Tyren Johnson signed by Lavrio
Tyren Johnson (202 cm, University of Louisiana’10) is a recent addition to the roster of GS Lavrio (Greece-A1) this 2016-17. The 28-year-old Johnson began the 2015-16 season with Usak Sportlif (Turkey-BSL), but in December 2015 the forward headed off to Asia. Tyren landed a deal to play for the Kyoto Hannaryz (Japan-BJ League). He appeared…
Read MoreKhaliq Spicer pens with Tajfun
Khaliq Spicer (206 cm, Kent State’16) will begin his professional career this 2016-17 with a stint in Europe as he signs a deal to play for KK Tajfun Sentjur (Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM). He recently graduated from Kent State and in his senior year played 32 games for his alma mater and averaged 7.5 ppg and…
Read MoreFrench Pro A: 2016-17 Round 1 Recap
The French Pro A tipped off the 2016-17 regular season over the weekend and Round 1 culminated with some exciting basketball action. Defending champions ASVEL were stunned with an opening round loss to Monaco 74-90 over the weekend. Jamal Shuler exploded for 23 points to lead Monaco to the convincing victory. JSF Nanterre bagged a…
Read MoreKevin Bleeker starts career at Navarra
Twenty-three-year-old Dutch player Kevin Bleeker (208 cm, Canisius’16) will begin his pro basketball career this 2016-17 with Basket Navarra de Pamplona (Spain-LEB Silver). Kevin will be tasked to strengthen the team’s frontcourt rotation. He recently graduated from Canisius College and was a former member of the Dutch national team in 2014. Bleeker was originally set…
Read MoreAmar Gegic added by Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has found a young prospect for the upcoming season in recently signed Amar Gegic (198 cm). Gegic is an 18-year-old player from Bosnia and Herzegovina who was added to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in 2016. This will be the first time Amar will be playing pro ball for a…
Read MoreClifford Hammonds inks with Limoges
Clifford Hammonds (191 cm, Clemson’08) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A) this 2016-17. Hammonds played at home in the USA in 2015-16. He saw action in the NBA D-League for the Reno Bighorns and in 50 games he produced averages of 8.2 ppg and 4.0 rpg.…
Read MoreMike Martin goes pro at Stevnsgade
Mike Martin (183 cm, Central Arkansas’16) is set to begin his pro career this 2016-17 season playing for Danish club Stevnsgade BBK (Denmark-Ligaen). Martin recently graduated from Central Arkansas. In his senior year, Mike played 10 games for his alma mater and averaged 3.8 ppg and 1.9 apg. This will be a tough test for…
Read MoreKevin Garnett Retires After 21 Years in NBA
One of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett, bid farewell to the NBA after 21 seasons. This marks the end of an era in the NBA as KG joins Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan in retirement. KG was picked fifth overall by Minnesota in 1995 NBA Draft.…
Read MorePreseason: weekend action recap
We are starting to get to the business end of the European preseason with a number of warm up tournaments closing and domestic supercups being won. The first trophies of the 2016/2017 campaigns are being handed out, with Milan and Gran Canaria Las Palmas both claiming success in their respective supercups. Preseason tournaments are also…
Read MoreSpanish SuperCup: Barcelona outlasts Real Madrid, advances to final
The final of the Spanish SuperCup has been locked after an exciting day of semifinal action on Friday. Contesting the showpiece game on the weekend will be Gran Canaria Las Palmas and FC Barcelona Lassa after both came through tricky last four encounters. Basketball fans were treated to a preseason El Clasico as Barcelona met…
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