Russia
Nikola Lepojevic pens with Surgut
Nikola Lepojevic (195 cm) is making a return to Universitet Surgut (Russia-SuperLeague) for the 2014/2015 season it has been announced. The Serbian has previously played with the club during the 2008/2009, 2010/2011, and the 2013/2014 seasons. During his last stint with Surgut through the 2013/2014 campaign the shooting guard played in 35 games and was…
Read MoreLokomotiv wins VTB League opener
Russian team Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar and Czech team CEZ Nymburk had the honour of opening the 2014/2015 VTB League regular season tonight. The two teams clashed in Nymburk’s Sportovni Hala Arena but it was Lokomotiv who came away with the win, picking up a 67-82 victory to top the VTB standings at this meaningless point…
Read MoreLester Prosper added by Spartak Primorie
Lester Prosper (208 cm, Old Westbury’11) has agreed to terms on a deal with Russian club Spartak Primorie Vladivostok (Russia-Superleague) this 2014-15. Lester is a 26-year-old player from the British Virgin Islands. Prior to this agreement Prosper had spent time with Al Wehda Mecca (Saudi Arabia-Premier League) and the Caribbean Heat de Cartagena (Colombia-Liga Direct…
Read More2014-15 Eurocup Draw Results
Barcelona, Spain – The 36 clubs that qualified for the Eurocup have now been divided into six groups during the recent 2014-15 Eurocup Draw. The Eurocup regular season is set to begin on October 15 and will end on December 17. The top four teams from each group will then advance to the next round.…
Read MoreAkropolis Cup: Zalgiris beats Lokomotiv Kuban, 65-49
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas took to the court with pride as they defeated Lokomotiv Kuban 65-49, claiming the Kaunas Akropolis Cup trophy. The friendly tournament was held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Zalgiris and the event culminated in a poetic ending with the hosts coming out as the victors. Turkish club Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul took…
Read MoreChris Matthews signs with Spartak Primorye
Chris Matthews (193 cm, St.Bonaventure’10) has signed with Spartak Primorye and will continue his career in the Russian Superleague. Matthews had a solid 2013/2014 season in the Canadian NBL, where he averaged 15 ppg for the Halifax Rainmen. After France, Mexico and Iceland it will be the 4th time Chris Matthews heads overseas. The head…
Read MoreJure Skific pens deal with Novosibirsk
Croatian power forward Jure Skific (202 cm, 1988) is heading to Russia after signing with Novosibirsk. Jure Skific is a former member of the Croatian U18 National Team. Last season he played for KK Kvarner 2010 Rijeka (A1) where he averaged 14,3 ppg. In the past, he also played for Zlatorog Lasko from Slovenia, as…
Read MoreFedor Likholitov wins claim at BAT
Russian player Fedor Likholitov (210 cm) filed a claim against former club Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-PBL) at Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) seeking outstanding salaries, bonuses, and interest. The player claims that the team made only partial payments. He played for Krasnie Krilya in 2011-12 and is now currently playing for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB) this…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow wins Gloria Cup
CSKA Moscow has defeated Unicaja Malaga to win the Gloria Cup international pre-season tournament in Istanbul, Turkey. opponents to win the game 88-84 after a close fought contest that sets both clubs in good stead before the start of the Euroleague. CSKA Moscow made the early moves in the game, outpacing Malaga in the first…
Read MoreUnics Kazan reaches the Euroleague
Russian club Unics Kazan punched its ticket to the Euroleague Regular Season after gunning down French outfit ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne 79-88 in the final of the qualifying tournament. After a week of competitive do or die contests, the competition was whittled down to these two teams. Unics rallied back from a huge deficit to snatch…
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