Curtis Kelly now with Maccabi Ashdod
Curtis Kelly (205 cm, Kansas State’11) will be returning to Israel’s Winner league this 2014-15 after inking with Maccabi Ashdod. The 26-year-old New York native played for Vanoli Cremona from Italy’s Serie A in 2013-14. He played 30 games for them and posted averages of 7.9 ppg and 4.7 rpg. Kelly is no stranger to…
Read MoreKris Douse pens with Omonia
Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) has landed the services of British-Canadian player Kris Douse (198 cm, Point Park’11) this 2014-15. Kris was recently cut by the Plymouth Raiders (United Kingdom-BBL). The 28-year-old Douse was able to play three games for the Raiders before his departure and averaged 5.3 ppg and 3.3 rpg. Douse spent his 2013-14…
Read MoreByron Mullens released by Shanxi Zhongyu
Shanxi Zhongyu from China’s CBA has opted to part way with British-American big man Byron Mullens (213 cm, Ohio State’09). Mullens is a recent addition to the British national team this 2014. He played four games for the Shaanxi Wolves of the Chinese NBL at the end of the 2013-14 season, joining the team after…
Read MoreReyshawn Terry heads back to Lebanon
Reyshawn Terry (203 cm, North Carolina’07) has signed a deal with Tadamon Zouk (Lebanon-Division A) and he heads to Lebanon this 2014-15. Terry is coming a stint with 2014 French Cup winners Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-ProA). He logged 10 games for them during their 2013-14 Eurocup run and delivered averages of 10.4 ppg and…
Read MoreCurtis Millage joins U-Banca Transilvania
Curtis Millage (185 cm, Arizona State’03) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 with U-Banca Transilvania (Romania-Liga Nationala). The 33-year-old guard began his 2013/14 season on the roster of Torku Selcuk Universitesi Konya (Turkey-TBL). He was able to play five games for the Turkish club and averaged 4.6 ppg and 1.4 apg. In December 2013…
Read MoreGallinari set for 2014/15 NBA Return
Danilo Gallinari (208 cm) finally took to the hardwood during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns after missing a year and a half of action after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 26-year-old Italian forward played just 14 minutes for the Nuggets, but displayed some encouraging…
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 World Tour: Team Novi Sad wins Final
Sendai, Japan – Team Novi Sad (Serbia) came away with an easy win over Saskatoon (Canada) 21-11 in the Finals of the FIBA 3×3 Basketball World Tour. The three-on-three basketball event was launched by FIBA in 2012. Team Novi Sad were finalists in 2013. 12 teams competed in this event and were initially divided into…
Read MoreKenan Bajramovic remains with Besiktas
Turkish powerhouse Besiktas Integral Forex Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has strengthened its roster with the addition of Kenan Bajramovic (205 cm) for the 2014-15 season. Kenan hails from Bosnia and Herzegovina and has been a member of their national team from 2001-2012. The big man began the 2013-14 season playing for VEF Riga (Latvia-LBL). He played 10…
Read MoreItalian Serie A Opening Night Recap
The Italian Serie A ushered in the 2014/15 season with a full slate of games as all 16 teams in the league took to the hardwood. Round 1 saw some familiar teams establishing early momentum with opening night wins, as well as a few surprises here and there. Overall, fans of Italian basketball were treated…
Read MoreKevin Durant suffers foot fracture
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Sunday that Kevin Durant has suffered what is called a “Jones fracture” in his right foot. The injury usually requires surgery and the reigning MVP forward could miss 6-8 weeks of time with the injury. Thunder GM Sam Presti released the following statement: “After practice yesterday, Kevin Durant made us aware of discomfort in…
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