Lithuania Still Undefeated at 3-0
Six days into the Men’s Basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games several surprises and story lines have already begun to unfold. Spain’s slow start, Australia’s stiff challenge to the USA, and now Lithuania’s 3-0 surge have all been eye-openers thus far. The USA team still looks formidable, but the race for which teams will…
Read MoreMichael Holyfield heads Down Under
Michael Holyfield (211 cm, Sam Houston State’15) is spreading his wings and flying Down Under to play for the Illawarra Hawks (Australia-NBL) this 2016-17. This stint marks the beginning of his international career. The 23-year-old big man played his rookie season as a pro (2015-16) in the NBA D-League, splitting his time with two clubs.…
Read MoreKenny Grant now with Nanterre
JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) have landed the services of Swedish guard Kenny Grant (188 cm, Davidson’06) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Grant was a former member of the Swedish national team from 2006 to 2013, but has spent most of his recent professional career playing for French clubs. He spent three seasons playing for Sluc…
Read MoreHaris Delalic newcomer to Spirou
Haris Delalic (202 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal with Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) and will join the club this 2016-17. Haris is a 22-year-old international player from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who is a fresh addition to the Bosnian national team this 2016. He will be getting his baptism by fire as…
Read MoreEric Buckner joins Aris Thessaloniki
Eric Buckner (208 cm, Georgia State’12) is taking his game to Greece after landing a deal to play for Aris Thessaloniki this upcoming season. The deal is reportedly good for two years. Buckner had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two different clubs from two different continents. He began the season playing for Turk…
Read MoreJohn Bryant signed by Valencia
Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) will be bringing in some veteran leadership to their frontcourt this 2016-17 with the addition of John Bryant (208 cm, Santa Clara’09). This will be a fresh start for Bryant who has spent his pro career playing for German Bundesliga clubs, splitting his time with Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Muenchen.…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Day 4 roundup
Day 4 of the 2014 Olympic Games was reserved for Group B action, with Group A completing their second game on Day 3 of the men’s Basketball tournament. During the day of play on Tuesday, both Argentina and Lithuania remained undefeated at the top of the standings, while hosts Brazil got off the mark with…
Read MoreJamar Diggs inks with Juventus
Jamar Diggs (188 cm, Wofford’11) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new player for Juventus LKSK Utenos (Lithuania-LKL). Diggs had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two Romanian clubs. He began the season playing for CS Energia Rovinari Targu Jiu (Romania-Liga Nationala). Jamar played 13 games for Rovinari in the FIBA…
Read MoreLuka Zoric signs with Sevilla
Luka Zoric (211 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Betis Energia Plus Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this upcoming 2016-17 season. Zoric is a 31-year-old Croatian international player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2007. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for home team KK Cedevita Zagreb…
Read MoreShane Larkin secured by Laboral Kutxa
Baskonian organization Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has landed former NBA guard Shane Larkin (180 cm, University of Miami’13). Larkin departs the NBA after three seasons and will now continue his pro career with a new chapter playing in Europe. In 2015-16 Shane played 78 games for the Brooklyn Nets and averaged 7.3 ppg and…
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