All-Euroleague First Team
The All-Euroleague first team has been announced, after voting by fans and accredited media members. The voting is made without regard to player positions. The 2016-17 MVP will be revealed at the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 20 during the Final Four in Istanbul! Sergio Llull – Real Madrid Sergio Llull is…
Read MoreBoston Celtics take back series lead from Washington Wizards
With two straight losses on the mind’s of the Boston Celtics, an early response was in order to get back on track. The Celtics used the urgency and the power of the crowd to go up on the scoreboard right out of the gates in game five. The team and crowd never looked back as Boston…
Read MoreNBA Draft Combine set to begin with 67 players invited
While a few teams are fighting for an NBA championship. The rest of the league is already in the process of planning for their future. The first step is to evaluate players entered in the upcoming NBA draft. All of the NBA scouts will get a chance in the NBA draft combine that goes on Thursday…
Read MoreTony Wroten heads to Bucaneros de La Guaira
Tony Wroten (198 cm, Washington ’12) is moving on to the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB). This follows a 16-game run with the Texas Legends (USA- D-League) this season. In the D-league, Wroten scored 12.6 ppg with 2.3 apg and 2.6 rpg. A consistent jump shot is the biggest flaw in Wroten’s game. This trend continued this…
Read MoreChane Behanan switches to Guayama
Chane Behanan (198 cm, Louisville’14) has linked up with Brujos de Guayama (BSN) in Puerto Rico for this 2017 season on the island. The American is switching from rival BSN franchise, Capitanes de Arecibo. Chane Behanan played fourteen games for the Captains this season and secured averages of 12.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists…
Read MoreFrench Pro A: big wins at the top
Chalon, Nanterre, and Strasbourg closed the gap on Monaco at the top of the French Pro A on Tuesday, thanks to the league leaders losing in a shock defeat. It was an important Round 32 of the Regular Season. However, despite the loss, with just two rounds to go, Monaco is guaranteed to head to…
Read MoreNBA opens academy in India
The NBA has expanded its reach in Asia. On May 9 the league proudly opened its first academy in India. The training center is located at the Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum attended the opening. Tatum had this to say at the event: “India is a country with nearly 1.3…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs win at home to take 3-2 lead
With 15 seconds to go in overtime, the Houston Rockets trailed by three with a jump ball coming on their side of the floor. The Rockets obtained possession and put the ball in James Harden’s hands to let him dictate the game. This gameplan has led the Rockets all year but it didn’t work in game…
Read MoreTavarian Nix deals with Santa Tecla
Tavarian Nix (201 cm, Midwestern State’15) has linked with Santa Tecla BC (Liga MB) in El Salvador for the rest of this season. The American played his first game for the franchise and recorded 16 points and 6 rebounds. Earlier this season, Tavarian Nix played for Kabayan Pilipinas in the Thailand TBL. Over twenty games…
Read MoreJustin Dobbins joins Brenes Barva
Justin Dobbins (203 cm, Eastern Michigan’10) has penned a deal to play for reigning Costa Rico champs Ferreteria Brenes Barva. The American has already made his debut for the franchise and managed to score a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds. Justin Dobbins previously played for As Seeb in Oman. During the 2015/2016 season,…
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