Dominican Republic
Ronald Roberts switches to Tofas Bursa
Ronald Roberts (203 cm, St. Joseph’s’14) will play Dominican Republic BSL hoops this summer after penning with Tofas Bursa (BSL). The forward started the 2015/2016 season with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, but was farmed out to the Franchise’s Raptors 905 in the Development League (D-League). With 905 Ronald Roberts played 24 games and…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
Read MoreWendell McKines joins Reales de La Vega
Wendell McKines (198 cm, New Mexico State’12) is a recent addition to the roster of Reales de La Vega (Dominican Republic-LNB) for the 2016-17 season. The 27-year-old McKines had a busy 2015-16 season, playing for three different teams. He tipped off the season playing for Estudiantes Concordia (Argentina-Liga A), where he played eight games for…
Read MoreLuis Flores now with BC Nokia
Luis Flores (188 cm, Manhattan’04) is now a member of BC Nokia from Finland’s Korisliiga this 2016. He already has made his debut for his new team this 2015-16 and he made an impact, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Flores is from the Dominican Republic and has been…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa heads to Petrochimi
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) is Asia-bound after agreeing to terms with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour (Iran-Superleague) this 2015-16. Sosa is from the Dominican Republic and has been a member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. He was recently released by the Atlanta Hawks this October. In 2014-15 Edgar was a member of…
Read More2015 FIBA Americas: Argentina extends winning run
The Dominican Republic tipped off day 4 at the 2015 FIBA Americas by beating Uruguay 70-90 to remain in the hunt for qualification. The victory was the second in as many days for the Dominicans, and after losing their opening two contests the islanders are looking better having won two on the bounce to keep…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Canada and Dominican Republic open accounts
After slumping to a Luca Scola inspired Argentina yesterday Canada kick started its FIBA Americas tournament with a crushing 59-101 victory over Cuba. The win handed the Canadians their first win and put them on 1-1 in Group B having played a game less than the other nations. As for Cuba, their FIBA Americas is…
Read MoreFIBA Americas 2015 Day 1 Recap
The FIBA Americas 2015 tournament is underway. At stake, aside from national pride, are two berths to the basketball competition at the 2016 Olympic Games. Eight of the 10 participating took to the court to kick off Day 1 of the event. The action was intense from start to finish, with every win being ever-so…
Read MoreMarchand Cup, Canada and Puerto Rico win
Day 2 of the 2015 Marchand Continental Cup organized by FIBA Americas saw Canada and Puerto Rico collect victories, both nations remaining undefeated after two contests. The Canadians got the better of Brazil to leave their opponents winless after two games, Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic after a high scoring encounter. Brazil vs. Canada, 64-80…
Read MoreJames Feldeine joins Panathinaikos
James Feldeine (193 cm, Quinnipiac’10) has agreed to terms with Greek club Panathinaikos Athens (A1) and will join them this 2015/16. Feldeine has dual citizenship from the USA and the Dominican Republic. He was a former member of the Dominican Republic national team in 2013 and 2014. This 2015, James headed to Puerto Rico to…
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