Underdog Kalev shocks CSKA Moscow in VTB League

Estonian team Kalev/Cramo caused a major upset in the VTB League by beating Russian team CSKA Moscow with 67-56. It was the first loss of CSKA in the VTB League this season. Furthermore, Kalev/Cramo had lost three of the first VTB games this season, and nobody gave them a chance against CSKA. But, in the…

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Kalev/Cramo wins first Basketball Champions League game ever

Even a two-game day provides drama in the Basketball Champions League. Kalev/Cramo won their first-ever game in the competition, and they’ve done it on the road in Turkey, but Jerrick Harding and ERA Nymburk grabbed the headlines in Greece. It was never even supposed to be a close game. Czech champs had an 11-point lead…

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Marques Townes tabbed by BC Kalev/Cramo

Marques Townes (193 cm, G) has signed in the EstLatBL with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn. Bernard, who also holds a Dominican passport, started the season in the ACB in Spain. He did not get much playing time as he averaged 9.2 minutes per game in 19 ACB contests for Murcia. In those limited minutes, Townes averaged…

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Kalev beat CSKA for the first time in history

Kalev Tallinn beat CSKA Moscow 107-102 on the road yesterday. It was the first time in history that the Estonian team beat the Russian giant in a VTB United League game. CSKA started strong and, by the of the first quarter, gained a double-digit lead. However, Kalev managed to hold the hosts’ starting run. Marcus…

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Isaiah Briscoe goes pro with Kalev/Cramo

 Isaiah Briscoe (191 cm, Kentucky’17) will begin his professional international basketball career this 2017-18 with a stint in Europe, signing with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML). The 21-year-old Briscoe was released by the Portland Trail Blazers in October 2017 has since opted to try his luck in Europe. He played 35 games for the University…

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Thomas van der Mars heads to Kalev/Cramo

BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML) has picked up Dutch big man, Thomas van der Mars (208 cm, Portland’15) for the 2017-18 season. He is coming off a productive 2016-17 season playing for AVIS Utilitas Rapla (Estonia-Alexela KML), so Thomas is no stranger to Estonian hoops. He logged 14 games in the Baltic League, where van…

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Kalev/Cramo wins 2017 Alexela KML championship

BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn have successfully won their ninth Alexela KML championship after a 62-91 Game 4 win over AVIS Rapla. This was an impressive title defense for Kalev/Cramo, who have held the coveted trophy above their heads, on and of, since 2005. The league championship caps off a strong 2016-17 season for the organization. Not…

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Branko Mirkovic lands with BC Kalev/Cramo

Branko Mirkovic (190 cm) agreed to terms with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML). The 34-year-old heads to the Estonian league to join the second-place team in the Alexela standings. Right now, Kalev holds a 14-2 record and is in striking distance to contend for the league cup. Mirkovic will add another three-point threat and a…

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Willie Readus moved to Tallinna Kalev

Willie Readus (201 cm, Delta State’14) has signed on the dotted line for Tallinna Unikool/Kalev in the Estonian Alexela KML to close out the season. This will be the Americans’ first position of the 2016/2017 season. Last summer Willie Readus played for Fuerza Guinda de Nogales (Mexico, CIBACOPA) during the summer of 2016. Through that…

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Cedric Simmons now with Kalev/Cramo

BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML) has secured the services of veteran big man, Cedric Simmons (206 cm, North Carolina State’06) this 2016-17. In his debut for Kalev/Cramo, Simmons scored six points and handed out three assists in 14 minutes of action. He is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Bulgarian passport. Simmons was…

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