Brazil defeat old foes Argentina
When Argentina and Brazil meet, even if it is in a pre-season friendly, it is never truly a Basketball friendly, such is the rivalry between the two Latin American countries. The two nations clashed on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, and it was the Brazilians who emerged victorious over their old foes with a 68-59…
Read MoreTorneo di Trieste claimed by Italy
The finals of the Torneo di Trieste saw Italy become champions of the pre-season friendly tournament by defeating Serbia 80-71. It was the Azzurri’s eleventh win in a successful pre-season as they lifted the prize after a hard fought game with an often exciting Serbia team. Alessandro Gentile typically led Italy from the tip off…
Read MoreVasilije Micic pens with Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has agreed to terms with Serbian guard Vasilije Micic (196 cm) and has signed him to a two-year deal. Micic was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft. His contract will delay his NBA debut, but fits in with Philly’s long term rebuilding plans.…
Read MoreJames Anderson landed by Zalgiris
Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas has landed former NBA sharpshooter James Anderson (198 cm, Oklahoma State’10) this 2014-15. Anderson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2010 NBA draft. He has played for the Houston Rockets, Phildelphia 76ers and two stints in the NBA D-League. Zalgiris will…
Read MoreDeonta Vaughn signs with Anwil
Deonta Vaughn (185 cm, Cincinnati’10) has been added by Anwil Wloclawek (Poland-TBL) and is expected to be announced as the team’s starting point guard. The 27-year-old Vaughn spent the 2013-14 season playing for Atomeromu SE Paks (Hungary-Division A) after beginning the pre-season with Polpharma Starogard Gdanksi (Poland-TBL). He played six games for Atomeromu in the…
Read MoreCentrobasket: Four teams remain unbeaten
After four days of preliminary round action four teams have initially distanced themselves from the rest of the pack at the 2014 Centrobasket tournament. Four teams remain undefeated so far in the competition with pristine 3-0 records. As expected 2013 FIBA Americas gold medalists Mexico have taken the lead in Group A. They are joined…
Read MoreTravis Nelson now with Nilan Bisons
Travis Nelson (208 cm, Minnesota State-Mankato’10) has been picked up by the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) for the 2014-15 season. The American big man played the last two seasons for BK JIP Pardubice (Czech Republic-NBL). In 2013-14 Travis averaged 13.8 ppg and 5.5 rpg in 48 games for BK Pardubice. He helped his team make…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga moves to PGE Turow
Former NBA forward Christian Eyenga (201 cm) has agreed to terms with a new team for the 2014-15 season, PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-TBL). Eyenga is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and is a one time member of their national team in 2007. In 2013-14 Christian played for 2014 Polish league finalist Stelmet Zielona Gora…
Read MoreTerry Smith added by Lukoil Academic
Terry Smith (185 cm, Mercyhurst’08) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 with Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL). The 28-year-old journeyman veteran began the 2013-14 season playing for SK Cherkasy Monkeys from Ukraine’s Superleague. He logged 16 games for them and averaged 15.2 ppg and 3.7 apg. Terry left the team in February 2014 and a…
Read MoreClay Tucker retained by TED Kolejliler
Aykon TED Kolejliler Ankara (Turkey-TBL) has opted to re-sign veteran Clay Tucker (196 cm, Wsiconsin-Milwaukee’03) for another season. Tucker, who turned 34 this June, had a solid run with the Turkish club in the 2013-14 season. He managed to play in 19 games for them in the Eurocup and averaged 15.5 ppg and 4.9 apg.…
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