EuroBasket 2015: warm up recap
With EuroBasket 2015 just around the corner the 24 competing nations are continuing to ready themselves for the 39th edition of the competition. The big tip off will be happening on September 5th in Latvia, Croatia, France, and Germany and there were plenty of warm up clashed on Friday. Greece and Turkey both came away…
Read MoreKyle Weaver switches to Roseto
Kyle Weaver (198 cm, Washington State’08) has decided to hit the hardwood with Mec-Energy Roseto (Italy, Serie A2) during the coming campaign. During this summer the American featured for Caciques de Humacao and over two games he averaged 10.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per appearance. Kyle Weaver Spent the 2014/2015 season suiting up in the…
Read MoreAngel Daniel Vassallo deals with Le Harve
Angel Daniel Vassallo (198 cm, Virginia Tech’09) has decided to link up with STB Le Havre (France, Pro B) during the 2015/2016 season. The swingman has been playing for Leones de Ponce most recently in the Puerto Rican BSN, and over 59 games he made solid averages of 14.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.…
Read MoreLorrenzo Wade joins Obras Buenos Aires
Lorrenzo Wade (198 cm, San Diego State’09) will continue is relationship with South American Basketball through 2015/2016 after dealing with Obras Sanitarias Buenos Aires. The American is joining the Argentine LigaA outfit after spending the last two seasons playing for Lanus Buenos Aires in the same division. Lorrenzo Wade played 25 games for Lanus last…
Read MoreErnest Scott deals with Fuenlabrada
Ernest Scott (201 cm, Valdosta State’05) will suit up in the Spanish top flight this season after penning with Montakit Fuenlabrada (Liga Endesa). The American is coming off a season with VAP Kolossos Rodou in the Greek A1 and whilst with the club Ernest Scott played in 21 games and averaged 8.7 points and 5.1…
Read MoreOvidijus Galdikas inks with Gran Canaria
Ovidijus Galdikas (217 cm) has been tabbed by Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (Spain, Liga Endesa and Eurocup) for the 2015/2016 season the club revealed. Earlier in the summer the Lithuanian featured for Asseco Gdynia (Poland, TBL), but he opted out of the club shortly after joining to move to Gran Canaria Las Palmas. During the…
Read MoreUros Slokar now with Sevilla
Uros Slokar (210 cm) is a new face on the roster of Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2015/16 season. Uros is a 32-year-old Slovenian player who has been a veteran mainstay in the Slovenian national team since 2004. He has experience playing in Spain’s premier league, having been on the roster of Tuentil Movil Estudiantes Madrid…
Read MoreAkeem Ellis to play for Cheshire Phoenix
Akeem Ellis (198 cm, Coppin State’12) is travelling across the pond to play for the Cheshire Phoenix (United Kingdom-BBL) this 2015/16. The 25-year-old Ellis signed with the Brampton A’s from Canada’s NBL in 2014/15 after being released by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA’s D-League in November 2014. He played 30 games for…
Read MoreStanko Barac lands with EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) had landed the services of Stanko Barac (216 cm) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Barac is a 29-year-old player who has dual citizenship from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2007. His 2014/15 season started late, signing with KK…
Read MoreDarryl Dawkins, Sixers Great Passes at 58
Former Philadelphia 76ers great, Darryl Dawkins has passed away at age 58. Nicknamed “Chocolate Thunder” for his powerful slam dunks and larger-than-life personality, Dawkins left his friends and family due to a heart attack. His NBA career spanned 15 seasons and the big man averaged 12 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. He…
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