Italy
Durand Scott back with Enel Brindisi
Durand Scott (196 cm, University of Miami’13) is set to make his return to the ranks of Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. Scott is a 26-year-old Jamaican-American player who was a one-time member of the Jamaican national team in 2013. In 2016 Durand took his game to Puerto Rico, signing with the Vaqueros…
Read MoreRichard Hickman lands with EA7 Armani
Richard Hickman (189 cm, University of North Carolina-Greensboro’07) has been landed by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) this 2016-17. Hickman is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Georgian passport. He was a former member of the Georgian national team in 2013 and 2014. Ricky spent the last couple of seasons on the…
Read More7Days EuroCup: Italian Clubs Pull Out, are Replaced
It appears that the rift between FIBA and Euroleague basketball is still pretty wide. There has been a change in the lineup of teams participating in the 7Days EuroCup 2016-17 season. The four Italian clubs which were originally slated to play in the competition have renounced their participation in the event. The Italian basketball federation…
Read MoreJustin Knox signs with Eternedile Bologna
Justin Knox (205 cm, North Carolina’11) has signed a deal to play for Eternedile Bologna (Italy-Serie A2) for the 2016-17 season. This will be his first run with an Italian squad. Justin is coming off a stint with Final Spor Genclik Bursa (Turkey-BSL) in 2015-16. He appeared in a total of 32 games for his…
Read MoreJaJuan Johnson renews with AV Cantu
Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) will be bringing back JaJuan Johnson (208 cm, Purdue’11) for the 2016-17 season. Johnson joined the club in 2015-16 after initially starting off the season with Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB). He played six games for them in the ongoing Eurocup and produced averages 18.0 ppg and 8.2 rpg. JaJuan also…
Read MoreCroatia stuns Italy, makes Olympics
Croatia qualified for the Rio Olympic Games this summer by stunning Italy on its own hardwood, claiming a 78-84 OT win in the Turin qualifying tournament. It was a game of contrasting fortunes for both nations. Croatia spent most the game protecting an early lead, while Italy spent much of the contest on the front…
Read More2016 Olympic Games: two qualifier finals set
Four nations are on the brink of making the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but only two will reach the prestigious tournament. The finals of the Olympic Qualifiers in both Serbia and Italy have been locked, with the host nations to compete in both. Italy will meet Croatia in the final of the…
Read MoreTaShawn Thomas joins Vanoli Cremona
TaShawn Thomas (203 cm, Oklahoma’15) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 with Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A). The 23-year-old Thomas sharpened his game during his rookie season (2015-16) in Germany playing for Mitteldeutscher BC Weissenfels (Germany-BBL). He played 30 games for his former team and registered averages of 12.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg. In his…
Read MoreKris Joseph to Enel Brindisi
Kris Joseph (201 cm, Syracuse’12) has agreed to terms with Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) and will be joining the team for the upcoming season. Joseph has dual citizenship from Canada and Trinidad and Tobago, but has been a member of the Canadian national team in 2009 and 2013. He is coming over…
Read MoreZoran Dragic added by EA7 Armani
Former NBA guard Zoran Dragic (196 cm) is a newcomer to the roster of EA7 Armani (Italy-Serie A) for the 2016-17. He is a Slovenian player who has been a member of the Slovenian national team since 2010. Zoran’s brother, Goran, plays for the Miami Heat. Zoran was released by the Boston Celtics in the…
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