of 37.5…
Read MoreZack Wright to play for Strasbourg
Zack Wright (191 cm, Central Missouri’07) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 season on the roster of Strasbourg IG Basket (France-Pro A). Wright is an experienced 32-year-old American international player who also holds a passport from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He played for the Bosnia and Herzegovinian National Team from 2012 to 2016. Wright spent…
Read MoreKlemen Prepelic now with Paris-Levallois
Klemen Prepelic (191 cm) will be a new face on the roster of Paris-Levallois (France-Pro A) this 2017-18 season. He is a 24-year-old Slovenian player who has been playing for the Slovenian National Team since 2013. The move to Paris will not be a big one for Prepelic, who spent the 2016-17 season on the…
Read MoreStephane Lasme pens with Unics
Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) is bringing in Gabonese big man, Stephane Lasme (203 cm, Massachusetts’07) for the 2017-18 season. Lasme spent the 2016-17 playing in the NBA D-League for the Texas Legends. He logged 19 games for them and registered averages of 11.8 ppg and 7.0 rpg. Stephane last saw action in Europe back in 2015-16,…
Read MoreNBA Summer League: Lonzo Ball drops 36 points on Sixers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball put one of the best rookie performances in the ongoing Las Vegas NBA Summer League Tournament. He put up a monster stat line with 36 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, and two blocks; leading his team to a 103-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Ball was selected…
Read MoreMarcus Eriksson joins Gran Canaria
Marcus Eriksson (201 cm) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 suiting up for Herbalife Gran Canaria (Spain-Liga Endesa). He is a 23-year-old Swedish player who has been a member of the Swedish National Team in 2012 and 2013. At this point, Eriksson can be considered a veteran of the Spanish ACB, having spent several…
Read MoreStephon Marbury lands with Beikong Fly Dragons
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) will remain in China but the 40-year-old for NBA guard will be playing for the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA) this upcoming 2017-18 season. He had significant success while he led the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) for six seasons. The Ducks wanted him in the organization but more in a…
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