Jamaica
Shevon Thompson to Bamberg
Shevon Thompson (211 cm, C) is off to an odd start of the 20/21 season. Thompson first signed with ALBA Berlin but never played a minute in the German capital. He then moved to the Spanish ACB, where he played a mere five games for Montakit Fuenlabrada (5 ppg, 4.5 rpg). He is now moving…
Read MoreShevon Thompson signs in Spain instead of Germany
Shevon Thompson (213 cm, C) will play in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa instead of the German Bundesliga (BBL). He signed today with the Spanish team Montakit Fuenlabrada. Initially, Shevon Thompson was supposed to be on the roster of ALBA Berlin, but they tryout there didn’t work out, so he moved to Spain instead. Jamaican-born…
Read MoreShevon Thompson to play in Turkey
Shevon Thompson (213 cm, George Mason’16) is bound for Turke after landing a deal to play for Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-BSL). Thompson is a 25-year-old Jamaican big man who spent the 2017-18 season playing in the NBA G-League. He was originally supposed to play for Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) but left the team in…
Read MoreRyan Harrow joins Peristeri Athens
Ryan Harrow (188 cm, Georgia State’15) will be strengthening the backcourt rotation of Peristeri GS Athens (Greece-A1) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Harrow is a 27-year-old Jamaican-American international basketball player who spent the 2017-18 roster of Rosa Radom (Poland PLK) after logging five games for Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL) and averaging 15.2 ppg and 4.4 apg.…
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…
Read MoreAkeem Scott joins Nauticos de Mazatlan
Akeem Scott (185 cm, High Point’06) is taking his game to Mexico this May after landing a deal to play for the Nauticos de Mazatlan (Mexico-CIBACOPA). Scott is a 32-year-old Jamaican-American player who has been a member of the Jamaican national team in 2010 to 2014. The move to Mexico will be a big change…
Read MoreDurand Scott signs with Oldenburg
Durand Scott (196 cm, Miami, Florida’13) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL) this 2017-18. Scott is a 28-year-old Jamaican-American international basketball player who played for the Jamaican National Team in 2013. After being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies he moved to the NBA G-League and played for…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels lands with Limoges
Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) was recently picked up by French club, Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A) this February 2018. Samuels is a 29-year-old Jamaican international basketball player who played for the Jamaican National team from 2009 to 2014. This will be the third team that the veteran will be on this 2017-18 season. He…
Read MoreJevohn Shepherd heads to Nancy
International basketball player Jevohn Shepherd (196 cm, Michigan’09) will be reinforcing the roster of SLUC Nancy Basket Pro (France-Pro A) this 2018. Shepherd is a 31-year-old veteran Canadian player who also holds a Jamaican passport. He suited up for the Canadian National Team from 2006 to 2014. He initially started 2017-18 playing for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels cut by Partizan
Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) has been released by BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) this 2017. The 28-year-old Jamaican international basketball player signed with them at the beginning of the season. He was initially suspended by the team after he made a sexist comment and criticized his coach on social media. His kind of negative…
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