France
David Andersen now with ASVEL
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA) has landed the services of Australian big man David Andersen (212 cm) for the 2014-15 season. Andersen joined Strasbourg IG (France-ProA) in January 2014. He was able to play in three Eurocup games and average 5.3 ppg and 3.7 rpg. He also played 25 games for them in the French league…
Read MoreSime Spralja inks with Sharks Antibes
French Pro B club Sharks Antibes have added Sime Spralja (206 cm) to their roster for the upcoming 2014-15 season. The Sharks won the Pro B title back in 2013 and will be looking to regain their past glory in the new season. Spralja is a Croatian player, who was also a one-time member of the…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014: Spain is out
The second day of quarter-final games in the FIBA World Cup 2014 brought with them arguably the most exciting and intense Basketball of the tournament so far. Certainly, France knocking out tournament hosts Spain sent shockwaves around the country and stunned the millions watching the spectacle unfold on TV. Joining France in the semi-final stage…
Read MoreHerve Lamizana joins Halcones Xalapa
Herve Lamizana (208 cm, Rutgers’04) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season with Halcones UV Xalapa (Mexico-LNBP). Herve has dual citizenship from France and the Ivory Coast, and has been a member of the Ivory Coast national team from 2010-13. He began the 2013-14 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales…
Read MoreMax Kouguere inks deal with Orleans
Entente Orleans 45 (France-ProA) has strengthened their roster this 2014-15 season with the addition of Max Kouguere (198 cm). He is a Congolese-Central African player who was a former member of the Central African national team from 2009 to 2013. In 2013-14 Max played in Spain’s Liga Endesa for La Bruixa d’Or Manresa. He logged…
Read MoreFIBA announces hosts for Eurobasket 2015
After the removal of Ukraine as host nation of Eurobasket 2015 by FIBA in June, 2014, due to concerns over current geo-political tensions, eight federations officially filed bids to host the event. Today, FIBA has announced that Croatia, France, Germany, and Latvia will be hosting Eurobasket 2015. The competition will take place between September 5-20,…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals Preview
We’re down to the last eight teams in the FIBA World Cup 2014! Teams representing Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania have all been eliminated from the competition. Brazil (South America) and USA face six other teams hailing from Europe. Four teams face off tonight looking to book their seats for the semifinals, while the other…
Read MoreB.A. Walker newcomer to Lille
B.A. Walker (188 cm, VCU’07) will continue his professional career with Lille Metropole Basket from France’s Pro B league this 2014-15 season. The 29-year-old Walker is not unfamiliar with the French hoops scene, having played for ALM Evreux Basket (France-ProB) in 2013-14. He played a total of 50 games for Evreux and was able to…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
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