Lebanon
Orlando Johnson signs with Al Riyadi Beirut
Orlando Johnson (196 cm, UCSB ’12) inked a deal to head to Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The 28-year-old guard moves to Lebanon after playing this season with the Austin Spurs (USA-D-League). The Austin Spurs signed Johnson in February and listed him on their roster for 13 games. He played well in his time in…
Read MoreMile Ilic joins Tadamon Zouk
Mile Ilic (215 cm) signed a deal to join Tadamon Zouk (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The 32-year-old veteran heads to the Pepsi LBL for the first time after playing with Nuwaidrat (Bahrain-Premier League) to start the season. His team made it to the Bahrain league championship. His run with Nuwaidrat comes to an end for this season. Now…
Read MoreDonald Cole heads to Hoops Club
Donald Cole (203 cm, Sam Houston ’03) is making the move to Hoops club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The highly experienced 35-year-old forward heads to Lebanon to join a struggling Hoops team. Right now, they are 3-15 on the season which is tied for last in the Pepsi LBL. The team adds Cole for his scoring and…
Read MoreTony Weeden newcomer to Mayrouba
Tony Weeden (183 cm, Chicago State’05) is a recent addition to the roster of Mayrouba (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017. The veteran made his debut and was able to score 19 points and grab four rebounds. The 33-year-old Weeden spent 2016 lending his talents to Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Tony appeared in a total of 25…
Read MoreZvonko Buljan now with Hoops
Zvonko Buljan (206 cm, TCU’10) is a recent addition to the roster of Hoops Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LB) this 2017. He has already made his debut for his new team and Buljan dropped 16 points and nine boards. He is a 30-year-old Croatian player who is coming from Shahrdary Kashan (Iran-Superleague). Buljan played a dozen games for…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa lands with Al Riyadi
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) will continue his professional career this 2017 with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Edgar is a 29-year-old Dominican-American player who has been a long-time member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. He recently parted ways with Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy-Serie A). Sosa played 22 games for the…
Read MoreAli Traore signs with Byblos
Veteran big man, Ali Traore (207 cm, Southern Idaho’03) will be suiting up for Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017. He is a 32-year-old French international player who has been a member of the French national team from 2009 to 2012 and again in 2015. Ali heads to Asia after spending the early part…
Read MoreDeng Deng signs with Tadamon Zouk
Deng Deng (203 cm, Baylor ’15) has inked a deal to play with Tadamon Zouk (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Deng previously played with Al Shamal Doha (Qatar-D1) in five games earlier this season. There he averaged 19.8 ppg with 12.2 rpg as well as 4.0 bpg in 37.2 mpg. His ability to score, rebound and defend in the…
Read MoreCourtney Pigram joins Tadamon Zouk
Courtney Pigram (185 cm, E. Tennesse State ’09) is on the move to Tadamon Zouk (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). The move for Pigram comes after a season with Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-Division A) where he played 15 games. He averaged 11.4 ppg and 2.6 rpg while shooting 41.2 percent from three. Tadamon will hope his strong three-point…
Read MoreJarrid Famous added by Humacao
Jarrid Famous (209 cm, Southern Florida’11) will continue his pro career this 2017 as a fresh addition to the roster of Caciques de Humacao (Puerto Rico-BSN). Jarrid is a 28-year-old American player who also holds a Lebanese passport. He was a one-time member of the Lebanese national team in 2012. He was released by Maccabi Hunter…
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