Finland
Ravern Johnson agrees with Kauhajoki
Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga) has landed a new asset in the form of Ravern Johnson (200 cm, Mississippi State’11) this 2015. The 26-year-old Johnson originally started 2014/15 with the Reno Bighorns (USA-D-League), but was quickly waived by the team. Kauhajoki just needs some roster reinforcement as they get ready for a run in the league’s postseason.…
Read MoreGerald Lee agrees with UCAM Murcia
Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) will get some reinforcements for its frontcourt in the form of Finnish-American big man Gerald Lee (208 cm, ODU’10). He has been a member of the Finnish national team in 2006, 2010-14. Gerald began the 2014/15 season playing for CSU Asesoft Ploiesti from Romania’s Liga Nationala. He played…
Read MoreKillian Larson added by Salon Vilpas
The Salon Vilpas Vikings from Finland’s Korisliiga will be the third team this season for rookie Killian Larson (206 cm, Grand Canyon’14) this 2014/15. Larson kicked off his first year as a pro with Lukoil Academic Sofia (Bulgaria-NBL). He played two games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 2.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. In…
Read MoreAndre Williamson signs with Kouvot
Andre Williamson (202 cm, Appalachian State’12) has found a new team this 2015. He has been signed by Kouvot Kouvola from Finland’s Korisliiga. Williamson has played his maiden game with his new club and he tallied 15 points and eight rebounds. Before landing with Kouvot Andre played five games for Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-BBL) and he…
Read MoreCole Dickerson joins Korikobrat
Cole Dickerson (201 cm, University of San Francisco’14) has penned with Finnish Korisliiga outfit Lapuan Korikobrat for the remainder of the campaign. He is in his rookie season as a pro and has already picked up court time while playing for Bright Kings Den Helder in the Dutch Eredivisie. The American played ten games and…
Read MoreLokomotiv shocked by Loimaa in VTB
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar was shocked on the road by Nilan Bisons Loimaa as the 11th round of the 2014/2015 VTB United League opened with two games. The Russians are one of the contenders for the title this season, while Finnish club Nilan Bisons are fighting near the bottom of the standings. The hosts managed to…
Read More2014/2015 Eurochallenge, Round 5
Round 5 of the 2014/2015 Eurochallenge is up and running after a busy schedule of games ushered in the fifth week of competition on Wednesday. There were twelve games played through Europe on the night, while more teams booked their place in the Last 16 when others slipped out of contention for the next phase.…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 Draw Results are In!
The Eurobasket 2015 Draw took place in Disneyland, Paris and the results have been announced! Next year, 24 of Europe’s best national basketball teams will compete in one of the sport’s premier events. There will be four host nations for the event and the group stages will take place in Zagreb, Croatia; Montpellier, France; Berlin,…
Read MoreNizhny Novgorod Claims Top Spot in VTB League
In the final game of Round 8 of regular season action in the VTB United League, BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) managed to remain without a loss (8-0), after trumping the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) 79-65. The 2014 league Finalist’s position is not secure by any means. They are just half a game ahead of the…
Read MoreJay Threatt signed by BC Nokia
Jay Threatt (180 cm, Delaware State’12) is headed to Finland to play for BC Nokia (Korisliiga) this 2014-15 season. The 25-year-old guard spent his 2013-14 season playing for MLP Academics Heidelberg (Germany-ProA). He logged a total of 30 games for the German franchise and managed to post averages of 15.3 ppg and 6.1 apg. Jay…
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