Posts Tagged ‘cantu’
Kyle Johnson now with AV Cantu
Kyle Johnson (195 cm, Long Island University’11) has agreed to terms on a deal with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu from Italy’s Serie A this 2015/16. Johnson is a British-Canadian player who has been a member of the British national team since 2011. His 2014/15 season began late, signing with the Brampton A’s (Canada-NBL) in January 2015.…
Read MoreKenny Hasbrouck to play for AV Cantu
Kenny Hasbrouck (191 cm, Siena’09) has put pen to paper on a deal to play for Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. This will be an upgrade in competition for the 28-year-old veteran as he played in Italy’s A2 Silver league in 2014/15 for Mobyt Ferrara. He posted solid numbers for his former team,…
Read MoreBrady Heslip pens with AV Cantu
Brady Heslip (188 cm, Baylor’14) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A). Heslip is a Canadian player who has been a member of the Canadian national team since 2011. Heslip began the 2014/15 season playing in the NBA D-League for the Reno Bighorns, after failing to secure a deal with…
Read MoreLaQuinton Ross now with AV Cantu
LaQuinton Ross (203 cm, Ohio State’14) is a new addition to the roster of Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. The 22-year-old Ross made a splash with Consultinvest VL Pesaro (Italy-Serie A) in 2014/15 for his rookie season. He scored 17.6 ppg and grabbed 7.1 rpg in 29 games. His strong play during the…
Read MoreLangston Hall newcomer to AV Cantu
Langston Hall (193 cm, Mercer’14) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 season with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-Serie A). At only 23 years of age, Hall has already had previous experience playing in Italy’s premiere basketball league. The Mercer grad played his rookie season (2014/15) for Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (Italy-Serie A). In 23 games…
Read MoreMetta World Peace agrees with Cantu
It’s official! Metta World Peace (201 cm, St. John’s’99) will be making his way to the Italian Serie A (and Eurocup) after agreeing with Acqua Vitasnella Cantu. World Peace began his international career this 2014/15 when he signed with Chinese CBA club Sichuan Blue Whales. He played 15 games for them and averaged 19.0 ppg…
Read MoreEurocup, group strugglers find rhythm
There were three games in the Eurocup tonight as Round 7 of the 2014/2015 competition started. Over the three games teams who have been struggling in the competition finally got some momentum by recording wins and giving themselves a slither of hope for Last 32 qualification. Group A Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia vs. Paris-Levallois, 78-72…
Read MoreGiorgi Shermadini pens with Cantu
Acqua Vitasnella Cantu (Italy-SerieA) has landed Georgian big man Giorgi Shermadini (216 cm) to bolster their frontcourt for the 2014-15 season. Shermadini has been a long time member of the Georgian national team from 2006 up to the present. He began the 2013-14 season playing for CAI Zaragoza from Spain’s Liga Endesa. Giorgi played 16…
Read MoreEurocup: ASVEL and Gran Canaria win
The Eurocup tipped off in full swing on Tuesday as ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne gunned down Artland Dragons Quakenbrueck on the road and Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas shot down Foxtown Cantu at home. The rest of the Round 1 schedule will be played out on Wednesday as the other clubs enter the competition through Group…
Read MoreItalian Serie A Opening Night Recap
The Italian Serie A ushered in the 2014/15 season with a full slate of games as all 16 teams in the league took to the hardwood. Round 1 saw some familiar teams establishing early momentum with opening night wins, as well as a few surprises here and there. Overall, fans of Italian basketball were treated…
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