Valencia and Unics reach Eurocup final
After a long and very tough Eurocup campaign, the final has been set and will take place between Valencia and Unics Kazan in just over two weeks time. Up for grabs in the home and away format finals series will be a place in next season´s Euroleague and of course the honor of being crowned…
Read MoreTu Holloway released by San German
Atleticos San German (Puerto Rico-BSN) bids adieu to Xavier alum Tu Holloway (182 cm, Xavier’12) after just six appearances for the team this season. Holloway produced solid averages of 17.3 ppg and 7.5 apg during his run with San German and isn’t likely to remain a free agent for too long. He moved to the…
Read MoreA.J. Slaughter extended by Chalon
ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-ProA) have decided to lock in import A.J. Slaughter (191 cm, Western Kentucky’10) for two more years thanks to a new contract. Slaughter has been effective for the French club this 2013-14 and it is understandable why the club wanted to secure his services moving forward. He played 10 games for Chalon in…
Read MoreFrench Pro A recap
The French ProA is going right down to the wire as Round 26 of the league failed to really separate the teams fighting it out at the top. Throughout the campaign it has been uncomfortably tight and with just four rounds to go in the Regular Season it seems “games against” is going to be…
Read MoreSean Marshall signed by Al Ahli Dubai
Al Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates-D1) has added Boston College product Sean Marshall (198 cm, Boston College’07) to their roster this 2014. The 28-year-old Marshall is coming from Turkish TBL club Aliaga Petkim. He played a total of 20 games for Aliaga before his departure and delivered some solid numbers during his run, averaging 21.4…
Read MoreGimle BBK wins Norwegian Championship
Gimle BBK has emerged victorious over Ammerud Basket Oslo, 102-68 and are now the 2014 Norwegian BLNO champions. Gimle BBK was truly BLNO’s top team this season, finishing atop of the regular season standings with a record of 16-5. This is their first BLNO championship. Prior to this their best performance was a semifinals appearance…
Read MoreScott Machado joins ASVEL
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA) has added Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (188 cm, Iona’12) for the rest of the season. He was a recent addition to the Brazilian National Team in 2013. Throughout Machado’s professional career he has played for several NBA and NBA D-League teams. This 2013-14 Scott started off with the Utah Jazz then…
Read MoreValanciunas charged with drunk driving
Toronto Raptors’ center Jonas Valanciunas (211 cm) has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The second-year player from Lithuania is charged with having greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and is to appear in court in nearby Collingwoodon April 22. The 21-year-old Valanciunas has been averaging 11.0…
Read MoreUConn beats Kentucky 60-54, wins fourth NCAA title!
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 and have claimed their fourth NCAA title. UConn previously won national titles in 1999, 2004 and 2011. The veteran squad showed poise and determination throughout the game, mirroring the fire that burned inside them as they battled their way towards redemption. Last year, the team…
Read MoreTorrell Martin heads to BC Orchies
Torrell Martin (196 cm, Winthrop’07) is set to continue his professional career playing for BC Orchies from France’s Pro B. This will be Martin’s fifth French club this season. The previous four teams were all from the Pro A league. He kicked things off with Entente Orleans 45 where he played a couple of games…
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