Orlando Johnson signs with Al Riyadi Beirut

Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB ’12) inked a deal to head to Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The 28-year-old guard moves to Lebanon after playing this season with the Austin Spurs (USA-D-League). The Austin Spurs signed Johnson in February and listed him on their roster for 13 games. He played well in his time in…

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Orlando Johnson and Unics Kazan part ways

Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has parted ways with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB). John signed with the Russian club only three months ago, coming straight out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ training camp. Orlando Johnson als0 did a brief stint in China at the beginning of this season. He played for the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL). In six…

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Orlando Johnson newcomer to Unics

Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has signed a deal with Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB) and will be joining the team this 2016-17 season. Johnson was a participant of the Milwaukee Bucks’ training camp roster, but failed to make the final cut. After studying his options, Orlando decided to return to Europe this season. This 2016 Johnson…

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Orlando Johnson joins Barangay Ginebra

Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) has been added to the roster of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings (Philippines-PBA) this 2015. Johnson began the 2014/15 season playing for Spanish Liga Endesa club Laboral Kutxa Vitoria. He played a couple of games for them in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and averaged 2.5 ppg and 1.5 rpg.…

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Orlando Johnson now with Laboral Kutxa

Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB’12) is making his way to Europe to begin his international basketball career, signing with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). The 25-year-old Johnson was originally slated to play for Enel Brindisi (Italy-SerieA), but changed directions and agreed to terms with the Spanish club. Orlando spent most of the 2013-14 season playing…

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