Matthew Adekponya signs with Nidaros Jets
Matthew Adekponya (186 cm) has signed with Nidaros Jets (Norway-BLNO) and is getting ready for his debut in the Norwegian BNLO opener. The Australian player comes from Mackay Meteors (Australia-QBL). He helped them make it to the finals after they ended the regular season as the second best team. Matthew Adekponya averaged 12.8 ppg and…
Read MorePanathinaikos boots Olympiacos from Greek Cup
It was a shocking upset, and “stunned” was the best way to describe the avid fans in attendance who witnessed Panathinaikos Athens edge Olympiacos S.F.P Pireus 77-76, eliminating the Greek powerhouse from the Greek Cup. Olympiacos has won the Greek Cup nine times. The last time they raised the cup over their heads was in…
Read MoreIceland Dominos League tips off
Four games opened the 2014/15 regular season for the Iceland Dominos League. Eight teams took to the hardwood court and set the tone for an exciting season to come. The 2013/14 defending champions KR Reykjavik embarked on their campaign for a repeat performance. They opened up 2014/15 with a 92-78 win over UMFN Njardvik. They…
Read MoreJames Mathis gets 6-week deal from Lille
American forward James Mathis (200 cm, Niagra’06) received a six week replacement contract from French Pro B team Lille Metropole Basket. The 30-year-old veteran played for BBC Monthey from Switzerland’s LNA in 2013-14. Mathis played 28 games for the Swiss club and was able to post averages of 16.0 ppg and 9.3 rpg. He is…
Read MoreLokomotiv Kuban routs Kalev/Cramo by 63!
Of the three games on tap to close out Round 1 of the VTB United League, the 114-51 dominant win by Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) over BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia) was the most noteworthy. It was Lokomotiv’s second win in as many games and they are off to a scorching start in the league. The Russian…
Read MoreFlamengo falls to the Phoenix Suns
Brazilian champions Flamengo fell to the Phoenix Suns 100-88 as they got their three game NBA tour underway where they will also play the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. It is often assumed that when a big NBA franchise meets a club from another global region that the US team will trample the opposition. However,…
Read MoreMichael Beasley moves to Shanghai
Michael Beasley (208 cm, Kansas State’08) has called time on his short stint with the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) and penned with Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China, CBA). The forward joined the Grizzlies pre-season camp a month ago, but his chances of reaching the season starting roster seemed unlikely. The chance to earn good money and play…
Read MoreMorgan Lewis pens with Al Hilal Riyadh
Morgan Lewis (193 cm, Findlay Ohio’09) has decided to spend the 2014/2015 season playing for Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia-Premier League) the team has announced. The American has spent the last three seasons in the Canadian NBL, ending his stint with Mississauga Power through the 2013/2014 campaign. Last season the shooting guard featured in 42…
Read MoreJoshua Crawford inks with Cluj
Joshua Crawford (211 cm, Indiana State´10) has inked a deal that will see him play with Universitatea Cluj in the Romanian Liga Nationala. The team officially announced the addition and will now welcome the American into the team roster. Last season the center featured for two clubs last season, starting the campaign in Israel before…
Read MoreNBA back to 5 on 5 Draft combine
After considering a proposal from its competition committee, the NBA will bring back 5-on-5 competition for next year’s draft combine. General managers and scouts have been complaining for years that the lack of competition between prospects at the annual draft showcase lessens the scouting value of the combine. Since 2009, the NBA has had the…
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