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U17 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 More2016 NBA Draft: International Players Make a Splash
The 2016 NBA Draft is now in the books and new blood has been selected by teams as they get ready for the 2016-17 season and beyond. The draft class itself was not believed to be a very deep one, but the selection of many international players that cracked the Top 12 picks was an…
Read MoreZalgiris Bags Sixth Straight Lithuanian LKL Title
Once again B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas has asserted its dominance in the Lithuanian LKL. They have just won their sixth straight league championship, bringing the organization’s grand total to 14 gold trophies overall. It is an impressive feat indeed, that the Lithuanian powerhouse has not lost a league championship since 2011. They have been the league’s…
Read MoreLeo Westermann added by Zalgiris
BC Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) has decided to bolster its roster this post-season with the addition of Leo Westermann (196 cm). He is a French player who has been a member of the French national team in 2013 and 2015. Zalgiris is currently vying for the Lithuanian LKL championship and would get a boost from the…
Read MoreLietuvos Rytas Vilnius suspended from LKL
Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius, one of the leading clubs in Lithuania, has been banned by its own Lithuanian Basketball Federation after deciding to side with the Euroleague in its fight with FIBA. The ULEB, which organizes the Euroleague and Eurocup, is embroiled in a political tug of war with FIBA after the world governing body launched…
Read MoreLietkabelis Wins Baltic League Bronze
Lithuanian club Panevezys Lietkabelis has bagged the Bronze medal in Baltic League after defeating Latvian opponent, Valmiera/ORDO 86-64. The hosts had a lot riding on this game after blazed to a 90-74 victory in the first game of the series. Lietkabelis came to this game prepared and ready for action. Lietkabelis gained the early advantage…
Read MoreJerome Randle inks with Zalgiris
Jerome Randle (175 cm, California’10) is a recent addition to the roster of Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) this 2016. Randle is a 29-year-old American player who also is a naturalized Urkainian citizen and is a recent addition to the Ukrainian national team this 2015. Jerome is moving to Zalgiris after starting the season…
Read MoreDenys Lukashov joins Lietuvos Rytas
Denys Lukashov (190 cm) has opted to continue his professional career this 2016 with Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL). He is a 26-year-old Ukrainian player who has been a member of the Ukrainian national team since 2009. Denys recently played his first game for his new club and he scored eight points and hauled in five…
Read MoreDerrick Low to Pieno Zvaigzdes
Derrick Low (191 cm, Washington State’08) has agreed to terms on a deal with Pieno Zaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL) this 2015-16. Derrick began the season with BC Timisoara from Romania’s Liga Nationala. It has been some time since the player has seen action, having skipped the 2014-15 season. Derrick began the 2013-14 season playing for Ukrainian…
Read MoreRihards Kuksiks deals with Varese
Rihards Kuksiks (197 cm, Arizona State’11) has been tabbed by Italian Serie A club Openjobmetis Varese, strengthening the team’s front court options. The small forward already had a station this season, playing for BCM U Pitesti (Romania, Liga Nationala) and over six contest he impressed with averages of 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists…
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