China
Darington Hobson signs with Guangxi
Daringotn Hobson (201 cm, New Mexico’10) will continue his professional career this 2016 with the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL). This will be Hobson’s first stint in China. He spent the last two seasons playing in the NBA D-League for the Santa Cruz Warriors. In 2015-16 Darington played a total of 44 games for Santa Cruz and…
Read MoreEarl Clark headed to Henan
Earl Clark (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal with Henan Shedianlaojiu (China-NBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. He is coming over after spending the 2015-16 stateside logging some time in the NBA D-League. Clark moved to the Bakersfield Jam after his release from the Brooklyn Nets. He played 23 games for…
Read MoreJohn Lucas III signed by Guayzhou
The services of John Lucas III (180 cm, Oklahoma State’05) have been secured by Hang Sen Guayzhou from China’s NBL this 2016. The veteran joins the Chinese club after completing an eight game stint playing in Puerto Rico for the Piratas de Quebradillas (BSN). During his brief run, Lucas recorded averages of 11.0 ppg and…
Read MoreYao Ming to be Inducted in Hall of Fame
Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (226 cm) will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The announcement will be made in Houston during the NCAA Final Four. The 35-year-old Chinese big man spent his eight-year NBA career with the Houston Rockets, averaging 19.0 ppg and 9.2 rpg. He played from 2002 to…
Read MoreGreg Oden cut by Jiangsu Dragons
Greg Oden (213 cm, Ohio State’07) is a free agent once again after being released by the Jiansu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) this 2016. The oft injured big man played 25 games for the Chinese club this 2015-16 season and averaged a double-double with 13.0 ppg and 12.6 rpg. He also added 2 blocks per…
Read MoreBryce Cotton to Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Bryce Cotton (183 cm, Providence’14) will continue his professional career in China this 2016 after penning a deal with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA). His 2015-16 started by being released by the Utah Jazz. He moved to the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League. In six games Bryce was able to put together averages of…
Read MoreJerome Jordan heads to Jiangsu Tongxi
Former NBA big man Jerome Jordan (215 cm, Tulsa’10) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 season with Jiangsu Tongxi (China-CBA). The 29-year-old Jordan was released by the New Orleans Pelicans in October. After not drawing interest from other NBA teams, Jerome has decided to play in China this season. He spent his 2014-15…
Read MoreJosh-Emmanuel Akognon to Jilin Tigers
Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180 cm, CS Fullerton’09) has agreed to terms on a deal that makes a new member of the Jilin Northeast Tigers (China-CBA). Josh is a 29-year-old Nigerian-American player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2006 and 2009. Akognon is no stranger to Chinese hoops. In fact, he began…
Read MoreJordan Crawford signs with Tianjin Steel
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is making his way back to China after signing a deal to play for the Tianjin Steel (China-CBA). Crawford made attempt at an NBA comeback, but was not retained by the Chicago Bulls this season and was released in October. In 2014-15 he played five games for Xinjiang Flying Tigers…
Read MoreLiam McMorrow added by Jiangsu Tongxi
Jiangsu Tongxi of China’s CBA are strengthening their roster for the 2015/16 season with the addition of Liam McMorrow (218 cm, Tennessee Tech’12). Liam is a 28-year-old Canadian player who is coming off a 12-game stint with the Barako Bull Energy Cola (Philippines-PBA) as their import for the Governor’s Cup. During his run McMorrow posted…
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