Posts Tagged ‘University of Arkansas’
Courtney Fortson sticks with Guangsha Lions
Courtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) has been given a contract extension by the Zhejiang Guansha Lions (China-CBA) and will remain with the team for the 2017-18 season. The University of Arkansas product was able to deliver a solid season for the team in 2016-17, posting impressive averages of 29.0 ppg and 8.5 apg in 42…
Read MoreCoty Clarke joins Avtodor
Coty Clarke (201 cm, Arkansas’14) will be reinforcing the roster of Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB) this coming 2017-18 season. Clarke is a 24-year-old Arkansas alum, who is coming off an eight-game stint playing for the Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico-BSN). During his brief run with the team, Coty dropped averages of 18.3 ppg and 8.3 rpg.…
Read MoreAlandise Harris, newcomer to Louaize
Alandise Harris (198 cm, Arkansas’15) is a fresh face on the roster of Louaize Zouk (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2017. In his debut for the Lebanese club, the 26-year-old Arkansas product scored 11 points and hauled in eight rebounds. This is his first team this 2016-17 season. Since going pro, Harris has only seen action for…
Read MoreMarshawn Powell moves to Berme Viola
Marshawn Powell (201 cm, Arkansas ’13) is heading to Berme Viola Basket Reggio Calabria (Italy-Serie A2). The 27-year-old moves to Viola after a 13-game stint with s. Oliver Wuerzburg (Germany-BBL). He came off the bench for the German team with 21.2 mpg while scoring 9.5 ppg and grabbing 4.4 rpg. Now, Powell will look to bring…
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 MoreMarvell Waithe signs with Moutahed
Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) have reached an agreement with Marvell Waithe (205 cm, Arkansas’12) this 2016. Waithe is a 29-year-old Canadian international player who was a former member of the Canadian national team in 2009. He spent 2015 and 2016 playing in Mexico for several teams. In 2016 Marvell played 18 games for the…
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 MoreTeddy Gipson joins Le Havre
Teddy Gipson (193 cm, Arkansas’02) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 with STB Le Havre (France-Pro A). The 36-year-old veteran is coming off a six-game stint in Adriatic league action for BC Igokea Aleksandrovac (Bosnia-Division 1). He signed up with Igokea in January 2016 and was able to produce averages of 10.2 ppg and…
Read MoreCourtney Fortson leaves Banvit
Courtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) is no longer with Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (Turkey-BSL) this 2016 and is now a free agent. It was an amicable parting of ways between the player and the club. Courtney played 18 games for them during their run in the Eurocup and averaged 13.8 ppg and 5.8 apg. He also…
Read MoreWilliam Pharis agrees with Byblos
William Pharis (206 cm, Arkansas’04) will continue his professional career this 2014/15 season with Byblos (Lebanon-Division A) after being released by Champville this November. Pharis is a 33-year-old American player who is also a naturalized Lebanese citizen. He was a former member of the Lebanese national team from 2010-12. In 2013-14 he suited up for…
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