Crvena Zvezda draws first blood in ABA League finals
Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd takes Game 1 of their finals series in the ABA League against KK Cedevita Zagreb 88-66. It was a game befitting the talent and tenacity of the teams competing for Adriatic gold. Cedevita seized the early initiative and rushed to an amazing 16-27 lead at the end of the first frame. True…
Read MoreChris Jones parts ways with Antibes
Chris Jones (178 cm, Louisville’15) has left French Pro A club, Sharks Antibes this 2017 and is now a free agent. Jones played just two games for Antibes and was not the right fit for them. He averaged 17 minutes and was able to produce 3.5 ppg and 2.5 rpg during that span. His 2016-17…
Read MoreAndrew James Ogilvy to Azad
Andrew James Ogilvy (211 cm, Vanderbilt’10) will be bolstering the frontcourt of Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2017. Andrew is an Irish-Australian international player who is coming off a stint playing for the Illawarra Hawks (Australia-NBL). In 34 games, the big man was able to record averages of 11.1 ppg and 7.6 rpg. In 2016…
Read MoreAmir Williams joins Taylor Hawks
Amir Williams (211 cm, Ohio State’15) is now playing for the Taylor Hawks (New Zealand-NBL) this 2017. In his first game for his new team, Williams scored seven points and hauled in six rebounds. Amir initially started the 2016-17 season on the roster of the Iowa Energy, of the NBA D-League. In 29 games he…
Read MoreAmere May inks with Durango
Amere May (190 cm, Delaware State’15) has agreed to terms on a deal with the Aguilas Doradas de Durango (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2017. May is not yet fully acclimated with his new team. In his first two games for Durango, he has averaged 8.5 ppg and 2.5 rpg. He was originally slated to begin his career…
Read MoreMalcolm White debuts for Globalport
Malcolm White (205 cm, LSU’12), who was recently picked up by Globalport Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA), made a big splash in his debut game with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocked shots. White is a 28-year-old American international player who also holds a Bahraini passport. He was a recent addition to the Bahraini national team…
Read MoreBrandon Triche agrees with Bnei Hertzeliyya
Brandon Triche (193 cm, Syracuse ’13) inked a deal to join Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League). The move to the Israeli league comes after playing in the D-league this season with the Delaware 87ers and Salt Lake Stars. Triche was a newcomer to the D-league this season where he averaged about 7.0 ppg in just 19.0 mpg with…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook breaks single-season triple-double record
Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA ’08) made NBA history on Sunday night. He finished Sunday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a triple-double which marks number 42 this season. This breaks Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles in a season which was set after the 1961/1962 season. The record was thought to be an untouchable…
Read MoreSpanish ACB: top six shuffles as Valencia goes first
There was plenty of movement at the top of the Spanish ACB league, with a new club assuming first position in the standings. Through Round 28 of the Regular Season, Valencia (19-6) defeated Manresa to move top, while Real Madrid (19-7) moved to second place with a win over Baskonia Vitoria. Tenerife (19-8) lost out…
Read MoreShavon Shields picked up by Dolomiti Energia Trento
Shavon Shields (201 cm, Nebraska ’16) is joining Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy-Serie A). The Italian team will add Shields for his scoring abilities and his length at the guard position. Trento is currently fifth in the Serie A with a 15-11 record. This season, the 22-year-old scored 14.0 ppg while grabbing 5.3 rpg with the Fraport Skyliners…
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