Posts Tagged ‘Sonny Weems’
Guangdong beats Liaoning in CBA Finals opener
The Guangdong Southern Tigers began their quest for a third consecutive league championship by beating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 88-83 in the Chinese Basketball Association Finals opener on Tuesday in Zhuji, Zhejiang province. Guangdong coach Du Feng commended his players for their strong defensive effort in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. “I repeatedly emphasized…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Guangdong Tigers
Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. Weems was dismissed by Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv (Israel-Winner League) in January 2017 based on allegations he refused to take a FIBA-sanctioned antidoping test. Weems took his game to China for…
Read MoreSonny Weems dismissed by Maccabi Tel Aviv
Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) has been dismissed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). This comes in the wake of allegations that Weems refused to take a FIBA-sanctioned antidoping test and failed to show up at practice. A ban from FIBA could be forthcoming, pending further investigation. Weems joined the team in April 2016. Weems had…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) has begun its rebuilding process for the 2016-17 season with the recent signing of Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08). Weems spent his 2015-16 season with a return engagement to the NBA. He was initially signed by the Phoenix Suns, where he played seven games and averaged 2.4 ppg and 1.7…
Read MoreSonny Weems leaves CSKA Moscow
Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) is no longer with Russian juggernaut CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) and is now a free agent. Weems has been with the club since 2012. In 2014/15 Weems managed to play 26 games in the Euroleague and averaged 13.1 ppg and 3.5 apg. Sonny also played 31 games in the VTB United…
Read MoreSonny Weems extended by CSKA Moscow
Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) is set to play a third straight season for Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this 2014-15. The former NBA guard was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (39th) in the 2008 NBA draft. Weems brought some solid numbers during his second year with the team in 2013-14.…
Read MoreEuroleague teams of the year
With the Euroleague Final Four ready to get underway in Milan next week, the organization has announced the First and Second Team for the season. Comprised of the best players in this season’s competition, both teams are packed with some of the best talent in European Basketball. As FIBA was keen to point out on…
Read MoreSonny Weems stays with CSKA Moscow
Former Toronto Raptor swingman Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) will be staying with Russian basketball club CSKA Moscow for one more season. Weems had a productive 2012-13 season with CSKA Moscow, as he played in a total of three leagues for them. Weems logged 26 games for them in the VTB United League and averaged…
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