Ike Joseph Udanoh joins Nilan Bisons
The Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) have landed Ike Joseph Udanoh (203 cm, Wayne State for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Udanoh is a 26-year-old Nigerian-American basketball player who spent the 2014/15 season playing for Tapiolan Honka, also from Finland’s Korisliiga. He played 38 games for them and was able to register averages of 16.7 ppg and…
Read MoreDaniel Orton pens with AEK Athens
Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) will continue his pro career this 2015/16 with Greek club AEK Athens (A1). Orton is coming off a three-game stint as the import of the Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) for the Commissioner’s Cup. He averaged a double-double with 15.0 ppg and 12.7 rpg. Orton was also exceptional on defense with…
Read MoreKevin Langford opts for Paris-Levallois
Kevin Langford (204 cm, TCU’09) is taking his game to France this 2015/16 season after agreeing to terms on a deal with Paris-Levallois (Pro A). The 29-year-old Langford has spent the last couple of seasons playing for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1). He originally was supposed to play a third season for them, but has since opted…
Read MoreGreg Oden Starts Fresh in China
Greg Oden is looking for a fresh start this 2015/16 season as he heads overseas to play in China for Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (CBA). The deal is reportedly good for one year and is worth $1.2 million. There were high expectations for him when the Portland Trail Blazers selected him first overall in the…
Read MoreItaly and Georgia in Tbilisi Cup Finals
Italy and Georgia are set to lock horns in the Finals of the Tbilisi Cup this weekend. This is yet another friendly tournament aimed at getting various European national teams ready for the upcoming Eurobasket 2015 this September. Italy came up with a convincing 85-61 win over Estonia and Georgia edged out Latvia in a…
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina wins U16 European Championships
Bosnia and Herzegovina has made history by winning the 2015 FIBA U16 European Championships, opening a new chapter in the sporting history of a whole nation. This was the first FIBA tournament Bosnia and Herzegovina has ever won, and if the U18 team that made the semis of its European Championship spoke of a bright…
Read MoreAndrew Lawrence vs. KK Zadar at BAT
British player Andrew Lawrence and his agent, Mario Scotti, filed a claim against former club KK Zadar (Croatia-A1) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries, bonuses, agent fees, and interest. He played for KK Zadar in the 2013/14 season. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons.…
Read MoreU16 European Championship, here’s the last four
The Quarterfinals of the U16 European Championship have been completed and the semi-final picture for the tournament in Lithuania is finished. Reigning champions France are down and out after tasting defeat against Spain, while Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to attack the bucket at every opportunity on the way to crushing Germany. In the other contest,…
Read MoreJordan Swing to Oviedo
Jordan Swing (198 cm, UAB’14) is going to wear the colors of Union Financiera Baloncesto Oviedo (Spain, LEB Gold) during the 2015/2016 season. The American has been playing in the Australian SBL during the summer, hitting the hardwood with the Lakeside Lightning. Over 26 games Jordan Swing was in red hot form and averaged a…
Read MoreKeith Gayden deals with Trelew
Keith Gayden (202 cm, Duquesne’06) will be playing in Argentine during the 2015/2016 season after signing a contract with Huracan Trelew (Argentina, TNA). The American is familiar with Argentine Basketball and indeed the second tier TNA. Earlier in his career the forward played for Julio Rio Tercero in the top flight Liga A during the…
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