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Michael Ojo moves to Gmunden
Michael Ojo (195 cm, Lehigh’11) is a recent addition to the roster of Basket Swans Gmunden (Austria-A Bundesliga) this 2017. Michael is a 27-year-old American player who also holds a British passport. He is moving to Gmunden after starting the 2016-17 season with BK Klosternburg Dukes (Austria-A Bundesliga). Michael played four games for them before…
Read MoreNavid Niktash joins London Lightning
The London Lightning (United Kingdom-BBL) has landed French-Iranian international player Navid Niktash (203 cm) this 2016-17. The 25-year-old Niktash began the season playing for the Norrkoping Dolphins of Sweden’s Basketligan. He logged two games for them before his departure and averaged 1.5 ppg and 2.0 rpg. Before joining the Swedish organization, Navid spent the last…
Read MoreOgooluwa Adegboye joins Kymis
Ogooluwa Adegboye (182 cm, St. Bonaventure’11) will be reinforcing the backcourt of GS Kymis (Greece-A1) this 2016-17. He is a 29-year-old British international player who has been a member of the British national team since 2010. Ogo has had some previous experience in the Greek league, having seen action there from 2013-2015. He had a…
Read MoreMaurice Walker to Capo d’Orlando
Maurice Walker (208 cm, Minnesota’15) is taking his game to Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) for his sophomore campaign this 2016-17. Walker is a 24-year-old Canadian international player who also holds a British passport. This will be a return for Walker to the Italian Serie A. He began his rookie season as a pro (2015-16)…
Read MoreAlex Owumi re-signed by London Lions
The London Lions (United Kingdom-BBL) have opted to keep 32-year-old Alex Owumi (196 cm, Alcorn State’08) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The Boston-born Owumi is an American player who also holds a Nigerian passport. He is no stranger to British hoops. Prior to joining the Lions in 2015-16 Alex spent three seasons on the roster…
Read MoreMyles Hesson newcomer to Gravelines
Myles Hesson (198 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal with BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-Pro A) and will be joining the club for the 2016-17 season. Hesson is a 26-year-old British player who has been a member of the British player, who has been a member of the British national team since…
Read MoreThomas Scrubb joins Giessen 46ers
Thomas Scrubb (198 cm) has signed on to join the Giessen 46ers (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Scrubb is a British-Canadian player who was a member of the Canadian national team in 2014. The 24-year-old Scrubb recently concluded his rookie season as a pro, which he spent on the roster of Joensuun Kataja Basket…
Read MoreSheffield Sharks wins UK BBL
The Sheffield Sharks have been crowned the new UK BBL champions after overcoming the Leicester Riders 84-77 in the title game. The showpiece of British hoops took place at London’s O2 arena, which has proved itself adept at hosting large Basketball events with the Euroleague Final Four and numerous NBA games. On this occasion the…
Read MoreOvie Soko pens with Enel Brindisi
Ovie Soko (201 cm, Duquesne’14) has reached an agreement with Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A) this 2016. Enel Brindisi is trying to make a push for a playoff spot and is hoping that this new addition to their roster will be able to do the trick. Ovie is a British international player who…
Read MoreMichael Ojo added by MMCITE Brno
Michael Ojo (195 cm, Lehigh’11) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 playing in the Czech Republic for JBC MMCITE Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). Michael is a 26-year-old American player who also holds a British passport. He started the season playing for La Briosa Barcellona (Italy-Serie A2). In four games he posted averages of 2.8 ppg…
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