Italy
Abdul Gaddy joins Granarolo Bologna
Italian Serie A club Granarolo Bologna has agreed to terms with Abdul Gaddy (190 cm, Washington’13) and will be bringing on the player this 2014-15. He is currently projected to join the team’s starting five. Bologna will be the player’s first team outside of the USA, beginning his international career. In 2013-14 Abdul began his…
Read MoreKeaton Grant newcomer at Trento
Aquila Basket Trento (Italy-SerieA) has opted to strengthen their backcourt with the recent addition of Keaton Grant (193 cm, Purdue’10) this 2014-15. The 27-year-old guard is coming off a productive 2013-14 season playing for Neckar RIESEN Ludwigsburg from Germany’s BBL. He played 33 games for them and averaged 15.8 ppg and 3.7 rpg. In 2012-13…
Read MoreDarrius Garrett joins Vanoli Cremona
Darrius Garrett (206 cm, Richmond’12) is the latest addition to the roster of Vanoli Cremona (Italy-SerieA) this coming 2014-15 season. Garrett is still a developmental project. In 2013-14, his sophomore season as a pro, he played for AE Nea Kifisia Athens from Greece’s A1 league. He averaged 6.3 ppg and 5.2 rpg in 23 games…
Read MoreDeQuan Jones signs with Cantu
Italian Serie A club Acqua Vitasnella Cantu has agreed to terms with American import DeQuan Jones (203 cm, Miami, Florida’12) for the 2014-15 season. Cantu will be the 24-year-old forward’s first team outside of the USA, kicking off his international career. He was a recent participant in both the Orlando and Las Vegas Summer leagues,…
Read MoreDrake Diener landed by Reggio Emila
Italian Serie A veteran, 32-year-old Drake Diener (196 cm, De Paul’05) was originally expected to make his return to EA7 Emporio Armani Milano this 2014-15. A twist of fate has Drake headed to Grissin Bon Reggio Emila instead, signing for a two-year deal. Diener has just completed a three-season stint with Banco di Sardegna Sassari…
Read MoreSam Young added by JuveCaserta
Sam Young (198 cm, Pittsburgh’09) is the latest addition to the roster of Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Italy-SerieA) for the 2014-15 season. The former NBA swingman was released by the San Antonio Spurs at the beginning of the 2013-14 season and Young moved on to join the Sydney Kings (Australia-NBL) in November 2013. He played 21…
Read MoreLinas Kleiza newcomer to EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-SerieA) has landed Lithuanian forward Linas Kleiza (203 cm, Missouri’05) and he will be suiting up for them this 2014-15. Kleiza was a member of the Lithuanian National Team in 2006 to 2010 and again in 2012 up to the present. In 2013-14 he played for the Turkish league champions Fenerbahce…
Read MoreCZG Veroli sanctioned after BAT ruling
On June 26, 2014 CZG Veroli (Italy-A2 Gold) was sanctioned by FIBA following its continued breach of an award issued by the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The award being referred to was for a claim filed by former player Marco Rossetti against the club for outstanding salaries and interest. The original award was released in…
Read MoreEric Williams pens deal with Cantu
Italian Serie A team Pallacanestro Cantu is bolstering its roster this 2014-15 with the addition of veteran big man Eric Williams (206 cm, Wake Forest’06). The German-born 30-year-old Williams played the 2013-14 season for Limoges CSP Elite (France-ProA). He logged just a dozen games for the club throughout the whole season. Eric joined the club…
Read MoreO.D. Anosike inks with Avelino
O.D. Anosike (203 cm, Siena’13) has signed a deal with Sidigas Avellino in Italy’s Serie A and will play for the club next season. He is coming off the back of finishing the season with Strasbourg IG (France, ProA) where he played six games and averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. During the…
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