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European winners 2015: major leagues roundup
The 2015 season has finished in most domestic leagues, deciding the European winners this season and as the saying goes, there can only be one winner. Around the continent the leagues threw up the typical blend of excitement and nail biting competition and many went right down to the wire. Highlights abound of course, but…
Read MoreMaik Zirbes re-signed by Crvena Zvezda
Crvena Zvezda Telekom Beograd (Serbia-KLS) has re-signed Maik Zirbes (208 cm) to a one-year deal, keeping him with the club for the 2015/16 season. Maik is a 25-year-old German player who has been a member of the German national team in 2009, 2012-13, and 2015. Crvena Zvezda had a fantastic 2014/15 season and Zirbes was…
Read MoreAleksandar Djordjevic is Panathinaikos head coach
Reeling off the back of one of its worst seasons in recent memory, Panathinaikos Athens will name Aleksandar Djordjevic as its new head coach. The most successful club in Greek Basketball has struggled throughout the 2014/2015 season under the guidance of Dusko Ivanovic and was swept by arch nemesis Olympiacos in the Greek league championship…
Read MoreDragan Milosljevic inks with Alba Berlin
ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL) has agreed to terms on a contract that will bring them Dragan Milosljevic (198 cm) for the 2015/16 season. Milosljevic is a 26-year-old Serbian player who has been a member of the Serbian national team in 2010-11 and again this 2015. He spent the last three seasons on the roster of BC…
Read MoreAndrija Ciric re-signs with Szedeak
Naturex-SZTE-Szedeak Szeged from Hungary’s A Division has re-signed Serbian player Andrija Ciric (199 cm) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. He joined the team in 2014/15 and in 34 games Ciric delivered solid averages of 18.9 ppg and 6.0 rpg, making him a key member of their rotation. The 34-year-old veteran previously played two seasons in…
Read MoreMilko Bjelica now with Darussafaka
Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has acquired the services of Milko Bjelica (205 cm) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Bjelica is a Serbian player who also holds a Montenegrin passport. He has been a member of the Montenegrin national team in 2008, 2010-11, and 2014. Milko played the 2014/15 season for Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL). He…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda Belgrade wins Serbian League
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade once again sits atop Serbian Basketball after downing arch-rival Partizan Belgrade 58-54 in Game 3 of the finals series. Red Star picked up the win at home and ensured a sweep of the championship series 3-0 to win its first title in the new Serbian basketball League format (2006-present). During that time…
Read MoreRed Star takes 2-0 lead in KLS Finals
Belgrade, Serbia – Crvena Zvezda “Red Star” Telekom Beograd came away with a 69-72 victory over rivals BC Partizan NiS Beograd and now have a 2-0 advantage in the Serbian KLS Finals. Partizan put up a good fight in this game, but Red Star has had their number for much of the season. The visiting…
Read MoreBoris Savovic landed by Turk Telekom
Turk Telekom Ankara (Turkey-TBL) has signed Boris Savovic (206 cm) for the upcoming 2015/16 season, continuing their roster revamp. Savovic is a 27-year-old player who has dual citizenship from both Serbia and Montenegro. Boris played for two clubs during the 2014/15 season. He started off the season playing in the German Bundesliga for Ratiopharm Ulm.…
Read MoreNikola Jankovic back to Charleroi
Young Serbian prospect Nikola Jankovic (205 cm) has signed a deal to play with Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium, Scooore League) for next season. It will be the second time that the 21-year old has played with the club as he represented Charleroi during the 2012/2013 campaign. During that stay the power forward hit the hardwood…
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