Latvia
Kevin Dillard departs VEF Riga
Kevin Dillard (183 cm, Dayton’13) has parted ways with Latvian VEF Riga (LBL). His stint at the club did not last long as he only played in five VTB League games where he averaged 11.6 ppg and 4.6 apg. In EuroCup Kevin Dillard notched 8.8 points and 2.3 assists for the Baltic side. He also…
Read MoreEurocup Round 4 Recap
The Eurocup Round 4 came to an end on Wednesday with more exhilarating Basketball around the continent, including two games that went right to the wire through over time. The competitions’ remaining undefeated teams all extended their untouched records through week four. Group A Telekom Baskets Bonn defeated Paris Levallois 81-78 at home, but needed…
Read MoreJustin Cobbs inks with VEF Riga
Latvian VEF Riga has confirmed the addition of Justin Cobbs (191 cm, California’14) to the team roster. The American spent the 2014/2015 pre-season with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA but left the franchise before the campaign started. He also stayed with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) for a while during pre-season, but did not…
Read MoreEurocup, a look back on Round 3
With Round 3 of the Eurocup Regular Season wrapped the group phase of the competition is starting to take shape. Five teams remain undefeated through the competition, but there are still plenty of Regular Season weeks for struggling teams to improve their fortunes and make a push for the next stage of the tournament. Group…
Read MoreRamel Bradley part ways with VEF Riga
Ramel Bradley (188 cm, Kentucky’08) has ended his try-out period with LBL powerhouse VEF Riga. It didn’t result in a contract for the rest of the season. Ramel Bradley missed much of the 2013/2014 season due to injury and hoped to make his comeback with VEF Riga. Bradley has played extensively in Israel (Maccabi Ashdod…
Read MoreBaltic League Round 2 Action
14 teams took to the hardcourt last night to play out Round 2 of the 2014/15 Baltic League regular season. Fans from around the region were treated to some exciting basketball action as they came out to support their teams. Finnish team Pyrinto Tampere took care of business at home as they thwarted the visiting…
Read MoreEurocup Round 2 Regular Season
It was an exciting week of Eurocup Round 2 action as sixteen games took place around the continent on Wednesday to wrap the second week of play. It was a round defined by plenty of close encounters, including two overtime victories and five games decided by three points or less. Group A French club Strasbourg…
Read MoreRamel Bradley on try-out with Riga
Ramel Bradley (188 cm, Kentucky’08) is heading to Latvia for a try-out period with LBL powerhouse VEF Riga with a view to staying with the club. The American missed much of last season due to injury and is making his comeback with Riga. Bradley’s last game time came right at the start of last season…
Read MorePreston Medlin signs with BK Saldus
Preston Medlin (193 cm, Utah State’14) has reached an agreement with BK Saldus from Latvia. Medlin comes straight out of college. He was a 1st Team All-WAC selection in his junior year at Utah State, when he averaged a staggering 16.3 ppg. In his senior year that average dropped to 12.4 ppg, but at the…
Read More2014/2015 Eurocup, Round 1
The remainder of Round 1 of the 2014/2015 Eurocup season wrapped on Wednesday with sixteen games around the continent following the two that were played on Tuesday. Group A CAI Zaragoza hung on to see off Paris-Levallois 77-76 as the French team visited Spain and almost came away with the win. The hosts needed to…
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