China
Trump Asks Xi Jinping to Help Resolve UCLA Issue
The case of three UCLA freshmen being charged with shoplifting in China is now a political matter at the highest level. No less than U.S. President Donald Trump has personally asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help resolve the matter. Trump made the request during a two-day visit to Beijing, just before flying to Vietnam,…
Read MoreLiAngelo Ball, two other UCLA players arrested in China
Three UCLA freshmen have been arrested in China on charges of shoplifting. The UCLA Bruins were on a goodwill trip to China, which included a tour of Disneyland, an exhibition game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and a meeting with Joe Tsai, one of the co-founders of Chinese Megacompany Alibaba. The players involved in…
Read MoreShawn Long joins Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Shawn Long (208 cm, La-Lafayette) is taking his game to China after landing a deal to play for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2017. Long was recently waived by the Houston Rockets in September. The 24-year-old big man will be an important piece in the Flying Tigers’ frontcourt puzzle this season. In 2016-17 Long…
Read MoreBest basketball players from Asia & Oceania
Who are the all-time best basketball players from Asia & Oceania (we include Australia and New Zealand here)? Success on the national, regional, and global levels is a key component of being among the best of the best. All-time best basketball players stay in the collective memory of the public at large. They create lasting…
Read MoreVon Wafer added by Jilin Tigers
Former NBA guard, Von Wafer (196 cm, Florida State’05) is a recent addition to the roster of the Jilin Northeast Tigers (China-CBA) this 2017. Wafer spent his recent pro career with a couple of Chinese teams, just a taking a break in 2016-17 for a stint in the NBA D-League and a four-game run with…
Read MoreJared Sullinger to play in China
Jared Sullinger (206 cm, Ohio State’12) will have to wait for some time before he can attempt a comeback to the NBA. In the meantime, Sullinger has agreed to terms with Chinese club Shenzhen Leopards (China-CBA) and will play for them this 2017-18. The forward was plagued by various injuries in recent seasons and has…
Read MoreAndrew Nicholson inks with Guandong
Canadian forward, Andrew Nicholson (206 cm, St. Bonaventure’12) is headed to China this 2017 as he lands a deal to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA). He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round (19th overall) in the 2012 draft. He also has been a member of the Canadian National Team…
Read MoreEmmanuel Jones now with Guizhou
Emmanuel Jones (200 cm, UTRGV’09) is a recent addition to the roster of Guizhou club of the Chinese NBL this 2017. He has already made his debut for his new team. Jones made a splash with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first game. The 31-year-old veteran spent his 2016-17 season playing in Lebanon…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 recap
The 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 action came in hot with Groups A and B bringing some exciting basketball action. Top teams surged ahead into the quarterfinals as both leaders and favored teams racked wins. Group A Syria punched its ticket into the Quarterfinals with an 87-78 win over India. It was a tremendous…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 2: Mixed results from China, Iran
Day 2 of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup was chock full of brilliantly exciting games. Eight more teams took to the hardwood to play out their openers. Groups A and B had two games each. Tournament favorites China and Iran came up with mixed results in their first games of the competition. Group A Jordan…
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