Ashton Gibbs lands with Indios de San Francisco
Ashton Gibbs (188 cm, Pitsburgh’12) has been signed to a deal by the Indios de San Francisco (Dominican Republic-LNB) this 2017. In 2016-17 the University of Pittsburgh product briefly played for Terme Olimia Podcetrtek (Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM). He signed with them in February 2017 and played seven games. During his short run with the team,…
Read MoreKataja Basket wins 2017 Finnish Korisliiga title
Joensuun Kataja Basket have reclaimed the Finnish Korisliiga title this 2017 after defeating the Salon Vilpas Vikings in Game 6 of their series, 94-65. This marks the second Finnish league title for the organization. They last raised the trophy above their heads was in 2015. After a year off, they are back as the top…
Read MoreGolden State overcomes huge deficit to steal Game 1
With 7:05 to go in the second quarter, David West fouled Kawhi Leonard to send him to the line. Leonard stepped up and hit both free throws to give San Antonio a 46-21 lead. About 99 percent of the time this lead would be insurmountable. Golden State is the exception. Their offense is dangerous enough to…
Read MoreRicky Ledo added by Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz
Ricky Ledo (201 cm, Providence ’13) agreed to terms with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa). The move follows a very successful season with Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). Ledo scored 21.2 ppg with 6.3 rpg and 2.8 apg while shooting 35.6 percent from three in 22 games. Now, Ledo will join Baskonia which currently is one of the…
Read MoreDiamon Simpson heads to Trotamundos de Carabobo
Diamon Simpson (204 cm, St. Mary’s ’09) is continuing his season with Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB). His debut with the team came yesterday against the Panteras (Venezuela-LPB). Trotamundos came away with a 7-75 victory. Simpson is being worked into the lineup as he only saw the floor for nine minutes. He scored one point from the…
Read MoreLiga Endesa: Real Madrid leads top 8 into Play-Offs
Real Madrid was pushed to the limit by Andorra, but came away with an 86-88 victory after an overtime period. Los Blancos was guaranteed first place in Liga Endesa through Round 34 regardless, but the victory sends the club to the Play-Offs in a winning mood and as Regular Season champions. Madrid finishes the normal…
Read MoreSuleiman Braimoh signs with Nanterre
Suleiman Braimoh (203 cm, Rice ’11) is heading to JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A). Braimoh will add a new big man scoring presence to the Nanterre front line. He averaged 13.3 ppg in just 23.6 mpg for the Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTP) in league play. The Russian team kept the big man on the roster for 43…
Read MoreVTB League: Lokomotiv heads to last four
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar has completed the VTB League semi-finals picture by eliminating Unics Kazan in the remaining series of the Quarterfinals. A 79-84 road win was enough to seal the deal and allow Lokomotiv to progress with a 3-1 series victory. The Krasnodar outfit now joins CSKA Moscow, Khimki Moscow Region, and Zenit St. Petersburg…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga moves to Unicaja Malaga
Christian Eyenga (201 cm) will help Spanish club and current EuroCup champion Unicaja Malaga in its final push in the Liga Endesa this season. The Congolese former NBA player will provide front line support for Malaga as the club heads into the Play-Offs. This season, Christian Eyenga has been playing for Varese in the Italian…
Read MoreLuke Nevill inks with Al Rayyan Doha
Luke Nevill (218 cm, Utah’09) is heading to the Middle East and will suit up for Al Rayyan Doha in the Qatar D1 league. The Australian big man has played for Bank of Taiwan (SBL) this season and was in good form over the stay. Indeed, during 32 games, Luke Nevill secured double-double averages of…
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