Uruguay
Terrell Taylor added by Olimpia
Veteran journeyman Terrell Taylor (203 cm, Virginia Tech’03) has inked a deal to play for Club Atletico Olimpia Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). Terrell began the 2015-16 season playing in Chile for Club Deportes Las Animas (Chile-Liga Nacional). In two dozen games Taylor was able to put together averages of 26.7 ppg and 11.5 rpg. He should be…
Read MoreWillie Readus pens with Atenas
Willie Readus (201 cm, Delta State’14) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 as a member of Atletico Atenas Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). The team is currently struggling in the Uruguayan league with their 2-11 record. Hopefully, the infusion of some fresh blood into the roster can turn their season around. The 23-year-old Readus played his rookie…
Read MoreJoan Luis Haiti added by Tabare
Joan Luis Haiti (200 cm) is now a member of Atletico Tabare (Uruguay-LUB) after landing a deal to play for the club this 2015-16. Haiti is a 33-year-old Cuban player who has been a long-time member of the Cuban national team since 2000. In his maiden game for his new team, Joan Luis scored 14…
Read More2015 FIBA Americas: Argentina extends winning run
The Dominican Republic tipped off day 4 at the 2015 FIBA Americas by beating Uruguay 70-90 to remain in the hunt for qualification. The victory was the second in as many days for the Dominicans, and after losing their opening two contests the islanders are looking better having won two on the bounce to keep…
Read MoreFIBA Americas 2015 Day 1 Recap
The FIBA Americas 2015 tournament is underway. At stake, aside from national pride, are two berths to the basketball competition at the 2016 Olympic Games. Eight of the 10 participating took to the court to kick off Day 1 of the event. The action was intense from start to finish, with every win being ever-so…
Read MoreEsteban Batista to Chongqing Fly Dragon
Esteban Batista (208 cm) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with Chinese club Chongqing Fly Dragon (CBA). Batista is a 31-year-old Uruguayan player who also holds a Spanish passport. He has been a long-time member of the Uruguayan national team from 2003 up to the present. Esteban played for 2015 Greek Cup winner Panathinaikos…
Read MoreJayson Granger now with Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has landed Jayson Granger (188 cm) and will be adding him to strengthen their roster this 2015/16. Granger is an Uruguayan player who also has Italian citizenship. He has been on-and-off the Uruguayan team from 2009 up to the present. Jayson suited up for Spanish Liga Endesa club Unicaja Malaga in…
Read MoreSylbrin Robinson back to Sayago
Sylbrin Robinson (201 cm, Northeastern´04) will play for Sayago in the Uruguayan LUB once more after returning to the club. The American is making his comeback to the club after spending the 2013/2015 season there, playing a key role in the team reaching the league final. He played fifteen games during the campaign and picked…
Read MorePaul Harrison now with Montevideo
Paul Harrison (203 cm, North Greenville University’12) is now a new addition to the roster of Montevideo Basket Ball Club from Uruguay’s LUB this 2015. This will be his first time to play for a Latin American club. The 25-year-old big man spent most of his 2014/15 season playing in Finland. He initially started with…
Read MoreTerence Dials now with Malvin
Terence Dials (206 cm, Ohio State’06) is now playing for Malvin Montivideo (Uruguay-LUB) this 2015. He moved from BBC Monthey (Switzerland-LNA), where he began the 2014/15 season. Dials has already played his first game for his new club and scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds. Before his move, Terence logged 13 games for BBC…
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