Tim Kempton Jr. goes pro with Bilbao Basket
Tim Kempton Jr. (208 cm, Lehigh’17) will begin his professional career this 2017-18 season as a player for Retabet Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). His father, Tim Sr., is a retired NBA player who played professionally in Europe after the end of his eight-season run the NBA. Kempton Jr. played 31 games for Lehigh University in…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Boston trades No. 1 Pick to Philadelphia
The Boston Celtics have officially traded the No. 1 pick of 2017 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Celtics will receive the third pick of the draft and as well as a future first-round pick. The deal was made official on Monday (US time). The future first-round pick is for 2018 via…
Read MoreBauru crushes Paulistano to win 2017 NBB crown
Paschoalotto/Bauru have claimed their second Brazilian NBB title after a dominant 92-73 win over Paulistano/Unimed Sao Paolo in Game 5 of the finals. The last time Bauru stood atop of the winner’s podium was back in 2002. Their championship drought, which lasted over a decade, has finally ended and it was a hard-earned one indeed.…
Read MoreAlba Fehervar wins 2017 Hungarian League Championship
It took five games but TLI Alba Ferhervar eventually emerged as victors and claimed the 2017 Hungarian League Championship. They defeated a worthy opposing club in Falco KC Szombathley 78-71 in Game 5 of a thrilling finals series. This marks the fifth league championship of the organization. The last time they held the gold trophy…
Read MoreCarl Hall signed by Soles de Santo Domingo
Carl Hall (202 cm, Wichita State’13) is a recent addition to the roster of Soles de Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic-LNB) this 2017. Carl has recently made his debut for Soles de Santo Domingo and scored 21 points and pulled down seven rebounds in 32 minutes of action. The big man played for two teams in…
Read MoreBryon Allen joins EWE Baskets
Bryon Allen (193 cm, George Mason’14) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 season with EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL). Allen is coming off a productive stint playing for CEZ Basketball Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL) in 2016-17. He played 42 games for them in the Czech Republic NBL, where he averaged 14.0 ppg and 3.1 apg. Bryon…
Read MoreAntabia Waller lands with Varese
Antabia Waller (191 cm, Auburn’10) is taking his game to Italy in 2017-18 after signing a deal to play for Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A). The 28-year-old Waller spent his 2016-17 season playing for KK Mornar Bar (Montenegro-Erste Liga). In 16 games in the Basketball Champions League, Antabia was able to average 13.1 ppg and 2.3…
Read MoreJoel Freeland no longer with CSKA Moscow
Joel Freeland (209 cm) has departed Russian powerhouse, CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this 2017 and will be looking for a team for the 2017-18 season. He is a 30-year-old British international player who played for the British National Team from 2008 to 2014. Freeland signed with CSKA Moscow in 2015. It was his return to Europe…
Read MoreItaly Serie A Finals: Venezia gains 3-2 series lead
Umana Reyer Venezia has taken a decisive 3-2 lead in the Italy Serie A finals after edging out Dolomiti Energia Trento 65-63 in Game 5. The best-of-seven series resumes on June 20th. Of course, Venezia would prefer to close it out and claim the trophy, but with their backs to the wall expect Trento to…
Read MorePatric Young inks with Armani Milano
Patric Young (208 cm, Florida ’14) is the newest member of EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A). Young makes the move after playing last season with Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1). The big man did not see much time on the court for the Greek team as he only played 10.5 mpg. He managed to score 5.0 ppg…
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