Posts Tagged ‘University of Louisiana-Lafayette’
Shawn Long joins Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Shawn Long (208 cm, La-Lafayette) is taking his game to China after landing a deal to play for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2017. Long was recently waived by the Houston Rockets in September. The 24-year-old big man will be an important piece in the Flying Tigers’ frontcourt puzzle this season. In 2016-17 Long…
Read MoreRyan McCoy added by Bucaneros
Ryan McCoy (183 cm, University of Louisisana’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2017. The 29-year-old McCoy is coming in as a replacement for Marcu Hall. Ryan started the 2016-17 season playing in Mexico for Correcaminos UAT Victoria (Mexico-LNBP). He appeared in a total…
Read MoreDwayne Mitchell signed by Olimpia
Dwayne Mitchell (196 cm, University of Louisiana’06) has signed on to play for Club Atletico Olimpia Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB) this 2017. The 34-year-old veteran has already made his debut for his new team and he managed to score 10 points and grab two rebounds in a loss to Welcome. Dwayne was busy in 2016, lending his…
Read MoreOrien Greene arrested
Orien Greene (193 cm, Louisiana-Lafayette’05) was arrested Monday on suspicion of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a sleeping woman. Greene was a second-round NBA Draft pick in 2005 by Boston. He began his career with the Celtics but was traded to the Pacers in 2006, where he was used sparingly. He was with the Kings…
Read MoreTravis Bureau re-ups with Craiova
Travis Bureau (202 cm, University of Louisiana’12) has truly found a home with SCM CSU Craivoa (Romania-Liga Nationala), with the organization opting to bring back the veteran for a fifth season. Bureau has been playing for Craiova since leaving the University of Louisiana. In 2015-16 Travis played 19 games for Craiova and posted averages of…
Read MoreTyren Johnson signed by Lavrio
Tyren Johnson (202 cm, University of Louisiana’10) is a recent addition to the roster of GS Lavrio (Greece-A1) this 2016-17. The 28-year-old Johnson began the 2015-16 season with Usak Sportlif (Turkey-BSL), but in December 2015 the forward headed off to Asia. Tyren landed a deal to play for the Kyoto Hannaryz (Japan-BJ League). He appeared…
Read MoreMichael Southall cut by U-Banca Transilvania Cluj
After playing two games for U-Banca Transilvania Cluj (Romania-Liga Nationala), Michael Southall (209cm, Louisiana-Lafayette’06) has been released by the club. The center averaged just 1.5 ppg and 1.5 rpg during his short stint with the team and has now been moved on. Before heading to Transilvania, the American played three consecutive seasons in Qatar for…
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