Blake Poole signs with Lusitania
Blake Poole (196 cm, St. Martin’s’11) has been added by S.C. Lusitania EXPERT from Portugal’s LPB for the 2014-15 season. This will be the Poole’s first time to play for a Portuguese team. Blake was originally expected to make his return to the Bellingham Slam (IBL), but opted instead to join Lusitania. In 2013-14 he…
Read MoreTyren Johnson makes return Aalstar
Tyren Johnson (202 cm, La-Lafayette’10) will be making his return to Okapi Aalstar (Belgium-Ethias League) this 2014-15 season. He played for them back in 2010-11. Johnson has spent the last two seasons playing in France. In 2013-14 he played for Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket (Pro B), logging a total of 30 games and posting averages of…
Read MoreMiroslav Raduljica lands with Shandong
The Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) were able to score in free agency this pre-season, acquiring Miroslav Raduljica (213 cm) for 2014-15. He is a 26-year-old Serbian player who has been with the national team from 2009-10, 2012, and 2014. Raduljica recently helped the Serbian team land a Silver medal finish at the FIBA World Cup…
Read MorePre-season friendly roundup
With the new campaign on the horizon, clubs around the world are gearing up for another tough year of hoops with pre-season friendly contests. With the 2014/2015 term just weeks away, the friendlies are getting ever more competitive and here are some of the key games from around Europe on Thursday. Anadolu Efes vs. Trabzonspor,…
Read MoreGary McGhee released by Oradea
Unfortunately, things did not work out between Gary McGhee (210 cm, Pittsburgh’11) and Romanian club CSM Oradea (Liga Nationala). The big man has been released by the team. In 2013-14 McGhee spent some time with BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-ProA). He appeared in seven games in the French league and averaged just 0.9 ppg.…
Read MoreJordan Crawford heads to China
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is bidding adieu to the NBA this 2014-15 and will continue his professional career in China, signing with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (CBA). Crawford began his 2013-14 season with the Boston Celtics. He filled in for injured point guard Rajon Rondo. He was able to play 39 games for Boston…
Read MoreDenis Krestinin signed by Jelgava
BK Jelgava (Latvia-LKL) has landed young Lithuanian forward Denis Krestinin (200 cm) and he will get a chance to improve his skills with his new team this 2014-15. The 20-year-old prospect was a recent member of Lithuania’s U20 national team which competed in Crete this 2014. In 2013-14 he played for PGE Turow from Poland’s…
Read MoreMalcolm White new addition to Al Shamal
Malcolm White (205 cm) is a new addition to the roster of Al Shamal from Qatar’s Division I this coming 2014-15 season. This will be his first time to play for in an Asian league. The 26-year-old forward played for Club Trouville Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB) in 2013-14. He logged seven games for them scoring an average…
Read MoreKhimki opens Garastas Cup with win
Khimki Moscow Region opened the Garastas Cup with victory by downing Budivelnyk Kiev in the Lithuanian based pre-season tournament. A comfortable 102-77 victory saw the Russian team build momentum for what will be another busy season in the VTB League and Eurocup. As for troubled club Budivelnyk Kiev, a season without continental competition is ready…
Read MoreAnthony Glover joins Tercero
Anthony Glover (197 cm, St.John’s’03) has decided upon Argentine TNA team 9 de Julio Rio Tercero and will wear the blue jersey this season. The veteran 35-year old American played in the ABA last season within his native USA, while during the 2012/2013 season he represented Chaco and Alvear in the Argentine TNA. In fact…
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