It’s UConn vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Finals
The stage is set. The semifinals are in the books and the NCAA Men’s Basketball title now boils down to one last, final game. It is an unexpected match-up, but it looks like we’re in for a great UConn vs. Kentucky showdown in the Finals as the seventh and eighth seeds are set to collide.…
Read MoreTubbs extends with Rouen
Justin Tubbs (190 cm, Eastern Tennessee State’11) has extended his contract with French Pro B team SPO Rouen Basket until the end of the current 2013/2014 season. The guard joined Rouen early in March on a short term deal, but has impressed enough to be offered a longer stay with the French club. The American…
Read MoreTweety Carter to miss ASVEL ProA run in
Tweety Carter´s (180 cm, Baylor’10) season has ended after the ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France, ProA) point guard broke his finger. The injury blow means Carter will be sidelined for the rest of the ProA campaign and it is unclear what his future with ASVEL now is. The American joined the French team in January and…
Read MoreAdris DeLeon links with Quebradillas
Adris DeLeon (180 cm, East Washington´09) has been added to the roaster of Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico, BSN). The Dominican Republic native has been brought in to replace the currently injured Juan Coronado, who will be out for three weeks with an injured ankle. DeLeon played in the BSN during 2013 when he represented…
Read MoreEuroleague Top 16, Round 13 recap
The penultimate week of Euroleague Top 16 action has drawn to a close as Round 13 was done and dusted on Friday evening. Results this week have paved the way to the playoffs with Group E decided and just one more place up for grabs in Group F. Many of the tournament favorites have found…
Read MoreReggie Okosa moves to Xinjiang
Reggie Okosa (208 cm, La Salle´02) has been signed by Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The Nigerian-American is no stranger to Asian Basketball as he has previously played in Japan, Lebanon, Philippines, South Korea, and China. The move to the Flying Tigers will be the power forward´s third club of the 2013/2014 season.…
Read MoreWill Hudson waived by ASVEL Lyon
Will Hudson (206 cm, Oakland´11) has had his contract waived by French ProA outfit ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket after four months with the club. In ten ProA games for ASVEL the Australian tabbed 4.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. During the 2012/2013 season Hudson played for the New Zealand Breakers (Australia, NBL) and played 25…
Read MoreJeff Harper inks with Port City
Jeff Harper (203 cm, Iowa Wesleyan´12) will continue his career in Australia after inking a deal to play for QBL franchise Gladstone Port City Power. The 26-year old is heading Down Under after a stint with KK Hito Johvi in the Estonian Alexela KM. The American has taken to the court in thirteen games for…
Read MoreErnest Scott returns to Wellington
Ernest Scott (201 cm, Valdosta State’05) is returning to New Zealand to play for the Pacific Jewellers Saints Wellington (NBL) for his second stint with the franchise. The American last wore the Saints jersey in 2012 when he played twelve games and averaged 14.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. This season the forward has…
Read MoreXavier Keeling joins Al Hasa
Al Fateh Al Hasa (Saudi Arabia, Premier League) announced the signing of Xavier Keeling (201 cm, St. Catharine´11) for the remainder of the campaign. The forward spent pre-season with Iraqi D1 club Al Kahraba, where he also spent the 2012/2013 season. It was a successful year for the American as he helped Al Kahraba win…
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