Netherlands
Jason Dourisseau reunites with Groningen
Donar Groningen (Netherlands-Eredivisie) is welcoming back Jason Dourisseau (196 cm, Nebraska’06) for the 2015/16 season. He previously spent five seasons on their roster, from 2009 to 2014. Jason suited up for German Pro A club s.Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg. He played 39 games for his former club and recorded averages of 11.1 ppg and 3.9 rpg.…
Read MoreRoss Bekkering retained by Groningen
Donar Groningen (Netherlands-Eredivisie) has retained the services of Canadian player, Ross Bekkering (203 cm) for yet another season this 2015. Bekkering has been with Groningen since 2013, but has played his entire pro career in the Netherlands. In 2014/15 Ross was able to play 9.8 ppg and 5.3 rpg for Groningen over the course of…
Read MoreEuropean winners 2015: major leagues roundup
The 2015 season has finished in most domestic leagues, deciding the European winners this season and as the saying goes, there can only be one winner. Around the continent the leagues threw up the typical blend of excitement and nail biting competition and many went right down to the wire. Highlights abound of course, but…
Read MoreDen Bosch wins Dutch league in style
SPM Shoeters Den Bosch is the new champion of the DBL (Dutch Basketball League) after overcoming reigning champ Donar Groningen 85-64 in Game 5 of the finals series. The clubs clashed in Den Bosch as the home team looked to wrap up the title in style. Shoeters achieved that with a comfortable win that ensured…
Read MoreGroningen wins Dutch Cup
Donar Groningen has been crowned the Dutch Cup champions after overcoming Shoeters Den Bosch 78-70 in a thrilling final. The winners managed to grab the victory despite the absence of DeJuan Wright, who was missing the game through injury, while Ross Bekkering was also missing. A tight first quarter saw both sets of players trade…
Read MoreMaurice Creek moves to Leiden
Maurice Creek (196 cm, George Washington’14) is switching teams, but will remain in the Netherlands’ Eredivisie. The rookie is moving to Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden from The Bright Kings Den Helder. He has had a productive initial outing as a pro, averaging 18.2 ppg and 4.4 rpg in his maiden season. The 24-year-old was able…
Read MoreJoey van Zegeren suspended indefinitely
Virginia Tech has suspended junior forward Joey van Zegeren (208 cm) indefinitely, the program announced on Friday. Joey van Zegeren is VT’s third-leading scorer at 9.8 points per game and the team’s leading rebounder at 5.3 per game. He also averages 20.4 minutes per game, fifth on the team. “Joey failed to meet the expectations we have for…
Read More2014/2015 Eurochallenge, Round 5
Round 5 of the 2014/2015 Eurochallenge is up and running after a busy schedule of games ushered in the fifth week of competition on Wednesday. There were twelve games played through Europe on the night, while more teams booked their place in the Last 16 when others slipped out of contention for the next phase.…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 Draw Results are In!
The Eurobasket 2015 Draw took place in Disneyland, Paris and the results have been announced! Next year, 24 of Europe’s best national basketball teams will compete in one of the sport’s premier events. There will be four host nations for the event and the group stages will take place in Zagreb, Croatia; Montpellier, France; Berlin,…
Read MoreVan Oostrum heads to Kouvola
Devon Van Oostrum (190 cm) has found a new club and will play for Kouvot Kouvola in the Finnish Korisliiga during this season. The Dutch-British player has recently left Cedevita Zagreb where he played five games for the Croatian club in the Adriatic League. During those five games Van Oostrum managed just 2.2 points and…
Read More