Javon McCrea heads to Spirou
Javon McCrea (201 cm, Buffalo’14) has agreed to terms with Proximus Spirou Chareleroi (Belgium-Scooore League) this 2016. He heads back to Europe after playing 12 games for Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSN). In his brief run in Puerto Rico, McCrea posted averages of 16.3 ppg and 8.4 rpg. Javon began the 2015-16 season playing in…
Read MoreEuroleague and Eurocup 2016-17 Structures Set
The competition structures of the 2016-17 Euroleague and Eurocup were discussed in a recent meeting of Euroleague Basketball A License clubs. The clubs discussed the revamped structures of Europe’s Top basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and the Eurocup. Euroleague The Euroleague will consist of 16 teams which will compete in a round robin format…
Read MoreOvie Soko pens with Enel Brindisi
Ovie Soko (201 cm, Duquesne’14) has reached an agreement with Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016. Enel Brindisi is trying to make a push for a playoff spot and is hoping that this new addition to their roster will be able to do the trick. Ovie is a British international player who…
Read MoreTu Holloway back with Guaros
Tu Holloway (182 cm, Xavier’12) has reunited with former team Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. He scored five points and handed out one assist in seven minutes of action in his first game back. The good news is his team won that game against Gaiteros. He flew over from the U.S. after spending the…
Read MoreEA7 Armani falls to Enel Brindisi in Italian League
The top team of the Italian Serie A, EA7 Armani Milano, fell on the road to Enel Brindisi in what was one of their worst losses in recent weeks. The upset of the now 20-7 Milano franchise can be credited to the excellent defense displayed by Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi dominated this game from the…
Read MoreEuroleague: Eliminated teams hit back
It was a day for pride in the Euroleague Top 16 as Round 14 of the second group phase was completed, in the process bringing to a close the Top 16. The Playoffs now await successful teams, but with both Group E and Group F closed for business before tonight, this was an exhibition night…
Read MoreSamuel Hoskin added by Lanus
Samuel Hoskin (206 cm, De Paul’03) has recently signed a deal that will make him a new addition to the roster of Lanus Buenos Aires (Argentina-Liga A) this 2016. He is 36-year-old American player who also has dual citizenship from Lebanon. He represented Lebanon as a member of their national team in 2011. Samuel comes…
Read MoreEuroleague: Barcelona and Real Madrid progress
It has been touch and go in the Euroleague this season for the Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, with neither club impressing often. However, despite the rocky form, both the Euroleague champions from Madrid and their Catalonia rival Barcelona made the Playoffs on Thursday. That is the big news from day one of the…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) has begun its rebuilding process for the 2016-17 season with the recent signing of Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08). Weems spent his 2015-16 season with a return engagement to the NBA. He was initially signed by the Phoenix Suns, where he played seven games and averaged 2.4 ppg and 1.7…
Read MoreCraig Blackmon newcomer to Los Mochis
Craig Blackmon (193 cm, Texas Tyler’08) has been added by the Pioneros de Los Mochis of the Mexico’s CIBACOPA this 2016. In his debut game for his new team, Craig scored 15 points and handed out three assists. He joined the team after spending the 2015-16 season playing for Al Wehda Mecca (Saudi Arabia-SBL). In…
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