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S. Korea Stuns China in Asian World Cup Qualifiers
FIBA – The Asian World Cup Qualifiers got off to a hot start on June 28th and basketball fans witnessed the latest upset in this window. China, which launched their morale-boosting “This is My House” slogan, fell to South Korea 74-82 in one of the more surprising results in Group A. This was a pivotal…
Read MoreMiroslav Raduljica retained by Jiangsu
The Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) have opted to retain the services of veteran big man Miroslav Raduljica (213 cm) this 2018-19. He is a 30-year-old Serbian international basketball player who has been with the Serbian National Team since 2009. Raduljica signed with them in 2016-17 and was able to deliver impressive numbers with 21.8…
Read MoreAntoine Mason added by Fujian
Antoine Mason (191 cm, Auburn’15) will continue his professional basketball career this 2018 as a new member of the Fujian Lightning (China-NBL). He’s the son of NBA veteran Anthony Mason. He spent the last two seasons on the roster of the Halifax Hurricanes (Canada-NBL). In 2017-18 Mason played 51 games for the Hurricanes and posted…
Read MoreLamar Patterson agrees with Lhasa
Lamar Patterson (196 cm, Pittsburgh’14) is China-bound this 2018 after agreeing to terms on a deal to play for Lhasa Jingtu (China-NBL). The former NBA forward spent the 2017-18 season lending his talents to FIAT Torino (Italy-Serie A). Patterson played 16 games for them in the 7Days EuroCup and posted averages of 16.3 ppg and…
Read MoreKenny Boynton signs with Hebei Xianglan
Kenny Boynton (188 cm, Florida’13) will be a fresh face on the roster of Hebei Xianglan (China-NBL) this May 2018. The 27-year-old heads to China after spending the 2017-18 season suiting up for Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL). In 30 games the Florida product put up solid averages of 16.7 ppg and 5.2 apg.
Read MoreChina: Liaoning Flying Leopards Win 2018 CBA Title
China – The Liaoning Flying Leopards have captured the 2018 CBA Title after defeating the Zhejiang Guansha Lions 100-88 in Game 4 of the finals. This was a fitting culmination of another great year for the Chinese CBA. These were the top-2 finishers at the end of the regular season this 2017-18. The Guansha Lions…
Read MoreThe NBA’s Growth In Popularity In China & Taiwan
Walking through the streets of China, you’re likely to find Steph Curry’s face plastered on billboards wherever you walk. At the same time, Klay Thompson is one of the few NBA players to wear Chinese brand Anta on his feet. It is part of a ten-year $80 million deal. These are just two examples of…
Read MoreStephon Marbury Retires From Basketball
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) has officially retired from basketball after his last game in China this February 2018. Marbury, who turns 41 years old in a week’s time, played the 2017-18 season for the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA). In 35 games, the guard recorded averages of 14.7 ppg and 4.8 apg. The veteran…
Read MoreMarcus Thornton added by Beijing Ducks
Marcus Thornton (193 cm, LSU’09) will be a fresh veteran presence on the roster of the Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) this 2018. Thornton heads to Asia after starting the 2017-18 in the NBA G-League with the Grand Rapids Drive. He played 15 games for them and dropped impressive averages of 18.9 ppg and 2.9 rpg. This…
Read MoreLavoy Allen signs contract with Golden Bulls
NBA veteran, Lavoy Allen (206 cm, Temple ’11) has signed a contract to play in Zhejiang, China (CBA) with the Golden Bulls for the 2017/2018 season. The 28-year-old Temple alumni averaged 11.6 ppg and 8.6 rpg in his senior year. Upon his graduation from Temple in 2011, Lavoy Allen was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in…
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