Jorge Gutierrez signs with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) has recently secured the services of Mexican international player Jorge Gutierrez (190 cm, California’12) this 2016. The 27-year-old Jorge Gutierrez has been a member of the Mexican national team since 2013. He was released by the Brooklyn Nets in October. Jorge Gutierrez originally began the 2015-16 season with the Milwaukee…
Read MoreLorenzo Brown landed by Unics
Lorenzo Brown (196 cm, North Carolina State’13) is taking his game back to Europe after agreeing to terms on a deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) this 2016. Brown was on the training camp roster of the Detroit Pistons in the pre-season, but unfortunately did not make the final cut. He was released by the Minnesota…
Read MoreEuroleague: CSKA Moscow makes is five unbeaten
The fifth round of the Euroleague Regular Season continued on Thursday with a big showing from CSKA Moscow. The Russian club traveled to Olympiacos and came away from Greece with a win. Also with the winning feeling was Brose Baskets, which played out a classic encounter with Milan. Real Madrid’s steady progress continued with a…
Read MoreTrevor Mbakwe pens with Zenit
Trevor Mbakwe (207 cm, Minnesota’13) is set to strengthen the frontcourt of Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB) this 2016. Trevor is a Nigerian-American player who was recently added to the Nigerian national team this year. He moves to the Russian club after starting the season with Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa). He spent the 2015-16 season playing…
Read MoreAnthony Dobbins parts with Gravelines
Anthony Dobbins (192 cm, Richmond’04) has parted ways with French club BCM Gravelines Grand Littoral (France-Pro A) this 2016. Dobbins is a 35-year-old American player who also holds an Italian passport. He played three games for Gravelines in the ongoing FIBA Europe Cup and averaged 4.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. He also played six games…
Read MoreDerwin Kitchen joins Ironi Nahariya
Derwin Kitchen (194 cm, Florida State’11) has signed a deal to play for Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Winner League) this 2016-17 season. He is no stranger to Israeli hoops. Kitchen saw action there in 2013-14 and 2014-15. Derwin joins the club after a busy 2015-16 campaign. He began last season with Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A), but in…
Read More2016/2017 Euroleague: Unics Kazan produces to beat Fenerbahce
After a busy week of action, the 2016/2017 Euroleague returns to normal this week as Round 5 gets underway. There were two contests on Tuesday to usher in the new week of elite action in Europe’s top club competition. Fenerbahce welcomes Unics Kazan in great form, but managed to slip up in its own backyard…
Read MoreLuka Rupnik added by Fuenlabrada
Luka Rupnik (185 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Spanish club Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 20161-17. He is a 23-year-old Slovenian player who has been a member of the Slovenian national team in 2011 and 2015. The youngster will get a chance to test his skill in Spain’s premier basketball league…
Read MoreRay Allen officially retires
Ray Allen has finally made it official. The 41-year-old sharpshooter has announced his retirement. Even though Allen last hit the hardwood back in the 2013-14 season with the Miami Heat, there have been multiple rumors that circulated last season and this summer regarding his potential return to the NBA. He was linked to the Cleveland…
Read MoreMarvell Waithe signs with Moutahed
Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) have reached an agreement with Marvell Waithe (205 cm, Arkansas’12) this 2016. Waithe is a 29-year-old Canadian international player who was a former member of the Canadian national team in 2009. He spent 2015 and 2016 playing in Mexico for several teams. In 2016 Marvell played 18 games for the…
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