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ALBANIA |
Albanian U18 National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANTIGUA |
ABBA Stats Leaders |
ABBA Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Flyers and Cutie Ovals record wins - by Eurobasket News |
Potters S. - Flyers 71-81 Flyers forced 23 Potters S. turnovers and outrebounded them 58-44 including 21 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Selassie Brathwaite stepped up and scored 27 points and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) chipped in 11 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and Guyanese guard Felix Hamilton (188-1985) scored 9 points. Potters S.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Potters S.: D.Cohen 23+12reb+1ast, W.Ammiel 11+2reb+1ast, F.Hamilton 9+4reb+3ast, M.Charles 8+4reb+2ast, P.Ishaan 7+4reb+1ast, J.Lloyd 5+5reb+4ast Flyers: B.Selassie 27+2reb+4ast, H.David 17+7reb+3ast, J.Williams 11+16reb+3ast, A.Humphreys 10+12reb+2ast, M.Xavier 7+8reb+4ast, B.Kwame 5+3reb+2ast Cutie Ovals - Stingerz 84-81 Strangely Stingerz outrebounded Cutie Ovals 69-50 including a 30-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Mario Davis (198-1980, college: MWSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) contributed with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Jayden Andrew answered with a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Keroi Lee added 12 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Stingerz. Four Stingerz players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Stingerz: J.Charles 23+9reb+1ast, A.Jayden 19+12reb+10ast, K.Lee 12+23reb+5ast, T.Donte 11+2reb+1ast, D.Benjamin 9+7reb+3ast, J.Valerie 4+6reb+1ast Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 30+9reb+7ast, M.Davis 30+12reb+4ast, B.Tavarus 18+7reb+6ast, K.Edwards 4+7reb+3ast, T.Vasco 2+5reb+2ast, L.McCoy 0+4reb+2ast |
ARGENTINA |
Gallizzi comes back to Quimsa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Gallizzi has been also a member of Argentinian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Argentinian senior team since 2014 and previously for U19 National Team in 2011. Gallizzi represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 0pts. He has played previously for four other Argentinian teams: Quilmes Mar del Plata, La Union, Regatas and Villa Angela. Gallizzi won Argentinian TNA championship title in 2011 and 2012. |
Johnson is back at Atenas, ex Valdivia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Gigantes in Venezuelan SPB where in 18 games he recorded 10.6ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.0apg in 2022 year. He is quite experienced player. Johnson has played also professionally in Paraguay (Olimpia), Uruguay (Malvin), Argentina (Ferro, Boca, Ciclista and San Lorenzo), Chile (Puerto Montt) and TBL (Cent.Al. J.). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Paraguayan Metropolitan League Clausura in 2019. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Paraguayan Metropolitan League Clausura Center of the Year back in 2019. Johnson graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. |
Gaston Cordoba (ex IMP Alvarado) joins San Lorenzo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Cordoba has played previously for four other Argentinian teams: Atenas, Central Entrerriano Gualeguaychu, San Isidro and Penarol Tala. He won Argentinian Torneo Federal (Entre Rios) championship title in 2019 and 2021. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Latinbasket.com Argentinian La Liga Argentina All-Domestic Players Team back in 2020. |
ARMENIA |
Armenian League A round 8 best performance: Elijah Johnson (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
Elijah Johnson put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Dvin, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 8. The player had a double-double of 37 points and 20 rebounds, while his team outclassed Erebuni (#6, 1-9) with 46-point margin 132-86. Dvin is placed at 4th position in Armenian League A. Dvin is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 3-5 record. In the team's last game Johnson had a remarkable 85.0% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Dvin, through which he has constantly improved. Elijah Johnson has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 32.3ppg. Johnson is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 17.5rpg), assists (6th best: 5.6apg) and averages impressive 3.4spg and 56.1% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young international forward Arkadiy Mkrtychyan (204-F-1995) of league's second-best Urartu. Mkrtychyan had a very good evening with a triple-double of 23 points, 27 rebounds and 18 assists. It was enough for Urartu to edge the lower-ranked FIMA (#5, 3-6) 117-114. Urartu's second position in the standings has not changed. His team lost just two games this season, while they won 8 matches. Mkrtychyan is one of the most experienced players at Urartu and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Former University of Idaho star Mkrtychyan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third on the list of top players last round was another Urartu's star - Vartan Bidrosiyan. Bidrosiyan got into 30-points club by scoring 33 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds and five assists. He was another key player of Urartu, helping his team with a 117-114 win against the lower-ranked FIMA (#5, 3-6). Urartu is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 8-2 record is not that bad... Bidrosiyan has a very solid season. In 5 games in Armenia he scored 19.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tajai Johnson (188-F-1993) of FIMA - 39 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Xavier Womack (198-SF) of Artik - 31 points and 12 rebounds 6. Yura Melikyan (2005) of BKMA - 25 points and 17 rebounds 7. Byron Ray (175-PG-1993) of Dvin - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists 8. Daniil Gevorgyan (186-G-1999) of Urartu - 40 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Davit Khachatryan (210-F-2000) of Artik - 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Arshak Arustamyan) of Erebuni - 27 points and 5 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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AUSTRIA |
Lleida signs Marvin Ogunsipe - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Afanion CB Almansa. In 29 LEB Gold games in Spain he had 10.9ppg and 6.2rpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bayern Muenchen in German BBL. But in 17 games he recorded just 0.6ppg and 1.5rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Ogunsipe has been also a member of Austrian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Austrian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Ogunsipe represented Austria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 8.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 63.6%. He has played previously professionally in Austria (Timberwolves) and Germany (Hakro Merlins and Hamburg Towers). Ogunsipe won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. |
Austrian U18 National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BARBADOS |
BABA Round 1 of Finals. Pinelands hold off Bulls - by Eurobasket News |
Pinelands - Bulls 91-88 Pinelands outrebounded Bulls 50-39 including 17 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Deveron Knight fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international Kyrone Alexander (192-2003) produced 25 points and 4 assists and guard Rahiim Gibbons added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Pinelands and four Bulls players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Pinelands: K.Deveron 26+11reb, C.Thorpe 21+11reb, D.Hurley 13+10reb+9ast, D.Hurley 12+5reb+5ast, R.Maynard 12+9reb+3ast, R.Hall 5+3reb+2ast Bulls: A.Kyrone 25+3reb+4ast, G.Rahiim 21+5reb+5ast, A.Marsh 19+9reb+2ast, K.Benn 12+11reb+2ast, M.Simeon 6+3reb+5ast, J.King 3+2reb+1ast |
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
Darussafaka lands Muhsin Yasar - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Tofas. In 29 BSL games he recorded 8.3ppg and 3.0rpg in that year. Yasar also played 14 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 6.7ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Yasar has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. Yasar represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. Yasar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 3.6ppg, 2.2rpg. He has played previously for Tofas Gelisim. Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Can Korkmaz Ridvan Oncel Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Kyle Allman Forwards: Berk Demir Hakan Sayili Eray Buyukcangaz Canberk Kus Mason Jones Center: Muhsin Yasar |
Promitheas ink De'Shawn Stephens - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Stephens is quite experienced player. He has played in ten different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Stephens has played previously professionally in Denmark (Bakken), France (Chalons Reims), Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion), Japan (San-en NeoPhoenix and Akita Northern Happinets), Turkey (Bandirma and TEKSUT Bandirma BK), Venezuela (Trotamundos), Italy (Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna, Scafati and Cagliari Dinamo Academy), NBA G League (South Bay Lakers), Big3 (Aliens) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Challenge ALS). He won Japanese BJ League Eastern Division championship title in 2014 and 2015. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Forward of the Year in 2021. Stephens graduated from San Diego State University in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for Santa Monica College for 2 years. ASP Promitheas Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antonis Koniaris Hunter Hale Deshawn Stephens Nikolaos Vasileiou Nikolaos Plotas Forwards: De'Shawn Stephens Chris Coffey Coach: Ilias Papatheodorou |
Cholet tabs Vojtech Hruban - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at ERA Basketball Nymburk. In 45 Czech Republic games he had very impressive stats: 15.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. League Domestic Player of the Year, Finals MVP and Forward of the Year. He also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 13.7ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hruban has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. Hruban also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 11.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 45.9%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally in Czech Republic (USK Praha). Cholet Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: T.J. Campbell Gerry Blakes Gerald Ayayi Forwards: Kim Tillie Vojtech Hruban Tidjane Salaun Center: Neal Sako |
Darussafaka welcomes back Withers, ex Nuggets - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Withers is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in seven different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Australian and of course North American leagues. Withers has played previously professionally in Australia (Adelaide 36ers), Italy (Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna), NBA (Detroit Pistons), Lithuania (Rytas), NBA G League (Texas Legends and Grand Rapids Gold), NBA Summer League (Detroit Pistons) and The Basketball Tournament (D2). His team was regular season runner-up in SAC in 2016 and 2018. He graduated from Queens University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Can Korkmaz Ridvan Oncel Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Kyle Allman Canberk Kus Mason Jones Forwards: Berk Demir Todd Withers Hakan Sayili Eray Buyukcangaz Center: Muhsin Yasar |
BELGIUM |
Osun Osunniyi signs at Limburg - by Peter Buyse | |||
He graduated from Iowa State in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. His team made it to the Big 12 Tournament Semifinals in 2023. Osunniyi was voted to Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. He played also for St. Bonaventure University for 4 years. |
Kortrijk sign a second USA player, ex Atomeromu - by Peter Buyse | |||
He played most recently at Atomeromu in Hungarian A Division. In 31 games he averaged impressive 15.2ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.8apg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Atkinson played also for Yale University for 4 years. |
Serron returns for another season - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Serron missed most of the 22-23 season with an injury and is working hard on his comeback. He won Belgian League championship title in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 and the cup in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Serron was voted to Eurobasket.com Belgian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Boulazac Basket in French ProB where in 31 games he averaged 8.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.5apg and 1.1spg in that year. He has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. Serron has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 10.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 84.6%, 3PT: 33.3%. Serron has played also professionally in Spain (Bilbao), Belgium (Oostende) and France (Gravelines Dunkerque and SIG Strasbourg). He won Belgian League championship title in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 and the cup in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Serron was selected to Eurobasket.com Belgian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2016. |
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BNXT LEAGUE |
Zwolle keeps Aarninkhof for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
Landstede Hammers Zwolle (DBL) re-signed 23-year old 190cm guard Jerom Aarninkhof for season 2023-24. Aarninkhof has played there for the last six seasons. His team made it to the semifinals. He played 30 games in BNXT League where he recorded just 2.6ppg and 1.5rpg in 2021-22 year. Aarninkhof represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. Aarninkhof's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg. |
BOSNIA |
Eman Sertovic (ex Promo) signs at Jedinstvo - by Zeljko Zule | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he was tested by Sloboda (also in Division I). He graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
BRAZIL |
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BULGARIA |
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Balkan tabs Karl-Johan Lips, ex Viimsi - by Maria Mitsova | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caffe Mokambo Chieti in Italian Serie A2. In 7 games he had 8.0ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He represented Estonia at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 6.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.8%, 3PT: 17.5%, FT: 55.6%. Lips has played previously professionally also in Latvia. Among many awards he played in the final of Latvian-Estonian Basketball League in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Estonian League All-Domestic Players Team in 2022. |
Cheikh Kebe (ex Gijon Basket) joins Minyor 2015 Pernik - by Maria Mitsova | ||||
He played last season at Gijon Basket in Spanish EBA league. In 18 games he had 12.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.2apg, 1.2spg and 1.0bpg. He graduated from Florida Memorial University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He played also for Garden City Community College for one year. |
CANADA |
Zalgiris keep Brazdeikis - by Eurobasket News | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at the Magic in NBA. In 42 games he recorded 5.0ppg and 1.7rpg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Osceola Magic (previous name Lakeland Magic) in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 9 games he got impressive 22.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg in that year. In 2019 he was drafted by Sacramento King (NBA) in second round (47th overall). Brazdeikis attended University of Michigan and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He also represented Lithuania at the World Championships U17 in Zaragoza (Spain) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.7ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 54.7%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 60.0%. Brazdeikis has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). He was voted All-Big Ten Freshman of the Year back in 2019. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Ignas Brazdeikis Danielius Lavrinovicius Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
CEBL |
Round 17: Blackjacks are defeated by River Lions - by Eurobasket News | ||
The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Blackjacks (12-5) in Ottawa on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked River Lions (9-7) 89-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Blackjacks. Antonio Davis (190-1996, college: Mid-Continent) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Eddie Ekiyor (206-1997, college: Carleton) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). River Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. River Lions have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 9-7 record having four points less than leader Ottawa, which they share with Scarborough. Blackjacks at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. River Lions will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackjacks will play again on the road against River Lions in Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Saskatoon. Eighth ranked Rattlers (8-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging their close opponent Honey Badgers (6-10) 86-84 on Monday evening. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) nailed 39 points (!!!) for the winning side and Mike Nuga accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Rattlers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds for Honey Badgers in the defeat. Rattlers moved-up to seventh place. Defending champion Honey Badgers dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Rattlers will play against higher ranked Surge (#5) in Calgary in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Honey Badgers will play on the road against Alliance (#8) in Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very close game took place in Montreal between Shooting Stars and Alliance. Fourth ranked Shooting Stars (9-7) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Alliance (7-10). Shooting Stars managed to escape with a 3-point win 83-80 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Chaundee Brown Jr. who scored 32 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Shooting Stars' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Treveon Graham produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Shooting Stars moved-up to third place, which they share with Niagara. Loser Alliance dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alliance will play against Honey Badgers (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 17 bottom-ranked Vancouver were destroyed by Saskatchewan on the opponent's court 103-82. Calgary managed to outperform Winnipeg in a home game 96-82.
Saskatchewan - Brampton 86-84 Important game to mention about took place in Saskatoon. Eighth ranked Rattlers (8-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging their close opponent Honey Badgers (6-10) 86-84 on Monday evening. Rattlers brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) nailed 39 points (!!!) for the winning side and guard Mike Nuga (188-1997, college: UNLV) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Rattlers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) added 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Honey Badgers in the defeat. Four Honey Badgers players scored in double figures. Rattlers moved-up to seventh place. Defending champion Honey Badgers dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Rattlers will play against higher ranked Surge (#5) in Calgary in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Honey Badgers will play on the road against Alliance (#8) in Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Saskatchewan: J.Wright-Foreman 39+4reb+3ast, M.Nuga 15+6reb+3ast, T.Anthony 12+9reb+2ast, A.Makuoi 8+5reb+1ast, Q.DeCosey 8+3reb+2ast, M.Benlevi 2+3reb Brampton: C.Vital 22+10reb+4ast, Z.Waterman 22+17reb+2ast, P.Oduro 15+14reb+3ast, K.McEwen 12+2reb+2ast, J.Price-Noel 8+1reb+2ast, C.John 3 Montreal - Scarborough 80-83 A very close game took place in Montreal between Shooting Stars and Alliance. Fourth ranked Shooting Stars (9-7) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Alliance (7-10). Shooting Stars managed to escape with a 3-point win 83-80 on Wednesday evening. Shooting Stars outrebounded Alliance 49-36 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Chaundee Brown Jr. (196-1998, college: Michigan) who scored 32 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Isiaha Mike (203-1997, college: SMU) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Shooting Stars' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Nathan Cayo (201-1997, college: Richmond) added 21 points respectively for the hosts. Four Alliance players scored in double figures. Shooting Stars moved-up to third place, which they share with Niagara. Loser Alliance dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alliance will play against Honey Badgers (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Scarborough: C.Brown Jr. 32+9reb+5ast, A.Barber 14+8reb+4ast, I.Mike 13+8reb+5ast, K.Walker 9+3reb+1ast, K.Young 6+8reb+3ast, E.Lufile 5+4reb Montreal: N.Cayo 21+3reb+3ast, A.Hill 18+1reb+2ast, T.Graham 18+15reb+6ast, D.Brown 10+3reb+1ast, N.Webster-Chan 6+5reb+2ast, E.Ifejeh 4+5reb Saskatchewan - Vancouver 103-82 Rather expected game in Saskatoon where 10th ranked Bandits (5-11) were crushed by eighth ranked Rattlers (8-10) 103-82 on Wednesday. Rattlers made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) who scored 22 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Finnish guard Trey Niemi (185-1998) chipped in 20 points. Five Rattlers players scored in double figures. American forward Nick Ward (203-1997, college: Michigan St.) produced 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-Syrian guard Douglas Herring Jr (191-1987, college: Utica) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Bandits' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rattlers moved-up to seventh place. Bandits lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Rattlers will meet higher ranked Surge (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bandits will play against the league's second-placed Sea Bears (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Saskatchewan: J.Wright-Foreman 22+4reb+2ast, T.Niemi 20+3reb+2ast, Q.DeCosey 16+4reb+4ast, M.Nuga 16+3reb+3ast, M.Benlevi 12+5reb+5ast, J.Kennedy 6+1reb Vancouver: N.Ward 19+2reb+2ast, A.Campbell 11+1reb+1ast, S.Keith 10+8reb+1ast, M.Johnson 8+3reb, J.Manigat 8+1reb+3ast, D.Notice 8+1reb Calgary - Winnipeg 96-82 There was a small surprise in Calgary where fourth ranked Surge (8-8) defeated second-ranked Sea Bears (11-6) 96-82 on Thursday. Surge forced 20 Sea Bears turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Surge players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and British-Jamaican point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-1998, college: FPU) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Despite that victory Surge went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Sea Bears keep the second place with six games lost. Surge will meet at home Rattlers (#7) in the next round. Sea Bears will play against Bandits (#10) in Langley and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Calgary: S.Shittu 32+15reb+3ast, S.Miller-Moore 16+4reb+4ast, D.Ejim 13+5reb+2ast, A.Gilder 12+4reb+4ast, J.Tshimanga 8+4reb, M.Bourcier 8+4ast Winnipeg: E.Anosike 17+6reb+2ast, T.Allen 14+2reb, J.Watson-Gayle 12+4reb+6ast, H.Simon 9+4reb+1ast, A.Hess 8+5reb, M.Okafor 8+5reb+1ast Ottawa - Niagara 87-89 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Blackjacks (12-5) in Ottawa on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked River Lions (9-7) 89-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Blackjacks. Antonio Davis (190-1996, college: Mid-Continent) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Eddie Ekiyor (206-1997, college: Carleton) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). River Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and British-Canadian Thomas Scrubb (199-1991, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five River Lions and four Blackjacks players scored in double figures. River Lions have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 9-7 record having four points less than leader Ottawa, which they share with Scarborough. Blackjacks at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. River Lions will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackjacks will play again on the road against River Lions in Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Niagara: A.Davis 21+9reb+2ast, E.Ekiyor 18+8reb+2ast, J.Henry-Blair 13+1reb+2ast, T.Lall 11+4reb+1ast, K.Ahmad 10+1reb+6ast, P.Whelan 7+5reb+1ast Ottawa: D.Adel 24+6reb+4ast, T.Scrubb 19+9reb+1ast, K.Gray 18+2reb+8ast, J.Rowe 10+12reb+2ast, M.Coleman III 9+3reb+3ast, T.Tate 4+3reb+1ast |
CEBL round 17 best performance: Chaundee Brown Jr. (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 25-year old player was the main contributor (32 points, nine rebounds and five assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out Montreal (#8, 7-11) 83-80. Scarborough maintains the 4th position in CEBL . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Scarborough will need more victories to improve their 10-7 record. In the team's last game Brown Jr. had a remarkable four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He has many years of experience at Scarborough, through which he has constantly improved. Chaundee Brown Jr. averages just after two games 26.5ppg and 7.0rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Justin Wright-Foreman (183-PG-1997) of Saskatchewan. Wright-Foreman had a very good evening with 39 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Saskatchewan to edge slightly lower-ranked Brampton (#9, 6-10) 86-84. This victory allowed Saskatchewan to move up to 7th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-10 record. Wright-Foreman is one of the most experienced players at Saskatchewan and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Simi Shittu (208-F/C-1999) of Calgary (#5). Shittu got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. He went also for fifteen rebounds . He was a key player of Calgary, leading his team to a 96-82 easy win against the higher-ranked Winnipeg (#2, 11-7). Calgary needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 8 lost games. Shittu has a great season in CEBL. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.1rpg (#1 in league). Other top performing players last week: 4. Treveon Graham (198-G-1993) of Montreal - 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Deng Adel (201-F-1997) of Ottawa - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Zane Waterman (203-F-1995) of Brampton - 22 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Prince Oduro (203-F-1998) of Brampton - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Eddie Ekiyor (206-C-1997) of Niagara - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Christian Vital (188-G-1997) of Brampton - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Thomas Scrubb (199-SF-1991) of Ottawa - 19 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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CHILE |
Johnson is back at Atenas, ex Valdivia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Gigantes in Venezuelan SPB where in 18 games he recorded 10.6ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.0apg in 2022 year. He is quite experienced player. Johnson has played also professionally in Paraguay (Olimpia), Uruguay (Malvin), Argentina (Ferro, Boca, Ciclista and San Lorenzo), Chile (Puerto Montt) and TBL (Cent.Al. J.). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Paraguayan Metropolitan League Clausura in 2019. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Paraguayan Metropolitan League Clausura Center of the Year back in 2019. Johnson graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. |
CHINA |
NBL Round 8: Hefei defeat Shaanxi - by Eurobasket News | ||
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Shaanxi (6-2) on the court of tenth ranked Hefei on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Hefei 105-102. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Shaanxi. Hefei (3-5) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Shaanxi at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Jiangsu YS and Liaoning Y.. An interesting game for Jiangsu YS (6-2) which hosted in Yannan one of their biggest challengers Hunan (5-3). Second ranked Jiangsu YS managed to get a 12-point victory 119-107. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jiangsu YS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shaanxi and Liaoning Y. Hunan at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. The game in was also quite interesting. Third ranked Liaoning Y. (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked HK JinNiu (3-5). Liaoning Y. managed to secure a 4-point victory 125-121 on Friday. Liaoning Y. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shaanxi and Jiangsu YS. HK JinNiu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: bottom-ranked Wuhan was smashed by Anhui W. on the road 117-89. Guangxi destroyed Hebei on its own court 139-96. Henan unfortunately lost to Jiangxi in a road game 80-94.
HK JinNiu - Liaoning Y. 121-125 The game in was also quite interesting. Third ranked Liaoning Y. (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked HK JinNiu (3-5). Liaoning Y. managed to secure a 4-point victory 125-121 on Friday. Liaoning Y. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shaanxi and Jiangsu YS. HK JinNiu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Anhui W. - Wuhan 117-89 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Anhui W. (4-4) crushed at home bottom-ranked Wuhan (2-6) 117-89 on Friday. Anhui W. maintains fifth position with 4-4 record, which they share with Jiangxi. Loser Wuhan stay at the bottom place with six games lost. Guangxi - Hebei 139-96 There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Hebei (3-5) was smashed on the road by eleventh ranked Guangxi (3-5) 139-96 on Friday. Guangxi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Hebei. Hebei lost fifth consecutive game. Hefei - Shaanxi 105-102 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Shaanxi (6-2) on the court of tenth ranked Hefei on Friday night. Visitors were edged by Hefei 105-102. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Shaanxi. Hefei (3-5) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Shaanxi at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Jiangsu YS and Liaoning Y.. Jiangsu YS - Hunan 119-107 An interesting game for Jiangsu YS (6-2) which hosted in Yannan one of their biggest challengers Hunan (5-3). Second ranked Jiangsu YS managed to get a 12-point victory 119-107. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jiangsu YS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shaanxi and Liaoning Y. Hunan at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Jiangxi - Henan 94-80 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Jiangxi and 8th ranked Henan had identical 3-4 record. This time Jiangxi used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Henan 94-80 on Friday night. Jiangxi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Anhui W. Henan at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. |
CROATIA |
Musel Pikes tab Tai Bibbs, ex Alkar - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team was Runner-Up of MEAC Regular Season 2022. Bibbs graduated from Howard University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for Columbia University for 4 years. |
Dinamo inks Roko Lukic - by Eurobasket News | |
KK Dinamo Zagreb (Premijer Liga) agreed terms with 18-year old forward Roko Lukic (195cm-2005, agency: AltusBasket) for new 2023-24 season. Lukic played last season at Jazine in Croatian Prva Liga. In 30 games he had 10.5ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.8apg. He also played for KK Zadar U19 team that season where in two ABA League U19 games he recorded 14.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.0apg and 1.0bpg. Lukic was a member of Croatian U16 National Team two years ago. |
MZT Skopje inks Marko Bakovic - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
Bakovic was a member of Croatian U20 National Team back in 2013. He is quite experienced player. Bakovic has played also professionally in Iceland (Thor Thorl), Italy (Osimo), Croatia (KK Kvarner 2010 Rijeka, Slavonski Brod, Cedevita, Gorica and Vern) and Bosnia (Capljina). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Croatian Prva Liga championship title in 2018. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention back in 2020. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom roster for 2023-24: Guards: Damjan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski Forward: Andrej Andonoski Center: Marko Bakovic |
CUBA |
Murcia tabs Howard Sant-Roos - by Eurobasket News | |||
He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Sant-Roos was selected to Eurobasket.com Czech Republic League All-Imports Team back in 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Panathinaikos in Greek GBL where in 32 games he had 7.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.5apg and 1.6spg (in top 4) in that year. He helped them to win the Supercup and make to league final. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team. Sant-Roos also played 31 games in Euroleague where he recorded 7.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg in that year. He is a very experienced player. Sant-Roos has played also professionally in Germany (Braunschweig and SG Braunschweig), Italy (Brianza Casa), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow), Turkey (Dacka), Greece (AEK Athens) and Czech Republic (Nymburk). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Sant-Roos was selected to Eurobasket.com Czech Republic League All-Imports Team back in 2016 and 2017. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: Howard Sant-Roos Ludvig Hakanson Dylan Ennis Troy Caupain Forwards: Nemanja Radovic David Jelinek Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
CYPRUS |
AEL Limassol sign a second USA player, ex Uppsala - by Igor Obradovic | |||
He played most recently at KFUM Uppsala in Swedish Basketligan. In 23 games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 18.7ppg and recorded 4.3rpg, 4.4apg and 1.4spg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of California in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Shepherd played also for The University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 3 years. AEL Limassol roster for 2023-24: Guards: Panagiotis Markou Marios Moniatis Christos Evzonas Michalis Mythillos Jordan Shepherd Nelly Cummings Michalis Christofidis Georgios Armakolas Forwards: Marios Georgiou Marios Stylianou Coach: Kalia Papadopoulou |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
Cholet tabs Vojtech Hruban - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at ERA Basketball Nymburk. In 45 Czech Republic games he had very impressive stats: 15.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. League Domestic Player of the Year, Finals MVP and Forward of the Year. He also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 13.7ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hruban has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. Hruban also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 11.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 45.9%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally in Czech Republic (USK Praha). Cholet Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: T.J. Campbell Gerry Blakes Gerald Ayayi Forwards: Kim Tillie Vojtech Hruban Tidjane Salaun Center: Neal Sako |
Nitra signs Addison Park, ex Slavia - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played most recently at Slavia in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.8apg and 1.4spg in 2021-22 year. He has played also professionally in Armenia (Urartu). He won Czech Republic 1.Liga championship title in 2022. Park was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic 1Liga Forward of the Year in 2022. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
DENMARK |
Benicarlo lands David Kristensen - by Eurobasket News | |||
Kristensen has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2018 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. Kristensen represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 8.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 38.1%, FT: 66.7%. He graduated from Davidson College in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Kristensen won Danish League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019. |
Grindavik adds Mortensen to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is not a newcomer in Icelandic League as he played last season at Haukar in D1. He helped his team get promotion to Subway League. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 8.4rpg, 4.7apg and 1.6spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Icelandic League All-Bosmans Team and Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Second Team. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Thor Thorl where in 29 Subway League games he averaged remarkable 18.9ppg, 8.4rpg and 3.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. They also played in the Cup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Import Player of the Year and voted to All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week. Mortensen has been a member of Danish international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Danish senior team since 2015 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Mortensen has played also professionally in Spain (Real Murcia), Sweden (Wetterbygden) and Denmark (Bakken). He won Danish League championship title in 2021. Mortensen graduated from Barry University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
It's Official: Santiago Basket Titanes Hire NBA Vet Keith Closs As Head Coach - by Ghassan Abousamra |
Santiago Basket Titanes Dorado announced the hiring of former NBA standout, Keith Closs (224-C-1976, college: CCSU), as their new head coach this past Friday. Titanes General Manager, Travis McAvene , called the 46-year-old Closs a "determined leader, a tough-minded competitor and a great teammate," in a news release. The Titanes will hold a news conference at the Gran Arena del Cibao on October 1st to introduce Closs to Santiago. Joining the new head coach will be Garfield Richards, along with General Manager Travis McAvene . As reported on Monday, the Titanes lost coaching legend Guillermo Reyes to his LDC Superior League Commissioner promotion. McAvene immediately went to work making it his primary focus to sign the former NBA player as the head coach. "I was up late talking to Jermaine Barnes about the promotion of Coach Reyes. Although I'm very excited for him in his new role, I still have a job to do. After hours of discussion, Mr. Barnes and I decided that Keith Closs was worth the investment, " stated McAvene. Details of the contract were still being completed on Friday, a source indicated. Closs is a former NBA player for the Los Angels Clippers. He is currently top 5 in NCAA history for shots blocked with over 6 per game. Last season, Closs coached in Turkey with Haremspor (TBL). "When Keith Closs became a free agent, I knew we had to get him in our league, " Barnes explained in a recent news release. "When you list the characteristics that make a successful head coach, you include leadership, communication, and a competitive drive. Keith used all those traits to become a legendary player in both the NCAA and NBA. He has now translated his on-court success into coaching. We welcome him to the Titanes organization and look forward to building a better atmosphere for our LDC players." General Manager Travis McAvene further elaborated on the hiring of Closs stating, "We believe in Keith's focus, vision, and understanding of the game of basketball. I've had the privilege of coaching Keith while Mr. Barnes has had the opportunity to play beside him. We both understand that he is a legend and has a lot to give to this game. It gave me great pleasure to name him as our head coach." Keith Closs Resume 1993-1994: Baldwin Park, CA / Sierra Vista High School 1994-1995: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (5.35bpg) 1995-1996: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (6.4bpg) 1996-1997: Norwich Neptunes (ABA): Blocks-1 (5.9bpg) 1997: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) 5-years contract worth $8.5 million 1997-1998: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4bpg 1998-1999: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4rpg 1999-2000: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.3bpg 2000-2001: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.5bpg 2001-2002: Nuovo Basket Record Napoli (Italy): Block-1 (4.4bpg) 2003: Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs (USBL): 2.2bpg 2004-2005: Gary Steelheads (CBA): Block-2 (3.1bpg) 2006: Lechugueros de Leon (Mexico): Block-1 (3.8bpg) 2006-2007: In Nov.'06 signed at Butte Daredevils (CBA): 2.9bpg 2007: Drafted by Tulsa 66ers (D-League,5rd (67)) 2007-2008: Tulsa 66ers (D-League): Blocks-1 (2.8bpg) 2008-2009: Yunnan Honghe Running Bulls (China-CBA): Blocks-1 (4.5bpg) The LDC league is set to begin again in October 2023. Visit our website to stay up to date on the latest news or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. |
ESTONIA |
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Balkan tabs Karl-Johan Lips, ex Viimsi - by Maria Mitsova | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caffe Mokambo Chieti in Italian Serie A2. In 7 games he had 8.0ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He represented Estonia at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 6.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.8%, 3PT: 17.5%, FT: 55.6%. Lips has played previously professionally also in Latvia. Among many awards he played in the final of Latvian-Estonian Basketball League in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Estonian League All-Domestic Players Team in 2022. |
EUROCUP |
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana inks Sean Armand, ex Avtodor - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Armand is quite experienced player. Armand's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Africa and of course North America. Armand has played previously professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Germany (Skyliners), Lebanon (Dynamo), Spain (Fuenlabrada), Turkey (Gaziantep, Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Socar Petkim and Acibadem) and The Basketball Tournament (Gael Nation and Friday Beers). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from Iona College in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sean Armand Justus Hollatz Forwards: Jaka Blazic Amadou Sow Center: Aleksandr Shashkov Coach: Simone Pianigiani |
Kamar Baldwin is a newcomer at Trento - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Germany (BG Goettingen) and Turkey (Turk Telekom). Among many awards his team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals in 2018. Baldwin was also voted to All-Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from Butler University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. |
Buducnost lands McKinley Wright IV - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The most of last season he spent at the Mavericks in NBA where in 25 NBA Summer League games he had 4.6ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.3apg. He also played for Legends in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 21 NBA Summer League games he recorded very impressive stats: 19.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 7.0apg and 1.0spg. Wright has been regularly called to USA Senior National Team since 2022. He has played also professionally in NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves), NBA G League (Iowa Wolves) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Among many awards he played in the final of Pac-12 Tournament in 2021. Wright was voted to Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of Colorado in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica roster for 2023-24: Guards: Allerik Freeman McKinley Wright IV_IV Nikola Glendza Igor Jokovic Forwards: Marko Jagodic-Kuridza Aleksa Ilic Andrija Slavkovic Andrija Grbovic Center: JaCorey Williams Coach: Dejan Radonjic |
Christian Mekowulu (ex Zaragoza) joins Wolves - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Friday Beers in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he recorded 6.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0spg and 1.5bpg in 2022 year. He has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2022. Mekowulu has played previously professionally in Italy (Sassari, Orzinuovi and Treviso) and The Basketball Tournament (Armored Athlete). He was voted All-OVC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018. Mekowulu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Mekowulu played also for Tennessee State University for 4 years. |
Nico Brauner is a newcomer at Hamburg - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Science City Jena (also in ProA) where in 32 games he averaged 8.1ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. Brauner has played previously for Kirchheim Knights. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won AUS Regular Season in 2019. He received Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga South-West Most Improved Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga South-West Newcomer of the Year award back in 2014. Brauner graduated from Saint Mary's University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. He played also for Cape Breton University for 2 years. Veolia Towers Hamburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nico Brauner Aljami Durham Mark Hughes William Christmas Terrell Gomez Forward: V.J. King Center: Aleksander Dziewa |
EUROLEAGUE |
Bayern lands Carsen Edwards, ex Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Pistons in NBA. In four games he recorded 5.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.5apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Stars in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 44 games he got impressive 23.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.1apg and 1.5spg in that year. Edwards also spent pre-season at the Grizzlies in NBA. He was also tried-out by the Celtics in NBA. In 2019 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (33rd overall). Edwards graduated from Purdue University and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 17.4ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.6apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 71.9%. Edwards has played also professionally in NBA G League (Maine Celtics). FC Bayern Muenchen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andreas Obst Isaac Bonga Sylvain Francisco Carsen Edwards Forwards: Vladimir Lucic Leandro Bolmaro Center: Danko Brankovic Coach: Pablo Laso |
Zalgiris tab Brady Manek - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played in the final of NCAA in 2022. Manek graduated from University of North Carolina in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for The University of Oklahoma for 4 years. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Ignas Brazdeikis Danielius Lavrinovicius Brady Manek Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
Milano signs Maodo Lo, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Lo has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Lo represented Germany at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 13.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.0apg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%. He has played previously professionally in Germany (Brose Bamberg and Bayern Muenchen) and Russia (UNICS Kazan). Lo won German Bundesliga championship title in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2017 and 2022. He was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game back in 2017 and 2018. Lo graduated from Columbia University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Kyle Hines Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
TRANSFER BOMB: Monaco inks Kemba Walker - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2011 he was drafted by Charlotte Bobcats (NBA) in first round (9th overall). The former University of Connecticut star is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Kemba Walker has more then 750 NBA games in his career. In 2018-19 he probably had most impressive season in terms of stats where he played 82 (all as starter) and had 25.6ppg, 4.4rpg, 5.9apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 35.6%, FT: 84.4%. Walker was a member of USA international program for some years. He was called to USA Senior National Team in 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2009. Walker has played also professionally for other NBA teams like Boston Celtics, NY Knicks and Charlotte Hornets. He was voted to NBA All-Star Game back in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. His team made it to the NBA Semifinals in 2020. AS Monaco Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kemba Walker Terry Tarpey Forwards: Petr Cornelie John Brown_III Jaron Blossomgame Centers: Donatas Motiejunas Mouhammadou Jaiteh Donta Hall Coach: Sasa Obradovic |
Zalgiris keep Evans for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Winner League. In 31 games he had 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. Good season as he was also here selected League Player of the Week. Evans also played 33 games in Euroleague where he got 8.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He is a very experienced player. Evans has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), NBA (Detroit Pistons), Israel (Hapoel Haifa), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Memphis Grizzlies). He received USBWA All-District VII Player of the Year award back in 2018. Evans graduated from Texas Tech University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Danielius Lavrinovicius Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
Zalgiris keep Brazdeikis - by Eurobasket News | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at the Magic in NBA. In 42 games he recorded 5.0ppg and 1.7rpg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Osceola Magic (previous name Lakeland Magic) in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 9 games he got impressive 22.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg in that year. In 2019 he was drafted by Sacramento King (NBA) in second round (47th overall). Brazdeikis attended University of Michigan and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He also represented Lithuania at the World Championships U17 in Zaragoza (Spain) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.7ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 54.7%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 60.0%. Brazdeikis has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). He was voted All-Big Ten Freshman of the Year back in 2019. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Ignas Brazdeikis Danielius Lavrinovicius Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
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Quin Cooper (ex Korihait) agreed terms with Scorchers - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He is a very experienced player. Cooper has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Germany (Bramsche), Holland (Leeuwarden), Malta (Depiro), Albania (Vllaznia), TBL (Owensboro Thoroughbreds) and Palestine (Tubas). Among many awards his team made it to the Albanian League Semifinals in 2021. Cooper was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Albanian Superliga Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Crowley's Ridge College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. Cooper played also for Southeastern Louisiana University for 3 years. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Quin Cooper Josh Steel Forward: Tayo Ogedengbe |
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Cholet tabs Vojtech Hruban - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at ERA Basketball Nymburk. In 45 Czech Republic games he had very impressive stats: 15.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. League Domestic Player of the Year, Finals MVP and Forward of the Year. He also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 13.7ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hruban has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. Hruban also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 11.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 45.9%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally in Czech Republic (USK Praha). Cholet Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: T.J. Campbell Gerry Blakes Gerald Ayayi Forwards: Kim Tillie Vojtech Hruban Tidjane Salaun Center: Neal Sako |
Chalon/Saone sign a second foreign player, ex Guaros - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He played this summer at Guaros in Venezuelan SPB league. In 14 games just recently he averaged 11.9ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.9apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. The last season he played at BC Nizhny Novgorod in Russian league where in 32 VTB United League games he had 14.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.3apg and 1.3spg. He can count that season as a very successful as was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game and League Player of the Week (2 times). Love is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Holargos), Israel (Hapoel Holon), Italy (Verona), Lithuania (Lietkabelis, Nevezis and Vilniaus) and Poland (Trefl). His team won Russian Cup in 2023. Among many awards he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Import Player of the Year back in 2015. Love graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He played also for Prairie State College for one year. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Jermaine Love Aleksej Nikolic Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
TRANSFER BOMB: Monaco inks Kemba Walker - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2011 he was drafted by Charlotte Bobcats (NBA) in first round (9th overall). The former University of Connecticut star is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Kemba Walker has more then 750 NBA games in his career. In 2018-19 he probably had most impressive season in terms of stats where he played 82 (all as starter) and had 25.6ppg, 4.4rpg, 5.9apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 35.6%, FT: 84.4%. Walker was a member of USA international program for some years. He was called to USA Senior National Team in 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2009. Walker has played also professionally for other NBA teams like Boston Celtics, NY Knicks and Charlotte Hornets. He was voted to NBA All-Star Game back in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. His team made it to the NBA Semifinals in 2020. AS Monaco Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kemba Walker Terry Tarpey Forwards: Petr Cornelie John Brown_III Jaron Blossomgame Centers: Donatas Motiejunas Mouhammadou Jaiteh Donta Hall Coach: Sasa Obradovic |
Tim Tomazic (ex Sentjur) is a newcomer at Aix-Maurienne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.4ppg, 2.4rpg. Tomazic has played also professionally in Austria (UBSC Graz), Spain (Nautico Tenerife and La Roda) and Slovenia (Maribor, Zlatorog, Sencur Gorenjska Kranj, Terme Olimia and Branik). His team won Slovenian League Regular Season in 2022. Aix-Maurienne Savoie Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: KJ Jackson Siriman Kanoute Forwards: Gide Noel Tim Tomazic Tim Eboh |
Ulm inks Noa Essengue, ex Pole France - by Eurobasket News | |
Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL) agreed terms with 16-year old French forward Noa Essengue (205cm-2006) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Essengue has played for the last two years at Pole France in French NM1 league. In 33 games he had 8.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1spg last season. He represented France at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 13.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.3apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 54.8%. |
Nanterre adds Ayayi to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ayayi represented France at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. Ayayi's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (20.9ppg), 5.6rpg, 3.4apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 61.3%, 3PT: 29.7%, FT: 65.6%. He has played also professionally in NBA (Washington Wizards), NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks) and NBA G League (Osceola Magic and Capital City Go-Go). His team won WCC Tournament in 2020 and 2021. Ayayi was voted Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award Finalist in 2021. He graduated from Gonzaga University in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. Nanterre 92 roster for 2023-24: Guards: Benjamin Sene Justin Bibbins Joel Ayayi Juhann Begarin Forward: Desi Rodriguez Center: Ibrahima Fall-Faye Coach: Philippe Da Silva |
Paris tab Maxim Logue - by Eurobasket News | |
Paris Basketball (Betclic ELITE ProA) inked 18-year old 203cm forward Maxim Logue for upcoming season. Logue has played for the last two years at Pole France in French NM1 league. In 29 games he averaged 8.5ppg and 6.3rpg last season. He also played for PFYM INSEP Paris U18 team that season where in four Adidas Next Generation Tournament games he had 10.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3spg and 1.8bpg. Logue represented France at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Spain last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 3.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3bpg. Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guard: Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Dustin Sleva Tyson Ward Maxim Logue Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
Jordan Tucker signs at Roanne - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is a very experienced player. Tucker has played also professionally in Bulgaria (Chernomorets), NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Windy City Bulls), North Macedonia (KK Feniks 2010 Skopje) and NBA Summer League (Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers). He played in the final of Bulgarian League in 2023. Tucker was voted to Eurobasket.com Bulgarian League All-Imports Team in 2023. He graduated from Butler University in 2020 and it is his fourth season in pro basketball. Tucker played also for Duke University for one year. Chorale de Roanne Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Diot Kellan Grady Forwards: Jordan Tucker Lewis Sullivan Alexandre Bouzidi Center: Cyril Langevine |
Lorient inks Claudien Eliezer-Vanerot - by Eurobasket News | |
CEP Lorient Basket (NM1) signed 22-year old swingman Claudien Eliezer-Vanerot (192cm-2001) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Eliezer-Vanerot played most recently at Chalon/Saone in ProB. He helped his team get promotion to Betclic ELITE ProA. ProB was a little too high level for him, where in 12 games he had just 0.3ppg in 2021-22 year. NM1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Chalon/Saone (ProA U21). In 17 games he recorded 7.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.5apg and 1.8spg in that year. CEP Lorient Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Hugo Suhard Quentin Hanck David Jean-Baptiste Forwards: Kevin Mondesir Abdoulaye Sy Jamar Abrams Claudien Eliezer-Vanerot Center: Papa Beye |
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Clash Time win 2022/23 season! - by Eurobasket News |
Clash Time have won the 2022/23 season sweeping the Final series. They overcame Relais BB 2-0. Clash Time posted 72-62 and 77-67 wins to achieve the trophy. Mewourou Gaius was named MVP of the tournament. |
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ALBA Berlin keeps Rapieque - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Germany at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0spg. ALBA Berlin roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonas Mattisseck Ziga Samar Elias Rapieque Forward: Justin Bean Coach: Israel Gonzalez |
Daniel Johansson (ex Jamtland) agreed terms with Rist Wedel - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was a member of Swedish U20 National Team back in 2018. Johansson has played also professionally for other Swedish teams like Nassjo and Jamtland Basket Second Team. Among many awards he played in the final of Swedish Basketligan in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish BasketEttan Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
Ulm inks Noa Essengue, ex Pole France - by Eurobasket News | |
Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL) agreed terms with 16-year old French forward Noa Essengue (205cm-2006) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Essengue has played for the last two years at Pole France in French NM1 league. In 33 games he had 8.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1spg last season. He represented France at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 13.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.3apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 54.8%. |
Goettingen sign Fedor Zugic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two years at Ratiopharm Ulm in the BBL. In 35 games he recorded 4.4ppg and 1.3rpg last season. He helped them to win the league title. He also played 17 games in Eurocup where he averaged 6.0ppg and 1.5rpg. Zugic contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. Zugic has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2018. He represented Montenegro at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 5 games: 12.2ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 45.8%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 82.8%. Zugic has played previously professionally in Italy (RO SAzzurra) and Montenegro (Buducnost, SC Derby and Buducnost Voli). Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention back in 2018. BG Goettingen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Zachary Ensminger Deondre Burns Fedor Zugic Forward: Benjamin Lischka |
Rayshaun Hammonds (ex Goettingen) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at VEF Riga in Latvian LBL. The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Latvian LBL games he got 11.1ppg, 6.1rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.1apg in that year. Hammonds also played 26 games in Lat-Est BL where he got 10.5ppg and 7.0rpg in that year. He also played 5 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 9.4ppg and 2.2rpg in that year. Hammonds has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) and NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors). He graduated from University of Georgia in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. |
Sean Stoqua's Football experience Has Helped Him Become An Elite Defender That Also Brings Versatility To His Team - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
Sean Stoqua (5'11''-PG) is a 180cm point guard that recently completed his second professional season and first in Germany with the Bona Baskets Limburg averaging 20.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.6apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 55.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 76.1%. He played his rookie season with the Gyumri Falcons (Armenia-League A) averaging 12.9ppg, 4.3rpg, 5.8apg, 2FGP: 44.0%, 3FGP: 42.6%, FT: 91.3%, and then moved to Ararat Yerevan (Armenia-League A) averaging 32.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT-2 (43.9%), FT: 76.8%. He began his basketball career at Sacred Heart high school and then played 3 years at Arcadia University (CIS) playing a total of 59 games and twice averaged in double figures in scoring. He then moved to the University of Ottawa (CIS) where he played 2 seasons averaging 13.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.8apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 77.2% and in his last year averaged 6.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.9apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 74.2%. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball during the 2022-2023 season in Limburg. Thanks Sean for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? Life is good! I'm currently out in Germany playing for the Bona Baskets Limburg in the Regionalliga. I've been to Germany a couple times before so I'm a little familiar with the country. Basketball wise I'm feeling good. My body feels healthy and skill wise I feel like I'm at the top of my game. You're playing your first season for the Bona Baskets Limburg. You came late to the season. Despite your great rookie season in Armenia, did the job market prove to be more challenging than you expected or wasn't the right situation there until Limburg came along? As an import player without a secondary passport it can be difficult to find good opportunities overseas. Sometimes I think the challenge for players from North America is finding a good agent who can connect you with the right team when an opportunity arises. I'm grateful for BLC Consultation helping me find a good opportunity here in Germany and looking forward to helping Limburg finish the season strong. You played your first game against Soeflingen, but actually was already in Limburg for the Langen game but couldn't play. You then experienced some harsh cold weather. Did that make the adjustment period easier because you come from cold Canada? Yeah Germany and Canada's idea of harsh cold weather are 2 different things haha. There were times in Canada when we had to cancel games and practices due to blizzards. From what I've seen so far this year, Germany's winter is almost like Canada's spring. You put up solid stats in Canada in the CIS league with 2 different schools. You definitely can play, but how much of a role do you think has your height and size played for you not landing in higher leagues yet? It seems to me like agents and coaches often dismiss smaller guards due to their size and are more likely to take a chance on a taller player. That said, once you can get your foot in the door and get in front of people and play they can see what you're capable of. There are plenty of players my size who have made it to the highest levels, evidence that height isn't necessarily the bottleneck. Limitations in athleticism, skill and basketball IQ are potentially limiting factors and things that I am actively trying to improve. You battled against many future NBA players in Canada and have proved that you can play. How big is your chip on your shoulder and how do you deal with it? Yeah I was lucky to play with and against many NBA players when I was growing up in Canada including Andrew Wiggins, Marial Shayok, Olivier Hanlan, Kevin Pangos, Nik Stauskas, Nazareth Mitrou- Long, Anthony Bennett, Tyler Ennis and Khem Birch. I wouldn't say that gives me a chip on my shoulder in any way. I just feel lucky that I grew up in a generation when Canada basketball was on the rise and I got to be on the court and compete with a lot of these guys. You recently started your first game with the Bona Baskets Limburg in a loss putting up 26/4/2 stats. How did it feel and how would you compare the German regionalliga with the league in Armenia where you played last season? It felt great to be on the court again after a long off-season. I'm still working on finding some chemistry with my teammates but that will come with more time and reps. The German Regionalliga is a solid league. Most teams are well coached with good size, skill and depth. Its certainly a step up from my league in Armenia last season. You played against German Ole Wendt who played in Germany's first division BBL and held your own. When you see his game, does that give you hope that you can reach higher leagues down the road? Yeah anytime you compete and hold your own with players who have played at a high level it gives you confidence. I know that I'm capable of playing at those levels, for me its more a matter of the limited import spots for North Americans. While I may be as good or better than some of the Germans who play at higher levels, I need to outperform other North Americans in order to make it to those higher leagues. How have you gotten to enjoy your teammates so far? I can imagine that Justin Stallbohm and Brandon Cataldo have gotten a laugh out of you. Talk a little about the guys and what you have appreciated most from them on and off the court? My teammates have been awesome! They have really made me feel welcome and part of the team, inviting me to different social events off the court. Justin has been playing on the team for many years so he has been very helpful showing me the ropes. Its cool having guys with different backgrounds from different countries. Its also nice how everyone speaks English, just makes communication that much easier. Its great having another guy from North America on the team in Brandon Cataldo to make me feel more at home. I think him and I will make an excellent ball screen combo as the year continues. Let's talk about your game. You're a 180CM guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who fits the description best? Being from Canada, Steve Nash was always my favourite player growing up. I also like Nate Robinson a lot of because he played defensive back at the University of Washington. That said, I think JJ Barea might be my best NBA comparison. We have similar size, athleticism and style of play. When looking at your stats one could say you're a 3 and D player, but you seem to be more versatile than that. Talk a little about your game and strengths? I feel like I'm a pretty versatile player in the sense that I can adapt to whatever my team needs. I can change what I do on the court based on what my teammates do well. I feel like when I have capable shooters and scorers around me I can play more of a pass first point guard role. I'm also capable of playing off the ball in more of a scoring role when my team needs that, like I did last season in Armenia. 3 point shooting and defense have always been two of my biggest strengths. You also played football in University. A guy like Ishmail Wainwright of the Phoenix Suns also played football at Baylor (NCAA). How do you feel has your football skills helped your basketball game over the years? I think playing football has helped me on the basketball court in several ways. I played defensive back for 4 years in University. It helped me become a better defender on the basketball court. You won't meet many defensive backs who can't play defense on a basketball court. The reverse isn't necessarily true. Playing defensive in football & basketball both require great footwork, hip mobility and dissociation of the pelvis and ribcage. Football also made me a better rebounder, learning how to high point the ball and handle contact in the air. It helped me understand collisions better and how to keep my centre of mass low to the ground. Football also helped me learn how to watch film and study my opponents. It helped teach me how to be a better leader, communicator and handle inter-personal dynamics more effectively. It made me a tougher person physically and mentally. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become? At the moment I think defense is one of my strengths. I am fast enough to stay in front of quick guards and strong enough to guard taller, bigger players. Creating turnovers and drawing offensive fouls have always been two of my biggest strengths. I'm working on becoming a better on ball defender in the full court. On what area's of your game are you working on most now you can continue to climb the basketball ladder? My mid-range game In 2022 you played for Ararat Yerevan (Armenia-League A) averaging 32.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT FG (43.9%), FT: 76.8%. You led the league in 3PT FG made and 3PT %. What do you remember being your wake up call where you knew that you were very far from home? When the war broke out between Russia and Ukraine I realized I wasn't in Kansas anymore. You didn't have just massive games but unbelievable games scoring 55 points and 51 points twice. I mean that's not easy to do at any level. Talk a little about scoring 50 plus points at the professional level. How can one classify that feat doing it 3 times in the Armenian pro league? During those games I was able to catch a rhythm with my shooting, felt like I couldn't miss. I was also in a great mental space last season. When you know you are going to play 40 minutes you feel very free on the court and you don't second guess your shot selection. My teammates were also great when it came to setting me screens and finding me when I was open. You hit 11 three's in the 55 point explosion? Not many pro players overseas can boast having made 10 or more three's. Was that just one of those games where everything fit. Do you feel like making 11 again is possible? Yeah it was one of those days. I don't see why its not possible to do that again. I think its mostly about getting the minutes and the attempts up. Once I see the ball go in once or twice the rim gets a lot bigger. You have had a very interesting journey before even turning professional. First of all you come from a very athletic family where relatives played on Stanley Cup winning teams and others played sports. How did the family culture shape you to become the player you are? Yeah I feel pretty lucky to have a history of professional athletes on both sides of my family, all having played for pro sports teams in Ottawa. My father played professional football for the Ottawa Roughriders in the 1980s. My Mum's father also played for the Roughriders in the 1940s and his dad played for the Ottawa Senators (then called the Silver Seven) winning the Stanley Cup in 1904. One of my current goals is to play for the Ottawa Blackjacks (Ottawa's new professional basketball team) so that I can make it 4 generations straight in my family playing professional sports in Ottawa. I think more than anything, my family history gave me the belief in myself that I had what it took to become a professional athlete one day. Having done it himself, my dad taught me so much growing up about how hard I would need to work and how tough the process would be. My Mum has provided me so much support every step of the way, I definitely wouldn't be here without her. Having a younger brother and older sister who also played basketball added a fun and competitive aspect to our family culture. You were a dual sport athlete at Acadia playing basketball and football and had many injuries. What did you learn most in this time about how to handle your body? Yeah playing 2 sports definitely took a toll on my body. During this time I think I realized its not so much the workload, but more so how you carry it. During my first 2 years I wasn't very disciplined with my training, nutrition and lifestyle and consequently in my 3rd year I suffered an ankle injury that required 3 surgeries to fix. After establishing some new habits, I was able to return to both sports my senior year posting career highs in both sports and not missing a single game for either season. Being more focused on nutrition, sleep, breathing patterns, thought patterns, weight training and mobility made all the difference. Do you sometimes wonder how your basketball career might have gone had you began earlier and not played football and had all those injuries. Yeah I feel like I probably would have avoiding some injuries and started my professional basketball career at a younger age straight out of University if I had never played football. Sometimes I also think about where my football career would have ended up if I didn't play basketball in university. I'm pretty confident I could have had a decent career in the CFL. That said, I'm grateful for my experiences and injury history. Its made me a more well rounded person and a better physiotherapist. After finishing at the University of Ottawa you worked at a sports medicine clinic and also started a physiotherapy business called 'TheFixedPhysio'. You also work with athletes overseas helping manage their injuries. What is the greatest satisfaction for you being able to give back after what pains you experienced with injuries? After finishing physiotherapy school I've been working as physiotherapist and strength coach both in person and online. Having had ankle and knee surgeries myself, I especially enjoy helping athletes return from those injuries. I get a lot of satisfaction from working with my old teammates who are still competing at a high level playing professional basketball in the NBA or overseas. Sharing what I've learned and helping them stay healthy and have long careers doing what they love brings me a lot of joy. You played at Acadia from 2011-2015. What basketball memories do you have of this time. What experiences do you take from there as being your most important? Winning a conference championship in my 1st year is my favourite memory. My first couple years at Acadia we had such a close team and I'm still good friends with a lot of those guys to this day. You played twice against Mr Canada Philipp Scrubb. What memories do you have playing against him? You lost both games and in one scored 20 points? Yeah I got to compete against Phil during our Final 8 National Tournament in Canada on 2 occasions. I also got to play with his older brother Tommy Scrubb on a club basketball team a year before that. Both of them are great players and it was always challenging competing against them. Scoring 20 points in the national semi-final in my hometown was a cool experience. You played 3 seasons with Owen Klassen who has played many years in Germany. What was your fondest moment with him and do you follow his career now? Yeah Owen is still one of my best friends today. I spent last Christmas with him and his wife Paige in Germany. My fondest moment with Owen is probably eating an entire ice cream cake together from Dairy Queen after one of our University games. How vital was head coach Stephen Baur in your early basketball development at Acadia? How did he help you most? Steph was an awesome coach at Acadia and I'm super grateful he recruited me and allowed me to play football at the same time. He helped me gain a better understanding of the analytics side of basketball and how important discipline is to team success. I'm happy to see him have continued success as a coach with our Canadian Women's National Team. You then finished graduate school at the University of Ottawa and played 2 more years. How vital were these last 2 years? How do you feel did your game grow there under James Derouin? Playing at the University of Ottawa was a great experience. Coach Jimmy had recruited me out of high school and continued to support me at Acadia which I always appreciated. Jimmy also helped me gain a better understanding of the analytics side of the game and how to become a better leader on and off the floor. He has a history of helping develop high level pro players including Johnny Berhanemeskel, Caleb Agada & Warren Ward. I enjoy going back and scrimmaging with the team during the summer and helping their current players manage their injuries. Who was the toughest player that you ever faced on the court that reached the NBA? I played against Andrew Wiggins in high school. I actually missed a game winning shot against his team, which will probably haunt me for the rest of my life. Who are your 5 best teammates of all-time? 1-Kevin Pangos 2-Olivier Hanlan 3-Nik Stauskas 4-Anthony Bennett 5-Owen Klassen Thanks for the chat Sean. |
Milano signs Maodo Lo, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Lo has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Lo represented Germany at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 13.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.0apg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%. He has played previously professionally in Germany (Brose Bamberg and Bayern Muenchen) and Russia (UNICS Kazan). Lo won German Bundesliga championship title in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2017 and 2022. He was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game back in 2017 and 2018. Lo graduated from Columbia University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Kyle Hines Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
Bayern lands Carsen Edwards, ex Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Pistons in NBA. In four games he recorded 5.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.5apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Stars in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 44 games he got impressive 23.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.1apg and 1.5spg in that year. Edwards also spent pre-season at the Grizzlies in NBA. He was also tried-out by the Celtics in NBA. In 2019 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (33rd overall). Edwards graduated from Purdue University and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 17.4ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.6apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 71.9%. Edwards has played also professionally in NBA G League (Maine Celtics). FC Bayern Muenchen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andreas Obst Isaac Bonga Sylvain Francisco Carsen Edwards Forwards: Vladimir Lucic Leandro Bolmaro Center: Danko Brankovic Coach: Pablo Laso |
Nico Brauner is a newcomer at Hamburg - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Science City Jena (also in ProA) where in 32 games he averaged 8.1ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. Brauner has played previously for Kirchheim Knights. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won AUS Regular Season in 2019. He received Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga South-West Most Improved Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga South-West Newcomer of the Year award back in 2014. Brauner graduated from Saint Mary's University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. He played also for Cape Breton University for 2 years. Veolia Towers Hamburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nico Brauner Aljami Durham Mark Hughes William Christmas Terrell Gomez Forward: V.J. King Center: Aleksander Dziewa |
GHANA |
Gunma Crane Thunders tab Ben Bentil - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at AX Armani Exchange Milano in Italian Serie A. In 29 games he got 9.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.1apg in that year. Bentil contributed to his team winning the league title and the cup. He also played 23 games in Euroleague where he got 5.6ppg and 2.4rpg in that year. Bentil contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The other team he played that season for was Acibadem in Turkish BSL. In 8 games he got 12.0ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.3apg in that year. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He also played 4 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 14.8ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.5spg in that year. In 2016 he was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in second round (51st overall). Bentil graduated from Providence College and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Bentil has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Flying Tigers), France (Chalons Reims), Greece (Peristeri and Panathinaikos), Spain (Bilbao), NBA (Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants). Among many awards he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 Newcomer of the Year back in 2019. |
GREECE |
Trikala lands Spyros Haidos - by Chris Mammides |
AO Trikala (C) tabbed 25-year old 200cm forward Spyros Haidos for new season. Haidos played most recently at KAE Paramythia.
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Trikala signs Athanasios Tsiaves - by Chris Mammides | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Ikaroi (also in B). He has played previously for six other teams: G.S. Larissas 1928, Xanthis, Asteras Larissas, AE Larissas, Charilaos and AO Lefkippos Xanthis. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Co-Newcomer of the Year back in 2016. AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Andreas Soulkos Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
Trikala lands Kolotsios Alexandros - by Chris Mammides |
AO Trikala (C) landed 28-year old 190cm guard Kolotsios Alexandros for new season. Alexandros has played for the last four years at AO Aiolos Trikalon in U18 League. However his team was relegated to D. He has played previously for two other teams: Machites and Efkarpias. Alexandros won Greek C Division (Group 3) championship title in 2020. AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Kolotsios Alexandros Andreas Soulkos Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
Alexandros Zarkadoulias signs at Charilaos - by Chris Mammides |
Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou (Elite League) landed 24-year old 192cm shooting guard Alexandros Zarkadoulias for upcoming season. The last time (2020-2021) he played at AO Eleutheria Moshatou in Greek C league. Zarkadoulias missed last two seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. He has played previously for two other teams: Ethnikos and Halandriou. Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ioannis Molfetas Filippos Kalogiannidis Alexandros Zarkadoulias Dimitris Nanos Forwards: Alexandros Stamatogiannis Aristeidis Tsourgiannis Dimitris Tsourgianis Coach: Ilias Moutsios |
Sipitanos comes back to FO Proteas Grevenon - by Chris Mammides | |
FO Proteas Grevenon (B) added to their roster 25-year old point guard Athanasios Sipitanos (182cm-1998) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Grevena as he has played here before. Sipitanos played last season at Niki Volou in the B. Part of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Proteas. He also played for Proteas that season. Sipitanos has played previously for two other teams: Doxa Lefkadas and Machites. FO Proteas Grevenon roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Sipitanos Alexandros Klonaras Akis Katirtzidis Forwards: Aslanidis Nikos Anastasopoulos Center: Georgios Tsimidis Coach: Yiannis Chasiotis |
Kallinikidis re-signs at Megaridas - by Chris Mammides | |
NE Megaridas (Elite League) confirmed in their roster experienced 45-year old forward Akis Kallinikidis (197cm-1977) for new 2023-24 season. Kallinikidis has played there for the last two seasons. He has spent his entire career in Greece playing for seven other teams: AEK Athens, Aigaleo, Rethymno, Arkadikos, Holargos, Holargos and Arkadikos. Kallinikidis won Greek B Division Group 2 championship title in 2022. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Megaridas. NE Megaridas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Angelos Gatzias Christian Bradford Alkiviadis Ioannou Dimitris Mantikos Aristotelis Zaraidonis Forwards: Akis Kallinikidis Petros Geromichalos Efstathios Papadakis Polyzois Kokorellis Center: Stavros Toutziarakis Coach: Giorgos Mandalos |
Christos Saloustros is a newcomer at AS Apollon Patras - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Peristeri. In 22 GBL games he had 5.2ppg and 3.3rpg in that year. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 6.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg in that year. He was a member of Greek Senior National Team between 2017 and 2021. Saloustros has played previously professionally in Greece (Panionios, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Promitheas) and France (Est Lyonnais). He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2016 and 2017. |
AEK Athens sign a second import player - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He played most recently at Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL league. In 24 games he recorded 13.8ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Turkish League final. He also played 8 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 10.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg. Kuzminskas has been also a member of Lithuanian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Lithuanian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. Kuzminskas represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 15.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 60.5%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 66.7%. He is a very experienced player. Kuzminskas has played also professionally in Italy (Milano), Russia (Lokomotiv and Zenit), Spain (Unicaja), NBA (NY Knicks), Greece (Olympiacos) and Lithuania (Zalgiris, Siauliai, Sakalai and MRU Vilnius). He was voted to Lithuanian League All-Star Game back in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. AEK Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan McRae Dimitris Flionis Zois Karabelas Omer Netzipoglou Forwards: Mindaugas Kuzminskas Ioannis Kouzeloglou Center: Emmanouil Chatzidakis Coach: Joan Plaza |
Fotsis re-signs at Ilysiakos - by Chris Mammides | ||||
In 2001 he was drafted by Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) in second round (48th overall). He was a member of Greek international program for some years. Fotsis was called to Greek Senior National Team between 2001 and 2013 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2000. He is quite experienced player. Fotsis has played also professionally in Italy (Milano), Russia (Dynamo Moscow) and Spain (Real Madrid). He won Euroleague championship title in 2000, 2009 and 2011 and the cup in 2003, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Fotsis was voted to Greek A1 All-Star Game back in 2001 and 2003. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Ilysiakos. On Fotsis: Good shooter with great size. Runs the floor well, but not a defensive player. Has good ball and passing skills and has the ability to get to the hole. Can create his own shot, but likes to shoot a lot, but can get inside and dunk. |
Promitheas ink De'Shawn Stephens - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Stephens is quite experienced player. He has played in ten different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Stephens has played previously professionally in Denmark (Bakken), France (Chalons Reims), Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion), Japan (San-en NeoPhoenix and Akita Northern Happinets), Turkey (Bandirma and TEKSUT Bandirma BK), Venezuela (Trotamundos), Italy (Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna, Scafati and Cagliari Dinamo Academy), NBA G League (South Bay Lakers), Big3 (Aliens) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Challenge ALS). He won Japanese BJ League Eastern Division championship title in 2014 and 2015. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Forward of the Year in 2021. Stephens graduated from San Diego State University in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for Santa Monica College for 2 years. ASP Promitheas Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antonis Koniaris Hunter Hale Deshawn Stephens Nikolaos Vasileiou Nikolaos Plotas Forwards: De'Shawn Stephens Chris Coffey Coach: Ilias Papatheodorou |
Treviso sign a second USA player, ex Kolossos HH - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played most recently at Kolossos H Hotels Rodou in Greek GBL league. In 10 games he averaged 9.1ppg and 3.3rpg last season. In 2014 he was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in first round (17th overall). He attended University of Kentucky and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv and Next Urban Maccabi Haifa), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks, NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers) and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks and Wisconsin Youngrd). Among many awards his college team made it to the Israeli Cup final in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
HOLLAND |
Zwolle keeps Aarninkhof for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
Landstede Hammers Zwolle (DBL) re-signed 23-year old 190cm guard Jerom Aarninkhof for season 2023-24. Aarninkhof has played there for the last six seasons. His team made it to the semifinals. He played 30 games in BNXT League where he recorded just 2.6ppg and 1.5rpg in 2021-22 year. Aarninkhof represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. Aarninkhof's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg. |
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Miodrag Rajkovic is the new head coach of Szolnok Olajbanyasz for the 2023/24 season. - by Eurobasket Center |
Miodrag Rajkovic is the new head coach of Szolnok Olajbanyasz for the 2023/24 season. The Serbian professional began his career with the youth national teams of his country and worked for teams participating in the Serbian and Montenegrin championships. He played as a second coach in the Serbian league and ABA league finals. He achieved his greatest success as a head coach in Poland with the PGE Turow Zgorzelec team, where he worked for three years. He was a former Polish cup finalist, in all three years he fought in the championship final, which his team won once. He also played with his team on the international stage, they played in the VTB league, Eurocup and when they reached the top, they could start in the Euroleague as well. In last years, he was responsible for the professional work at the Yamagata Wyverns in Japan. He was chosen based on his professional mentality and professional preparation. During the season, the new coach will be tasked with developing the young players and building a team that can compete with other teams in the fight for medals. Salvador Victo: "Thank you very much for the opportunity to become part of the Olajbanyasz family. I am very proud of it, this is a new chapter in my career and I believe that it will be successful for all of us. I heard that there is a fantastic atmosphere here, I hope that we will achieve great results together. |
Kortrijk sign a second USA player, ex Atomeromu - by Peter Buyse | |||
He played most recently at Atomeromu in Hungarian A Division. In 31 games he averaged impressive 15.2ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.8apg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Atkinson played also for Yale University for 4 years. |
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Grindavik adds Mortensen to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is not a newcomer in Icelandic League as he played last season at Haukar in D1. He helped his team get promotion to Subway League. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 8.4rpg, 4.7apg and 1.6spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Icelandic League All-Bosmans Team and Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Second Team. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Thor Thorl where in 29 Subway League games he averaged remarkable 18.9ppg, 8.4rpg and 3.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. They also played in the Cup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Import Player of the Year and voted to All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week. Mortensen has been a member of Danish international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Danish senior team since 2015 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Mortensen has played also professionally in Spain (Real Murcia), Sweden (Wetterbygden) and Denmark (Bakken). He won Danish League championship title in 2021. Mortensen graduated from Barry University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
Grindavik signs Christopher Caird - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Caird Icelandic team Tindastoll. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from Drake University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Caird played also for Santa Clara University for one year. |
INDONESIA |
IBL Round 1 of Finals. Prawira post opening win - by Eurobasket News |
Pelita Jaya - Prawira 65-74 Prawira celebrated victory in the opening game of the IBL Finals. 24 personal fouls committed by Pelita Jaya helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Reza Guntara (193-1991) stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners and American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) responded with 9 points and 13 rebounds and the former international guard Agassi Goantara (187-1999) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Pelita Jaya: G.Agassi 15+7reb, M.Noor 11+1reb+2ast, D.Sutton 9+13reb+1ast, Y.Hendrick 8, D.Wiggins 8+5reb, A.Dhyaksa 7+2reb+5ast Prawira: R.Guntara 26+7reb+1ast, J.Shaw 12+11reb+2ast, Y.Saputera 12+3reb+5ast, B.Francis 7+8reb+3ast, H.Abraham 6+2reb+1ast, M.Guntara 4+4reb+2ast |
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Yotam Hanochi joins Hapoel Holon - by Netanel Dahan | |||
Hanochi played most recently at E.Kiryat Ata. In 26 Winner League games he averaged 9ppg and 2.8rpg last season on less than 20 mpg as he finished 9th on 3pt% with 42.3% from behind the arc. On 2021-22 he played for Gilboa Galil where he had 13.2 &3.5 rpg on 52.1%-3 in the Giba Europe Cup. He represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Hanochi's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 75.0%. He has played previously for Israeli team Gilboa Galil. His team made it to the Balkan League Semifinals in 2021 and the Israeli league Finals. Recently he obtained Portuguese passport which will allow him to play in Europe as Bosman A. Hapoel UNET Holon roster for 2023-24: Guard: Ahmad Caver Niv Misgav |
ITALY |
Fall re-signs at Latina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for eight other teams: Trieste, Brescia, Scafati, RO Eurobasket, Cd'Orlando, Monferrato, RO SAzzurra and Torino. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Italian Cup final in 2018. Fall was voted to Italian LNP All-Star Game back in 2015. On Fall: A great athlete, with leaping ability and strength for the battles in the paint. Needs to add a reliable shot and some more fundamentals. |
Cipolla re-signs at Reggio Emilia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Milano Urania (Serie A2). In 28 games he averaged 4.6ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.7apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Gruppo Mascio Treviglio (Serie A2). In four games he got only 1.0ppg and 1.0apg in that year. Cipolla represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Radom (Poland) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.7ppg, 1.3apg. He has played previously for three other teams: RO SAzzurra, RO SAzzurra and Cividale. Unahotels Reggio Emilia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jamar Smith Alessandro Cipolla Forwards: Darion Atkins Kevin Hervey Coach: Dimitris Priftis |
Brindisi lands Nate Laszewski - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Laszewski played in the final of National Prep Championship in 2017 and 2018. Happy Casa Brindisi roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jamel Morris Wendell Mitchell Forwards: JaJuan Johnson Nate Laszewski |
Treviso sign a second USA player, ex Kolossos HH - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played most recently at Kolossos H Hotels Rodou in Greek GBL league. In 10 games he averaged 9.1ppg and 3.3rpg last season. In 2014 he was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in first round (17th overall). He attended University of Kentucky and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv and Next Urban Maccabi Haifa), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks, NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers) and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks and Wisconsin Youngrd). Among many awards his college team made it to the Israeli Cup final in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
Kamar Baldwin is a newcomer at Trento - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Germany (BG Goettingen) and Turkey (Turk Telekom). Among many awards his team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals in 2018. Baldwin was also voted to All-Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from Butler University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. |
Milano signs Maodo Lo, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Lo has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Lo represented Germany at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 13.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.0apg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%. He has played previously professionally in Germany (Brose Bamberg and Bayern Muenchen) and Russia (UNICS Kazan). Lo won German Bundesliga championship title in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2017 and 2022. He was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game back in 2017 and 2018. Lo graduated from Columbia University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Kyle Hines Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
JAPAN |
Gunma Crane Thunders tab Ben Bentil - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at AX Armani Exchange Milano in Italian Serie A. In 29 games he got 9.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.1apg in that year. Bentil contributed to his team winning the league title and the cup. He also played 23 games in Euroleague where he got 5.6ppg and 2.4rpg in that year. Bentil contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The other team he played that season for was Acibadem in Turkish BSL. In 8 games he got 12.0ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.3apg in that year. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He also played 4 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 14.8ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.5spg in that year. In 2016 he was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in second round (51st overall). Bentil graduated from Providence College and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Bentil has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Flying Tigers), France (Chalons Reims), Greece (Peristeri and Panathinaikos), Spain (Bilbao), NBA (Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants). Among many awards he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 Newcomer of the Year back in 2019. |
KOSOVO |
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LATVIA |
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LITHUANIA |
Zalgiris keep Evans for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Winner League. In 31 games he had 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. Good season as he was also here selected League Player of the Week. Evans also played 33 games in Euroleague where he got 8.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He is a very experienced player. Evans has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), NBA (Detroit Pistons), Israel (Hapoel Haifa), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Memphis Grizzlies). He received USBWA All-District VII Player of the Year award back in 2018. Evans graduated from Texas Tech University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Danielius Lavrinovicius Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
Zalgiris keep Brazdeikis - by Eurobasket News | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at the Magic in NBA. In 42 games he recorded 5.0ppg and 1.7rpg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Osceola Magic (previous name Lakeland Magic) in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 9 games he got impressive 22.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg in that year. In 2019 he was drafted by Sacramento King (NBA) in second round (47th overall). Brazdeikis attended University of Michigan and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He also represented Lithuania at the World Championships U17 in Zaragoza (Spain) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.7ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 54.7%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 60.0%. Brazdeikis has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). He was voted All-Big Ten Freshman of the Year back in 2019. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Ignas Brazdeikis Danielius Lavrinovicius Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
AEK Athens sign a second import player - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He played most recently at Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL league. In 24 games he recorded 13.8ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Turkish League final. He also played 8 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 10.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg. Kuzminskas has been also a member of Lithuanian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Lithuanian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. Kuzminskas represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 15.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 60.5%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 66.7%. He is a very experienced player. Kuzminskas has played also professionally in Italy (Milano), Russia (Lokomotiv and Zenit), Spain (Unicaja), NBA (NY Knicks), Greece (Olympiacos) and Lithuania (Zalgiris, Siauliai, Sakalai and MRU Vilnius). He was voted to Lithuanian League All-Star Game back in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. AEK Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan McRae Dimitris Flionis Zois Karabelas Omer Netzipoglou Forwards: Mindaugas Kuzminskas Ioannis Kouzeloglou Center: Emmanouil Chatzidakis Coach: Joan Plaza |
Christian Mekowulu (ex Zaragoza) joins Wolves - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Friday Beers in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he recorded 6.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0spg and 1.5bpg in 2022 year. He has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2022. Mekowulu has played previously professionally in Italy (Sassari, Orzinuovi and Treviso) and The Basketball Tournament (Armored Athlete). He was voted All-OVC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018. Mekowulu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Mekowulu played also for Tennessee State University for 4 years. |
Zalgiris tab Brady Manek - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played in the final of NCAA in 2022. Manek graduated from University of North Carolina in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for The University of Oklahoma for 4 years. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomas Dimsa Nazareth Mitrou-Long Keenan Evans Forwards: Edgaras Ulanovas Rolands Smits Ignas Brazdeikis Danielius Lavrinovicius Brady Manek Center: Kevarrius Hayes Coach: Kazys Maksvytis |
LUXEMBOURG |
Musel Pikes tab Tai Bibbs, ex Alkar - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team was Runner-Up of MEAC Regular Season 2022. Bibbs graduated from Howard University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for Columbia University for 4 years. |
Charlie Marquardt joins Grengewald - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Marquardt is quite experienced player. Marquardt's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Marquardt has played previously professionally in Germany, Uruguay (Olimpia), Albania (Teuta), Czech Republic (Hradec Kralove), NBA G League (Long Island Nets), TBL (Enid Outlaws) and The Basketball Tournament (B1 Ballers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in TBL Northeast Division in 2022. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Honorable Mention in 2022. Marquardt is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He graduated from Molloy College in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. |
MALI |
Samsunspor inks Sagaba Konate - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Ratiopharm Ulm in German BBL league. In four games he had 6.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0spg and 1.0bpg. Konate's team won the league title. He also played 5 games in Eurocup where he recorded 6.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste in Italian Serie A. In 29 games he averaged 8.7ppg and 5.9rpg (#2 in the league) in that year. He has been a member of Mali international program for some years. Konate has been regularly called to Mali senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki), Spain (Zaragoza) and NBA G League (Raptors 905 Missisauga). Konate was voted to Big 12 All-Defensive Team back in 2018. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Samsun BSB Anakent roster for 2023-24: Guards: Matt Mooney Eray Aydogan Forward: Arda Kaya Centers: Muhammed Senli Sagaba Konate Tarik Sezgun |
MONTENEGRO |
Goettingen sign Fedor Zugic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two years at Ratiopharm Ulm in the BBL. In 35 games he recorded 4.4ppg and 1.3rpg last season. He helped them to win the league title. He also played 17 games in Eurocup where he averaged 6.0ppg and 1.5rpg. Zugic contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. Zugic has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2018. He represented Montenegro at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 5 games: 12.2ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 45.8%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 82.8%. Zugic has played previously professionally in Italy (RO SAzzurra) and Montenegro (Buducnost, SC Derby and Buducnost Voli). Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention back in 2018. BG Goettingen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Zachary Ensminger Deondre Burns Fedor Zugic Forward: Benjamin Lischka |
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Buducnost lands McKinley Wright IV - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The most of last season he spent at the Mavericks in NBA where in 25 NBA Summer League games he had 4.6ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.3apg. He also played for Legends in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 21 NBA Summer League games he recorded very impressive stats: 19.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 7.0apg and 1.0spg. Wright has been regularly called to USA Senior National Team since 2022. He has played also professionally in NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves), NBA G League (Iowa Wolves) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Among many awards he played in the final of Pac-12 Tournament in 2021. Wright was voted to Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of Colorado in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica roster for 2023-24: Guards: Allerik Freeman McKinley Wright IV_IV Nikola Glendza Igor Jokovic Forwards: Marko Jagodic-Kuridza Aleksa Ilic Andrija Slavkovic Andrija Grbovic Center: JaCorey Williams Coach: Dejan Radonjic |
Eman Sertovic (ex Promo) signs at Jedinstvo - by Zeljko Zule | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he was tested by Sloboda (also in Division I). He graduated from University of Tennessee at Martin in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
NBA |
Wesley Matthews joins the Hawks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he was tested by the Lakers. Matthews contributed to his team making it to the conference semifinals. He has never been drafted by the NBA. Matthews has spent his entire career in NBA playing for five other teams: Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at the Hawks. He graduated from Marquette University in 2009 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. |
Bulls To Sign Onuralp Bitim To Two-Way Contract - by Eurobasket News |
Turkish guard/forward Onuralp Bitim (196-G/F-1999) has agreed to a two-way contract with the Bulls, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bitim, 24, was a second-team EuroCup player for Bursaspor in Turkey last year and a Turkish League champion in 2019. He averaged 18.1 points and 3.2 assists in 18 EuroCup games last season. Rumors regarding Bitim joining the Bulls on a two-way began percolating overseas shortly after the draft. However, he did not join the Bulls for Las Vegas Summer League and it was unknown whether he would join the team. The two sides apparently reached an agreement in the interim and now Bitim slots into the Bulls' third and final two-way contract spot. Rookie center Adama Sanogo (206-F-2002, college: UConn) joined the Bulls on a two-way contract after going undrafted out of UConn and forward Justin Lewis signed a two-year two-way deal toward the end of last season. The Bulls also have 13 players on standard contracts. Carlik Jones' non-guaranteed salary of $1.9MM becomes partially guaranteed for $250K on the first day of the regular season, so the team has a pathway to another roster spot if he is waived by the start of next season. Additionally, the Bulls were granted a $10.2MM disabled player exception for the season-ending injury of Lonzo Ball, though it only generates cap flexibility, not an extra roster spot. The Bulls still have Ayo Dosunmu's restricted free agency to handle as well as the possible returns of Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr. and/or Terry Taylor. Taylor spent last season in Chicago on a two-way deal, so Bitim's signing makes his return less likely. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu agree to three-year, $21M deal - by Eurobasket News |
Restricted free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu (6'5''-PG-2000, college: Illinois) has agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract to return to the Chicago Bulls, his agent, Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management, told ESPN on Friday. Dosunmu, who made the All-Rookie team after emerging from the second round of the 2021 NBA draft, has developed into a key rotational guard for the Bulls in two NBA seasons. He has played in 157 out of a possible 164 games for a franchise that has been riddled with injuries. Dosunmu, 23, started 51 games a season ago, averaging 8.6 points and playing an integral role in the Bulls' top-five-rated defense. He held opponents to 44% shooting as the closest defender, ranking in the top 10 among players to defend at least 700 shots, according to Second Spectrum and ESPN Stats & Information. Courtesy of: espn.com |
Trey Murphy, Naz Reid, Quentin Grimes reportedly added to USA Select team - by Eurobasket News |
The USA Select Team - the squad of promising young players who go up against Team USA in practices before this year's World Cup - is coming into focus. Payton Pritchard (6'1''-G-1998, college: Oregon) (Celtics), Trey Murphy III (6'9''-F-2000, college: Virginia) (Pelicans), Nazreon Reid (6'10''-C/F-1999, college: LSU) (Timberwolves), and Quentin Grimes (6'5''-SG-2000, college: Houston) (Knicks) have been added to the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic. They will join Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams of the Thunder, Cade Cunningham (6'6''-G-2001, college: OK State) of the Pistons, Jalen Green (6'6''-G-2002) of the Rockets and Keegan Murray (6'8''-F-2000, college: Iowa) of the Kings, who were announced yesterday. That's nine of the 12 players for the select team. The Magic's Jamahl Mosley will coach the Select Team. The Select Team will meet in Las Vegas Aug. 3-6 for the Team USA training camp leading up to the World Cup. At least some players will travel with Team USA to Abu Dhabi for a couple of exhibition games, in case a replacement is needed for one of the dozen Team USA members. The World Cup starts Aug. 25 and takes place in Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan (all of Team USA's games are in Manilla), with 32 teams participating. The Americans are the heavy favorites, but Canada is a threat and Serbia could be as well. Courtesy of: nbcsports.com |
NBA G LEAGUE |
Legends Acquire 2024 1st Round Pick - by Eurobasket News |
The Texas Legends have acquired a 1st round pick in the 2024 NBA G League Draft in a trade with the Raptors 905. In exchange, Texas sends returning player rights to Mouhamadou Gueye (6'9''-F-1998, college: Pittsburgh). Gueye (6-10, 210, Pittsburgh) joined the Legends last season as a rookie out of Mavericks training camp. The Staten Island native played 29 games with Texas averaging 8.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
NEW ZEALAND |
Stats Leaders |
NBL Round 1 of Quarter-Finals. Rams and Bulls advance - by Eurobasket News |
Rams - Hawks 103-95 Rams made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Hawks only scored ten points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rams made 7 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Hawks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Troy Baxter Jr (206-1996, college: Morgan St.) fired 29 points for the winners. His fellow American import guard Tevin Brown (196-1998, college: Murray St.) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. The former international forward Hyrum Harris (198-1996, college: Umpqua CC) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Jordan Ngatai (196-1993, college: BYU-Hawaii) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Rams: T.Baxter Jr. 29+3reb, T.Brown 21+7reb+3ast, C.Webster 18+5reb+1ast, M.Darling 11+7reb+4ast, B.Walter 7+5reb+4ast, G.Smith 6+7reb+1ast Hawks: J.Ngatai 20+7reb+3ast, H.Harris 16+10reb+7ast, J.Hunt 15+9reb+2ast, D.Raukawa 14+3reb+3ast, E.Rusbatch 9+3reb, I.Lee 8+2reb Bulls - Saints 124-104 Bulls made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Bulls looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) fired 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Bulls' coach Daniel Sokolovsky used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Leafa (188-1996, college: Sacramento St.) produced 32 points and 4 steals and Australian guard Kyle Adnam (186-1993) added 16 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Five Bulls and four Saints players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Bulls: J.Wilson-Frame 33+2reb+4ast, R.McGill 24+7reb+6ast, D.Fotu 21+6reb+5ast, I.Davidson 18+4reb+1ast, T.Harrison 16+7reb+2ast, J.Brantley 8+8reb+3ast Saints: I.Mauriohooho-Le'afa 32+4reb+3ast, K.Adnam 16+2reb+8ast, T.Vodanovich 16+7reb+3ast, T.Smith-Milner 11+6reb, T.Samuel 8+2reb+1ast, I.Mucius 8+4reb+1ast |
Darussafaka welcomes back Withers, ex Nuggets - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Withers is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in seven different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Australian and of course North American leagues. Withers has played previously professionally in Australia (Adelaide 36ers), Italy (Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna), NBA (Detroit Pistons), Lithuania (Rytas), NBA G League (Texas Legends and Grand Rapids Gold), NBA Summer League (Detroit Pistons) and The Basketball Tournament (D2). His team was regular season runner-up in SAC in 2016 and 2018. He graduated from Queens University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Can Korkmaz Ridvan Oncel Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Kyle Allman Canberk Kus Mason Jones Forwards: Berk Demir Todd Withers Hakan Sayili Eray Buyukcangaz Center: Muhsin Yasar |
NIGERIA |
Christian Mekowulu (ex Zaragoza) joins Wolves - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Friday Beers in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he recorded 6.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0spg and 1.5bpg in 2022 year. He has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2022. Mekowulu has played previously professionally in Italy (Sassari, Orzinuovi and Treviso) and The Basketball Tournament (Armored Athlete). He was voted All-OVC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018. Mekowulu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Mekowulu played also for Tennessee State University for 4 years. |
NORTH MACEDONIA |
MZT Skopje inks Marko Bakovic - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
Bakovic was a member of Croatian U20 National Team back in 2013. He is quite experienced player. Bakovic has played also professionally in Iceland (Thor Thorl), Italy (Osimo), Croatia (KK Kvarner 2010 Rijeka, Slavonski Brod, Cedevita, Gorica and Vern) and Bosnia (Capljina). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Croatian Prva Liga championship title in 2018. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention back in 2020. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom roster for 2023-24: Guards: Damjan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski Forward: Andrej Andonoski Center: Marko Bakovic |
NORWAY |
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PHILIPPINES |
Road Warriors trample Aces, 112-104 - by Eurobasket News |
Aaron Fuller (198-F-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) delivered monster numbers to lead the NLEX Road Warriors to a 112-104 win over the Alaska Aces in the 2017 PBA Governor's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Fuller turned in 30 points and 20 rebounds. Kevin Alas (183-PG-1991) added 20 points and eight rebounds while Juami Tiongson chipped in 13 markers.Tiongson drained a three-pointer to key an 18-10 run as the Road Warriors broke away from a tight game. Buck Henton scored 27 points for the Aces with Simon Enciso (180-G-1991, college: NDN) contributing 21. Courtesy of: fastbreak.com.ph |
POLAND |
Szymon Nowicki (ex Real Madrid 2) agreed terms with Slask - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Nowicki ended the previous (2021-22) season at Suzuki Arka. But the most of that year he spent at GAK Basketball Academy Gdynia U18 team where in four Adidas Next Generation Tournament games he averaged 10.8ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.5bpg in that year. He was a member of Polish U17 National Team last year. Nowicki has played previously for two other Polish teams: Asseco and Asseco. |
Jan Malesa signs at GTK - by Eurobasket Center | |||
Tauron GTK Gliwice roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomasz Snieg Jan Malesa Forward: Josh Price Center: Lukasz Frackiewicz Coach: Pawel Turkiewicz |
Legia keeps Aric Holman for another season - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Holman graduated from Mississippi State University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Legia Warszawa roster for 2023-24: Guards: Raymond Cowels_III Jakub Schenk Benjamin Didier-Urbaniak PJ Pipes Forwards: Grzegorz Kulka Aric Holman Center: Dariusz Wyka Coach: Wojciech Kaminski |
Tanner Groves agreed terms with Anwil - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Groves played also for Eastern Washington University for 3 years. Anwil Wloclawek roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kamil Laczynski Jakub Garbacz Amir Bell Victor Sanders Forwards: Mateusz Kostrzewski Janari Joesaar Luke Petrasek Center: Tanner Groves Coach: Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz |
Myles Rasnick starts his pro career at Krosno - by Eurobasket Center | |
Miasto Szkla Krosno (1Liga) agreed terms with 23-year old American guard Myles Rasnick (185cm-79kg-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Rasnick just graduated from Maryville College (NCAA3). He has played there for the last three years. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to NABC Division III All-America Third Team. Miasto Szkla Krosno roster for 2023-24: Guards: Michal Jankowski Szymon Jaworski Myles Rasnick Hubert Lalak Szymon Sobiech Klaudiusz Tarnawski Forwards: Radoslaw Trubacz Maksymilian Zagorski Patryk Stankowski Aleksander Griszczuk Center: Przemyslaw Wrona Coach: Edmunds Valeiko |
PORTUGAL |
Yotam Hanochi joins Hapoel Holon - by Netanel Dahan | |||
Hanochi played most recently at E.Kiryat Ata. In 26 Winner League games he averaged 9ppg and 2.8rpg last season on less than 20 mpg as he finished 9th on 3pt% with 42.3% from behind the arc. On 2021-22 he played for Gilboa Galil where he had 13.2 &3.5 rpg on 52.1%-3 in the Giba Europe Cup. He represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Hanochi's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 75.0%. He has played previously for Israeli team Gilboa Galil. His team made it to the Balkan League Semifinals in 2021 and the Israeli league Finals. Recently he obtained Portuguese passport which will allow him to play in Europe as Bosman A. Hapoel UNET Holon roster for 2023-24: Guard: Ahmad Caver Niv Misgav |
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PUERTO RICO |
BSN Round 2 of Finals. Bayamon draw things even - by Eurobasket News |
Carolina - Bayamon 67-75 International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and American Mike Scott (203-1988, college: Virginia) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Gigantes. Gigantes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Carolina: M.Scott 16+7reb+1ast, T.Waters 16+2reb+3ast, G.Conditt IV 11+13reb+1ast, R.March 6+2reb+1ast, J.Cruz 5, E.Ortiz 4+1reb Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 16+6reb+4ast, K.Doolittle 12+8reb+6ast, M.Jones 12+8reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 10+4reb+4ast, I.Romero 9+11reb+2ast, B.Santiago 9+1reb |
ROMANIA |
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RUSSIA |
Mark Tikhonenko is a newcomer at UNICS Kazan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Astana where in 29 Kazakhstan games he averaged 9.8ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Kazakhstan League Honorable Mention. Tikhonenko also played 19 games in VTB United League where he had 7.5ppg and 3.1rpg in that year. He has been also a member of Russian international program for some years. Tikhonenko has regularly played for Russian senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.9ppg, 2.0rpg. Tikhonenko graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. He played also for Sam Houston State University for one year. UNICS Kazan roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dmitrii Kulagin Nenad Dimitrijevic Forwards: Louis Labeyrie Mark Tikhonenko Center: Jalen Reynolds Coach: Velimir Perasovic |
Rayshaun Hammonds (ex Goettingen) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at VEF Riga in Latvian LBL. The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Latvian LBL games he got 11.1ppg, 6.1rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.1apg in that year. Hammonds also played 26 games in Lat-Est BL where he got 10.5ppg and 7.0rpg in that year. He also played 5 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 9.4ppg and 2.2rpg in that year. Hammonds has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) and NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors). He graduated from University of Georgia in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. |
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana inks Sean Armand, ex Avtodor - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Armand is quite experienced player. Armand's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Africa and of course North America. Armand has played previously professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Germany (Skyliners), Lebanon (Dynamo), Spain (Fuenlabrada), Turkey (Gaziantep, Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Socar Petkim and Acibadem) and The Basketball Tournament (Gael Nation and Friday Beers). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from Iona College in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sean Armand Justus Hollatz Forwards: Jaka Blazic Amadou Sow Center: Aleksandr Shashkov Coach: Simone Pianigiani |
SENEGAL |
Cheikh Kebe (ex Gijon Basket) joins Minyor 2015 Pernik - by Maria Mitsova | ||||
He played last season at Gijon Basket in Spanish EBA league. In 18 games he had 12.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.2apg, 1.2spg and 1.0bpg. He graduated from Florida Memorial University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He played also for Garden City Community College for one year. |
Fall re-signs at Latina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for eight other teams: Trieste, Brescia, Scafati, RO Eurobasket, Cd'Orlando, Monferrato, RO SAzzurra and Torino. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Italian Cup final in 2018. Fall was voted to Italian LNP All-Star Game back in 2015. On Fall: A great athlete, with leaping ability and strength for the battles in the paint. Needs to add a reliable shot and some more fundamentals. |
Douanes and Dakar Universite win Semifinal openers - by Eurobasket News |
Douanes and Dakar Universite have won the Semifinal openers. Douanes overcame Ville De Dakar 72:63. Both teams nailed 13 points each at the start of the game, whilst Douanes won the second and the third quarters. Jean Jacques Boissy nailed 20 points to place the winners. Jeanne D'Arc was beaten by Dakar Universite 69:72. The score was tied at the halftime, but then Dakar Universite won the third quarter 23-18. Jeanne D'Arc replied with a narrow 20-18 run, however could not win the game. |
SERBIA |
Cantekin is back at Gaziantep - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |
Gaziantep Basketbol (BSL) added to their roster 33-year old Turk-Serbian ex-international center Dusan Cantekin (221cm-1990) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Gaziantep as he has played here before. Cantekin played last season at Pinar Karsiyaka (BSL). But in 8 games he had just 0.9ppg. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League, but he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound. His team won Turkish League Regular Season in 2010 and 2014. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gaziantep where in 24 BSL games he recorded only 2.2ppg and 1.5rpg in that year. Cantekin was a member of Turkish international program for some years. He was called to Turkish Senior National Team between 2012 and 2013 and previously for U20 National Team in 2010. Cantekin has played previously professionally in Turkey (Efes, Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Bakirkoy) and Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd). His team won Turkish League Regular Season in 2010 and 2014. |
SLOVAKIA |
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Nitra signs Addison Park, ex Slavia - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played most recently at Slavia in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.8apg and 1.4spg in 2021-22 year. He has played also professionally in Armenia (Urartu). He won Czech Republic 1.Liga championship title in 2022. Park was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic 1Liga Forward of the Year in 2022. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
SLOVENIA |
Tim Tomazic (ex Sentjur) is a newcomer at Aix-Maurienne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.4ppg, 2.4rpg. Tomazic has played also professionally in Austria (UBSC Graz), Spain (Nautico Tenerife and La Roda) and Slovenia (Maribor, Zlatorog, Sencur Gorenjska Kranj, Terme Olimia and Branik). His team won Slovenian League Regular Season in 2022. Aix-Maurienne Savoie Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: KJ Jackson Siriman Kanoute Forwards: Gide Noel Tim Tomazic Tim Eboh |
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana inks Sean Armand, ex Avtodor - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Armand is quite experienced player. Armand's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Africa and of course North America. Armand has played previously professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Germany (Skyliners), Lebanon (Dynamo), Spain (Fuenlabrada), Turkey (Gaziantep, Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Socar Petkim and Acibadem) and The Basketball Tournament (Gael Nation and Friday Beers). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from Iona College in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sean Armand Justus Hollatz Forwards: Jaka Blazic Amadou Sow Center: Aleksandr Shashkov Coach: Simone Pianigiani |
Peter Markovinovic is a new coach of Sentjur - by Zeljko Zule |
KK Sentjur appointed Peter Markovinovic as the new coach of the first team. Markovinovic spent last season as the head coach of Rogaska. It was his first season as a head coach and led the team to a 13-14 regular season record and the Play-Off. Markovinovic started his coaching career as an assistant coach of Rogaska in 2015 when he served until 2020. Fort he next two seasons he led the junior team of Rogaska. Markovinovic led Slovenian U18 National Team to a bronze medal at the 2019 European Championship in Greece and won U20 European Challenger in Turkey in 2021 with Slovenian National Team, too. He also led Slovenian U20 National Team at the European Championship this summer. |
Luka Bassin announced as LTH Castings new coach - by Zeljko Zule |
LTH Castings Skofja Loka announced the appointment of Luka Bassin as the new head coach of the team. Bassin has already led LTH Castings Skofja Loka during the season 2011-12. Bassin has already coached Jance (2004-05), Union Olimpija mladi (2005-06, 2007-2021), and Hrastnik (2006-97). He also served as an assistant coach of Olimpija (2013-2018) and Ilirija (2018-19). He was a member of the coaching staff of the Slovenian U20 National Team (2005-2007). |
SPAIN |
Palma signs Sergio Mendiola - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Konya (Turkey) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.7ppg, 1.0rpg. Mendiola has played previously for eight other teams: Unicaja, Melilla, Fuenlabrada, Alicante, Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia, UCAM Murcia 2nd team, Real Murcia and Almansa. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Honorable Mention back in 2019. Fibwi Palma roster for 2023-24: Jorge Lafuente Sergio Mendiola Dusan Juzbasic Pablo Gonzalez Joan Feliu Alexandre Huguet |
Estudiantes sign Alec Wintering - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played most recently at Zunder Palencia. In 37 LEB Gold games in Spain he averaged 12.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.6apg and 1.2spg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. The previous (2022) summer he played at Gaiteros in Venezuelan SPB where in 8 games he had 13.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg and 2.4spg in 2022 year. He has played previously professionally also in Holland (Windmills) and Spain (Huesca, Valladolid, Melilla and Araberri). Among many awards his team made it to the WCC Tournament Semifinals in 2015. He was selected to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Gold All-Imports Team back in 2018. Wintering graduated from University of Portland in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. |
Scariolo's pro career starts at Huesca - by Eurobasket News | |||
He started his college career at Manhattan College (NCAA). Then he moved to Ouachita Baptist University (NCAA2). Scariolo represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Scariolo's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 3.0ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg. So his pro career will start in Spain. |
Burgos tab Ignacio Rosa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at ICG Forca Lleida. In 29 LEB Gold games he had 9.9ppg and 4.2rpg in that year. Rosa helped them to make it to the semifinals. He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Rosa's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 6.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 45.0%, FT: 60.0%. Rosa has played previously for four other teams: Huesca, Castello, Oviedo and Clinicas Rincon. |
Devin Schmidt signs at Valladolid - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team made it to the GSC Tournament Semifinals in 2014, 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad where in 38 LEB Gold games he had 14.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.4apg and 1.3spg (in top 5) in that year. He has played previously for two other teams: L'Hospitalet and Alicante. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Honorable Mention back in 2019. Schmidt graduated from Delta State in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. His team made it to the GSC Tournament Semifinals in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Real Valladolid Baloncesto roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jaan Puidet Sergi Costa Devin Schmidt Center: Lucas N'Guessan |
Zaragoza keeps Langarita for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Langarita represented Spain at the FIBA World Cup U19 in Debrecen (Hungary) this year. Langarita's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 10.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 35.5%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 63.6%. He played in the final of Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Zagreb in 2023. Casademont Zaragoza roster for 2023-24: Guards: Stefan Jovic Trae Bell-Haynes Lucas Langarita Forward: Borisa Simanic Center: Jahlil Okafor |
Murcia tabs Howard Sant-Roos - by Eurobasket News | |||
He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Sant-Roos was selected to Eurobasket.com Czech Republic League All-Imports Team back in 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Panathinaikos in Greek GBL where in 32 games he had 7.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.5apg and 1.6spg (in top 4) in that year. He helped them to win the Supercup and make to league final. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team. Sant-Roos also played 31 games in Euroleague where he recorded 7.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg in that year. He is a very experienced player. Sant-Roos has played also professionally in Germany (Braunschweig and SG Braunschweig), Italy (Brianza Casa), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow), Turkey (Dacka), Greece (AEK Athens) and Czech Republic (Nymburk). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Sant-Roos was selected to Eurobasket.com Czech Republic League All-Imports Team back in 2016 and 2017. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: Howard Sant-Roos Ludvig Hakanson Dylan Ennis Troy Caupain Forwards: Nemanja Radovic David Jelinek Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
Asier Gonzalez signs at Cartagena - by Eurobasket News |
Odilo FC Cartagena CB (LEB Silver) landed 23-year old 198cm center Asier Gonzalez for upcoming season. Gonzalez has played for the last two years at Getxo ST in the EBA. In 24 games he averaged 10.7ppg, 12.6rpg (#3 in the league), 1.6apg and 1.0spg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish EBA Honorable Mention. Gonzalez has played previously for Santurtzi. Odilo FC Cartagena CB roster for 2023-24: Guard: Alejandro Jorda Forwards: Xabier Beraza Sediq Garuba Center: Asier Gonzalez |
Alfinden keeps Smith for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for four other teams: Avila, Quintanar, Villarrobledo and Tobarra. Smith won Spanish EBA Final Stage Group 1 championship title in 2018. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. |
Alicante adds Hook to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at Castello in Spanish LEB Gold. He has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Hook represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 6.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 66.7%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 41.7%. He has played previously for Swedish team Nassjo. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Swedish Basketligan Semifinals in 2021. Hook was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EYBL U20 Honorable Mention back in 2018. He graduated from Eastern Wyoming College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
Arnau Parrado joins Burgos - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 6.9ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 57.7%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 68.2%. Parrado has played previously for four other teams: Prat, Clavijo, Arenys and Joventut. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Honorable Mention in 2019 and 2021. Parrado won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2021. |
L'Hospitalet lands Omar Thiam - by Eurobasket News |
C.B. Torrons Vicens L'Hospitalet (LEB Silver) landed 28-year old 200cm forward Omar Thiam for new season. Thiam has played for the last three years at Joventut Badalona 2nd team in the EBA. In 16 games he averaged 11.1ppg and 5.9rpg last season. He has played previously for Sitges. Thiam played in the final of Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Valencia in 2021. |
Benicarlo lands David Kristensen - by Eurobasket News | |||
Kristensen has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2018 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. Kristensen represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 8.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 38.1%, FT: 66.7%. He graduated from Davidson College in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Kristensen won Danish League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019. |
Godella tabs Julen Olaizola - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for six other teams: Murcia, Real Madrid 2nd team, Real Canoe, Lleida, Gipuzkoa and Real Madrid. |
Lluc Gifreu joins Salt - by Eurobasket News | |
CB Salt (1 Div.) agreed terms with 20-year old power forward Lluc Gifreu (2003) for new 2023-24 season. Gifreu has played for the last two years at Basquet Girona 2nd team in the EBA. In 17 games he had 3.8ppg and 1.4rpg last season. |
Coach Toni Ten (ex Trefl) joins Fuenlabrada - by Eurobasket News | |
Urbas Fuenlabrada Madrid (Liga Endesa) agreed terms with 43-year old Spaniard coach Toni Ten for new 2023-24 season. Ten coached last season at Trefl in Polish league. He helped them to win the cup. Ten has coached previously played also at Castello. He won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2015. |
Lleida signs Marvin Ogunsipe - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Afanion CB Almansa. In 29 LEB Gold games in Spain he had 10.9ppg and 6.2rpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bayern Muenchen in German BBL. But in 17 games he recorded just 0.6ppg and 1.5rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Ogunsipe has been also a member of Austrian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Austrian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Ogunsipe represented Austria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 8.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 63.6%. He has played previously professionally in Austria (Timberwolves) and Germany (Hakro Merlins and Hamburg Towers). Ogunsipe won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. |
SURINAM |
SCVU win the Regular season title - by Eurobasket News |
SCVU have won the Regular season title as they finished on top with a 14-1 record. In the last game they overcame De Schakel 74-57. In the Semifinals SCVU will take on Ruckers as the latter lost the last game to Koi Carper 71-74. In another semifinal game De Arend will take on Koi Carper. The first semifinal games are scheduled for July 23rd. |
SWEDEN |
AEL Limassol sign a second USA player, ex Uppsala - by Igor Obradovic | |||
He played most recently at KFUM Uppsala in Swedish Basketligan. In 23 games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 18.7ppg and recorded 4.3rpg, 4.4apg and 1.4spg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of California in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. Shepherd played also for The University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 3 years. AEL Limassol roster for 2023-24: Guards: Panagiotis Markou Marios Moniatis Christos Evzonas Michalis Mythillos Jordan Shepherd Nelly Cummings Michalis Christofidis Georgios Armakolas Forwards: Marios Georgiou Marios Stylianou Coach: Kalia Papadopoulou |
Daniel Johansson (ex Jamtland) agreed terms with Rist Wedel - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was a member of Swedish U20 National Team back in 2018. Johansson has played also professionally for other Swedish teams like Nassjo and Jamtland Basket Second Team. Among many awards he played in the final of Swedish Basketligan in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish BasketEttan Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
Alicante adds Hook to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at Castello in Spanish LEB Gold. He has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Hook represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 6.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 66.7%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 41.7%. He has played previously for Swedish team Nassjo. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Swedish Basketligan Semifinals in 2021. Hook was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EYBL U20 Honorable Mention back in 2018. He graduated from Eastern Wyoming College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
Gustav Moberg agreed terms with Uppsala - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Moberg represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. But his stats at that event were not that remarkable as he did not score anything. He has played previously for three other teams: Norrkoping, RIG Lulea and BG Lulea. Among many awards his team won Swedish BasketEttan Group North Regular Season in 2022. Moberg was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish BasketEttan 2nd Team in 2022. |
SWITZERLAND |
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Jeremiah Paige joins Massagno - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
He played last season at Lions de Geneve. In 33 SBL games in Switzerland he had 14.9ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He is quite experienced player. Paige has played also professionally in Bulgaria (Yambol), Estonia (Parnu), Kosovo (Prizreni), Ukraine (Kharkivski Sokoly) and The Basketball Tournament (Ram Up). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of MWC Tournament in 2017. He was voted to MWC All-Defensive Team back in 2019. Paige graduated from Colorado State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. SAM Basket Massagno roster for 2023-24: Guards: Eric Koludrovic Jeremiah Paige Forwards: Dusan Mladjan Florian Steinmann Marko Mladjan Isaiah Williams |
TAIWAN |
Marcus Weathers (ex Tainan GH) agreed terms with Mamak - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Southern Methodist University in NCAA1 where in 33 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year. Weathers contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the conference (AAC). They also advanced to the league semifinals. Great season indeed as he was selected to All-AAC Second Team and NABC Division I All-District 24 Second Team. He has played also professionally in Philippines (North Port). Weathers graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for University of Duquesne for 4 years. |
THAILAND |
Pryimak number one in Thailand TBL for round 7 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old player had a double-double of 25 points and 21 rebounds, while his team beat Devil Rays (#5, 4-3) 84-73. SWU maintains the 3rd position in Thailand TBL. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. SWU will need more victories to improve their 5-2 record. In the team's last game Pryimak had a remarkable 52.9% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at SWU, through which he has constantly improved. Sergii Pryimak has solid league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (4th best: 15.6rpg) and averages impressive 1.7bpg and 60.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Avery Scharer (185-PG-1986) of T-REX. Scharer had a very good evening with a triple-double of 22 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists. Of course T-REX cruised to a 91-83 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Tigers (#1, 6-1). T-REX's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 4-3 record is not bad and everything may still change. Scharer is one of the most experienced players at T-REX and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.6ppg (#5). His other stats are also decent: 9.7rpg and 11.7apg. Former Shoreline Community College star Scharer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third on the list of top players last round was another T-REX's star - American forward Tevis Robinson (198-PF-1995). Robinson got into 30-points club by scoring 38 points in the last round. He went also for eighteen rebounds . He was another key player of T-REX, helping his team with a 91-83 win against the higher-ranked Tigers (#1, 6-1). T-REX needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 3 lost games. Robinson has a great season in Thailand. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.7ppg (7th best). Robinson attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. James Martinez (170-PG-1987) of Wave - 35 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists 5. Vladislav Ungurian (190-G-1995) of SWU - 29 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Adrain Calada) of Kings - 33 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists 7. Marlon Monte) of Kings - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Morakinyo Williams (209-C-1988) of Wave - 23 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Raymond Miller (204-C-1988) of Wave - 15 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Sarion McGee (203-F) of Pythons - 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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TURKEY |
Bayern lands Carsen Edwards, ex Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Pistons in NBA. In four games he recorded 5.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.5apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Stars in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 44 games he got impressive 23.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.1apg and 1.5spg in that year. Edwards also spent pre-season at the Grizzlies in NBA. He was also tried-out by the Celtics in NBA. In 2019 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (33rd overall). Edwards graduated from Purdue University and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. He represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 17.4ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.6apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 71.9%. Edwards has played also professionally in NBA G League (Maine Celtics). FC Bayern Muenchen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andreas Obst Isaac Bonga Sylvain Francisco Carsen Edwards Forwards: Vladimir Lucic Leandro Bolmaro Center: Danko Brankovic Coach: Pablo Laso |
Darussafaka lands Muhsin Yasar - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Tofas. In 29 BSL games he recorded 8.3ppg and 3.0rpg in that year. Yasar also played 14 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 6.7ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Yasar has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. Yasar represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. Yasar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 3.6ppg, 2.2rpg. He has played previously for Tofas Gelisim. Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Can Korkmaz Ridvan Oncel Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Kyle Allman Forwards: Berk Demir Hakan Sayili Eray Buyukcangaz Canberk Kus Mason Jones Center: Muhsin Yasar |
Marcus Weathers (ex Tainan GH) agreed terms with Mamak - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Southern Methodist University in NCAA1 where in 33 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year. Weathers contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the conference (AAC). They also advanced to the league semifinals. Great season indeed as he was selected to All-AAC Second Team and NABC Division I All-District 24 Second Team. He has played also professionally in Philippines (North Port). Weathers graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for University of Duquesne for 4 years. |
Darussafaka welcomes back Withers, ex Nuggets - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Withers is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in seven different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Australian and of course North American leagues. Withers has played previously professionally in Australia (Adelaide 36ers), Italy (Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna), NBA (Detroit Pistons), Lithuania (Rytas), NBA G League (Texas Legends and Grand Rapids Gold), NBA Summer League (Detroit Pistons) and The Basketball Tournament (D2). His team was regular season runner-up in SAC in 2016 and 2018. He graduated from Queens University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Can Korkmaz Ridvan Oncel Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Kyle Allman Canberk Kus Mason Jones Forwards: Berk Demir Todd Withers Hakan Sayili Eray Buyukcangaz Center: Muhsin Yasar |
Gaziantep adds Gokalp to their roster - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Yalovaspor where in two BSL games he did not score anything and had only 1 assist. Gokalp has played previously for six other teams: Galatasaray, Antalyaspor, Bandirma, Gelisim, TEKSUT Bandirma BK and Fethiye. His team won FIBA Europe Cup in 2022. |
Gaziantep lands Erkin Senel - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Mersin BBGSK (TBL) where in 29 games he had 8.0ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.2apg in that year. Senel represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 50.0%. He has played previously for three other teams: Bandirma, TEKSUT Bandirma BK and Merkezefendi. His team made it to the TBL Play-Offs Semifinals in 2021. |
Cantekin is back at Gaziantep - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |
Gaziantep Basketbol (BSL) added to their roster 33-year old Turk-Serbian ex-international center Dusan Cantekin (221cm-1990) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Gaziantep as he has played here before. Cantekin played last season at Pinar Karsiyaka (BSL). But in 8 games he had just 0.9ppg. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League, but he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound. His team won Turkish League Regular Season in 2010 and 2014. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gaziantep where in 24 BSL games he recorded only 2.2ppg and 1.5rpg in that year. Cantekin was a member of Turkish international program for some years. He was called to Turkish Senior National Team between 2012 and 2013 and previously for U20 National Team in 2010. Cantekin has played previously professionally in Turkey (Efes, Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Bakirkoy) and Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd). His team won Turkish League Regular Season in 2010 and 2014. |
Bulls To Sign Onuralp Bitim To Two-Way Contract - by Eurobasket News |
Turkish guard/forward Onuralp Bitim (196-G/F-1999) has agreed to a two-way contract with the Bulls, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bitim, 24, was a second-team EuroCup player for Bursaspor in Turkey last year and a Turkish League champion in 2019. He averaged 18.1 points and 3.2 assists in 18 EuroCup games last season. Rumors regarding Bitim joining the Bulls on a two-way began percolating overseas shortly after the draft. However, he did not join the Bulls for Las Vegas Summer League and it was unknown whether he would join the team. The two sides apparently reached an agreement in the interim and now Bitim slots into the Bulls' third and final two-way contract spot. Rookie center Adama Sanogo (206-F-2002, college: UConn) joined the Bulls on a two-way contract after going undrafted out of UConn and forward Justin Lewis signed a two-year two-way deal toward the end of last season. The Bulls also have 13 players on standard contracts. Carlik Jones' non-guaranteed salary of $1.9MM becomes partially guaranteed for $250K on the first day of the regular season, so the team has a pathway to another roster spot if he is waived by the start of next season. Additionally, the Bulls were granted a $10.2MM disabled player exception for the season-ending injury of Lonzo Ball, though it only generates cap flexibility, not an extra roster spot. The Bulls still have Ayo Dosunmu's restricted free agency to handle as well as the possible returns of Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr. and/or Terry Taylor. Taylor spent last season in Chicago on a two-way deal, so Bitim's signing makes his return less likely. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Samsunspor inks Sagaba Konate - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Ratiopharm Ulm in German BBL league. In four games he had 6.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0spg and 1.0bpg. Konate's team won the league title. He also played 5 games in Eurocup where he recorded 6.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste in Italian Serie A. In 29 games he averaged 8.7ppg and 5.9rpg (#2 in the league) in that year. He has been a member of Mali international program for some years. Konate has been regularly called to Mali senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki), Spain (Zaragoza) and NBA G League (Raptors 905 Missisauga). Konate was voted to Big 12 All-Defensive Team back in 2018. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Samsun BSB Anakent roster for 2023-24: Guards: Matt Mooney Eray Aydogan Forward: Arda Kaya Centers: Muhammed Senli Sagaba Konate Tarik Sezgun |
U SPORTS |
Sean Stoqua's Football experience Has Helped Him Become An Elite Defender That Also Brings Versatility To His Team - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
Sean Stoqua (5'11''-PG) is a 180cm point guard that recently completed his second professional season and first in Germany with the Bona Baskets Limburg averaging 20.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.6apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 55.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 76.1%. He played his rookie season with the Gyumri Falcons (Armenia-League A) averaging 12.9ppg, 4.3rpg, 5.8apg, 2FGP: 44.0%, 3FGP: 42.6%, FT: 91.3%, and then moved to Ararat Yerevan (Armenia-League A) averaging 32.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT-2 (43.9%), FT: 76.8%. He began his basketball career at Sacred Heart high school and then played 3 years at Arcadia University (CIS) playing a total of 59 games and twice averaged in double figures in scoring. He then moved to the University of Ottawa (CIS) where he played 2 seasons averaging 13.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.8apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 77.2% and in his last year averaged 6.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.9apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 74.2%. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball during the 2022-2023 season in Limburg. Thanks Sean for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? Life is good! I'm currently out in Germany playing for the Bona Baskets Limburg in the Regionalliga. I've been to Germany a couple times before so I'm a little familiar with the country. Basketball wise I'm feeling good. My body feels healthy and skill wise I feel like I'm at the top of my game. You're playing your first season for the Bona Baskets Limburg. You came late to the season. Despite your great rookie season in Armenia, did the job market prove to be more challenging than you expected or wasn't the right situation there until Limburg came along? As an import player without a secondary passport it can be difficult to find good opportunities overseas. Sometimes I think the challenge for players from North America is finding a good agent who can connect you with the right team when an opportunity arises. I'm grateful for BLC Consultation helping me find a good opportunity here in Germany and looking forward to helping Limburg finish the season strong. You played your first game against Soeflingen, but actually was already in Limburg for the Langen game but couldn't play. You then experienced some harsh cold weather. Did that make the adjustment period easier because you come from cold Canada? Yeah Germany and Canada's idea of harsh cold weather are 2 different things haha. There were times in Canada when we had to cancel games and practices due to blizzards. From what I've seen so far this year, Germany's winter is almost like Canada's spring. You put up solid stats in Canada in the CIS league with 2 different schools. You definitely can play, but how much of a role do you think has your height and size played for you not landing in higher leagues yet? It seems to me like agents and coaches often dismiss smaller guards due to their size and are more likely to take a chance on a taller player. That said, once you can get your foot in the door and get in front of people and play they can see what you're capable of. There are plenty of players my size who have made it to the highest levels, evidence that height isn't necessarily the bottleneck. Limitations in athleticism, skill and basketball IQ are potentially limiting factors and things that I am actively trying to improve. You battled against many future NBA players in Canada and have proved that you can play. How big is your chip on your shoulder and how do you deal with it? Yeah I was lucky to play with and against many NBA players when I was growing up in Canada including Andrew Wiggins, Marial Shayok, Olivier Hanlan, Kevin Pangos, Nik Stauskas, Nazareth Mitrou- Long, Anthony Bennett, Tyler Ennis and Khem Birch. I wouldn't say that gives me a chip on my shoulder in any way. I just feel lucky that I grew up in a generation when Canada basketball was on the rise and I got to be on the court and compete with a lot of these guys. You recently started your first game with the Bona Baskets Limburg in a loss putting up 26/4/2 stats. How did it feel and how would you compare the German regionalliga with the league in Armenia where you played last season? It felt great to be on the court again after a long off-season. I'm still working on finding some chemistry with my teammates but that will come with more time and reps. The German Regionalliga is a solid league. Most teams are well coached with good size, skill and depth. Its certainly a step up from my league in Armenia last season. You played against German Ole Wendt who played in Germany's first division BBL and held your own. When you see his game, does that give you hope that you can reach higher leagues down the road? Yeah anytime you compete and hold your own with players who have played at a high level it gives you confidence. I know that I'm capable of playing at those levels, for me its more a matter of the limited import spots for North Americans. While I may be as good or better than some of the Germans who play at higher levels, I need to outperform other North Americans in order to make it to those higher leagues. How have you gotten to enjoy your teammates so far? I can imagine that Justin Stallbohm and Brandon Cataldo have gotten a laugh out of you. Talk a little about the guys and what you have appreciated most from them on and off the court? My teammates have been awesome! They have really made me feel welcome and part of the team, inviting me to different social events off the court. Justin has been playing on the team for many years so he has been very helpful showing me the ropes. Its cool having guys with different backgrounds from different countries. Its also nice how everyone speaks English, just makes communication that much easier. Its great having another guy from North America on the team in Brandon Cataldo to make me feel more at home. I think him and I will make an excellent ball screen combo as the year continues. Let's talk about your game. You're a 180CM guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who fits the description best? Being from Canada, Steve Nash was always my favourite player growing up. I also like Nate Robinson a lot of because he played defensive back at the University of Washington. That said, I think JJ Barea might be my best NBA comparison. We have similar size, athleticism and style of play. When looking at your stats one could say you're a 3 and D player, but you seem to be more versatile than that. Talk a little about your game and strengths? I feel like I'm a pretty versatile player in the sense that I can adapt to whatever my team needs. I can change what I do on the court based on what my teammates do well. I feel like when I have capable shooters and scorers around me I can play more of a pass first point guard role. I'm also capable of playing off the ball in more of a scoring role when my team needs that, like I did last season in Armenia. 3 point shooting and defense have always been two of my biggest strengths. You also played football in University. A guy like Ishmail Wainwright of the Phoenix Suns also played football at Baylor (NCAA). How do you feel has your football skills helped your basketball game over the years? I think playing football has helped me on the basketball court in several ways. I played defensive back for 4 years in University. It helped me become a better defender on the basketball court. You won't meet many defensive backs who can't play defense on a basketball court. The reverse isn't necessarily true. Playing defensive in football & basketball both require great footwork, hip mobility and dissociation of the pelvis and ribcage. Football also made me a better rebounder, learning how to high point the ball and handle contact in the air. It helped me understand collisions better and how to keep my centre of mass low to the ground. Football also helped me learn how to watch film and study my opponents. It helped teach me how to be a better leader, communicator and handle inter-personal dynamics more effectively. It made me a tougher person physically and mentally. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become? At the moment I think defense is one of my strengths. I am fast enough to stay in front of quick guards and strong enough to guard taller, bigger players. Creating turnovers and drawing offensive fouls have always been two of my biggest strengths. I'm working on becoming a better on ball defender in the full court. On what area's of your game are you working on most now you can continue to climb the basketball ladder? My mid-range game In 2022 you played for Ararat Yerevan (Armenia-League A) averaging 32.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT FG (43.9%), FT: 76.8%. You led the league in 3PT FG made and 3PT %. What do you remember being your wake up call where you knew that you were very far from home? When the war broke out between Russia and Ukraine I realized I wasn't in Kansas anymore. You didn't have just massive games but unbelievable games scoring 55 points and 51 points twice. I mean that's not easy to do at any level. Talk a little about scoring 50 plus points at the professional level. How can one classify that feat doing it 3 times in the Armenian pro league? During those games I was able to catch a rhythm with my shooting, felt like I couldn't miss. I was also in a great mental space last season. When you know you are going to play 40 minutes you feel very free on the court and you don't second guess your shot selection. My teammates were also great when it came to setting me screens and finding me when I was open. You hit 11 three's in the 55 point explosion? Not many pro players overseas can boast having made 10 or more three's. Was that just one of those games where everything fit. Do you feel like making 11 again is possible? Yeah it was one of those days. I don't see why its not possible to do that again. I think its mostly about getting the minutes and the attempts up. Once I see the ball go in once or twice the rim gets a lot bigger. You have had a very interesting journey before even turning professional. First of all you come from a very athletic family where relatives played on Stanley Cup winning teams and others played sports. How did the family culture shape you to become the player you are? Yeah I feel pretty lucky to have a history of professional athletes on both sides of my family, all having played for pro sports teams in Ottawa. My father played professional football for the Ottawa Roughriders in the 1980s. My Mum's father also played for the Roughriders in the 1940s and his dad played for the Ottawa Senators (then called the Silver Seven) winning the Stanley Cup in 1904. One of my current goals is to play for the Ottawa Blackjacks (Ottawa's new professional basketball team) so that I can make it 4 generations straight in my family playing professional sports in Ottawa. I think more than anything, my family history gave me the belief in myself that I had what it took to become a professional athlete one day. Having done it himself, my dad taught me so much growing up about how hard I would need to work and how tough the process would be. My Mum has provided me so much support every step of the way, I definitely wouldn't be here without her. Having a younger brother and older sister who also played basketball added a fun and competitive aspect to our family culture. You were a dual sport athlete at Acadia playing basketball and football and had many injuries. What did you learn most in this time about how to handle your body? Yeah playing 2 sports definitely took a toll on my body. During this time I think I realized its not so much the workload, but more so how you carry it. During my first 2 years I wasn't very disciplined with my training, nutrition and lifestyle and consequently in my 3rd year I suffered an ankle injury that required 3 surgeries to fix. After establishing some new habits, I was able to return to both sports my senior year posting career highs in both sports and not missing a single game for either season. Being more focused on nutrition, sleep, breathing patterns, thought patterns, weight training and mobility made all the difference. Do you sometimes wonder how your basketball career might have gone had you began earlier and not played football and had all those injuries. Yeah I feel like I probably would have avoiding some injuries and started my professional basketball career at a younger age straight out of University if I had never played football. Sometimes I also think about where my football career would have ended up if I didn't play basketball in university. I'm pretty confident I could have had a decent career in the CFL. That said, I'm grateful for my experiences and injury history. Its made me a more well rounded person and a better physiotherapist. After finishing at the University of Ottawa you worked at a sports medicine clinic and also started a physiotherapy business called 'TheFixedPhysio'. You also work with athletes overseas helping manage their injuries. What is the greatest satisfaction for you being able to give back after what pains you experienced with injuries? After finishing physiotherapy school I've been working as physiotherapist and strength coach both in person and online. Having had ankle and knee surgeries myself, I especially enjoy helping athletes return from those injuries. I get a lot of satisfaction from working with my old teammates who are still competing at a high level playing professional basketball in the NBA or overseas. Sharing what I've learned and helping them stay healthy and have long careers doing what they love brings me a lot of joy. You played at Acadia from 2011-2015. What basketball memories do you have of this time. What experiences do you take from there as being your most important? Winning a conference championship in my 1st year is my favourite memory. My first couple years at Acadia we had such a close team and I'm still good friends with a lot of those guys to this day. You played twice against Mr Canada Philipp Scrubb. What memories do you have playing against him? You lost both games and in one scored 20 points? Yeah I got to compete against Phil during our Final 8 National Tournament in Canada on 2 occasions. I also got to play with his older brother Tommy Scrubb on a club basketball team a year before that. Both of them are great players and it was always challenging competing against them. Scoring 20 points in the national semi-final in my hometown was a cool experience. You played 3 seasons with Owen Klassen who has played many years in Germany. What was your fondest moment with him and do you follow his career now? Yeah Owen is still one of my best friends today. I spent last Christmas with him and his wife Paige in Germany. My fondest moment with Owen is probably eating an entire ice cream cake together from Dairy Queen after one of our University games. How vital was head coach Stephen Baur in your early basketball development at Acadia? How did he help you most? Steph was an awesome coach at Acadia and I'm super grateful he recruited me and allowed me to play football at the same time. He helped me gain a better understanding of the analytics side of basketball and how important discipline is to team success. I'm happy to see him have continued success as a coach with our Canadian Women's National Team. You then finished graduate school at the University of Ottawa and played 2 more years. How vital were these last 2 years? How do you feel did your game grow there under James Derouin? Playing at the University of Ottawa was a great experience. Coach Jimmy had recruited me out of high school and continued to support me at Acadia which I always appreciated. Jimmy also helped me gain a better understanding of the analytics side of the game and how to become a better leader on and off the floor. He has a history of helping develop high level pro players including Johnny Berhanemeskel, Caleb Agada & Warren Ward. I enjoy going back and scrimmaging with the team during the summer and helping their current players manage their injuries. Who was the toughest player that you ever faced on the court that reached the NBA? I played against Andrew Wiggins in high school. I actually missed a game winning shot against his team, which will probably haunt me for the rest of my life. Who are your 5 best teammates of all-time? 1-Kevin Pangos 2-Olivier Hanlan 3-Nik Stauskas 4-Anthony Bennett 5-Owen Klassen Thanks for the chat Sean. |
UBA |
It's Official: Santiago Basket Titanes Hire NBA Vet Keith Closs As Head Coach - by Ghassan Abousamra |
Santiago Basket Titanes Dorado announced the hiring of former NBA standout, Keith Closs (224-C-1976, college: CCSU), as their new head coach this past Friday. Titanes General Manager, Travis McAvene , called the 46-year-old Closs a "determined leader, a tough-minded competitor and a great teammate," in a news release. The Titanes will hold a news conference at the Gran Arena del Cibao on October 1st to introduce Closs to Santiago. Joining the new head coach will be Garfield Richards, along with General Manager Travis McAvene . As reported on Monday, the Titanes lost coaching legend Guillermo Reyes to his LDC Superior League Commissioner promotion. McAvene immediately went to work making it his primary focus to sign the former NBA player as the head coach. "I was up late talking to Jermaine Barnes about the promotion of Coach Reyes. Although I'm very excited for him in his new role, I still have a job to do. After hours of discussion, Mr. Barnes and I decided that Keith Closs was worth the investment, " stated McAvene. Details of the contract were still being completed on Friday, a source indicated. Closs is a former NBA player for the Los Angels Clippers. He is currently top 5 in NCAA history for shots blocked with over 6 per game. Last season, Closs coached in Turkey with Haremspor (TBL). "When Keith Closs became a free agent, I knew we had to get him in our league, " Barnes explained in a recent news release. "When you list the characteristics that make a successful head coach, you include leadership, communication, and a competitive drive. Keith used all those traits to become a legendary player in both the NCAA and NBA. He has now translated his on-court success into coaching. We welcome him to the Titanes organization and look forward to building a better atmosphere for our LDC players." General Manager Travis McAvene further elaborated on the hiring of Closs stating, "We believe in Keith's focus, vision, and understanding of the game of basketball. I've had the privilege of coaching Keith while Mr. Barnes has had the opportunity to play beside him. We both understand that he is a legend and has a lot to give to this game. It gave me great pleasure to name him as our head coach." Keith Closs Resume 1993-1994: Baldwin Park, CA / Sierra Vista High School 1994-1995: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (5.35bpg) 1995-1996: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (6.4bpg) 1996-1997: Norwich Neptunes (ABA): Blocks-1 (5.9bpg) 1997: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) 5-years contract worth $8.5 million 1997-1998: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4bpg 1998-1999: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4rpg 1999-2000: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.3bpg 2000-2001: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.5bpg 2001-2002: Nuovo Basket Record Napoli (Italy): Block-1 (4.4bpg) 2003: Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs (USBL): 2.2bpg 2004-2005: Gary Steelheads (CBA): Block-2 (3.1bpg) 2006: Lechugueros de Leon (Mexico): Block-1 (3.8bpg) 2006-2007: In Nov.'06 signed at Butte Daredevils (CBA): 2.9bpg 2007: Drafted by Tulsa 66ers (D-League,5rd (67)) 2007-2008: Tulsa 66ers (D-League): Blocks-1 (2.8bpg) 2008-2009: Yunnan Honghe Running Bulls (China-CBA): Blocks-1 (4.5bpg) The LDC league is set to begin again in October 2023. Visit our website to stay up to date on the latest news or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. |
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UNITED CUP |
It's Official: Santiago Basket Titanes Hire NBA Vet Keith Closs As Head Coach - by Ghassan Abousamra |
Santiago Basket Titanes Dorado announced the hiring of former NBA standout, Keith Closs (224-C-1976, college: CCSU), as their new head coach this past Friday. Titanes General Manager, Travis McAvene , called the 46-year-old Closs a "determined leader, a tough-minded competitor and a great teammate," in a news release. The Titanes will hold a news conference at the Gran Arena del Cibao on October 1st to introduce Closs to Santiago. Joining the new head coach will be Garfield Richards, along with General Manager Travis McAvene . As reported on Monday, the Titanes lost coaching legend Guillermo Reyes to his LDC Superior League Commissioner promotion. McAvene immediately went to work making it his primary focus to sign the former NBA player as the head coach. "I was up late talking to Jermaine Barnes about the promotion of Coach Reyes. Although I'm very excited for him in his new role, I still have a job to do. After hours of discussion, Mr. Barnes and I decided that Keith Closs was worth the investment, " stated McAvene. Details of the contract were still being completed on Friday, a source indicated. Closs is a former NBA player for the Los Angels Clippers. He is currently top 5 in NCAA history for shots blocked with over 6 per game. Last season, Closs coached in Turkey with Haremspor (TBL). "When Keith Closs became a free agent, I knew we had to get him in our league, " Barnes explained in a recent news release. "When you list the characteristics that make a successful head coach, you include leadership, communication, and a competitive drive. Keith used all those traits to become a legendary player in both the NCAA and NBA. He has now translated his on-court success into coaching. We welcome him to the Titanes organization and look forward to building a better atmosphere for our LDC players." General Manager Travis McAvene further elaborated on the hiring of Closs stating, "We believe in Keith's focus, vision, and understanding of the game of basketball. I've had the privilege of coaching Keith while Mr. Barnes has had the opportunity to play beside him. We both understand that he is a legend and has a lot to give to this game. It gave me great pleasure to name him as our head coach." Keith Closs Resume 1993-1994: Baldwin Park, CA / Sierra Vista High School 1994-1995: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (5.35bpg) 1995-1996: Central Connecticut State University (NCAA): BlockNCAA-1 (6.4bpg) 1996-1997: Norwich Neptunes (ABA): Blocks-1 (5.9bpg) 1997: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) 5-years contract worth $8.5 million 1997-1998: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4bpg 1998-1999: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.4rpg 1999-2000: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.3bpg 2000-2001: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 1.5bpg 2001-2002: Nuovo Basket Record Napoli (Italy): Block-1 (4.4bpg) 2003: Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs (USBL): 2.2bpg 2004-2005: Gary Steelheads (CBA): Block-2 (3.1bpg) 2006: Lechugueros de Leon (Mexico): Block-1 (3.8bpg) 2006-2007: In Nov.'06 signed at Butte Daredevils (CBA): 2.9bpg 2007: Drafted by Tulsa 66ers (D-League,5rd (67)) 2007-2008: Tulsa 66ers (D-League): Blocks-1 (2.8bpg) 2008-2009: Yunnan Honghe Running Bulls (China-CBA): Blocks-1 (4.5bpg) The LDC league is set to begin again in October 2023. Visit our website to stay up to date on the latest news or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Quin Cooper (ex Korihait) agreed terms with Scorchers - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He is a very experienced player. Cooper has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Germany (Bramsche), Holland (Leeuwarden), Malta (Depiro), Albania (Vllaznia), TBL (Owensboro Thoroughbreds) and Palestine (Tubas). Among many awards his team made it to the Albanian League Semifinals in 2021. Cooper was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Albanian Superliga Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Crowley's Ridge College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. Cooper played also for Southeastern Louisiana University for 3 years. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Quin Cooper Josh Steel Forward: Tayo Ogedengbe |
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Gladiators sign Clifton Moore - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from Providence College in 2023 and it is his first season as a professional player. Moore played also for La Salle University for 3 years. Caledonia Gladiators roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Bunyan Kyle Jimenez Forwards: Fraser Malcolm Princeton Onwas Clifton Moore Trent Buttrick Oscar Baldwin Center: Fahro Alihodzic Coach: Gareth Murray |
Holden's pro career starts at Cheshire Phoenix - by Eurobasket News | |||
Holden started his college career at Gulf Coast State College (JUCO). Then he moved to University of Tennessee at Martin (NCAA). Holden's high school career he had spent at Mary Persons in Forsyth, GA. So his pro career will start in United Kingdom. Cheshire Phoenix roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jack Hudson LaQuincy Rideau E.J. Stephens Cameron Christon Cameron Holden Forwards: Skyler White Aaryn Rai |
Grindavik signs Christopher Caird - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Caird Icelandic team Tindastoll. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from Drake University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Caird played also for Santa Clara University for one year. |
VENEZUELA |
Chalon/Saone sign a second foreign player, ex Guaros - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He played this summer at Guaros in Venezuelan SPB league. In 14 games just recently he averaged 11.9ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.9apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. The last season he played at BC Nizhny Novgorod in Russian league where in 32 VTB United League games he had 14.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.3apg and 1.3spg. He can count that season as a very successful as was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game and League Player of the Week (2 times). Love is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Holargos), Israel (Hapoel Holon), Italy (Verona), Lithuania (Lietkabelis, Nevezis and Vilniaus) and Poland (Trefl). His team won Russian Cup in 2023. Among many awards he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Import Player of the Year back in 2015. Love graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He played also for Prairie State College for one year. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Jermaine Love Aleksej Nikolic Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
Mark Tikhonenko is a newcomer at UNICS Kazan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Astana where in 29 Kazakhstan games he averaged 9.8ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Kazakhstan League Honorable Mention. Tikhonenko also played 19 games in VTB United League where he had 7.5ppg and 3.1rpg in that year. He has been also a member of Russian international program for some years. Tikhonenko has regularly played for Russian senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.9ppg, 2.0rpg. Tikhonenko graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. He played also for Sam Houston State University for one year. UNICS Kazan roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dmitrii Kulagin Nenad Dimitrijevic Forwards: Louis Labeyrie Mark Tikhonenko Center: Jalen Reynolds Coach: Velimir Perasovic |
Rayshaun Hammonds (ex Goettingen) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at VEF Riga in Latvian LBL. The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Latvian LBL games he got 11.1ppg, 6.1rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.1apg in that year. Hammonds also played 26 games in Lat-Est BL where he got 10.5ppg and 7.0rpg in that year. He also played 5 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 9.4ppg and 2.2rpg in that year. Hammonds has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) and NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors). He graduated from University of Georgia in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. |
Egypt and Mali reach the title game in Monastir - by Eurobasket News |
SEMISEgypt - Angola 75-34Egypt crushed Angola to advance into the title game in Monastir. Egypt used a 32-12 run in the second period to take a 21-point halftime lead. They held Angola to just 11 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Injy Elghayesh (170-SG-2007) posted 18 points, while Khadiga Abouelghait (190-C-2007) added 13 points for Egypt. Margarida Solunga (2007) answered with 10 points for Angola. Mali - Tunisia 87-54 Mali outscored Tunisia to ensure the championship game berth. They trailed by one point at the first break. But Mali used a 20-5 second quarter surge to take the lead. They followed with a 30-12 rally in the third period to clear off for good. Assitan Diarisso (2008) posted 25 points, while Oumou Ouattara (2007) added 12 points for Mali. Malak Chehidi (2008) had 17 points and 9 rebounds for Tunisia. |
AUSTRIA |
E.Ramla lands Sarah Sagerer - by Eran Sela | |||
She has been also a member of Austrian international program for some years. Sagerer has regularly played for Austrian senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. She represented Austria at the WBI Championship Quarterfinals seven years ago. Sagerer has played also professionally in Poland (Sosnowiec and Katarzynki), Spain (Zamarat) and Italy (Bologna). She was voted All-A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017. Sagerer graduated from Stetson University in 2019 and it will be her fifth season in pro basketball. Elitzur Ramla roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yarden Danan Eden Rotberg Forwards: Sarah Sagerer Danielle Raber Centers: Weronika Telenga Jillian Alleyne Coach: Daniel Gutt |
BELGIUM |
Karolina Stawinska (ex Cagliari) joins Kortrijk Spurs - by Peter Buyse | |
Kortrijk Spurs (Top Division Women) agreed terms with 25-year old Polish power forward Karolina Stawinska (186cm-1997) for new 2023-24 season. Stawinska played last season at C.U.S. Cagliari in Italian Serie A2. In 31 games she had 10.4ppg and 5.6rpg. She represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Matosinhos (Portugal) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 3.0ppg, 2.7rpg. Stawinska has played previously professionally in Germany (Halle) and Poland (Lomianki, GTK Gdynia and Polonia W-wa). Her team won EEWBL Regular Season in 2017. Kortrijk Spurs roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lisa Foucart Forwards: Sarah Bell Emma Bell Center: Karolina Stawinska Coach: Lorine Gobert |
BOSNIA |
Leotar adds Borisova to their roster, ex Septemvri 97 - by Zeljko Zule | |
ZKK Leotar 03 Trebinje (Division I) added to their roster Bulgarian Emilia Borisova ( for season 2023-24. The last time (2019-2020) she played at Septemvri 97 Sofia in Bulgarian D3 league. Borisova missed last three seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. |
BRAZIL |
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BULGARIA |
Leotar adds Borisova to their roster, ex Septemvri 97 - by Zeljko Zule | |
ZKK Leotar 03 Trebinje (Division I) added to their roster Bulgarian Emilia Borisova ( for season 2023-24. The last time (2019-2020) she played at Septemvri 97 Sofia in Bulgarian D3 league. Borisova missed last three seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. |
COCABA CHAMPIONSHIPS |
Nelly Rapalo erupts with 35, leads Honduras past Nicaragua - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - Nicaragua 81:69 Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) erupted with 35 points as her Honduras overcame Nicaragua 81:69 at the Central American Championship. Nicaragua won the opening period 22-15, whilst Honduras took control in the rest of the game. They replied with a 17-13 run in the second period and posted a 22-20 rally in the third. Moreover, Honduras closed the game with a final 27-14 surge to seal the win. Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) posted 17 points for the winners and Lesly Colon (184-G-2002) had 9. Shannen Peralta (F-2003) answered with 25 points in a loss and Naomy Alvarez (G-2004) notched 11. |
El Salvador ease past Panama at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
El Salvador - Panama 93:49 El Salvador rolled over Panama 93-49 at the Central American Championship. The hosts nailed 37 points in the opening period and dominated the whole game. Moreover, they limited the opponents to just 6 points in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 18-13 run. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) and Emily Tevez (175-SG-1993, college: NDN) each scored 15. Ashley Reid (165-G-1998, college: Wichita St.) answered with 15 points for the guests. |
El Salvador roll over Honduras at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - El Salvador 40:74 El Salvador rolled over Honduras 74-40 at the Central American Championship. The hosts grabbed a 17-11 lead at the start and never looked behind after. They continued their dominance in the rest of the game and posted three more victories. El Salvador closed the game with a final 15-4 surge to win another game. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Kimberly Villalobos (188-C-2000) notched 16. Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) replied with 15 in a loss and Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) had 12. |
Costa Rica pip Panama in El Salvador - by Eurobasket News |
Costa Rica - Panama 56:55 Costa Rica overcame Panama 56-55 in El Salvador at the Central American Championship. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half as Costa Rica led 2 points at the halftime. Panama reduced to just one after a 14-13 run, while both teams nailed 16 points each in the last stanza. Daniela Quesada (168-G-1997, college: Salem) stepped up with 22 points and Ana Matamoros (190-C-1993) delivered 14. Ashley Reid (168-G, college: Louisiana Tech) replied with massive 30 points in the losing effort. |
COSTA RICA |
Costa Rica pip Panama in El Salvador - by Eurobasket News |
Costa Rica - Panama 56:55 Costa Rica overcame Panama 56-55 in El Salvador at the Central American Championship. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half as Costa Rica led 2 points at the halftime. Panama reduced to just one after a 14-13 run, while both teams nailed 16 points each in the last stanza. Daniela Quesada (168-G-1997, college: Salem) stepped up with 22 points and Ana Matamoros (190-C-1993) delivered 14. Ashley Reid (168-G, college: Louisiana Tech) replied with massive 30 points in the losing effort. |
CROATIA |
Edita Skec joins Zadar - by Zeljko Zule | |
ZKK Zadar (Prvaj Liga) added to their roster 22-year old forward Edita Skec (2001) for new 2023-24 season. Skec has played for the last seven years at ZKK Split in the Premijer Liga. In 21 games she had 6.0ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.3spg last season. Premijer Liga will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time. |
CYPRUS |
Pangalos is back at AO Eleutheria Moshatou - by Chris Mammides | ||||
She also represented Cyprus at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. Pangalos has played also professionally in Germany (Schwabach) and Cyprus (Anagennises and Anorthosis). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Domestic Players Team in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Pangalos won Cyprus Division A championship title in 2021. AO Eleutheria Moshatou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Aikaterini Spatharou Marissa Pangalos Ourania Leri Forwards: Emily Kiser Emily Kiser Sofia Chougaz |
DR CONGO |
DR Congolese National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
5 Ketia Mbelu *6 Marlene Ngobeleza 7 Gracia Nguz *8 Cecile Nyoka *9 Tania Kokolo *10 Feza Ebengo 11 Debarah Watshini 13 Francine Mukendi *14 Grace Basiki 15 Deborah Kaba |
EL SALVADOR |
El Salvador ease past Panama at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
El Salvador - Panama 93:49 El Salvador rolled over Panama 93-49 at the Central American Championship. The hosts nailed 37 points in the opening period and dominated the whole game. Moreover, they limited the opponents to just 6 points in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 18-13 run. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) and Emily Tevez (175-SG-1993, college: NDN) each scored 15. Ashley Reid (165-G-1998, college: Wichita St.) answered with 15 points for the guests. |
El Salvador roll over Honduras at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - El Salvador 40:74 El Salvador rolled over Honduras 74-40 at the Central American Championship. The hosts grabbed a 17-11 lead at the start and never looked behind after. They continued their dominance in the rest of the game and posted three more victories. El Salvador closed the game with a final 15-4 surge to win another game. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Kimberly Villalobos (188-C-2000) notched 16. Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) replied with 15 in a loss and Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) had 12. |
FRANCE |
Roseto inks Alexandrine Fegue - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Fegue was a member of French U16 National Team back in 2013. She graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. Fegue played also for Virginia Tech University for 2 years. |
GABON |
Gabonese National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clash Time celebrate 2022/23 title - by Eurobasket News |
Clash Time celebrate 2022/23 title. They overcame Galaxy BB 73-35 in the Final game. Clash Time dominated the whole game and led from the first minutes. Anna Oroki (1999) was named MVP of the tournament. |
GREECE |
Kyriaki Krimitza joins Eunikos - by Chris Mammides | |
GAC Eunikos (A1) added to their roster 23-year old small forward Kyriaki Krimitza (188cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. The last time (2020-2021) she played at KAO Melission in Greek A2 league. Krimitza missed last two seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. She represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 0pts. Krimitza has played previously for Sporting. |
Pangalos is back at AO Eleutheria Moshatou - by Chris Mammides | ||||
She also represented Cyprus at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. Pangalos has played also professionally in Germany (Schwabach) and Cyprus (Anagennises and Anorthosis). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Domestic Players Team in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Pangalos won Cyprus Division A championship title in 2021. AO Eleutheria Moshatou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Aikaterini Spatharou Marissa Pangalos Ourania Leri Forwards: Emily Kiser Emily Kiser Sofia Chougaz |
Panathinaikos keep Chairistanidou for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
Panathinaikos Athens (A1) re-signed 32-year old international 181cm power forward Antigoni Chairistanidou for upcoming season. Chairistanidou played there last season. In 9 A1 games she averaged 3.4ppg and 2.4rpg. She helped them to make it to the Greek League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Chairistanidou also played 8 games in Eurocup where she had 3.0ppg and 3.3rpg. She won Greek A2 League Group 2 championship title in 2019 and 2020. The previous (2021-22) season she played at PAOK Thessaloniki. In 19 A1 games she recorded 5.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.1apg in that year. She also played 1 game in Eurocup where she got 7 points, 11 rebounds and 1 assist in that year. She has been a member of Greek international program for some years. Chairistanidou has been regularly called to Greek senior team since 2022 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. She has spent her entire career in Greece playing for three other teams: MGS Apollon Kalamarias, Panathlitikos and Niki Lefkadas. Among many awards she received Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Player of the Year award back in 2020. Chairistanidou won Greek A2 League Group 2 championship title in 2019 and 2020. Panathinaikos Athens roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lilia Karakasidou Forwards: Aikaterina Sotiriou Antigoni Chairistanidou Andrijana Cvitkovic Center: Courtney Range Coach: Eleni Kapogianni |
Theodoromanolaki re-signs at Panathinaikos - by Chris Mammides | |
Panathinaikos Athens (A1) strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old 180cm guard Despoina Theodoromanolaki for season 2023-24. It is actually her comeback to Athens as she has played here before. She was a member of Greek U20 National Team in 2010. Theodoromanolaki has played previously for six other teams: Eunikos, Panionios, AO Eleutheria Moshatou, AO Paleo Falirou Piraeus, Zografou and Rethymnou. Her team won Greek Cup in 2023. Among many awards she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Honorable Mention back in 2015. Panathinaikos Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Despoina Theodoromanolaki Lilia Karakasidou Forwards: Aikaterina Sotiriou Antigoni Chairistanidou Andrijana Cvitkovic Center: Courtney Range Coach: Eleni Kapogianni |
GUATEMALA |
Guatemalan National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
*2 Natalie Larranaga *5 Elisa Martinez *6 Astrid Garcia 10 Dania Calderon 12 Emily Rosales *14 Sonia Vasquez 23 Nathaly Pinelo 24 America Rustrian 27 Noor Aranki *31 Mariana Escobar 34 Emily Martinez 44 Elizabeth Camacho Victor Del Barba |
HONDURAS |
Honduras National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nelly Rapalo erupts with 35, leads Honduras past Nicaragua - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - Nicaragua 81:69 Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) erupted with 35 points as her Honduras overcame Nicaragua 81:69 at the Central American Championship. Nicaragua won the opening period 22-15, whilst Honduras took control in the rest of the game. They replied with a 17-13 run in the second period and posted a 22-20 rally in the third. Moreover, Honduras closed the game with a final 27-14 surge to seal the win. Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) posted 17 points for the winners and Lesly Colon (184-G-2002) had 9. Shannen Peralta (F-2003) answered with 25 points in a loss and Naomy Alvarez (G-2004) notched 11. |
El Salvador roll over Honduras at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - El Salvador 40:74 El Salvador rolled over Honduras 74-40 at the Central American Championship. The hosts grabbed a 17-11 lead at the start and never looked behind after. They continued their dominance in the rest of the game and posted three more victories. El Salvador closed the game with a final 15-4 surge to win another game. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Kimberly Villalobos (188-C-2000) notched 16. Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) replied with 15 in a loss and Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) had 12. |
ISRAEL |
E.Ramla lands Sarah Sagerer - by Eran Sela | |||
She has been also a member of Austrian international program for some years. Sagerer has regularly played for Austrian senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. She represented Austria at the WBI Championship Quarterfinals seven years ago. Sagerer has played also professionally in Poland (Sosnowiec and Katarzynki), Spain (Zamarat) and Italy (Bologna). She was voted All-A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017. Sagerer graduated from Stetson University in 2019 and it will be her fifth season in pro basketball. Elitzur Ramla roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yarden Danan Eden Rotberg Forwards: Sarah Sagerer Danielle Raber Centers: Weronika Telenga Jillian Alleyne Coach: Daniel Gutt |
ITALY |
Roseto inks Alexandrine Fegue - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Fegue was a member of French U16 National Team back in 2013. She graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. Fegue played also for Virginia Tech University for 2 years. |
IVORY COAST |
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KAZAKHSTAN |
Ksenia Korobkova (ex Aktobe) signs at Duga - by Zeljko Zule |
ZKK Duga Sabac (1 ZLS) landed 20-year old Kazakhstani 175cm forward Ksenia Korobkova for new season. Korobkova played most recently at Aktobe in Kazakhstan D1 league. In 29 games she averaged 12.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg last season. |
MALI |
Djeneba N'Diaye (ex MTB) joins Gladiators - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played last season at Majd Tanger Basketball in Moroccan DEX-D. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM in Spanish LF Endesa where in 26 games she had 9.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 1.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. She has been also a member of Mali international program for some years. She has regularly played for Mali senior team since 2015 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. N'Diaye represented Mali at the African Championship in Yaounde (Cameroon) eight years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 4.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.8spg. She has played previously professionally in Spain (Gran Canaria) and Mali (Djoliba Athletic Club Bamako). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team won Mali Cup in 2018. N'Diaye was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World Championships U17 Honorable Mention back in 2014. |
NICARAGUA |
Nelly Rapalo erupts with 35, leads Honduras past Nicaragua - by Eurobasket News |
Honduras - Nicaragua 81:69 Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) erupted with 35 points as her Honduras overcame Nicaragua 81:69 at the Central American Championship. Nicaragua won the opening period 22-15, whilst Honduras took control in the rest of the game. They replied with a 17-13 run in the second period and posted a 22-20 rally in the third. Moreover, Honduras closed the game with a final 27-14 surge to seal the win. Ankara Reichle (171-SF-2000) posted 17 points for the winners and Lesly Colon (184-G-2002) had 9. Shannen Peralta (F-2003) answered with 25 points in a loss and Naomy Alvarez (G-2004) notched 11. |
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PANAMA |
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El Salvador ease past Panama at the Central American Championship - by Eurobasket News |
El Salvador - Panama 93:49 El Salvador rolled over Panama 93-49 at the Central American Championship. The hosts nailed 37 points in the opening period and dominated the whole game. Moreover, they limited the opponents to just 6 points in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 18-13 run. Destiny Campbell (185-F-1996, college: ECU) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and 13 rebounds, whilst Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) and Emily Tevez (175-SG-1993, college: NDN) each scored 15. Ashley Reid (165-G-1998, college: Wichita St.) answered with 15 points for the guests. |
Costa Rica pip Panama in El Salvador - by Eurobasket News |
Costa Rica - Panama 56:55 Costa Rica overcame Panama 56-55 in El Salvador at the Central American Championship. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half as Costa Rica led 2 points at the halftime. Panama reduced to just one after a 14-13 run, while both teams nailed 16 points each in the last stanza. Daniela Quesada (168-G-1997, college: Salem) stepped up with 22 points and Ana Matamoros (190-C-1993) delivered 14. Ashley Reid (168-G, college: Louisiana Tech) replied with massive 30 points in the losing effort. |
POLAND |
Karolina Stawinska (ex Cagliari) joins Kortrijk Spurs - by Peter Buyse | |
Kortrijk Spurs (Top Division Women) agreed terms with 25-year old Polish power forward Karolina Stawinska (186cm-1997) for new 2023-24 season. Stawinska played last season at C.U.S. Cagliari in Italian Serie A2. In 31 games she had 10.4ppg and 5.6rpg. She represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Matosinhos (Portugal) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 3.0ppg, 2.7rpg. Stawinska has played previously professionally in Germany (Halle) and Poland (Lomianki, GTK Gdynia and Polonia W-wa). Her team won EEWBL Regular Season in 2017. Kortrijk Spurs roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lisa Foucart Forwards: Sarah Bell Emma Bell Center: Karolina Stawinska Coach: Lorine Gobert |
SERBIA |
Ksenia Korobkova (ex Aktobe) signs at Duga - by Zeljko Zule |
ZKK Duga Sabac (1 ZLS) landed 20-year old Kazakhstani 175cm forward Ksenia Korobkova for new season. Korobkova played most recently at Aktobe in Kazakhstan D1 league. In 29 games she averaged 12.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg last season. |
SPAIN |
Morente re-signs at GEiEG UniGirona - by Eurobasket News | |
GEiEG UniGirona (LF2) confirmed in their roster 25-year old Claudia Morente (1998) for new 2023-24 season. Morente has played there for the last three seasons. |
Barakaldo adds Valles to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played previously for Sant Adria. Valles graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in 2019 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. |
Bermejo's pro career starts at Lima-Horta - by Eurobasket News | |||
She started her college career at University of South Florida (NCAA) where she played three seasons. Then she moved to Long Island University (NCAA). So her pro career will start in Spain. |
Leon keeps Garcia for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
Baloncesto Femenino Leon (LF2) re-signed Lucia Garcia for upcoming season. Garcia has played there for the last two seasons. Last season her stats read 2.8ppg and 2.0rpg in LF2. |
SURINAM |
Yellow Birds win 2022/23 Regular season - by Eurobasket News |
Yellow Birds have won 2022/23 Regular season. They ended up with an 8-1 record. Yellow Birds overcame De Arend 83-64 in the beginning of July to reach the 8th victory. In the last game SCVU meanwhile edged Yellow Birds 82-79 to hand them their first loss. |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Djeneba N'Diaye (ex MTB) joins Gladiators - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played last season at Majd Tanger Basketball in Moroccan DEX-D. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM in Spanish LF Endesa where in 26 games she had 9.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 1.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. She has been also a member of Mali international program for some years. She has regularly played for Mali senior team since 2015 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. N'Diaye represented Mali at the African Championship in Yaounde (Cameroon) eight years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 4.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.8spg. She has played previously professionally in Spain (Gran Canaria) and Mali (Djoliba Athletic Club Bamako). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team won Mali Cup in 2018. N'Diaye was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World Championships U17 Honorable Mention back in 2014. |
WNBA |
Hiedeman Drops a Career-High 24 Points in 82-71 Win over the Atlanta Dream - by Eurobasket News |
Today, the Connecticut Sun (16-6) defeated the Atlanta Dream (12-9), 82-71, in their annual Camp Day game. The Sun lead the season series, 2-1, and will meet the Dream for the final time in the regular season on Saturday in Atlanta. The Sun was led by Natisha Hiedeman (5'8''-PG-1997, college: Marquette) who notched a career-high 24 points, going a career-best six for seven from behind the arc. She also added three rebounds, three assists and a season-high four steals. Hiedeman tallied 20 points in the third quarter alone, which marks a new franchise record for most points scored by an individual player in a quarter. The previous record was held by Courtney Williams (5'8''-PG-1994, college: S.Florida), who tallied 16 points in single quarter against the Washington Mystics on 6/18/18. 1Q- Connecticut held a 17-10 lead over Atlanta with 3:52 remaining in the first quarter. Tiffany Hayes tallied five points and Rebecca Allen (6'2''-G-1992, agency: LBM Management) racked up four blocks in the opening minutes of play. Atlanta closed the quarter on an 9-2 run to close the tie the contest, 19-19, heading into the second. Alyssa Thomas (6'2''-F-1992, college: Maryland) led the Sun with six points, one rebound, one assist and one block in the first ten minutes of action. 2Q- The Dream opened the second quarter on a 10-7 run to take a three-point lead over the Sun, 29-26, with 5:39 left in the first half. Both teams finished the quarter notching 12 points apiece, with the Dream taking a three-point lead into the locker room, 41-38. Allen led Connecticut in scoring with nine points in the first half. Thomas added eight points and six rebounds after twenty minutes of play. 3Q- The Sun opened the second half on an 18-11 run to take a four-point advantage over the Dream, 56-52, with 4:22 to play in the third quarter. Natisha Hiedeman tallied 13 of Connecticut's 18 points on that run, including three three-point field goals. The Sun finished the quarter on a 11-7 spurt to take a 67-59 lead into the fourth. Hiedeman tallied 20 of Connecticut's 29 third quarter points, going 5-5 from beyond the arc. Atlanta as a team tallied 18 third-quarter points. 4Q- Connecticut opened the fourth on a quick 4-0 run forcing Atlanta into a timeout with 8:26 to go in the game. Following that timeout, Connecticut was able to close out the game, not letting Atlanta get closer than 11 points in the final stretch. The Sun outscored the Dream, 15-12, in the fourth to take the 82-71 victory. Dijonai Carrington (5'11''-G-1998, college: Baylor) had six of the Sun's 15 in the closing ten minutes. Atlanta was led by Rhyne Howard (6'2''-SF, college: Kentucky) who tallied 22 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals. Connecticut shot 42.6% (29-68) from the floor, while holding Atlanta to 39.1% (25-64) from the field on the day. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
Liberty beat the short-handed Mystics 96-87 behind double-doubles by Jones, Stewart and Ionescu - by Eurobasket News |
Jonquel Jones (6'6''-C-1994, college: GWU) scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Breanna Stewart (6'4''-F-1994, college: UConn) and Sabrina Ionescu (5'11''-PG-1997, college: Oregon) also had double-doubles and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 96-87 on Friday night. New York led 73-56 with 2:26 remaining in the third quarter before Washington scored the next 14 points to get within a single possession. Jones ended the Liberty's scoring drought with 8:15 left in the fourth. Stewart converted a three-point play, capping a 7-0 run, to extend New York's lead to 90-77. Jones made it 94-86 on a layup in traffic with 1:09 left. Stewart finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds and Ionescu added 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for New York (15-5). Courtney Vandersloot (5'8''-PG-1989, college: Gonzaga) scored 12 points and Betnijah Laney (6'0''-G-1993, college: Rutgers) had 10 as all five Liberty starters finished in double figures. Jones and Ionescu combined for 25 of New York's 27 first-quarter points. Jones ended the first half with 19 points and seven rebounds to help New York lead 50-41. Stewart made New York's 10th 3-pointer with 5:05 left in the third for a 68-51 lead. Brittney Sykes (5'9''-PG-1994, college: Syracuse) scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Washington (11-10). Natasha Cloud added 17 points, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (5'11''-G-1996, college: Maryland) had 15 and Tianna Hawkins (6'3''-F-1991, college: Maryland, agency: LBM Management) added 14. Washington was without Elena Delle Donne (ankle), Ariel Atkins (ankle), Shakira Austin (6'5''-F-1999, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) (hip) and Kristi Toliver (plantar fasciitis). Courtesy of: apnews.com |
WORLD CUP U19 |
Stats Leaders |
France, USA, Canada and Spain advance into semis - by Eurobasket News |
QuarterfinalsFrance - Japan 80-78 OTFrance held off Japan in overtime to reach the semifinal stage in Spain. France led throughout the first three quarters. They registered a 33-29 halftime lead. les Bleues extended the lead to 6 points heading into the fourth quarter. But Japan responded with a 20-14 run in the fourth frame to force overtime. France nailed 11 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Leila Lacan (174-PG-2004) was unstoppable with 36 points for France. Anaelle Dutat (183-F-2004) added 15 points and 18 rebounds in the win. Haru Owaki (177-PF-2004) replied with 23 points and 6 assists for Japan. USA - Czech Republic 121-61 USA cruised past Czech Republic into the semis in Spain. Joyce Edwards (190-F-2006) stepped up with 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. USA piled up a comfortable 62-25 halftime advantage. They unloaded 59 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Hannah Hildalgo (170-G-2005) had 16 points and 13 assists for the USA. Dominika Paurova (183-F/C-2005) produced 16 points for Czech Republic. Mali - Canada 69-82 Canada made their way into the semifinal stage as they outgunned Mali in the quarters. The North American team grabbed a comfortable 44-30 halftime lead. Mali pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But Canada used a 23-16 run in the fourth stanza to march to the win. Cassandre Prosper (188-SF-2005) finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Syla Swords (182-G-2006) added 21 points for the winning side. Sira Thienou (178-F-2004) answered wtih 20 points for Mali. Spain - Lithuania 67-49 Spain fired past Lithuania to secure the semifinal stage. Spain claimed a 35-20 halftime lead. They extended the lead to as many as 18 points at the final intermission and cruised to the win in the fourth term. Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) finished with 18 points, while Awa Thiam (192-C-2006, college: Pima CC) and Carla Brito (180-G-2004) added 12 points each for Spain. Gerda Raulusaityte replied with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Lithuania. |