Asia
PBA opening game draws 52,612 fans!!!
The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) wrote history this weekend by drawing a record-breaking crowd of 52,612 for the season opener between Kia Sorento and Blackwater Elite 80-66 !! It’s been said that basketball unites the Philippines and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao can, well, unite the Philippines. And when the Philippines’ favorite pastime and the Philippines’…
Read MoreZack Atkinson heads to Iraq
Zack Atkinson (206 cm, Cal-Irvine’10) has signed with Al Karkh from Iraq. Atkins played in Australia until recently for Endigo Braves. He averaged 16 ppg and 9.2 rpg in the SEABL, which finished in late August. Zack Atkins has also played in New Zealand, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Columbia, Japan and Spain. Atkinson graduated from Cal Irvine…
Read MoreScott Morrison links with Aishin
Scott Morrison (213 cm, Portland State’08) will play in Japan for the first time after opting for Aishin Sea Horses in the NBL. The Canadian played in Australia last season, taking to the court for 31 games and logging numbers of 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. During the 2012/2013 campaign the…
Read MoreTracy Robinson inks with Al Nift
Tracy Robinson (201 cm, Loyola Illinois’08) has decided to stay in the Middle East for another season after signing for Al Nift (Iraq, Superleague). The forward has spent the last two seasons in the region playing for Al Nasar in the Kuwait D1 (2013/2014) and Al Kahraba Electricity (Iraq, D1). During the 2011/2012 season the…
Read MoreDesmond Penigar returns to Lebanon
Desmond Penigar (201 cm, Utah State’03) will bolster the front court of Lebanese club Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Division A) this season. The American was last on the hardwood representing Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia, Premier League), but his last significant court action came during the 2011/2012 season in Lebanon. During that stint the…
Read MoreDavis joins Seoul Knights
Seoul SK Knights (South Korea, KBL) has announced the signing of Bryan Davis (206 cm, Texas A&M’10) to the team roster. Most recently the power forward played for the Pacific Jewellers Saints (New Zealand, NBL) and averaged 9.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game over his eight games. During the 2013/2014 season the American featured…
Read MoreDaniel Orton added by Shanxi Zhongyu
Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentuck’10) bids his good-bye to the NBA and will continue his professional career in China with Shanxi Zhongyu (CBA) this 2014/15. Orton had a preseason deal with the Washington Wizards, but unfortunately did not make the cut for this season and decided to sign in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season…
Read MoreSekani Milligen to Club Central
Club Central (Lebanon-Division A) has added Sekani Milligen (193 cm, Valley City State’ 13) to their roster. It will be Milligen’s first professional contract. He played college Basketball at NAIA level for Valley City State and averaged 18.3 ppg for them. After graduation in 2013 he was inactive last season.
Read MoreVladan Vukosavljevic inks with Tadamon Zouk
Vladan Vukosavljevic (208 cm) has signed with Tadamon Zouk from Lebanon. The 30-year old Serbian veteran played in Lebanon last season as well, and was very successful. He averaged 22.6 ppg and 11.3 rpg for Champville and was the 2nd leading scorer and 3rd rebounder of the entire league. Prior to moving to Lebanon Vladan…
Read MoreTony Watson II heads to Duhok
Tony Watson II (188 cm, Buffalo’13) will continue his professional career in Asia as he signs with Duhok from Iraq’s Superleague this 2014/15. The 24-year-old guard was originally set to play for MAFC Budapest (Hungary-A Division), but was released by the team on September 2014. Tony spent his 2013/14 season in Germany playing for the…
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