Wizards blow out Celtics 89-116 in heated Game 3
The Washington Wizards managed to grab their win of their series against the Boston Celtics with a convincing, 89-116 victory. Boston still has a 2-1 advantage but Washington has shown that they can take them to the limit and even show that they can be the better team. The Wizards went on an insane 22-o…
Read MoreBill Amis extended by Aalstar
Bill Amis (206 cm, Hawaii’11) has received a contract extension from Crelan Okapi Aalstar (Belgium-Euromillions league) and will remain with the team for the next two seasons. He had a productive run with them this 2016-17 season. In 33 games Bill recorded averages of 9.9 ppg and 7.1 rpg. Prior to this stint Amis spent…
Read MoreSammy Zeglinski cut by Island Storm
Sammy Zeglinski (182 cm, Virginia’12) has been cut by the Island Storm (Canada-NBL) this 2017 and is now back on the basketball free agent market. He joined the team in April 2017, playing five games for them and recording averages of 6.8 ppg and 3.4 apg. Sammy moved there after starting off the 2016-17 season…
Read MoreNBA D-League makes big strides in 2016-17
The NBA D-League had a very good year this 2016-17. The league set a record in attendance with over one and a half million people coming to watch the games. The league has also announced that will be expanding to 25 teams for 2017-18. Their is a wealth of talent in the league just waiting…
Read MoreBuducnost bags 11th straight Montenegrin league title
“Another year, another title.” It seems that has been the recurring theme for KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica for over a decade now, at at least as far as the Montenegrin Erste Liga is concerned. The team has just hoisted its 11th straight Montenegrin league championship trophy. They downed KK Mornar Basket Bar in Game 5…
Read MoreSammy Monroe, newcomer to Al Shabab
Sammy Monroe (198 cm, Newberry’07) has inked a deal with Al Shabab Dubai (United Arab Emirates-D1) and will be joining the team this 2017. The 32-year-old veteran journeyman has had some extensive experience playing in the Middle East. In 2016-17 Sammy lent his talents to Al Gharafa Doha (Qatar-D1), signing with them in December 2016.…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs Ties the Series at 1-1
After a 27-point beat down in game one, the San Antonio Spurs came out focused in a must-win situation. The Spurs played their style of basketball with defense and patience to beat the Rockets 121-96. San Antonio Spurs 121 – Houston Rockets 96 Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to victory as he’s done all season.…
Read MoreMichal Michalak signs with Brescia
Michal Michalak (197 cm) is set to join Germani Basket Brescia (Italy-Serie A). Michalak makes the transfer to Italy from his home country of Poland. He has not played in any other country so far in his eight-year career. The 24-year-old played with PGE Turow (Poland-PLK) for 32 games earlier this season. The swingman was…
Read MoreNBA Play-Offs: Warriors seize initiative over Jazz
Game 2 of the NBA Play-Offs Conference Semi-finals tipped off on Tuesday night as the Washington Wizards hosted the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz welcomed the Golden State Warriors. Both the Warriors and the Celtics took charge of their series with victories, allowing the Celtics to move 2-0 ahead in their best-of-five run, while the…
Read MoreMyke Henry deals with Hermosillo
Myke Henry (198 cm, De Paul’16) has signed a deal to play for Rayos de Hermosillo (CIBACOPA) in Mexico for this 2017. The American has already made his debut for the franchise and was solid in his first game. Through 18 minutes on the floor Myke Henry produced 11 points and 6 rebounds. This is…
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