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FIBA U16 European Championships Day 4
We’re now in the second round of the FIBA U16 European Championships and only three teams are unbeaten with 3-0 records. Group E’s Serbia and Group F’s France and Italy hold that distinction. Group E Lithuania defeated host nation Latvia 79-71 in what was a must-win game. It was their first win, bringing their record…
Read MoreTerrico White signs with Enisey
Enisey Krasnoyarsk (Russia-VTB) has agreed to terms with American guard Terrico White (196 cm, Mississippi’10) for the 2014-15 season. In 2013-14 White played for Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-TBL). He played nine games for them in the EuroChallenge and averaged 5.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg. Terrico also logged a dozen games in the domestic Turkish TBL…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd Qualifying Round Day 5
After five days of exciting action in the Eurobasket 2015 second qualifying round, we have our first few teams who have booked their tickets, signed and sealed. Latvia’s impeccable 5-0 record allows them to cruise on through, while Bosnia and Herzegovina managed a 3-0 slate in their smaller three-team group to secure their berth as…
Read MoreFIBA U16 Euros gather pace: day 3
Day 3 of the FIBA U16 Euros tournament threw up a few key clashes among the four groups as the nations jostled for position with one eye turning to the next round. Group A Serbia won the top of the group clash against Turkey with a 63-67 score line. It was the toughest game for…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships day 2
Game 2 of the FIBA U16 European Championships has helped to put the competing nations in their places and helped the groups take shape. There was plenty of excitement through the round, and a few shocks along the way too. Group A Turkey overcame Finland 61-74 in Ogre to continue its unbeaten start to the…
Read MoreKaspars Berzins added by Krasnie Krilya
Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-VTB) has landed Latvian seven-footer Kaspars Berzins (213 cm) for the 2014-15 season. The 29-year-old veteran is a multiple-time member of the Latvian team, beginning in 2005 up to the present. In 2013-14 he penned with Rio Natura Monbus Obradorio CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa). Kaspars played 15 games for them in the Spanish…
Read MoreU16 European Championships day 1
The U16 European Championships are underway in Latvia and there was plenty of action across the groups on day 1, with reigning champs Spain getting their title defence off to a good start. Group A Serbia emerged victorious with a relatively comfortable 79-55 win over Finland in Ogre. The teams were tied at 8-8 after…
Read MoreHodge to St. Petersburg
Walter Hodge (183 cm, Florida’09) parted company with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain, Liga Endesa) and has signed for Russian VTB League team Zenit Saint Petersburg. The American with Puerto Rican citizenship has been playing in the BSN during the summer for Capitanes de Arecibo and over 47 games he averaged 16.5 points and 2.9 rebounds…
Read MoreAnthony Randolph landed by Lokomtiv Kuban
After playing for several NBA teams, Anthony Randolph (211 cm, LSU’08) is headed to Europe this 2014-15, after signing with Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB). The athletic big man began this season with the Chicago Bulls and was traded in the pre-season to the Orlando Magic. He was then released by the Magic in July and has…
Read MoreDemetris Nichols newcomer to CSKA Moscow
Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow has landed Demetris Nichols (198 cm, Syracuse’07) this 2014-15. The 2014 Euroleague semifinalists are penciling him in as their starting power forward this coming season. In 2013-14 Nichols played for Krasnie Krilya Samara (Russia-VTB), so he is quite familiar with Russian hoops. He played 22 games for them in the VTB…
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