South America
Vitor 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 MoreCarl Elliott back with Cocodrilos
Carl Elliott (193 cm, George Washington’07) is making his way back to Venezuela this 2017 and reuniting with his former team, Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB). He has been a frequent addition to their roster on many occasions in the past, seeing action for them on and off from 2011 to 2015. Carl returns to Cocodrilos…
Read MoreDiamon Simpson heads to Trotamundos de Carabobo
Diamon Simpson (204 cm, St. Mary’s ’09) is continuing his season with Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB). His debut with the team came yesterday against the Panteras (Venezuela-LPB). Trotamundos came away with a 7-75 victory. Simpson is being worked into the lineup as he only saw the floor for nine minutes. He scored one point from the…
Read MoreKevin Magdowski to coach in Colombia
Kevin Magdowski is heading to pastures new after being named the new head coach of Aguilas de Tunja in the Colombia DirecTV Liga. This will be a significant change for the German coach. Not only has he never coached outside of Europe, he has never left Germany or Luxemburg in his career. Kevin Magdowski has…
Read MoreMarcus Relphorde joins Gimnasia-Indalo Rivadavia
Marcus Relphorde (198 cm, Colorado’11) has been announced as a newcomer at Gimnasia-Indalo Esgr.Comodoro Rivadavia in the Argentina Liga A. The 29-year old swingman has been playing for Hapoel Migdal Haemek in the Israeli second division National League. Over 27 contests, Marcus Relphorde played well and recorded averages of 19.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists,…
Read MoreTony Wroten heads to Bucaneros de La Guaira
Tony Wroten (198 cm, Washington ’12) is moving on to the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB). This follows a 16-game run with the Texas Legends (USA- D-League) this season. In the D-league, Wroten scored 12.6 ppg with 2.3 apg and 2.6 rpg. A consistent jump shot is the biggest flaw in Wroten’s game. This trend continued this…
Read MoreHorace Wormely added by Gigantes
Horace Wormely (168 cm, Vanguard’06) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Gigantes de Guayana (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. Horace is coming off a stint playing in the Canadian NBL in 2016-17, for the Saint John Riptide (Canada-NBL). He appeared in a total of 32 games for them and produced averages of…
Read MoreTerry Martin Jr. moves to Tarija
Terry Martin Jr. (199 cm, Wofford’11) has penned a deal to play for Vikingos Tarija (Bolivia, Libobasquet) during this 2017. The American has been spending time in Argentina this season, playing for Alianza Viedma Rio Negro in the TNA. Over sixteen contests for the club, Terry Martin secured averages of 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and…
Read MoreSherman Gay now with Bucaneros
Sherman Gay (201 cm, Loyola Marymount’04) is now sporting the colors of Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. Gay did a solid job in his debut for the Bucaneros, recording a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Sherman is a 34-year-old American player who also holds a Jamaican passport. He came over after…
Read MoreLorrenzo Wade inks with Ferrocarril Capital Federal
Lorrenzo Wade (198 cm, San Diego State’09) is back in Argentina Basketball after signing for Ferrocarril Oeste Capital Federal in the Liga A. The American has been playing for Malvin in the Uruguay LUB this season. Over eight games Lorrenzo Wade secured averages of 16.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per appearance. The forward has played…
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