Posts Tagged ‘University of Maryland’
NCAA: Maryland Under F.B.I. Investigation
The University of Maryland’s men’s basketball team is officially under F.B.I. investigation for corruption. They are the latest NCAA team to go under scrutiny. The university released a statement that they received two subpoenas from a grand jury from the U.S. District Attorney’s office of the Southern District of New York. “The University has cooperated and…
Read MoreRobert Carter added by Gaziantep
Robert Carter (206 cm, Maryland’16) is a recent addition to the roster of Gaziantep Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) after the player signed a deal to play for the team this 2017-18 season. Carter moved there after starting the season playing for Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania-LKL). He played five games for them in the Eurocup and averaged 7.4…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe moves to Elan Chalon
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (207 cm, Maryland ’07) is on his way to join ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-Pro A). The move to the French league follows a 16-game stretch with Muratbey Usak (Turkey-BSL). Most of his appearances came in the BSL for 13 games. There, he averaged 5.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, and 1.5 bpg in just 15.6 mpg.…
Read MoreJordan Williams arrested for kidnapping
Jordan Williams (208 cm, Maryland’11) was arrested last week after a juvenile was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted on Thanksgiving. According to a press release sent out by the Torrington Police Department, the “juvenile victim was kidnapped at knifepoint, had clothes and items removed from him and was forced to a residence in Torrington where the juvenile…
Read MoreLandon Milbourne added by Hapoel Eilat
Landon Milbourne (201 cm, Maryland’10) is a recent addition to the roster of Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner League) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 29-year-old Milbourne is coming off a stint playing for Atenienses de Manati (Puerto Rico-BSN) in 2016. In 36 games Landon delivered averages of 14.0 ppg and 4.5 rpg. After that he also…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe to CEZ Nymburk
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206 cm, Mayland’07) has agreed to terms on a deal with CEZ Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL) and will be joining the team for the 2016-17 season. Ekenechukwu is a 30-year-old Nigerian-American international player who has been a member of the Nigerian national team since 2005. He had a busy 2015-16 season, seeing action for…
Read MoreD.J. Strawberry agrees with Besiktas
Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has landed veteran American player D.J. Strawberry (196 cm, Maryland’07) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The experienced 31-year-old Strawberry comes to them after playing for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus in 2015-16. He played 23 games for them in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to average 6.2 ppg…
Read MoreTravis Garrison added by Guaymas
Travis Garrison (203 cm, Maryland’06) has opted to take his game to Mexico this 2016. He has signed with the Ostineros de Guaymas (Mexico-CIBACOPA). Travis has played his first game for his new team and he scored two points and grabbed three rebounds. Garrison had a very brief 2015-16 season. He spent the pre-season with…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe joins Byblos
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206 cm, Maryland’07) has agreed to terms with Byblos Sporting Club (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) and will be joining the club this 2016. Ekenechukwu is a 30-year-old Nigerian-American international player who comes from Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB). Ibekwe joined the Russian team in January 2016 and was able to play 16 games for them and averaged…
Read MoreNCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Set
The dust has settled after the exciting resolution of the 2nd Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Only 16 teams remain, comprising the “NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.” The third stage of the tournament is set to resume on March 24th. There were, as usual, the fair share of upsets and surprises. However, this season…
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