Finland
Shawn Huff joins Cote d’Opale
Shawn Huff (198 cm, Valparaiso’08) is the new import player at ESSM Le Portel Cote d’Opale (ProA) in the French league, according to the club. The experienced Finnish player has most recently played for MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (Germany, BBL and Eurocup) through the 2015/2016 season. In the Bundesliga Shawn Huff played 33 games and logged…
Read MoreErik Murphy pens with Strasbourg
Erik Murphy (208 cm, Florida’13) is a recent addition to the roster of Strasbourg IG (France-Pro A) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Murphy is a 25-year-old American player who also holds a Finnish passport. He has been a member of the Finnish national team since 2013. Erik spent his 2015-16 season playing for Turkish clubs.…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
Read MoreRaheem Appleby pens with Kouvot
Raheem Appleby (190 cm, Louisiana Tech’15) will be able to build on his successful rookie campaign by continuing his career with Kouvot Kouvola (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2016-17. Appleby opened up his career playing in Cyprus for Forex Time Apollon Limassol (Cyprus-Division A). He did spend the pre-season with PVSK Pannonpower Pecs from Hungary’s A Division, but…
Read MoreKouvot Crowned 2016 Korisliiga Champions
Kouvot Kouvola has claimed its fourth Finnish Korisliiga championship after defeating Pyrinto Tampere, 100-76 in Game 5 of the league Finals series. The last time the team held the title was back in 2004. Their other titles were in 1995 and 1999. Despite finishing third in the regular season standings this 2015-16, the team found…
Read MoreCorey Maynard joins Bisons Liomaa
Corey Maynard (190 cm, Bryant’14) is set to become an international basketball pro after signing a deal with the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2016. Maynard is a 24-year-old Australian player who represented his country as a former member of Australian University National Team in 2011 and 2015. Corey is heading to Europe after starting…
Read MoreJosh Sparks newcomer to Bisons Loimaa
Josh Sparks (205 cm, Valdosta State’13) will continue his professional career this 2016 with the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga). The 25-year-old Sparks is transferring to the Finnish club after starting the 2015-16 season playing for Swiss Central Basket Luzern (Switzerland-LNA). He managed to appear in 13 games for Swiss Central before his departure and he…
Read MoreLuis Flores now with BC Nokia
Luis Flores (188 cm, Manhattan’04) is now a member of BC Nokia from Finland’s Korisliiga this 2016. He already has made his debut for his new team this 2015-16 and he made an impact, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Flores is from the Dominican Republic and has been…
Read MoreAubrey Coleman returns to Bisons Loimaa
Aubrey Coleman (193 cm, Houston’10) is reuniting with Finnish club Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2016. He spent some time on their roster back in the 2013-14 season and the club has opted to bring him back this 2015-16 for a return engagement. Coleman is coming over from Estudiantes Concordia (Argentina-Liga A) where he played three…
Read MoreAndrais Thornton now with Pyrinto
Andrais Thornton (204 cm, Northwestern Missouri State’08) is now wearing the colors of Pyrinto Tampere (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2015. Thornton has already played his first game for his new team and in 15 minutes of action on the floor, he scored 12 points and grabbed three rebounds. Andrais came all the way from Uruguay where he…
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