Archive for September 2018
Gabe Devoe goes pro with Stelmet
Gabe Devoe (190 cm, Clemson’18) will begin his professional basketball career this 2018-19 in Poland after inking a deal with Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora (Poland-EBL). The Clemson standout played 33 games in his senior year and was able to register averages of 14.2 ppg and 4.8 rpg. He helped his team reach the Sweet…
Read MoreSiim-Sander Vene added by Manresa
Siim-Sander Vene (201 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of BAXI Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. He is a 27-year-old Estonian international basketball player who has been a member of the Etonian National Team since 2009. Vene spent the 2017-18 season suiting up for Italian club Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A).…
Read MoreNCAA: Rick Pitino Done With Coaching
Rick Pitino announced earlier this week that he will not be pursuing a coaching job in either the NCAA or the NBA, officially closing the book on his coaching career. He also released a book Tuesday “Pitino: My Story” as a cathartic means of closure. The Legendary coach has had his legacy tarnished by scandals in…
Read MoreAndrew Goudelock joins Shandong
Andrew Goudelock (190 cm, Charleston’11) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. The former NBA guard is coming off a successful stint playing for EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) in 2017-18. Goudelock played 25 games for Armani in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague…
Read MoreRobin Benzing pens with Besiktas
Robin Benzing (208 cm) will continue his professional basketball career in 2018-19 on the roster of Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). Benzing is a 29-year-old German international basketball player who has been a member of the German National Team since 2009. He spent the 2017-18 season at home in Germany, suiting up for s.Oliver Baskets…
Read MoreNCAA: Bryan Antoine Commits To Villanova
Villanova University got an infusion of fresh talent for 2019 after five-star recruit Bryan Antoine announced his commitment. They made his final cut, with the guard reportedly had narrowed down his choices to Duke, Kentucky, and Florida. Coach Jay Wright landed a gem in Antoine who is ranked 11th in his class and will likely…
Read MoreDarrius Garrett signed by PAOK
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) is a newcomer to the roster of Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Garrett is a 28-year-old Rwandan-American international basketball player who was recently added to the Rwandan National Team this 2018. His 2017-18 season began in Uruguay, playing for Malvin Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). In 15 games,…
Read MoreBanco di Sardegna Sassari Wins Torneo Air Italy
Banco di Sardegna Sassari downed Scandone Avellino 90-60 to win the friendly preseason tournament hosted by Italian airline, Air Italy. Armani Milano claimed an impressive victory over Varese 106-72 to capture the title at the Torneo di Castelletto Ticino the other day. Italian hoops fans were treated to some warm-up action delivered by Sassari and…
Read MoreAjdin Penava starts pro career with Baskonia
Ajdin Penava (206 cm, Marshall’18) will begin his professional basketball career this 2018-19 season playing for one of Spain’s top organizations, Kirolbet Baskonia Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). Penava is a Bosnian international basketball player who just graduated from Marshall University. He appeared in 33 games for Marshall in his senior year. Penava played an average of…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague Preseason in Full Swing
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2018-19 regular season is set to tip off on October 11th. That’s just over a month from now but preseason action is already well underway. Teams began engaging in friendly competition in late August in preparation for the upcoming season. FC Bayern Muenchen started things off with a bang, dominating Dolomiti…
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