Latvia
U18 European Championships quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the U18 European Championships have been locked after Wednesday’s games in Group E and F settled who will head to the next stage of the competition. Group E Croatia vs. Italy, 81-65 Croatia eased through the second half of this contest after Italy had stuck close during the first two quarters of…
Read MoreDavis Bertans now with Vitoria
Davis Bertans (203 cm) has agreed terms on a three year contract with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain, Liga Endesa and Euroleague) with the option of an NBA out every season. The small forward arrives in Spain from Serbian powerhouse Partizan NIS Belgrade where he spent the last two seasons. Last season the Latvian played in…
Read MoreKevin Dillard links with VEF Riga
Kevin Dillard (183 cm, Dayton’13) has been added to the roster of VEF Riga (Latvia, LBL and Euroleague) for the 2014/2015 season. The Latvian team announced this week that it would enter the Euroleague qualifying round next season and Kevin Dillard will give the club options on the court during the European and domestic campaign.…
Read MoreVentsplis crowned Latvian LBL champions
Ventsplis defeated VEF Riga 81-59 in Game 5 of the Latvian LBL title series to win the clubs’ ninth league title and first since 2009. With home court advantage, Ventsplis strolled to victory and claimed a comfortable 4-1 series win over close rival VEF. The hosts took the lead early in the contest and never…
Read MoreDerrick Nix departs VEF Riga
American big man Derrick Nix (208 cm, Michigan State’13) has left Latvian team VEF Riga to return home and take care of his mother and household. In his rookie season, Derrick started with Krka Novo Mesto (Slovenia-Telemach League), but moved on to join VEF Riga in October 2013. During his run with Latvian club, Nix…
Read MorePolk waived by Riga
Christian Polk (190 cm, UTEP’11) has been released by VEF Riga (Latvia, LBL and VTB League) after just one month with the club. The American has started two games in the LBL and averaged 5.5 points and 1.0 board per game, while in the VTB United League he also played two games and collected an…
Read MoreWillie Kemp inks with Ventsplis
Willie Kemp (188 cm, Memphis´10) will play in Latvia this season after inking a deal with BK Ventspils (Latvia, LBL and Eurochallenge). The point guard has been busy this season playing for Gaz Metan in the Romanian Liga Nacional and Eurochallenge. In the Liga Nacional the American played sixteen games and averaged 14.6 points, 2.4…
Read MoreKaspars Berzins joins Rio Natura Monbus
Spanish Liga Endesa club Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB has landed Latvian big man Kaspars Berzins (213 cm) for the 2013-14 season. Berzins has been a member of the Latvian National Team in 2005, 2007-08, 2010, 2012-13. Kaspars spent the last three seasons with VEF Riga from Latvia’s LBL. Berzins spent the early part of…
Read MorePJ Hill heads back to Latvia
PJ Hill (182 cm, Ohio State´10) has linked up with Liepaja/Triobet in the Latvian LBL for the remainder of this season. The point guard has already been in action this season while playing for Greek A1 outfit Apollon Patras. The American played twelve games for the club and notched averages of 8.8 points, 2.0 rebounds,…
Read MoreAttendance and revenue: Top NE European teams
Attendance and revenue: Top 20 North Eastern European teams Revenue from ticket sales is not the primary source of income of sports organizations. Especially when it is compared to sponsorship deals, TV broadcasting rights, merchandising, and donations from local city or regional government. However, home-game attendance is a key factor that affects a club’s business…
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