Zalgiris tops Lietuvos Rytas, 66-74 in LKL
The Lithuanian LKL is already in its sixth round of regular season action this 2016-17. Round 6 brought with it one of the most exciting games of the season thus far. Perennial league powerhouses B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas and Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius locked horns in what would be a battle between two of the LKL’s top…
Read MoreReal Madrid stays unbeaten through Liga Endesa round 2
Real Madrid stayed undefeated through two rounds of the Spanish Liga Endesa, overcoming a tricky encounter against Valencia in style. Los Blancos looked lively as the dismantled Valencia 75-94 on the road. The victory came because of a strong offensive display from the starting five, who collectively provided 59 of Madrid’s points. The visitors started…
Read MoreBrandon Bowman pens with Spirou
Veteran forward, Brandon Bowman (206 cm, Georgetown’06) has agreed to terms on a deal with Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League) this 2016. He comes to the prestigious Belgian organization from Al Rayyan Doha (Qatar-D1). Brandon lent his talents to Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A) in 2015-16. He played eight games for them during their run…
Read MoreDominic Waters signed by AV Cantu
Dominic Waters (185 cm, Portland State’10) will be bolstering the backcourt rotation of Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. The 30-year-old Waters was originally slated to begin the season playing for Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB), but parted ways with the Russian club in September 2016. Dominic spent the 2015-16 season on the roster of Aris…
Read MoreFIBA Basketball Champions League Regular Season locked
The FIBA Basketball Champions League qualifying tournament has come to a close and we now know the four clubs that will complete the Regular Season picture. Usak, Ironi Nahariya, Oradea, and Bakken Bears all made it to the season. It was an evening for the home teams as every club claimed victory on their own…
Read MoreIvan Maras joins Naft Abadan
Ivan Maras (207 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Naft Abadan (Iran-Superleague) for the 2016-17 season. He is a 30-year-old Montenegrin player who has been a member of the Montenegrin national team since 2008. Ivan’s 2015-16 season began with Al Qasda (Kuwait-D1), but he ended up heading back to Europe after landing…
Read MoreScott Rodgers newcomer to Minas
Scott Rodgers (191 cm, Drexel’09) has recently agreed to a deal to play for Minas (Brazil-NBB) and will be reinforcing their roster for the 2016-17 season. Scott is a veteran of Latin American hoops and this will be his second straight season seeing action in the Brazilian league. He began 2015-16 with Ferrocarril Oeste Capital…
Read MoreJarrid Famous added by Maccabi Haifa
Jarrid Famous (209 cm, University of South Florida’11) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Famous is a 28-year-old American player who also holds a Lebanese passport. He was a one-time member of the Lebanese national team in 2012. It was a busy 2015-16 for Famous so far. He…
Read MoreFenerbahce celebrates President’s Cup
Fenerbahce Istanbul laid down and early season marker against main rival Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the Turkish league curtain raiser. The team defeated Efes 77-69 to win the President’s Cup, the showpiece opening trophy of the campaign. The President’s Cup pits the Turkish SuperLeague winner against the Turkish Cup winner. After an historic season that…
Read MoreNorris Cole landed by Shandong Bulls
Norris Cole (188 cm, Cleveland State’11) bids goodbye to the NBA this 2016-17 and embarks on a new journey, signing with the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA). The 27-year-old product of Cleveland State University played 45 games for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2015-16 and averaged 10.6 ppg and 3.7 apg. Cole was traded to the…
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