FIBA Europe responds to national federation feedback
The political war between FIBA Europe and the ULEB continues and national basketball federations continue to be caught in the middle of the fight. The organization has now evaluated domestic plans from 14 national bodies who were threatened with a ban from international FIBA run competitions. Last month FIBA took drastic action in its bid…
Read MoreEuroleague and Eurocup 2016/2017 structure agreed
Domestic leagues, clubs, along with Euroleague Basketball and IMG have approved the competition structure for the 2016/2017 Euroleague and Eurocup competitions. The representatives met in London over two sessions to set out the two elite European competitions for next season. The ECA shareholders meeting fleshed out the competition structure, which was agreed upon by all…
Read MoreDarnell Jackson signed by Marinos
Darnell Jackson (203 cm, Kansas’08) will continue his pro career as a member of the Marinos De Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. Jackson is coming to the Marinos after spending his 2015-16 season on the roster of Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). He appeared in 16 games for Yesilgiresun this season and recorded averages of 16.2 ppg and…
Read MoreKostas Vasiliadis joins Rio Natura Monbus
Greek forward, Kostas Vasiliadis (200 cm) is a new addition to the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2016. He spent the earlier part of the 2015-16 season playing in his native Greece where he suited up for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). Kostas played 13 games for them during their run in…
Read MoreCady Lalanne inks with Arecibo
Cady Lalanne (208 cm, Massachusetts’15) has agreed to terms with the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN) this 2016, marking the start of his international career. The 23-year-old Lalanne began his rookie season as a pro playing in the NBA D-League for the Austin Spurs. He logged a total of 56 games for the Texan club…
Read MoreAdriatic League: Crvena Zvezda takes finals lead
Reigning Adriatic League champion Crvena Zvezda Belgrade got its title defence off to the perfect start with a 95-88 home win over Mega Leks in the finals series. The all-Serbian final series came after a high octane last four which saw Crvena Zvezda ease past Cedevita Zagreb and Mega Leks see off Regular Season champions…
Read MoreTroran Brown now with Hermosillo
Troran Brown (188 cm, Montevallo’15) has opted to continue his rookie season as a pro with the Rayos de Hermosillo (Mexico-CIBACOPA) this 2016. He has already made his debut for his new and played a solid all-around game, recording 19 points four rebounds and four assists. Brown came over to Hermosillo from OKK Spar Sarajevo…
Read MoreDwayne Evans to Giessen 46ers
The Giessen 46 (Germany-BBL) are strengthening their roster for the upcoming German league playoffs with the addition of Dwayne Evans (198 cm, St. Louis’14). Dwayne will get tested this post-season as he sees an upgrade in competition. He started the 2015-16 season playing in the German Pro A league, for the Gladiators Trier. In 36…
Read MoreAustin Bragg extended by Artland Dragons
Austin Bragg (206 cm, Western Washington’14) has made a good impression with the Artland Dragons (Germany-BBL) and the team has decided to sign him to a contract extension. This 2015-16 the 24-year-old Bragg played 23 games for the Dragons and was able to post averages of 8.2 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Things are looking up…
Read MoreGalatasaray crowned Eurocup champs
The 2015/2016 Eurocup season has been completed and there is a new champions in the form of Galatasaray Istanbul. The Turkish team overcame Strasbourg of France in leg 2 of their Finals series in Istanbul, using a stunning first quarter to ride to victory and the 2015/2016 Eurocup title. In victory, Galatasaray breaks a continental…
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