Brazil
Vitor Faverani back at UCAM Murcia
Brazilian big man, Vitor Faverani (212 cm) will be reuniting with former team, Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. He began 2016-17 on their roster. Faverani played 10 games for Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB in the Eurocup where he posted averages of 11.0 ppg and 4.0 rpg. The big man also appeared in…
Read MoreFIBA lifts Brazil CBB suspension
The suspension previously placed on the Brazilian Basketball Confederation has been lifted by FIBA through its Executive Committee. However, the sport’s governing body has warned the Mexican Federation that it could face sanctions if it does not meet stipulated statutory requirements. Brazil’s CBB was suspended by FIBA in November 2016 as it had not met…
Read MoreBauru crushes Paulistano to win 2017 NBB crown
Paschoalotto/Bauru have claimed their second Brazilian NBB title after a dominant 92-73 win over Paulistano/Unimed Sao Paolo in Game 5 of the finals. The last time Bauru stood atop of the winner’s podium was back in 2002. Their championship drought, which lasted over a decade, has finally ended and it was a hard-earned one indeed.…
Read MoreVitor Faverani parts ways with FC Barcelona
Brazilian big man Vitor Faverani (212 cm) has departed Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He signed with them in January of this year, moving from UCAM Murcia (Spain-Liga Endesa). Faverani played nine games for FC Barcelona in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague where he posted averages of 7.7 ppg and 4.2 rpg.…
Read MoreErsan Ilyasova swapped for Tiago Splitter
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova to the Atlanta Hawks for Brazilian-Spanish big man, Tiago Splitter. Atlanta also gets a future second-round pick, while Philly receives draft considerations. This will be Ilyasova’s third team this season. He played three games for the Oklahoma City Thunder where he averaged 5.0 ppg and 5.3…
Read MoreFab Melo dies at 26
Brazilian player Fab Melo (213 cm), has died at the age of 26, according to multiple reports Saturday night. Melo was found dead at his family’s home in Brazil. He reportedly went to sleep at the house Friday night and did not wake up Saturday morning. The cause of death is not yet known. His former coach at Syracuse,…
Read MoreRafael Hettsheimeir back in Spain
Rafael Hettsheimeir (206 cm) is making his way back to Europe after landing a deal to play for Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017. He is a Brazilian international player who also holds a Spanish passport. Rafael has been a member of the Brazilian national team since 2005. He has most recently seen action for…
Read MoreVitor Faverani moves to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) has strengthened its frontcourt rotation with the Vitor Faverani (212 cm) this 2017. Vitor is a 28-year-old Brazilian international player who was a former member of the Brazilian national team in 2013. He heads to FC Barcelona after starting the 2016-17 on the roster of Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB…
Read MoreHakeem Rollins inks with Flamengo
Hakeem Rollins (201 cm, Washington’05) will continue his professional career this 2017 as a fresh addition to the roster of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil-NBB). The veteran big man spent his 2015-16 season playing for Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A). He played 33 games for them and posted averages of 11.2 ppg and…
Read MoreScott Machado departs Vechta
Brazilian-American guard Scott Machado (186 cm, Iona’12) has left German club SC Rasta Vechta (Germany-BBL) this 2016. The Iona product was a former member of the Brazilian national team in 2013. Machado logged 12 games for Rasta Vechta before parting ways with the team. He produced solid averages of 10.6 ppg and 8.3 apg. Scott…
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