China
Marshon Brooks remains with Jiangsu
Former NBA guard Marshon Brooks (196 cm, Providence’11) has been retained by the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) for the 2016-17 season. Brooks had a very productive debut season for the Chinese club in 2015-16. In 36 games Marshon was able to post impressive averages of 35.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg, and 4.2 apg. He was…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Australia Keeps Rolling
Day 3 action of the Men’s Basketball competition in the 2016 Olympic Games did not disappoint. Australia and the USA snagged wins yet again and remain undefeated in early on. China took another furious beating, allowing France to get on the board and put up a notch in the win column. We still have a…
Read MoreJimmer Fredette heads to China
After a lackluster NBA career, Jimmer Fredette (188 cm, BYU’11) is taking his game to China this 2016-17, signing with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). Fredette was drafted 10th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but was traded on draft day to the Sacramento Kings. He was a known scorer in…
Read MoreAlex Kirk joins Foshan Long Lions
Alex Kirk (211 cm, New Mexico’14) has decided to take his game to Asia this 2016-17 and has penned a deal with the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA). Kirk is coming off a stint playing in Europe in 2015-16. He logged 33 games for Italian club Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-Serie A). Alex was a solid…
Read MoreAsian Championships U18: Quarterfinals set
The last eight teams of the FIBA Asian Championships U18 have been decided after a day of impactful Basketball in Tehran. The Iranian capital city has provided a backdrop for exciting hoops, and Wednesday saw the competing nations bring it to the court. By the end of the evening the Quarterfinals had been locked and…
Read MoreRio 2016 Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule
We are just over a week away from the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and sports fans from all over the world are excited to see top athletes compete for pride and country. After a grueling qualification process, 12 basketball teams are set compete for gold in the Men’s Basketball event. Nigeria will…
Read MoreMaciej Lampe pens with DongGuan Leopards
Maciej Lampe (211 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Chinese club DongGuan New Century Leopads (China-CBA) for the 2016-17 season. Lampe is a 31-year-old Polish big man who also holds a Swedish passport. He has been a member of the Swedish national team since 2004. The former NBA center recently lent his…
Read MoreMehdi Kamrani added by Jilin Tigers
Mehdi Kamrani (181 cm) will be strengthening the backcourt of the Jilin Northeast Tigers (China-CBA) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Kamrani is an Iranian international basketball player who was a member of the Iranian national team from 2003 to 2015. He is entering his third season playing pro ball in the Chinese league. In 2015-16…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
Read MoreTony Mitchell now with Hebei Springs
Tony Mitchell (198 cm, Alabama’12) has decided to take his game to China this 2016 and has signed on with Hebei Springs (China-NBL). The American forward has already made his debut for Hebei Springs and Mitchell scored a whopping 38 points to go along with 11 boards and seven assists. Tony had a busy 2015-16…
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