Asia
Shawn 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 MoreRobert Upshaw inks with Champville
Robert Upshaw (213 cm, Washington’15) will be a new force to contend with in the middle for Champville (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017-18. The big man originally signed with Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017, but has instead opted to head to Asia for the season. The journeyman had a busy 2016-17 season, seeing action for…
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 MoreTristan Spurlock added by Byblos
Tristan Spurlock (203 cm, Central Florida’14) has reached an agreement with Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) and will be reinforcing their roster this 2017-18. The University of Central Florida product is coming off a one-game performance playing for Chongqing (China-NBL). In that lone game in China, Spurlock was a beast, scoring 32 points and hauling…
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 MoreFIBA Asia Champions Cup schedule announced
The international basketball season is coming to a close with EuroBasket 2017 and we are returning to club hoops with the FIBA Asia Champions Cup. As the eyes of global basketball look back to clubs, FIBA has announced the schedule and competing teams for the 2017 season. Each year, teams from around Asia compete in…
Read MoreJames Mays joins Inchon Elephants
James Mays (206 cm, Clemson’08) will be suiting up for the Inchon ET Land Elephants (South Korea-KBL) this 2017-18. The Clemson alum recently played 25 games in China for Guizhou (China-NBL). During his brief run, James was able to deliver impressive averages of 30.1 ppg and 15.2 rpg. Mays is no stranger to South Korean…
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 More