Venky Jois begins career with Tartu Rock
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Estonia-Alexela KML) has signed Australian rookie Venky Jois (203 cm, Eastern Washington’16) and will give him a shot this season. The 23-year-old Jois recently graduated from the University of Eastern Washington and will be making his pro debut this 2016-17. In his senior year Venky played 32 games for his alma mater and…
Read MoreBrazil downs Spain to open Olympics account
Game 2 of Group B in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games got underway on Tuesday, with hosts Brazil outlasting Spain 66-65 early in the day. It was a first victory for the Brazilians and puts the country on track in a tournament where it is expected to do well with the home floor. Spain is…
Read MoreVladimir Veremeenko joins Brose Baskets
Vladimir Veremeenko (208 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of German club Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-BBL) for the 2016-17 season. Vladimir is an international basketball veteran who has dual citizenship from Belarus and Russia. He was a former member of the Belarusian national team in 2002, 2005, and 2007. His 2015-16 season was…
Read MoreRyan Pearson added by Le Mans
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has agreed to terms on a deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) and will join the team this 2016-17. The 26-year-old Pearson spent his 2015-16 season playing in Hungary for TLi-Alba Fehervar (Hungary-A Division). As a member of their starting five, Ryan played in 34 games and…
Read MoreThanasis Antetokounmpo strengthens Andorra
MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) scored big in free agency this off-season, landing Thanasis Antetokounmpo (201 cm) to reinforce their roster. Thanasis is an international player who has dual citizenship from both Greece and Nigeria. His older brother, Giannis, plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Thanasis was released by the New York Knicks at the start of…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Australia Keeps Rolling
Day 3 action of the Men’s Basketball competition in the 2016 Olympic Games did not disappoint. Australia and the USA snagged wins yet again and remain undefeated in early on. China took another furious beating, allowing France to get on the board and put up a notch in the win column. We still have a…
Read MoreCorey Hawkins to Giorgio Tesi Group
Corey Hawkins (190 cm, UC Davis’15) will be making his European debut this 2016-17 as a new addition to the roster of Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-Serie A). This will be Hawkins’ first time to sign on with a club based outside of the United States. His rookie season as a pro (2015-16) was spent…
Read MoreJames Singleton joins Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Maccabi Kiryat Gat (Israel-Winner League) has landed veteran journeyman James Singleton (203 cm, Murray State’03) for the upcoming season. Singleton is no stranger to Israeli hoops, having played for Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League) in 2015-16. Singleton logged a total of 36 games for his former team and produced averages of 13.9 ppg and 7.9 rpg.…
Read MorePerry Jones III landed by Khimky
Perry Jones III (211 cm, Baylor’12) will begin a new chapter in his pro career this 2016-17 as he takes his game to Europe and signs a deal with BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB). Jones began 2015-16 on a sad note, being released by the Boston Celtics in October 2015. Having failed to draw interest…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Croatia Stuns Spain in Opener
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Teams from Group B took to the hardwood in their first games of the Men’s Basketball Competition in the 2016 Olympic Games. Three games were on tap on Sunday and fans from around the world were treated to some exciting basketball action. Brazil put up a valiant effort in defending…
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