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Eurocup: four more books Last 32 places
After a busy evening of action in the Eurocup on Wednesday, four more teams booked their places in the Last 32 and one more could join them if ALBA Berlin defeats Virtus Roma tomorrow. There were a total of 18 games around the continent as Round 8 of this season´s Regular Season competition continued. Last…
Read MoreKevin Foster signs for Besiktas
American rookie Kevin Foster (188 cm, Santa Clara’13) has left college and agreed terms with Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey, TBL) to play for the club during the 2013/2014 season. Besiktas has been busy acquiring American rookies and yesterday announced the arrival of Colton Iverson and has now added Foster. The point guard played last season for…
Read MoreColton Iverson heads to Besiktas
American rookie Colton Iverson (208 cm, Colorado State’13) will play his first season of professional Basketball in Turkey after being signed by Besiktas Istanbul (TBL). Iverson recently finished his last season in college Basketball with Colorado State in the NCAA. Over the course of 35 games the center offered averages of 13.9 points, 9.9 rebounds,…
Read MoreDaniel Ewing to miss 6 weeks with Besiktas
Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague) has announced that American guard Daniel Ewing (191 cm, Duke’05) will sit out the next 4-6 weeks of the season due to injury. 29-year old Ewing limped off the court in the recent loss to Fenerbache and did not return to the court. It has now been revealed that…
Read MoreRicky Minard signs with Besiktas
Earlier today American small forward Ricky Minard (196 cm, Morehead State’04) announced via his Twitter account that he was leaving SAIE3 Virtus Bologna and Italy. It has been confirmed that the experienced 29-year old is heading to Besiktas JK Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague) until the end of the season. Besiktas made the move for…
Read MoreCurtis Jerrells leaving Besiktas Istanbul
Curtis Jerrells (185 cm, Baylor’09) is leaving Besiktas Istanbul from Turkey’s TBL. Jerrells played 17 games with Besiktas in the Euroleague and averaged 14.2 ppg and 2.9 apg. He also played 17 games in the TBL and logged averages of 12.1 ppg and 3.0 apg. Jerrells is more of a scoring-oriented player and the team…
Read MoreIverson passes on D-League
Allen Iverson (184 cm, Georgetown’96) has passed on the opportunity to join D-League outfit the Texas Legends
Read MorePops Mensah-Bonsu headed to Milano
Pops Mensah-Bonsu (206 cm, George Washington’06) is headed to Italy Serie A team Olimpia Milano. The national team player for Great Britain at the past Olympic Games is expected to replace Richard Hendrix. Pops Mensah-Bonsu is expected in Italy this week for the medical exam, after which the contract will be in effect until the…
Read MoreGalatasaray close to sign Carlos Arroyo
Turkish club Galatasaray is close to signing Carlos Arroyo (188 cm, Florida International’01),a source close to the player said. The former NBA player from Puerto Rico already played in Turkey last season with Besiktas, winning the Championship and the Eurochallenge. However, Turkish rules require Galatasaray to pay a transfer fee to his former club Besiktas…
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