Posts Tagged ‘Azad University Tehran’
Andrew James Ogilvy to Azad
Andrew James Ogilvy (211 cm, Vanderbilt’10) will be bolstering the frontcourt of Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2017. Andrew is an Irish-Australian international player who is coming off a stint playing for the Illawarra Hawks (Australia-NBL). In 34 games, the big man was able to record averages of 11.1 ppg and 7.6 rpg. In 2016…
Read MoreDominique Jones pens with Azad
Dominique Jones (193 cm, South Florida’10) is taking his game to Iran this 2017 after agreeing to a deal with Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Jones is coming off a productive stint playing in China for the Qingdao Double Star Eagles (China-CBA). He played 38 games for them and was able to post impressive averages of…
Read MoreRolandas Alijevas inks with Azad
Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) is reinforcing its roster this 2017 with the addition of Rolandas Alijevas (192 cm). He is a 32-year-old Lithuanian player who also holds a Swiss passport. This will be his first signing of the 2016-17 season. In 2015-16, Rolandas lent his talents to Juventus-LKSK Utenos from his home Lithuania’s LKL. He…
Read MoreImmigration ban backlash: American players stuck in Dubai
It did not take too long, but Donald Trump’s 90-day immigration ban from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen has already caused a backlash. Iran has responded in kind with their own ban. This “reaction” has resulted in two American players, J.P. Prince (203 cm, Tennessee’10) and Joseph Jones (206 cm, Texas A&M’08),…
Read MoreBrion Rush to play for Azad
Brion Rush (186 cm, Grambling State’06) will continue his pro career this 2016 with Azad Unversity Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Rush is a 31-year-old American player who also holds a Montenegrin passport. Rush was set to play the 2015-16 season for Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa). In December 2015 Brion signed a deal to play for KK Sutjeska…
Read MoreWill McDonald newcomer to Azad
Veteran big man Will McDonald (211 cm, Southern Florida’03) is a new addition to the roster of Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. He should be able to add size and experience to their frontcourt. Azad is currently fifth in the Superleague standings with their 15-10 record. Will is moving there from the Jiangsu Nangang…
Read MoreTony Weeden joins Azad University
Tony Weeden (183 cm, Chicago State’05) will continue his professional career in Iran this 2015-16 as he signs with Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Weeden spent his 2014-15 season on the roster of Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A). He played a total of 16 games for his former club and averaged 18.4 ppg and 2.6 apg, helping…
Read MoreRyan Richards pens with Azad
British international player Ryan Richards (212 cm) has agreed to terms to play for Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2015. He was a former member of the British national team in 2011. The big man is coming off a stint playing in Europe where he managed to suit up for a couple of teams. He…
Read MoreFilip Videnov signs with Azad
Filip Videnov (196 cm, Western Kentucky’03) is Asia bound this 2015 as he agrees to sign on with Azad University Tehran from Iran’s Superleague. Videnov is a Bulgarian player who has played for his country’s national team for 10 years, from 2002-2012. This will be the first time the player suits up for an Asian…
Read MoreAnthony Grundy moves to Azad
Anthony Grundy (189 cm, North Carolina State’02) will continue his professional career with Azad University Tehran from Iran’s Superleague this 2013-14. The veteran guard is no stranger to Iran’s Superleague. In fact, the 34-year-old Grundy played there to start the 2012-13 season, suiting up for Mahrm Tehran. Anthony then moved to Greece for a stint…
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