South America
Darrius Garrett pens with Marinos
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) will continue his professional career this 2017 with the Marinos de Anzoategui (Venezuela-LPB). An injury abruptly ended his 2016-17 campaign with Hoops Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL). Garrett logged 11 games for the Lebanese club before his departure and averaged 14.3 ppg and 11.9 rpg. Hopefully, he’s 100 percent now and ready…
Read MoreTrey Gilder returns to Panteras
Trey Gilder (206 cm, Northwestern State’08) has agreed to terms on a deal that will allow him to play for Panteras de Miranda (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. This actually a return engagement for Trey to Panteras. He played for them in 2015-16 and he managed to record quite the productive season. After joining the team in…
Read MoreMuhammad El-Amin joins Atenas Cordoba
Muhammad El-Amin (196 cm, Stony Brook ’10) is heading to Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A). The 29-year-old swingman is joining Atenas while they are in the midst of a tough season. Currently, the team is sitting in ninth place in the Norte division of Liga A with an 11-20 record. El-Amin will bring a new scoring…
Read MoreKevin Young decides on Platense
Kevin Young (203 cm, Kansas’13) has signed to play for Club Atletico Platense Florida for the remainder of the Argentine TNA season. The forward last had a post at Indios de Mayaguez in the Puerto Rican BSN during 2016. Through 35 games, the Puerto Rican native secured averages of 10.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3…
Read MoreJuan Palacios added by Tofas
Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) has landed the services of veteran international player Juan Palacios (206 cm) this 2017. He is a 31-year-old Colombian player who also holds a Spanish passport. Juan spent the last two seasons on the roster of Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-BSL), so he is quite familiar with the league. In 2015-16 the…
Read MoreLazar Hayward heads to Guaros de Lara
Lazar Hayward (198 cm, Marquette ’10) is on the move to Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB). This will be the first move out of the United States for the 30-year-old forward. Since graduating, he bounced in-and-out of the NBA and D-league. In the 2010 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Hayward with the 30th overall pick.…
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 MoreRuben Magnano to coach Trotamundos
Ruben Magnano will be the new head coach of Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. He is an Argentinian national who also holds an Italian passport. His last head coaching stint was a two-season run with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A), from 2008 to 2010. The 62-year-old Magnano has been the head coach of the Brazilian…
Read MoreRicardo Powell has left Estudiantes Concordia
Ricardo Powell (199 cm, University of South Carolina’05) has parted ways with Argentinian club Estudiantes Concordia (Argentina-Liga A) this 2017. He played 23 games for Concordia before his departure and was able to put together averages of 14.1 ppg and 5.2 rpg. Prior to this stint, Powell spent the last five seasons playing in South…
Read MoreDarren Phillip joins CDU Concepcion
CD Universidad de Concepcion (Chile-Liga Nacional) has recently added veteran Darren Phillip (201 cm, Fairfield’00) this 2017. He made his debut for the club and Darren scored 31 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. Age has not slowed down the 38-year-old international player. He is an American player who also holds a British passport. Phillip…
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