Asia
Dragan Labovic signed by Al Riyadi
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut from Lebanon’s Division A has added Serbian big man Dragan Labovic (207 cm) this 2013-14 season. Al Riyadi is currently leading in the Lebanese Division A standings with a record of 14-4. Dragan began the season with Laboral Kutxa (Spain-Liga Endesa). In November 2013 he moved AZS Kozalin (Poland-TBL). Labovic played…
Read MoreYamene Coleman joins Al Ahli Jeddah
Yamene Coleman (206 cm, Troy’10) is set to continue his professional career in Asia as he joins Al Ahli Jeddah from Saudi Arabia’s Premier league. Coleman is coming from CA Bizertin (Tunisia-Division I). This will be the Troy grad’s first taste of hoops in the Middle East. In 2012-13 he was with Karhu Kauhajoki (Finland-Korisliiga)…
Read MoreAlbert Schweitzer Tournament preview
As international Basketball tournaments go, the Albert Schweitzer Tournament may fly under the radar of some hoops fans. However, for those who like to keep an eye on roots Basketball, this is an essential tournament and one that has become an unofficial international youth competition of sorts. The gathering takes place every two years at…
Read MoreMustafa Shakur lands with Tadamon Zouk
Former NBA guard Mustafa Shakur (190 cm, Arizona’07) is making his way to Lebanon to play for Tadamon Zouk (Division A) this 2014. Shakur began the 2013-14 season playing for the Eerie Bay Hawks (USA-D-League). In 23 games he averaged 18.9 ppg and 6.8 apg. In January 2014 Mustafa was traded to the Tulsa 66ers…
Read MoreDerick Nelson headed to Al Ansar
Derick Nelson (196 cm, Oakland’10) has agreed to terms with Al Ansar Medina from Saudi Arabia’s Premier League this 2014. Nelson is actually making the move from another Premier league team, Al Fath Al Hasa. In 2012-13 he signed a deal to play for Uhud Medina (Saudi Arabia-Premier League). He played for Lansing Capitals (US-IBA), the…
Read More2014 FIBA World Cup schedule
With the 2014 FIBA World Cup approaching, the match schedule for the tournament has been announced. The eyes of the Basketball world will turn to Spain between August 30th and September 14th as the nations clash for the chance to win the most important international competition alongside the Olympics. As well as announcing the schedule…
Read MoreSean Marshall signed by Al Ahli Dubai
Al Ahli Dubai (United Arab Emirates-D1) has added Boston College product Sean Marshall (198 cm, Boston College’07) to their roster this 2014. The 28-year-old Marshall is coming from Turkish TBL club Aliaga Petkim. He played a total of 20 games for Aliaga before his departure and delivered some solid numbers during his run, averaging 21.4…
Read MoreReggie Okosa moves to Xinjiang
Reggie Okosa (208 cm, La Salle´02) has been signed by Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The Nigerian-American is no stranger to Asian Basketball as he has previously played in Japan, Lebanon, Philippines, South Korea, and China. The move to the Flying Tigers will be the power forward´s third club of the 2013/2014 season.…
Read MoreXavier Keeling joins Al Hasa
Al Fateh Al Hasa (Saudi Arabia, Premier League) announced the signing of Xavier Keeling (201 cm, St. Catharine´11) for the remainder of the campaign. The forward spent pre-season with Iraqi D1 club Al Kahraba, where he also spent the 2012/2013 season. It was a successful year for the American as he helped Al Kahraba win…
Read MoreJonathan Gibson transfers to Petrochimi
Jonathan Gibson (188 cm, New Mexico State’10) is moving to the Iranian Superleague to play for Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor. Gibson will be tasked to take the reigns of the team’s backcourt and orchestrate their offense. The 26-year-old guard is making the move from China’s CBA where he played for the Zheijiang Guangsha Lions. In…
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