Finland
Kevin Parrom newcomer to Pyrinto
Kevin Parrom (198 cm, Arizona’13) will give his international playing career another go this 2014-15 season as he heads to Finland to join Pyrinto Tampere (Korisliiga). His first foray overseas did not go so well in 2013-14. He signed with the SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Ukraine-Superleague), but managed to appear in just one game where he…
Read MoreTom Knight transfers to Kataja
Tom Knight (208 cm, Notre Dame ‘14) transfers to Kataja (Finland-Korisliiga) from the Durham Wildcats (United Kingdom, BBL), where he averaged 16.5 ppg and 9.5 rpg in two games. Tom Knight graduated from the University of Notre Dame a few months ago and averaged 4.0 ppg in 26 games in the ACC. Speaking shortly after Knight had…
Read MoreFinnish Korisliiga opens with five games
The Finnish Korisliiga is underway for the 2014/2015 campaign with five games tipping off the season on Wednesday. Eleven teams make up the top flight of Basketball in Finland so the action is rapid and the season is always packed full of drama, with a healthy helping of twists and turns along the way. A…
Read MoreKenneth Simms pens with KTP Basket
Kenneth Simms (205 cm, Cumberland’09) is set to play in Finland’s Korisliiga this 2014-15 season after signing a deal to play for KTP Basket Kotka. He was originally prepared to play this season with SO Maritime Boulogne (France-ProA), but was released by the team in September 2014. In 2013-14 the 28-year-old Simms played for Liege…
Read MoreDamon Williams extends with Tampere
Veteran front courter Damon Williams (201 cm, Colorado State Pueblo’98) is staying with Finnish Korisliiga club Pyrinto Tampere (Baltic League) for another season. The forward is extending his contract for what will be his sixth consecutive (eighth overall) season with the club and will play pro ball again this year at the age of 41…
Read MoreKen Horton signed by Kataja Basket
Ken Horton (199 cm, Central Connecticut State’12) has been signed by Joesuun Kataja Basket from Finland’s Korisliiga for the 2014-15 season. He played for the Huracanes de Tampico (Mexico-LNBP) in 2013-14. In 16 games Ken was able to showcase his scoring with 17.1 ppg as well as his rebounding with 7.6 rpg. Horton later moved…
Read MoreDavid Gonzalvez pens with Namika Lahti
David Gonzalvez (193 cm, Richmond’10) is a new addition to the roster of Namika Lahti (Finland-Korisliiga) this 2014-15 season. The 26-year-old player suited up for SPM Shoeters Den Bosch (Netherlands-Eredivisie) in 2013-14. He played in six games for them in the EuroChallenge and was able to put up averages of 13.3 ppg and 3.5 rpg.…
Read MoreFIBA U16 Euros gather pace: day 3
Day 3 of the FIBA U16 Euros tournament threw up a few key clashes among the four groups as the nations jostled for position with one eye turning to the next round. Group A Serbia won the top of the group clash against Turkey with a 63-67 score line. It was the toughest game for…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships day 2
Game 2 of the FIBA U16 European Championships has helped to put the competing nations in their places and helped the groups take shape. There was plenty of excitement through the round, and a few shocks along the way too. Group A Turkey overcame Finland 61-74 in Ogre to continue its unbeaten start to the…
Read MoreU16 European Championships day 1
The U16 European Championships are underway in Latvia and there was plenty of action across the groups on day 1, with reigning champs Spain getting their title defence off to a good start. Group A Serbia emerged victorious with a relatively comfortable 79-55 win over Finland in Ogre. The teams were tied at 8-8 after…
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