Eurobasket 2015 2nd qualifying round Day 3
In the aftermath of Day 3 of the second qualifying round for Eurobasket 2015, four teams have managed to remain undefeated to lead their respective groups. They are Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0), F.Y.R. Macedonia (3-0), Latvia (3-0) and Italy (2-0). Group A In this three-team group Bosnia and Herzegovina managed to fend off Iceland 72-62,…
Read MoreU17 USA team wins World Championships
The U17 USA team defended the FIBA U17 World Championship in Dubai by downing Australia for the second consecutive final, emerging with a 98-92 victory. During the 2012 tournament the US team marched to victory over the Aussies in the final, taking a 95-62 win to claim the gold. This time it was different and…
Read MoreDaniel Bailey inks with Shinshu
Daniel Bailey (196 cm, Queens, NC’12) is going to play in Japan this season after penning a deal with Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano (BJ League). The guard played for BC Nokia in the Finnish 1st Division during the 2013/2014 campaign and over 29 games picked up impressive averages of 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists,…
Read MoreSpencer Butterfield moves to Melilla
Spencer Butterfield (190 cm, Utah State’14) will take up his first professional position with Melilla Baloncesto in the Spanish LEB Gold. The American is coming off completing his college career with Utah State University in the NCAA and will now start his rookie campaign on the roster of the Spanish club. In fact, Butterfield will…
Read MoreMarcus Denmon to Brindisi
Marcus Denmon (191 cm, Missouri’12) will play in Italy during the 2014/2015 season after inking with Enel Basket Brindisi (Serie A). The guard has spent the summer representing the San Antonio Spurs at the NBA Pro Summer League in Las Vegas. He featured in six games during the camp and averaged 5.0 points and 1.3…
Read MoreFIBA U17 final: USA and Australia to meet
The final of the The final of the FIBA U17 World Championships in Dubai has been decided and it will be a repeat of the trophy game from 2012. Tournament favourites the USA along with Australia will contest the final on Saturday, while Spain and Serbia will meet to decide the third and fourth places.…
Read MoreEasley pens with Nes-Ziona
Tony Easley (206 cm, Murray State’10) has agreed to join Ironi Nes-Ziona (Israel, Winner League) ending his long stint in Italian Basketball. The American has spent the last three seasons in Italy and during the 2014/2015 campaign represented Umana Reyer Venezia and Reggia Juvecaserta in the top flight Serie A. Over fifteen games for Venezia…
Read MoreGoran Suton to Badalona
Goran Suton (208 cm, Michigan State’09) will move to Spain for the 2014/2015 season to play for FIATC Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa). The Croatian who also holds citizenship in Bosnia & Herzegovina spent last season in his homeland playing for KK Cedevita Zagreb for the third consecutive campaign. The center played an important part in…
Read MoreRian Pearson goes pro with Belediye
Rian Pearson (193 cm, Toledo’14) has signed his first professional deal and will wear the jersey of Akhisar Belediye in the Turkish TB2L this season. The rookie guard has just turned pro after completing his stay at Toledo in the NCAA, where he spent the last four seasons. During his graduating year the guard featured…
Read MoreWayne Chism joins Galil Gilboa
Wayne Chism (206 cm, Tennessee’10) has penned a deal with Galil Gilboa in the Israeli Winner League and will link with the club for the 2014/2015 season. The power forward has most recently been in the Philippines playing for PBA outfit Rise or Shine Elasto Painters. During the summer he featured in ten games during…
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