Turkish Airlines EuroLeague: Fenerbahce wins historic title
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague came to a triumphant close on Sunday as Fenerbahce Istanbul won the Final Four to become the 2017 champion. It was a historic rewriting of the record books for the club as it lifted the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy for the first ever time. In doing so, Fenerbahce also became the…
Read MoreGolden State wins in San Antonio to take insurmountable 3-0 lead
Once again, the Spurs were no match for the almighty Warriors. Golden State is clearly the better team in this series which is most likely going to end up as a sweep. Golden State is clicking on all cylinders while the hobbled Spurs are limping towards the end of their 2016/2017 campaign. San Antonio held…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Olympiacos and Fenerbahce stun in Final Four
A stunning first day of Final Four action settled which two clubs will contest the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague final. Friday also decided which two clubs will be left playing for third and fourth place. To suggest that the day’s events were surprising and unexpected is an understatement. The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague final will be…
Read MoreMike Harris back to Ponce
Mike Harris (198 cm, Rice’05) has made his return to former team, Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2017. He has already made his debut for them and in 32 minutes, the American guard scored 12 points and pulled down five rebounds. Harris has had previous experience playing for them back in 2014 and 2015.…
Read MoreVitor Faverani parts ways with FC Barcelona
Brazilian big man Vitor Faverani (212 cm) has departed Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He signed with them in January of this year, moving from UCAM Murcia (Spain-Liga Endesa). Faverani played nine games for FC Barcelona in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague where he posted averages of 7.7 ppg and 4.2 rpg.…
Read MoreCarl Elliott back with Cocodrilos
Carl Elliott (193 cm, George Washington’07) is making his way back to Venezuela this 2017 and reuniting with his former team, Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB). He has been a frequent addition to their roster on many occasions in the past, seeing action for them on and off from 2011 to 2015. Carl returns to Cocodrilos…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four preview
The showpiece of European Basketball is here, with the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four tipping off on Friday (May 19). There is plenty of domestic hoops to be decided this season, but this is where it is at for the biggest games on the continent. In this preview of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final…
Read MoreTsmoki-Minsk defends Belarusian League title
Tsmoki-Minsk has, once again, flexed its muscles and asserted its dominance over the Belarusian Premier League by taking the 2017 league championship. Not only did the team defend as reigning champions but this is a dynasty like no other, being their ninth straight league championship. One more and that’s a full decade that the organization…
Read MoreKyle Millings to coach Limoges
Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A) will have a fresh set of eyes overseeing them in the near future and a new tactician at their helm in the form of Kyle Millings, who has been tabbed to be the team’s new head coach. The 42-year-old American coach has had some recent success with another French club,…
Read MoreCyrus Tate now with Tijuana
Cyrus Tate (203 cm, Iowa’09) has been a recent addition to the roster of the Zonkeys de Tijuana (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2017. He has already made his debut for his new team. The 31-year-old Tate scored 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds for Tijuana, helping them down Los Mochis, 97-90. Cyrus is adjusting well. He…
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