Czech Republic
CEZ Nymburk claims 16th straight NBL title
CEZ Nymburk continued its utter dominance of Czech Republic Basketball with a title series victory over BK Decin. The victory allowed the club to sweep the series 3-0 and claim its 14th consecutive league title. It is an amazing record and CEZ Nymburk shows no signs of letting go of its iron grip on the…
Read MoreDiamon Simpson departs CEZ Nymburk
Diamon Simpson (204 cm, University of St. Mary’s’09) is no longer with Czech powerhouse CEZ Basketball Nymnburk (Czech Republic-NBL). He signed with them at the start of this season and was able to represent them in two leagues. Simpson played 14 games for them in the Basketball Champions league, where he was able to record…
Read MoreKenny Hall lands with CEZ Nymburk
Kenny Hall (206 cm, Tennessee ’13) is on the move to CEZ Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL). The American big man is coming off an impressive stint with Koroivos (Greece-A1). He played a major role off the bench his first season in Greece. In 29.9 mpg, he averaged 13.4 ppg with 6.7 rpg. Now, he will head…
Read MoreCEZ Nymburk wins back Czech Cup
CEZ Nymburk continued its total dominance of Basketball in the Czech Republic by wrapping up the Czech Cup on Saturday. The club was eased through the title decider and claimed a commanding 72-52 win. The sheer control of hoops in the country CEZ Nymburk enjoys cannot be overstated. However, the club that has won the…
Read MoreStephen Holt added by CEZ Nymburk
Stephen Holt (193 cm, University of St. Mary’s’14) has been picked up by Czech Republic Juggernaut CEZ Basketball Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL) this 2017. The team recently released Chris Hass and is bringing in the 25-year-old Holt as his replacement. Stephen already began the 2016-17 season playing in Spain for Tecnyconta Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa). In 17…
Read MoreOndrej Balvin pens with Estudiantes
Ondrej Balvin (217 cm) has landed a deal to play for Movistar Estudiantes (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be strengthening their frontcourt rotation this 2017. The big man is from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team since 2011. He started the 2016-17 season on the roster of FC Bayern Muenchen…
Read MoreJames Carlton pens with Labem
James Carlton (203 cm, Howard’15) will spend some time in the Czech Republic playing for SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (NBL) this 2016/2017. The American is in his second season as a pro player but has yet to hit the hardwood this campaign. During the 2015/2016 season, James Carlton played for Oklahoma City Blue in the…
Read MoreBryan Smithson signs with Svitavi
Bryan Smithson (183 cm, UNC-Asheville ’08) is going to play for Turi Svitavi (Czech Republic-NBL). The point guard will be making his first appearance in the Czech Republic league where he will look to show his three-point prowess. Previously, Smithson played for Heidelburg (Germany-ProA) where he scored 12.1 ppg while shooting 40 percent from three-point…
Read MoreEdi Sinadinovic departs MMCITE Brno
Serbian guard Edi Sinadinovic (193 cm) has parted ways with Czech Republic club JBC MMCITE Brno (Czech Republic-NBL) this 2017 due to financial difficulties. He was able to play 16 games for them this 2016-17 season. During his brief run, Edi recorded averages of 12.6 ppg and 3.1 apg. Sinadinovic had a busy 2015-16 season.…
Read MoreMikey Thompson switches to Usti nad Labem
Mikey Thompson (190 cm, Boise State’16) is on the move in his rookie campaign as a pro this 2016-17, heading to SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic-NBL). The guard began the season on the roster of MBK Handlova (Slovakia-NBL). In 10 games Mikey produced averages of 9.9 ppg and 1.8 rpg. He already made his…
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