Strasbourg extends lead in French Pro A
French Pro A league leader Strasbourg IG took down Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket, 69-73, to expand its lead over the rest of the teams. They are now 26-4 in what has been a very impressive 2014/15 season thus far. Second-place team JSF Nanterre will play in on the 30th, but are still 23-6 and a win…
Read MoreTaquan Dean inks with Mahram
Taquan Dean (193 cm, Louisville’06) is now a member of the Mahram Tehran (Iran-Superleague) roster this 2015. In his first game with the Iranian club Dean scored 13 points, grabbed three boards, and handed out three assists. He spent the earlier part of the 2014/15 season in Spain playing for Gipuzkoa San Sebastian (Spain-Liga Endesa).…
Read MoreHenry Domercant vs. Galatasaray at BAT
Henry Domercant and his agency filed a claim against his former club Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries, bonuses, reimbursement of fines, rental fee benefits, agent fees, and interest. They submitted that the Club made only partial payment under the contract and that it improperly fined all…
Read MoreRodney Alexander signs with Caborca
Rodney Alexander (201 cm, Oklahoma City’09) has decided to continue his professional career this 2015 with the Mineros de Caborca (Mexico-CIBACOPA). The 27-year-old forward has already made his debut for his new team. Alexander was impressive with a double-double performance in his first outing. He dropped 23 points on Guasave and also grabbed 11 boards…
Read MoreJSF Nanterre wins EuroChallenge 2015
Hayri Gur Arena, Trabzon – JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) has captured the 2015 EuroChallenge Championship after edging out Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL) 63-64 in a thriller of a Finals game. This is the first European title for Nanterre and they can now proudly display the gold cup in their trophy case. In domestic the French domestic…
Read MoreRonald Ross decides on Cote d’Opale
Ronald Ross (188 cm, Texas Tech’05) has agreed to finish the season in the French second division with ProB team ESSM Le Portel Cote d’Opale. The point guard has been in action for BCM U Pitesti (Romania, Liga Nationala) so far through the 2014/2015. The American played 27 games for the club and logged averages…
Read MoreDerek Thomas back to Caborca
Derek Thomas (193 cm, Appalachian State’05) has linked up with Mineros de Caborca (Mexico, CIBACOPA) for the remainder of this season. The American has already made his debut for the franchise and in his opening game he offered 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. This is his first post of the season,…
Read MoreEurocup Final: Khimki crushes Gran Canaria Las Palmas
Game 1 of the Eurocup Final saw Khimki Moscow Region take a huge step to winning the competition this season after a demolition of Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas. The Russian club put in a huge performance with a 66-91 victory and now has one hand on its second Eurocup trophy. As for Gran Canaria,…
Read More2015 Eurochallenge Final: Nanterre vs. Trabzonspor
The final of the 2015 Eurochallenge has been set after both Trabzonspor and Nanterre punched their ticket to the title deciding event. The final between the two clubs will take place this Sunday, while the third/fourth placed contest between Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt and Rovinari Targu Jiu is also held that day. Nanterre booked its place…
Read MoreDar Tucker added by Trotamundos
Dar Tucker (193 cm, De Paul’09) is en route to South America after agreeing to terms with Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB) this 2015. The team is currently in fifth place in the league standings with a 17-11 record. His 2014/15 started off late. Tucker was signed by the D-League’s Reno Bighorns in March 2015. Dar…
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