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FIBA Asia Cup 2017: China and Iran faces new challenges
The group phase of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 begins today and excitement is bubbling among fans of Asian hoops. Lebanon is hosting the event this year and the tournament will run from August 8-20. Since 1999 every Asian Championship has been won by either China or Iran. China is the defending champion from 2015. This…
Read MoreBrandon Jennings to Shanxi Brave Dragons
NBA point guard Brandon Jennings (185 cm) has agreed to terms with the Shanxi Brave Dragons (China-CBA) and will be joining them this season. Brandon is coming off a lackluster season in the NBA and will be looking to make a comeback after a brief stint in China. The deal with the Shanxi franchise is…
Read MoreJarnell Stokes to play in China
Jarnell Stokes (201 cm, Tennessee’14) will be taking his game to China this 2017-18 after landing a deal to play for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls (China-CBA). Stokes played two games for the Denver Nuggets in 2016-17 but was released by the team in November 2016. In March, Jarnell made his way to the NBA D-League, where…
Read MoreTyler Hansbrough inks with Guangzhou Lions
Tyler Hansbrough (206 cm, North Carolina’09) is embarking on a new chapter in his professional career as he signs a deal to play in China for the Guangzhou Long Lions (China-CBA). After departing the NBA at the end of 2015-16, he made his way to the NBA D-League, landing with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants…
Read MoreKeith Langford signs with Shenzhen Leopards
The Shenzhen Leopards (China-CBA) are getting an infusion of veteran blood with the addition of Keith Langford (193 cm, Kansas’05) this 2017. Langford spent the last three seasons on the roster of Unics Kazan (Russia-VTB). In his final season with his former team (2016-17), Langford played 28 games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, where he…
Read MoreStephon Marbury lands with Beikong Fly Dragons
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) will remain in China but the 40-year-old for NBA guard will be playing for the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA) this upcoming 2017-18 season. He had significant success while he led the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) for six seasons. The Ducks wanted him in the organization but more in a…
Read MoreCourtney Fortson sticks with Guangsha Lions
Courtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) has been given a contract extension by the Zhejiang Guansha Lions (China-CBA) and will remain with the team for the 2017-18 season. The University of Arkansas product was able to deliver a solid season for the team in 2016-17, posting impressive averages of 29.0 ppg and 8.5 apg in 42…
Read MoreEdwin Jackson signed by Guangdong Tigers
Edwin Jackson (190 cm) is taking his game to China this 2017 after agreeing to a deal with the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA). He is a French international basketball player who played for the French National Team from 2009 to 2015. This will be his first stint with a Chinese club. Jackson has spent most…
Read MoreTrevis Simpson signs with Blackwater
Trevis Simpson (193 cm, University of North Carolina-Greensboro’13) has been tabbed to be the latest import of the Blackwater Elite (Philippines-PBA) this 2017. The 25-year-old Simpson spent the 2016-17 season playing for Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket (France-Pro A). He logged 24 games for his former team and recorded averages of 10.3 ppg and 2.6 rpg. The…
Read MoreTheron Laudermill moving to Mono Thew
Theron Laudermill (202 cm, Cal State-San Bernar) is continuing his 2016/2017 season with Mono Thewphaingarm (Thailand-TBL). The move follows an 18-game run with Correcaminos UAT Victoria (Mexico-LNBP) earlier this season. The big-man started for the Mexican team and played 32.9 minutes. He took advantage of his opportunity on the court averaging 17.2 ppg while shooting 41.7…
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