South America
South American Championships U17 day 3
Day 3 of the South American Championships U17 saw three nations assert their dominance on the field as Argentina, Chile, and Colombia maintained unbeaten records. It is the Argentine contingent that so far looks the most serene in Lima, Peru. The team has played three and won three during the early rounds. Argentina will sit…
Read MoreGuaros win Venezuelan LPB
Venezuelan Basketball has a new champion after Guaros de Lara won the 2017 Liga Professional de Baloncesto (LPB) title. The franchise demolished Marinos de Anzoátegui 100-72 in front of its home fans in Game 6 to take the finals series 4-2. Victory was also historic as Guaros won its first ever title to become the…
Read MoreHoward Wilkerson joins Union Atletica
Howard Wilkerson (198 cm, Wofford’06) is set to make his return to Uruguay this 2017 by way of a deal to play for Union Atletica Montevideo (Uruguay-Metropolitan). He played for Capitol Montevideo (Uruguay-Ascenso) back in 2016. Howard spent the 2016-17 season playing in Argentina, on the roster of Atenas de Carmen de Patagones (Argentina-TNA). He…
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 MoreDallis Joyner moves to Aguilas de Tunja
Dallis Joyner (203 cm, Stony Brook ’12) is now a member of Aguilas de Tunja (Colombia- Liga DirecTV). Joyner has never played in Colombia during his career. Not only that, but he’s never played in South America before, so this will be a new experience in his basketball career. The Aguilas de Tunja team he…
Read MoreHebraica Macabi repeats as LUB champ
Hebraica Macabi has repeated as the champion of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol (LUB), winning the title for the second consecutive year. The victory means the club won its second championship, joining Bigua Defensor Sporting and Malvin as the winningest clubs in league history. The win came in commanding fashion as the Regular Season champs…
Read MoreGary Forbes signs with Cocodrilos de Caracas
Gary Forbes (201 cm, UMass ’08) continues his career with Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB). The move follows a 12-game run with Boca Jr’s (Argentina-Liga A) which ended last month. Forbes has been a consistent scorer throughout his career. In Argentina, he scored 10.1 ppg while shooting 43.6 percent from three in just 20.7 mpg. Forbes…
Read MoreDevin Sweetney agrees with Marinos de Anzoategui
Devin Sweetney (198 cm, St. Francis, PA ’10) is on his way to Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB). Sweetney will make his first appearance in Venezuela after playing this season with Liege (Belgium-Euromillions). In 33 games in the Euromillions, the 29-year-old swingman scored 13.4 ppg while shooting 34.9 percent from three. Not only does he shoot…
Read MoreLleon Tillman agrees with San Jose
Lleon Tillman (198 cm, West Alabama’15) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for San Jose Arequipa (Peru-LNB) this 2017. Tillman joins the Peruvian club after playing the 2016-17 season on the roster of La Gallofa Cantbasket 04 (Spain-EBA). The University of West Alabama product appeared in a total of 25 games for…
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