Estonia
France Still Undefeated in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
More teams took to the court in the European bracket of the ongoing 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. France highlighted the day with an impressive display of force, dominating Bosnia and Herzegovina 102-52. This has been one of the biggest blowout victories in the competition thus far. The win keeps France’s record pristine…
Read MoreSiim-Sander Vene joins Openjobmetis Varese
Openjobemetis Varese (Italy-Serie A) has made some adjustments to start 2018. One of them is the recent addition of Siim-Sander Vene (201 cm). He is a 27-year-old Estonian international basketball player who has been a member of the Estonian National Team since 2009. Vene originally signed with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A) at the…
Read MoreWorld Cup 2019 Qualifiers: Serbia, Greece, France Win
More teams took to the hardwood to play out their second game in the FIBA World Cup 2019 qualifiers. 12 spots are up for grabs from Europe and competition has been fierce in the first round so far. Teams from Groups E, F, G, and H were scheduled to play and the basketball action did…
Read MoreIsaiah Briscoe goes pro with Kalev/Cramo
Isaiah Briscoe (191 cm, Kentucky’17) will begin his professional international basketball career this 2017-18 with a stint in Europe, signing with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML). The 21-year-old Briscoe was released by the Portland Trail Blazers in October 2017 has since opted to try his luck in Europe. He played 35 games for the University…
Read MoreThomas van der Mars heads to Kalev/Cramo
BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML) has picked up Dutch big man, Thomas van der Mars (208 cm, Portland’15) for the 2017-18 season. He is coming off a productive 2016-17 season playing for AVIS Utilitas Rapla (Estonia-Alexela KML), so Thomas is no stranger to Estonian hoops. He logged 14 games in the Baltic League, where van…
Read MoreKalev/Cramo wins 2017 Alexela KML championship
BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn have successfully won their ninth Alexela KML championship after a 62-91 Game 4 win over AVIS Rapla. This was an impressive title defense for Kalev/Cramo, who have held the coveted trophy above their heads, on and of, since 2005. The league championship caps off a strong 2016-17 season for the organization. Not…
Read MoreBranko Mirkovic lands with BC Kalev/Cramo
Branko Mirkovic (190 cm) agreed to terms with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML). The 34-year-old heads to the Estonian league to join the second-place team in the Alexela standings. Right now, Kalev holds a 14-2 record and is in striking distance to contend for the league cup. Mirkovic will add another three-point threat and a…
Read MoreMaks Adam Konate signs with TU/Rock
Maks Adam Konate (202 cm) inked a deal to join Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Estonia-Alexela KML). The move follows a 26-game stint with Zaporizhya (Ukraine-Superleague) where Konate led the team in points and rebounds. In 31 mpg, he scored 18.7 ppg while grabbing 9.1 rpg. His role was crucial for his former team and he played at a…
Read MoreJito Kok signs with Rapla
Jito Kok (206 cm, San Diego’16) will continue his rookie season as a pro in Estonia as he signs a deal to play for AVIS Rapla (Estonia-Alexela KML). He is a 22-year-old Dutch player who represented his country as a member of the Dutch U20 national team in 2013 and 2014. Jito began his rookie…
Read MoreWillie Readus moved to Tallinna Kalev
Willie Readus (201 cm, Delta State’14) has signed on the dotted line for Tallinna Unikool/Kalev in the Estonian Alexela KML to close out the season. This will be the Americans’ first position of the 2016/2017 season. Last summer Willie Readus played for Fuerza Guinda de Nogales (Mexico, CIBACOPA) during the summer of 2016. Through that…
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