Elston Turner moves to Enel Brindisi
Enel Basket Brindisi of the Italian Serie A has brought in Elston Turner (195 cm, Texas A&M’13) this 2014-15 season to bolster their backcourt. The 24-year-old guard is making the move from French Pro A where he was able to log one game for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone. In 24 minutes of action he tallied six points…
Read MoreLatvia Aldaris LBL Tips Off with Four Games
The Latvia Aldaris LBL opened the 2014-15 season with four games much to the delight of the local basketball fans. The 11-team league got the action going with a good game between BK Barons Kvartals Riga and Latvijas Universitate, with the Barons taking the game 77-70. It marked the return of Kaspars Kambala to the league.…
Read MoreTom Knight transfers to Kataja
Tom Knight (208 cm, Notre Dame ‘14) transfers to Kataja (Finland-Korisliiga) from the Durham Wildcats (United Kingdom, BBL), where he averaged 16.5 ppg and 9.5 rpg in two games. Tom Knight graduated from the University of Notre Dame a few months ago and averaged 4.0 ppg in 26 games in the ACC. Speaking shortly after Knight had…
Read MoreKenneth Webb re-signed by Tromso Storm
The Tromso Storm (Norway-BLNO) has kept re-signed Kenneth Webb and he will remain as the team’s head coach for the 2014-15 season. The American coach came on board in 2011 and has had some success while at the helm of the franchise. His best season with the club was in 2012-13 when he led the…
Read MoreChris Shalvoy signs with Derby
Chris Shalvoy (178 cm, Williams’ 08) has signed with the Derby Trailblazers (England-EBL). The American guard previously played alongside former Derby player Troy Whittington at Williams College in the NCAA division 3. As a college player Chris Shalvoy was selected to play in the NEBCA Senior All-Star Game in 2008. He finished his college career…
Read MoreRick Rickert heads to Chiba Jets
Rick Rickert (211 cm, Minnesota ’03) heads to the Chiba Jets (Japan-NBL) for the upcoming 2014/2015 season. The 31-year old American power forward played last season for the Wakayama Trians (Japan-NBL), where he averaged 14.8ppg, and 9.9rpg in 57 games. But Rick Rickert started the 2013 season in New Zealand, where he posted very impressive…
Read MoreFinnish Korisliiga opens with five games
The Finnish Korisliiga is underway for the 2014/2015 campaign with five games tipping off the season on Wednesday. Eleven teams make up the top flight of Basketball in Finland so the action is rapid and the season is always packed full of drama, with a healthy helping of twists and turns along the way. A…
Read MorePGE Turow wins Polish SuperCup
Reigning Polish TBL title holders PGE Turow Zgorzelec defeated 2014 Polish Cup champions Slask Wroclaw 85-70 in the SuperCup game. This contest is the curtain raiser for the season and pits the league and cup winners from the previous term against each other, with PGE Turow emerging victorious. The win puts Zgorzelec in good stead…
Read MoreKyle Barone inks with Tochigi Brex
Kyle Barone (208 cm, Idaho ’13) will continue his career with Tochigi Brex (Japan-NBL). The American center played in the Hungarian League last season for Alba Fehervar, where he averaged 13.2ppg and 8.3rpg in 16 games. However, he started the 2013/2014 season in Poland with PGE Turow (TBL) where he posted 2.4 ppg before moving…
Read MoreUmea beats Jamtland in Swedish league opener
Umea Bskt started its 2014-15 season on the right foot. They played in the Swedish league opener against KFUM Jamtland Basket and came out victorious, 96-83. Umea is a fresh addition to the country’s premier league this season after reaching the finals of the lower BasketEttan in 2013-14. They have managed to clear their first…
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