Canada
Stefan Jankovic added by Partizan
BC Partizan Beograd (Serbia-KLS) recently bolstered their active roster with the signing of Stefan Jankovic (211 cm, Hawaii’16). He is a 25-year-old Canadian international player who has had some previous experience playing for a Serbian club. The big man lent his talents to reigning champions, Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) in 2017-18. In 27 ABA…
Read MoreDr. James Naismith, the founder of Basketball
Who Invented Basketball? Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical educator, created basketball in 1891. Today Basketball is the second most popular sport on the planet (after football, or “soccer”). In a way, it has its own culture. Its own language, style, and community. Basketball is a phenomenon that brings people of different cultures together. All…
Read MoreKeanau Post added by Sagesse
Keanau Post (211 cm, Missouri’15) is Asia-bound in 2018 after inking a deal to play for Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-LBL). He initially was slated to play in Europe for 2018-19 with Basketball Club Batumi (Georgia-Superleague). Post is a 26-year-0ld Canadian international basketball player who is a recent addition to the Canadian National Team this…
Read MoreRyan Wright signs with Kataja
Ryan Wright (206 cm, Oklahoma’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Joensuun Kataja Basket (Finland-Korisliiga) for the 2018-19 season. Wright is a Canadian international basketball player. He played in the Finnish League back in 2014-15 for Namka Lahti (Finland-Korisliiga). He began the 2017-18 season with the Singapore Slingers (Singapore-ASEAN League). Wright…
Read MoreTyler Ennis landed by Fenerbahce
Tyler Ennis (188 cm, Syracuse’14) has been landed by Turkish Powerhouse Fenerbahce Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will play for them for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Ennis is a 25-year-old Canadian international basketball player who played for the Canadian National Team in 2016. He was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers recently and he opted to try…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard Traded To Toronto For DeRozan
The San Antonio Spurs have traded disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a top-20 protected first round pick. The pick converts to two 2020 second round picks if it somehow lands in the top-20 range. This was a long-time coming. Leonard had wanted out…
Read MoreThomas Scrubb joins Varese
Thomas Scrubb (198 cm) will continue his professional basketball career this 2018-19 season as a new face on the roster of Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A). He is a British-Canadian international basketball player who played for the Canadian National Team in 2014. Scrubb is no stranger to Italian hoops. He played for Scandone Avellino (Italy-Serie A)…
Read MoreShane Osayande signs with Toros de Aragua
Shane Osayande (198 cm, Saskatchewan’17) will continue his professional career this 2018-19 season with a stint in Venezuela playing for the Toros de Aragua (Venezuela-LPB). Osayande is a promising Canadian international player who will be embarking on his first overseas gig. He spent 2017-18 on the roster of the Cape Breton Highlanders (Canada-NBL). In 28…
Read MoreKevin Pangos signs with Barcelona
Kevin Pangos (188 cm, Gonzaga’15) has been picked up by FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2018 and will remain with the team for the 2018-19 season. Pangos is a Canadian international basketball player who also holds a Slovenian passport. He spent the last two seasons suiting up for BC Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL). In 2017-18…
Read MoreDwayne Smith pens with Bucaneros
Dwayne Smith (198 cm, George Washington’13) is a newcomer on the roster of the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this May 2018. He was originally slated to play for San Carlos (Dominican Republic-TBS). Smith is a 29-year-old Jamaican-Canadian international player who was added to the Canadian National Team in 2017. In 2017-18 Smith lent his talents…
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