North America
Liam McMorrow added by Jiangsu Tongxi
Jiangsu Tongxi of China’s CBA are strengthening their roster for the 2015/16 season with the addition of Liam McMorrow (218 cm, Tennessee Tech’12). Liam is a 28-year-old Canadian player who is coming off a 12-game stint with the Barako Bull Energy Cola (Philippines-PBA) as their import for the Governor’s Cup. During his run McMorrow posted…
Read MoreTyrone Watson joins Al Muharraq
Tyrone Watson (196 cm, New Mexico State’13) has decided to wear the colors of Al Muharraq (Bahrain, Premier League), marking his first professional post in the Middle East. Indeed, this will actually be his first station outside of his native Canada since turning pro from New Mexico State (USA) in 2013. Tyrone Watson played for…
Read MoreBraxton Dupree to Saint John Mill Rats
Braxton Dupree (203 cm, Towson’11) has agreed to terms with the St. John Mill Rats from Canada’s NBL this 2015-16 season. He was originally set to play for the Chernomorets Burgas (Bulgaria-NBL). Dupree had an underwhelming 2014-15 season. He began the season with Tomas de Rocamora (Argentina-TNA), but was released by the team in October…
Read MoreKervin Bristol added by Nea Kifisia
Kervin Bristol (206 cm, Fordham’12) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for AE Nea Kifisia Athens (Greece-A1) for the upcoming season. Kervin is 27-year-old American player who also holds a Haitian passport. In 2014/15 Bristol was on the roster of Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-VTB). He played 19 games for them and averaged…
Read MoreAnthony Bennett waived by Minnesota
The Minnesota Timberwolves have placed Anthony Bennett on waivers. If he clears waivers, Minnesota will buyout the remainder of his contract for $3.65 million. The 22-year-old Canadian player was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA Draft. A shoulder injury stifled his rookie season with the Cavs and Bennett was found underwhelming…
Read MoreCOCABA Championship, Panama claims gold
Panama is the new champion of Central American Basketball after going over Costa Rica in a dominant FIBA COCABA Championship final. The gold medal contest pitted the Panamanians against tournament hosts Costa Rica, but any thoughts that home court advantage would play a part were quickly forgotten as Panama posted a 74-46 victory and completely…
Read MoreJahenns Manigat newcomer to Omonia
Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus-Division A) have agreed to terms on a deal with Canadian player Jahenns Manigat (186 cm, Creighton’14) for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old Manigat played his rookie season as a pro in 2014/15 for BC Timisoara from Romania’s Liga Nationala. He appeared in a total of 21 games and was able to produce…
Read MoreLevon Kendall extends with Gran Canaria
Levon Kendall (209 cm, Pittsburgh’07) is extending his stay with Spanish Liga Endesa outfit Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 during the 2015/2016 season. The Canadian with an Irish passport joined the club at the start of the 2014/2015 campaign and helped the team reach the final of the Eurocup, the first continental final in the history…
Read MoreJordan Baker inks with Galitos-Tley
Jordan Baker (201 cm, Alberta’14) has agreed to terms on a deal with Galitos-Tley from Portugal’s LPB and will be starting for them this season. Baker is a 24-year-old Canadian player who has been a member of the Canadian national team in 2011 and 2014. Jordan took his game to the German Pro B in…
Read MoreGarrett Williamson joins London Lightning
Garrett Williamson (196 cm, St. Joseph’s’10) is taking his game to Canada after penning a deal with the London Lightning (Canada-NBL). He will get a fresh start after being cut by AEK Athens (Greece-A1) close to the end of the 2014/15 season. Garrett was not performing to the level that the team had expected. During his…
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