NCAA
Bryce Smith signs with Tbilisi State University
Bryce Smith (206 cm, C) has signed with Tbilisi State University from Georgia. Initially, he was supposed to play in Austria for the Kapfenberg Bulls, but he changed plans. Bryce Smith is a rookie fresh out of college. He earned his marks at Valdosta State University, where he averaged 14.3 ppg and 6.4 rpg in…
Read MoreTskhum-Abkhazeti tabs Tyler Green
Tyler Green (175 cm, G) has signed with Tskhum-Abkhazeti from Georgia. It is his first professional contract since he graduated from the D2 school Montana State University Billings. There Tyler Green averaged 15.7 ppg and 3.4 aspg.
Read MoreNew NCAA transfer rules and eligibility
The NCAA will give an extra year of eligibility for winter sports athletes. The new rules were formally proposed for the one-time transfer exemption and also how college athletes can be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness. In August, the NCAA already approved to give all spring and fall sport athletes…
Read MoreDaniel Regis to play for Golden Eagle Ylli
Daniel Regis (201 cm, C) will play for the Golden Eagle Ylli this season in the Kosovo Superliga. Last season was his first as a professional basketball player when he played in the Portuguese LBP for Esguiera. There he averaged 11 ppg and 7.1 rpg. Daniel Regis is a member of Grenada’s national team, and…
Read MoreDedrian Parmer reaches a deal with Gzira Athleta.
Dedrian Parmer (198 cm, F) has reached a deal with Gzira Athleta from Malta. Parmer will make his debut as a professional basketball player. Previously he played at NCAA D2 level for Oklahoma Christian University, where he averaged 15.8 ppg and 6.9 rpg in his senior year.
Read MoreJy’Lan Washington inks with BC Rustavi
Jy’Lan Washington (206 cm, F/C) has reached a deal with BC Rustavi from Georgia. It will be the first professional season overseas for the 23-year-old Washington. The past season he played for Tennesse State, where he averaged 10.5 ppg and 5.3 rpg.
Read MoreMike Watkins tries his luck in Colombia
Mike Watkins (206 cm, F) will try his luck in Colombia, where he signed with Cimarrones del Choco. That team won the LPB championship in 2017 and will start the 2020 season on October 14. Mike Watkins played for Penn State where he averaged 9.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg and an impressive 2.2 blocked shots per…
Read MoreBC Vera adds Trevond Barnes
Trevond Barnes (206 cm, F/C) has agreed to terms with BC Vera from Georgia. For Barnes, it will be his first season as a professional basketball player. Last season he played college basketball for Hampton University. There, Barnes averaged 8.4 ppg and 5.9 rpg. His Georgian team BC Vera won the A-League last season and…
Read MoreLandon Taliaferro signs with Amicale Steinsel
Landon Taliaferro (198, G/F) has singed with Amicale Steinsel from Luxemburg. Taliaferro comes straight out of college, so this will be his rookie season as a pro. Last season he played for Fairfield University in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Landon Taliaferro posted 12 ppg in his senior season.
Read MoreLeones de Ponce signs EJ Crawford
EJ Crawford (198 cm, G/F) has signed with Leones de Ponce and will play in the Puerto Rican BSN league. It is the first professional contract for Crawford, who recently graduated from Iona, where he averaged 18.8 ppg and 5.3 rpg in his senior year. EJ Crawford was also an All-MAC 1st team selection for…
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