Lithuania
Donnie McGrath joins Lietuvos Rytas
Donnie McGrath (193 cm, Providence’06) is set to strengthen the backcourt of Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL) this 2016-17. McGrath is an Irish-American international player who was a former member of the Irish national team in 2006 and 2008. The 32-year-old veteran journeyman suited up for Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2015-16. He…
Read MoreDerrick Low extends with Pieno Zvaigzdes
Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL) has decided to re-sign Derrick Low (191 cm, Washington State’08) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 30-year-old Low had a productive first outing with the club in the 2015-16 season and they likely wanted to build on his experience with the team. He played four games for them in the Baltic…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Quarterfinals Set
And then there were eight.. The cream has truly risen to the top. The elite eight teams competing in the knockout rounds of the basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games are locked in. The last games of the group phase finalized the standings. Hosts Brazil were able to put up a win on the…
Read MoreLithuania Still Undefeated at 3-0
Six days into the Men’s Basketball competition of the 2016 Olympic Games several surprises and story lines have already begun to unfold. Spain’s slow start, Australia’s stiff challenge to the USA, and now Lithuania’s 3-0 surge have all been eye-openers thus far. The USA team still looks formidable, but the race for which teams will…
Read MoreJamar Diggs inks with Juventus
Jamar Diggs (188 cm, Wofford’11) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a new player for Juventus LKSK Utenos (Lithuania-LKL). Diggs had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for two Romanian clubs. He began the season playing for CS Energia Rovinari Targu Jiu (Romania-Liga Nationala). Jamar played 13 games for Rovinari in the FIBA…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: Croatia Stuns Spain in Opener
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Teams from Group B took to the hardwood in their first games of the Men’s Basketball Competition in the 2016 Olympic Games. Three games were on tap on Sunday and fans from around the world were treated to some exciting basketball action. Brazil put up a valiant effort in defending…
Read MoreToni Prostran now with Nevezis
Nevezis Kedainiai (Lithuania-LKL) has landed the services of 25-year-old Croatian player Toni Prostran (182 cm) this 2016-17. He is coming off a 2015-16 stint playing for BC Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan. In 41 games Prostran showed some flashes of greatness, but in the end displayed some consistent solid basketball. As a member of the starting…
Read MoreAdam Lapeta stays with Lietuvos Rytas
Polish big man Adam Lapeta (217 cm) has re-signed with Lithuanian club Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL) and will stay on their roster for the 2016-17 season. Adam joined Lietuvos Rytas in January 2016 and played 24 games for them. In those two dozen games Lapeta was able to record averages of 4.8 ppg and 3.7…
Read MoreRio 2016 Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule
We are just over a week away from the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and sports fans from all over the world are excited to see top athletes compete for pride and country. After a grueling qualification process, 12 basketball teams are set compete for gold in the Men’s Basketball event. Nigeria will…
Read MoreSimas Jasaitis lands in Pesaro
Simas Jasaitis (202 cm) will remain in the Italian Serie A for another season, this time donning the jersey of Consultinvest VL Pesaro for the 2016/2017 campaign. The veteran Lithuanian spent last season with Capo d’Orlando (Serie A) and through 24 games he collected averages of 11.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. A veteran…
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