Carl Buck joins Manawatu
The Manawatu Jets of the New Zealand NBL has announced the signing of Carl Buck (187 cm, Alderson Broaddus College’11). The American national has joined the franchise as a short term replacement for the outgoing Brandon Jenkins, who has been forced to return to the USA following the death of a family member. The point…
Read MoreAlex Loughton stays with Cairns
Alex Loughton (206 cm, ODU,06) has extended his deal with the Cairns Taipans in the Australian NBL and will be with the club for another season. The power forward has been a long term member of the Taipans roster after joining the franchise in 2010. Last season he featured in 28 games and averaged 12.3…
Read MoreChristopher Massie inks with San German
Christopher Massie (206 cm, Memphis’03) has signed for Atleticos San German in the Puerto Rican BSN for the remainder of the season. The veteran center is no stranger to the franchise as he pulled on the jersey back in 2013. During that stint the American played fifteen games and collected averages of 15.3 points and…
Read MoreDamien Wilkins signed by Mayaguez
Damien Wilkins (201 cm, Georgia’04) is set to continue his professional career in Puerto Rico as he is signed by Indios de Mayaguez this 2014. The former NBA swingman most recently played in China this 2013-14 season for the Shougang Beijing Ducks. Wilkins appeared in 13 games for the Beijing Ducks after signing with them…
Read MoreValencia takes Game 1 of Eurocup Finals
The Eurocup Finals showdown between Valencia Basket and Unics Kazan is underway and Valencia has drawn first blood by taking Game 1 of the series, 80-67. The Spanish hosts played excellent defense all throughout the contest and at the end of the day it yielded them a comfortable win. They seized the initiative right from…
Read MoreMarcel Jones now with Canterbury Rams
Marcel Jones (203 cm, Oregon State’08) has signed with the Canterbury Rams from New Zealand’s NBL. Jones is an American player who also holds a New Zealand passport. He left Pallacanestro Cantu from Italy’s Serie A. The 25-year-old American player also holds a New Zealand passport. Marcel is reportedly headed back to New Zealand. Jones joined…
Read MoreHassan Whiteside released by Al Moutahed
Hassan Whiteside (213 cm, Marshall’10) has been released by Lebanese Division A team Al Moutahed Tripoli. He played 16 games for them before his departure. During his time with Al Moutahed Hassan put up averages of 20.6 ppg and 14.8 rpg. Whiteside was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round, 33rd overall, during the…
Read MoreDerrick Nix departs VEF Riga
American big man Derrick Nix (208 cm, Michigan State’13) has left Latvian team VEF Riga to return home and take care of his mother and household. In his rookie season, Derrick started with Krka Novo Mesto (Slovenia-Telemach League), but moved on to join VEF Riga in October 2013. During his run with Latvian club, Nix…
Read MoreLokomotiv takes 1-game lead in VTB League
After a surprisingly good Euroleague campaign, Lokomotiv Kuban is not ready to end the season and the Russian club claimed victory in Game 1 of the VTB United League play-offs. Lokomotiv travelled to fellow Russian outfit Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd and secured a 85-91 road win to start this phase of the competition perfectly. Krasny Oktyabr…
Read MoreIke Diogu returns to Leones de Ponce
Ike Diogu (204 cm, Arizona State’05) will be making comeback with Puerto Rican BSN club Leones de Ponce this 2013-14. The Nigerian-American forward played for them in 2013, signing with the team in May. Diogu began this season on the roster of the New York Knicks. In December 2013 he moved to the D-League team…
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