Damien Wilkins joins Metros de Santiago
The Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB) have secured the services of veteran guard Damien Wilkins (198 cm, Georgia’04) for the upcoming season. After his release from the then Charlotte Hornets at the start of 2015-16, Wilkins decided to continue his career in South America. Damien landed a deal to play for Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB).…
Read MoreAaron Jones inks with Beroe
Aaron Jones (206 cm, Mississippi’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with BC Beroe, from Bulgaria’s NBL. This will be a new chapter for him, and with it come new challenges for him to face. The 23-year-old Jones put together some solid numbers in his rookie campaign in 2015-16. He suited up for Rhein…
Read MoreTony Woods joins Doxa Lefkadas
Big man, Tony Woods (211 cm, Oregon’13) will be boosting the frontcourt of AE Doxa Lefkadas joins the Greek A1 league (via promotion) this season. Tony was originally with GS Kymis (Greece-A1) to start 2016-17. Woods is no stranger to Greek hoops, having played the 2015-16 season on the roster of AS Apollon Patras (Greece-A1).…
Read MoreEuroleague preseason: Khimki slips to Estudiantes
There was mixed fortunes for Russian clubs during preseason friendlies in Spain on Tuesday. Euroleague hopeful Khimki saw its preparations dented by an inspired home performance by Estudiantes. Lleida could not produce a similar home performance against Zenit St. Petersburg. The Russian club took apart the Spaniards. Estudiantes vs. Khimki Moscow Region, 70-60 Euroleague challengers…
Read MoreJulian Norfleet pens with ZTE KK
Julian Norfleet (188 cm, Mt. St.Mary’s’14) will be reinforcing the roster of Zalakeramia-ZTE KK (Hungary-A Division) this coming 2016-17 season. This will be a new test for the 24-year-old guard, who honed his skills in 2015-16 playing for BC Boncourt Red Team (Switzerland-LNA). Julian appeared in a total of 27 games for his former team…
Read MoreIvan Lilov signed by Szedeak
Ivan Lilov (194 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Naturetex-SZTE-Szedeak Szeged (Hungary-A Division) this 2016-17. Ivan is a 28-year-old Bulgarian player who has been representing his country as a member of the national team since 2009. His 2015-16 began playing for Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A), but on October 2015 he…
Read MoreMario Delas joins Betaland Capo d’Orlando
Mario Delas (207 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to suit up for Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) this coming 2016-17 season. Mario is a 26-year-old Croatian player who was a former member of the Croatian national team from 2009 to 2014. He was originally set to play for Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga…
Read MoreEA7 Emporio Armani Bags Trofeo Lombardia
More exhibitions games and friendly cups are being played every day in preparation for the upcoming 2016-17 season. One recent friendly was a deciding Finals game between Italian clubs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Vanoli Cremona. The Milanese franchise looked sharp and in season-ready form as it handily claimed the Trofeo Lombardi with an 82-74…
Read MoreJames Southerland to s.Oliver Baskets
James Southerland (203 cm, Syracuse’13) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new addition to the roster of s.Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg (Germany-BBL). In 2015-16 the 26-year-old forward began his season with Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A). He played 14 games for the Italian team and averaged 5.1 ppg and 3.6 rpg. In January 2016…
Read MoreMaleye N’Doye retained by Paris-Levallois
Paris-Levallois (France-Pro A) has decided to keep veteran Senegalese player Maleye N’Doye (202 cm, Furman’04) this 2016-17 season. The 36-year-old forward has been a member of the Senegal national team for over decade now, being first added in 2003. He has had a long history with the club, first joining forces with Paris-Levallois in 2012.…
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