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Barcelona wins Euroleague Asia Tour game
Barcelona is a team that likes to disrupt the history books, especially in the Euroleague where their Top 16 exploits have been the stuff of legend over the last few years. The Spanish giant was in history making mood as the team clashed with Chinese franchise Zhejiang Lions in Hangzhou, China on Tuesday. The game…
Read MoreMarcus Eriksson out with Torn ACL
Swedish player Marcus Eriksson (200 cm) is expected to miss several months of action as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn meniscus and ACL. The young forward was on the floor for only four minutes for FC Regal Barcelona (Spain-Liga Endesa) in their opening game against Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa). The player…
Read MoreD.J. White heads to Laboral Kutxa
American forward D.J. White (206 cm, Indiana’08) signs with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2014-15 as he bids goodbye to the NBA once again. White has received interest from NBA teams, on and off, for the last couple of seasons. He spends his time away from the NBA playing in China where he has…
Read More2014/2015 season starts across Europe
The trickle of leagues starting for the 2014/2015 season is turning into a torrent this weekend as numerous other leagues get underway. On Saturday and Sunday the following leagues will tip off: Croatian A1 Four games opened the 2014/2015 season in Croatia with a final fifth game to take place on Sunday. Kvarner 2010 Rijeka…
Read MoreFC Barcelona wins Liga Catalana title
FC Regal Barcelona has just claimed its sixth straight Liga Catalana title after defeating Morabanc Andorra 104-93. The friendly tournament culminated in an exciting duel between two teams that brought fast paced offense to the table. The Spanish powerhouse was boosted by a fantastic game from Justin Doellman who poured in 27 points to lead…
Read MoreMalick Fall pens with Verviers-Pepinster
Spanish big man Malick Fall (211 cm) will play professionally outside of Spain for the first time in his career this 2014-15. He joins the VOO Wolves Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium-Scooore League). He last played for Askatuak San Sebastian (Spain-LEB Silver) in 2013-14. In 11 games Malick managed to put together averages of 8.5 ppg and 9.3…
Read MoreRasko Katic now with CAI Zaragoza
CAI Zaragoza from Spain’s Liga Endesa is strengthening its frontcourt this 2014-15 season with the addition of Serbian big man Rasko Katic (208 cm). The 34-year-old Katic has been a member of the Serbian national team since 2013. Rasko was a participant in the 2014 FIBA World Cup and helped his team earn a Silver-medal…
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 MoreReal Madrid crowned Super Cup winners
Real Madrid claimed the 2014-15 Liga Endesa Super Cup with a commanding victory over Barcelona 99-78, in a final in which they were much the better side. The Whites’ lack of preparation time was not in evidence as they put on an immense display, with MVP Llull (21 points) and Rudy Fernández (15 points) leading…
Read MoreJon Stefansson added by Unicaja Malaga
Jon Stefansson (192 cm, Iceland) will continue his professional career with Unicaja Malaga from the Spanish ACB. He already played six seasons in the ACB, of which three for CAI Zaragoza. Last season was his most successful in Spain, as he averaged 7,5 ppg and shot 40 % from the 3 point line. Previously Jon…
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