Majok Deng Goes Pro With 36ers
Sudanese forward, Majok Deng (208 cm, La-Monroe’16) is set to begin his professional career this 2016 with a stint Down Under, after penning a deal with the Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL). The 23-year-old Deng saw 30 games in his senior year at La-Monroe and he managed to produce averages of 18.6 ppg and 7.0 rpg. He…
Read MorePhiladelphia 76ers Win 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
NBA – With a 26.9 percent chance of getting it, the Philadelphia 76ers have won the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery. The Los Angeles Lakers will have the second pick in the draft. The Boston Celtics, via a pick from the Brooklyn Nets, round out the Top 3. After two consecutive years of getting the third…
Read MoreVelimir Perasovic Tempted by Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Velimir Perasovic has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague) for the 2016/2017 season and beyond. The Croatian tactician has previously coached the Istanbul club before, but this time it is something of a coup that Anadolu Efes enticed Velimir Perasovic back to the organization.…
Read MoreJazzmarr Ferguson extends with Biella
Jazzmarr Ferguson (185 cm, IU Southeast´11) has extended his deal with Italian Serie A2 club Angelico Biella through the 2016/2017 season. The extension will see the American start a second season with the club after completing the 2015/2016 campaign. During this season with Biella Jazzmarr Ferguson played thirty games and was one of the best…
Read MoreChase Adams remains with Finke
Chase Adams (177 cm, Pittsburgh’10) has secured a spot on the roster of Finke Baskets Paderborn (Germany-Pro A) for the 2016-17 season after the club re-signed the player to a new deal. Adams had a productive 2015-16 season for Finke, posting averages of 11.4 ppg and 4.1 apg over 29 games. He also made his…
Read MoreThunder Stun Warriors 102-108, Take 1-0 Lead
Things just got a little bit more interesting as the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder took to the hardwood for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Yes, the Warriors had the homecourt advantage. Yes, they were the (all-time) best team of the regular season. Yes, they had their eyes on a…
Read MoreAlex Oriakhi added by Bucaneros
Alex Oriakhi (208 cm, Connecticut’13) has opted to take his game to South America after penning a deal with the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. So far, so good for Oriakhi and his new team. The big man has played two games for Bucaneros and has delivered averages of 13.5 ppg and 8.5…
Read MoreWill McDonald now with Humacao
Veteran Will McDonald (211 cm, Southern Florida’03) has recently agreed to terms with Caciques de Humacao (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2016. The 36-year-old McDonald has already made his debut for his new team. He played an uneventful eight minutes in his first game, scoring just two points while grabbing one rebound. Hopefully, the big man will…
Read MoreKarl-Anthony Towns, NBA Rookie of the Year
Karl-Anthony Towns (213 cm, Kentucky’15) of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been named 2016 NBA Rookie of Year. He was the first overall draft pick and has truly lived up to the hype that surrounded him. The big man turned in an impressive rookie campaign with averages of 18.1 ppg, 10.7 rpg, and 1.7 bpg. The…
Read MoreAntuan Bootle agrees with Tijuana
The Zonkeys de Tijuana (Mexico-CIBACOPA) have agreed to terms with Bahamian player Antuan Bootle (203 cm, Sam Houston State’12) this 2016. Tijuana is looking to reinforce its roster as it is in sixth place in the league standings with their 15-17 record. Antuan spent 2015 playing for Universidad Tecnica de Santa Cruz from Bolivia’s Libobasquet.…
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