United Kingdom
Matthew Bryan-Amaning to Soles de Santo Domingo
Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205 cm, Washington’11) has signed a deal to play for Soles de Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic-LNB) this 2015. Matthew is an international basketball player who has dual citizenship from Ghana and the United Kingdom. His 2014/15 season began with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany-BBL). He played five games for them and recorded averages of…
Read MoreNewcastle Eagles wins UK BBL
The British public is warming to Basketball it seems as a record near 15,000 crowd packed out the O2 Arena to see the Newcastle Eagles win a second BBL title in four years. Hoops has never been a major attraction in the UK, but in recent years there has been some traction. Especially in the…
Read MoreRyan Richards pens with Azad
British international player Ryan Richards (212 cm) has agreed to terms to play for Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2015. He was a former member of the British national team in 2011. The big man is coming off a stint playing in Europe where he managed to suit up for a couple of teams. He…
Read MoreAshley Hamilton newcomer to Sagesse
Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A) has reached an agreement with British player Ashley Hamilton (201 cm, Loyola Mary’13). The 26-year-old forward has been a member of the British national team in 2011 and again in 2013-14. This will be Hamilton’s first time to play for an Asian club. Ashley began the 2014/15 season on…
Read MoreJustin Robinson inks with Kolossos
VAP Kolossos Rodou (Greece-A1) is bringing in British guard Justin Robinson (186 cm, Rider’11) to strengthen their backcourt. Kolossos needs to string together a solid winning streak in order to qualify for the Playoffs. They are currently in ninth place with a 7-10 record. The 27-year-old Robinson is coming off a stint with Forex Time…
Read MoreNik Cochran departs Upea Capo d’Orlando
Nik Cochran (190 cm, Davidson’13) has left Upea Capo d’Orlando from Italy’s Serie A. He played eight games for the Italian club and averaged 1.6 ppg and 1.3 rpg. He was released by Donar Groningen (Netherlands-Eredivisie) in the preseason for his failure to pass the physical exam. Cochran is a Canadian player who also holds a…
Read MoreWill Neighbour inks with LF Basket
LF Basket Lulea from Sweden’s Basketligan recently added British forward Will Neighbour (208 cm, UALR’14) for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old rookie has already played his first game for LF Basket and he tallied eight points and five rebounds. The team is currently in sixth place in the Basketligan standings. He began the…
Read MoreDominique Coleman to Surrey United
Dominique Coleman (193 cm, Francis Marion’11) has decided to link up with United Kingdom based franchise, Surrey United (BBL). The swingman is well versed in the British game after donning the colours of Cheshire Phoenix in the BBL through the course of the 2013/2014 season. During that stint the American hit the hardwood in 33…
Read MoreDustin Salisbery to Cheshire Phoenix
The Cheshire Phoenix from the United Kingdom’s BBL has brought in Dustin Salisbery (196 cm, Temple’07) to strengthen their roster for the remainder of the season. This will be the player’s first time to play in the UK. The 30-year-old Salisbery began the 2014/15 season playing for UMFN Njardvik (Iceland-Dominos League). Before his departure from…
Read MoreEric Boateng links with Mulhouse
Eric Boateng (208 cm, Arizona State’10) will continue his career in France after dealing with FC Mulhouse Basket (NM1) for the remainder of the season. His last court action came for Pau-Lacq-Orthez in the French top flight (ProA) during the 2013/2014 season. Over five games he offered the club averages of 3.8 points and 4.4…
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