Sweden
Yannick Anzuluni switches to BC Lulea
Yannick Anzuluni (205 cm, Houghton’10) is taking his game to the Swedish Basketligan after signing a deal to play for BC Lulea (Sweden-Basketligan) this 2016-17. The 29-year-old Canadian-Congolese player began the season playing for German club Phoenix Hagen (Germany-Bundesliga). He logged two games for them before his departure and averaged 3.5 ppg and 3.5 rpg.…
Read MoreTerrence Oglesby pens with Umea
Terrence Oglesby (188 cm, Clemson’09) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Umea Bskt (Sweden-Basketligan). Terrence is a 28-year-old Norwegian-American player who is making his return to Sweden’s top basketball league. He had a brief 2015-16 season, playing 18 games for the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League, parting ways with the team in…
Read MoreKenny Grant now with Nanterre
JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) have landed the services of Swedish guard Kenny Grant (188 cm, Davidson’06) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Grant was a former member of the Swedish national team from 2006 to 2013, but has spent most of his recent professional career playing for French clubs. He spent three seasons playing for Sluc…
Read MoreMaciej Lampe pens with DongGuan Leopards
Maciej Lampe (211 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Chinese club DongGuan New Century Leopads (China-CBA) for the 2016-17 season. Lampe is a 31-year-old Polish big man who also holds a Swedish passport. He has been a member of the Swedish national team since 2004. The former NBA center recently lent his…
Read MoreJohnell Smith re-ups with Norrkoping
Johnell Smith (180 cm, New Orleans’04) has be re-signed by the Norrkoping Dolphins (Sweden-Basketligan) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Smith joined forces with the club to start 2015-16. He ended up playing 37 games for them and he was able to record averages of 8.2 ppg and 3.9 apg. The 34-year-old Smith spent two seasons…
Read MoreDino Cinac reunites with Jamtland
Croatian forward Dino Cinac (201 cm) has signed on with KFUM Jamtland Basket (Sweden-Basketligan) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. This is a return engagement for him, as he played for Jamtland at the start of 2015-16. Dino played 15 games for the club and averaged 15.6 ppg and 5.9 rpg. Later, he headed back to…
Read MoreBrandon Rozzell switches to LF Basket
Brandon Rozzell (188 cm, VCU’11) is taking his game to the Swedish Basketligan this 2016-17 season after agreeing to terms with LF Basket (Sweden-Basketligan). The 27-year-old guard spent his 2015-16 season playing in Denmark for the Svendborg Rabbits (Denmark-Ligaen). He played a total of 32 games for them and he registered averages of 24.5 ppg…
Read MoreSodertalje Kings take 3-0 lead in Swedish Finals
The Sodertalje Kings have won Game 3 of their Finals series against the Norrkoping Dolphins 68-73, and are now just one win away from capturing another Swedish Basketligan title. With this much momentum behind them, it isn’t far fetched that the Kings will be able to claim their fourth consecutive title. The Dolphins will get…
Read MoreHector Harold switches to Eco Orebro
Hector Harold (201 cm, Vermont’15) has agreed to a deal with Eco Orebro of Sweden’s Basketligan and will begin his pro career there this season. The 24-year-old Harold was originally set to play for U.M.F. Grindavik (Iceland-Dominos League) prior to landing with Eco Orebro. He has just graduated Vermont, where he has spent the last three…
Read MoreRay Willis, newcomer to Sundsvall
The Sundsvall Dragons of Sweden’s Basketligan are pleased to welcome Ray Willis (198 cm, N.C. Central’13) to their organization this 2015/16. Willis joins Jordan Downing as the two American imports on the team’s roster for the season. The 25-year-old Willis had a brief 2014/15 season, managing to play only six games for the Elitzur Yavne…
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