Italy
Esteban Batista commits to Venezia
Esteban Batista (208 cm) has signed with Umana Venezia (Italy-Serie A). The big man will be going to one of the best teams in Italy. They are in third place in the Serie A standings with a 12-7 record. Venezia also competes in the Champions league where they are in second in their group. With…
Read MoreStandings shake-up at Italian Serie A
Round 19 of the Italian Serie A 2016-17 regular season brought about some interesting games. Overall, the games resulted in some shifting places in the league standings, especially close to the top. This is just another testament to how competitive the teams are in this league. EA7 Armani (16-3) retains its command of the league,…
Read MoreJeremy Hazell heading to Pesaro
Jeremy Hazell (191 cm, Seton Hall ’11) is on the move to VL Pesaro (Italy-Serie A). His addition will add another scoring option for Pesaro. Hazell knows how to score and has with every team he’s played with. He hasn’t averaged less than 34.8 percent from three or scored less than 14 ppg when given…
Read MoreJeffrey Crockett moves to Trapani
Jeffrey Crockett (201 cm, Texas Tech’14) has agreed to terms on a deal that sends him to Lighthouse Conad Trapani (Italy-Serie A2) this 2017. This will not be a major move for the 25-year-old product of Texas Tech. He is transferring from a club from the same country, Unieuro 2.015 Forli (Italy-East). Jeffrey played 19…
Read MoreRuben Magnano to coach Trotamundos
Ruben Magnano will be the new head coach of Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. He is an Argentinian national who also holds an Italian passport. His last head coaching stint was a two-season run with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A), from 2008 to 2010. The 62-year-old Magnano has been the head coach of the Brazilian…
Read MoreAnte Delas now with Agropoli
Ante Delas (200 cm) did not stay a free agent for very long. He recently parted ways with Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Belgium-Euromillions League). But he has now signed with BCC Corvengenze Agropoli (Italy, Serie A 2). Ante Delas is a 28-year-old Croatian player who has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2013. He…
Read MoreEuroleague: Fenerbahce tops CSKA Moscow 77-71
Turkish Airlines Euroleague action heated up in Round 21 with some amazing and exciting basketball taking place. Five of the eight games were on tap yesterday and the hardwood was chock-full of jaw-dropping plays. Fenerbahce Istanbul vs. CSKA Moscow, 77-71 The rematch from last year’s Finals pairing did not disappoint. Injuries played a role in…
Read MoreDarius Johnson-Odom joins Vanoli Cremona
Darius Johnson-Odom (187 cm, Marquette’12) has signed on to play for Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A) this 2017. He moves there after beginning the 2016-17 season on the roster of Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A). The 27-year-old Marquette alum played 10 games for them in the Basketball Champions League and recorded averages of 10.2 ppg…
Read MoreTu Holloway departs Vanoli Cremona
Tu Holloway (182 cm, Xavier’12) has left Italian club Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A) this 2017 and is now a free agent. He played 17 games for them this 2016-17 and he averaged 15.5 ppg and 4.4 apg. Holloway spent the 2015-16 season mostly in the NBA D-League, suiting up for the Texas Legends. He signed…
Read MoreDarius Johnson-Odom leaves Sassari
Darius Johnson-Odom (187 cm, Marquette’12) has parted ways with Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) this 2017. He signed with the team at the beginning of the 2016-17 season. The 27-year-old Marquette alum played 10 games for them in the Basketball Champions League and recorded averages of 10.2 ppg and 4.5 apg. Darius also appeared…
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