Posts Tagged ‘University of North Carolina’
Deon Thompson, fresh addition by Red Star
Serbian powerhouse Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) has upgraded its roster after landing Deon Thompson (203 cm, North Carolina’10) this 2017. The 28-year-old big man already started the season playing for Turkish club Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). He played in 13 Euroleague games and posted averages of 4.2 ppg and 2.1 rpg. Thompson also appeared…
Read MoreBaden Jaxen added by Etha
Baden Jaxen (190 cm, UNC’13) is a recent addition to the roster of Michelin Etha Engomis Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) this 2016-17 season. This marks a new chapter in his pro career, being his first stint playing for a European team. The 26-year-old product of the University of North Carolina spent his 2015-16 season playing in…
Read MoreJustin Watts to reinforce Den Bosch
Justin Watts (196 cm, North Carolina’12) has agreed to terms with the Ducks Unlimited Den Bosch (Netherlands-Eredivisie) and will join them this 2016. Justin is coming off a four-game stint with the Vaqueros de Agua Prieta (Mexico-CIBACOPA). During the brief run he was able to notch averages of 11.8 ppg and 2.3 apg. He left…
Read MoreVince Carter Wants 20-year NBA Career
Relentless, fearless, and fiercely in love with the game of basketball; Vince Carter does not want to call it quits. Not just yet. Not even anytime soon. While future Hall-of-Famers Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan have closed the chapters on their NBA careers; Carter, who will be turning 40 this 2016-17, wants to play two…
Read MoreJustin Knox signs with Eternedile Bologna
Justin Knox (205 cm, North Carolina’11) has signed a deal to play for Eternedile Bologna (Italy-Serie A2) for the 2016-17 season. This will be his first run with an Italian squad. Justin is coming off a stint with Final Spor Genclik Bursa (Turkey-BSL) in 2015-16. He appeared in a total of 32 games for his…
Read MoreDavid Noel inks with Cholet
David Noel (201 cm, North Carolina’06) has agreed to terms with French club Cholet Basket (France-Pro A) and will be a newcomer to their roster for the 2016-17 season. David has spent a good deal of his pro career playing with French Pro A teams, but in 2015-16 he was the journeyman, seeing action for…
Read MoreJawad Williams lands with AEK Athens
AEK Athens (Greece-A1) has secured the services of veteran journeyman Jawad Williams (204 cm, North Carolina’05) for the 2016-17 season. Williams is coming off a stint with Turkish club Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-BSL) in 2015-16. He played 14 games during their run in the FIBA Europe Cup and managed to record averages of 12.0 ppg…
Read MoreDavid Noel re-joins Libertad Sunchales
David Noel (201 cm, North Carolina’06) has agreed to terms with Libertad Sunchales (Argentina-Liga A) and will be returning to the club this 2016. Noel is coming off a 4-game stint with Entente Orleans 45 (France-Pro A). In his brief run David averaged 6.8 ppg and 1.5 rpg. His 2015-16 season actually started with Guaros…
Read MoreVillanova wins 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Title
The Villanova Wildcats downed UNC 77-74 in the finals and captured their second NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament title thanks to a nail-biting three-point shot at the buzzer. It has been a while since Villanova has stood at the very top of the podium. The last time they hoisted gold over their heads was back in…
Read MoreNCAA Finals Set, Villanova vs. UNC
The NCAA Finals match-up is set. Two teams, two schools, one dream, one big game… Two huge blowouts in the Final Four produced our two finalists. Villanova set a record for the biggest blowout win in Final Four history with their 95-51 win over the Oklahoma Sooners. It was an epic game for the Villanova…
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