Posts Tagged ‘Xinjiang Flying Tigers’
Shawn Long joins Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Shawn Long (208 cm, La-Lafayette) is taking his game to China after landing a deal to play for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2017. Long was recently waived by the Houston Rockets in September. The 24-year-old big man will be an important piece in the Flying Tigers’ frontcourt puzzle this season. In 2016-17 Long…
Read MoreXinjiang Tigers win China CBA
The China CBA season has ended with an excellent game of hoops as Xinjiang downed Guangdong 117-109 in an explosive contest of offensive plays. The victor handed Xinjiang Flying Tigers a fourth consecutive win to allow it to sweep the finals series 4-0. This was a hugely important series for the Flying Tigers as it…
Read MoreAndray Blatche renews with Xinjiang
Veteran big man, Andray Blatche (211 cm) has signed on to play a third season for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2016-17. He is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Philippine passport. He has been a member of the Philippine national team since 2014 and recently competed for them in the FIBA…
Read MoreBryce Cotton to Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Bryce Cotton (183 cm, Providence’14) will continue his professional career in China this 2016 after penning a deal with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA). His 2015-16 started by being released by the Utah Jazz. He moved to the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League. In six games Bryce was able to put together averages of…
Read MoreAndray Blatche lands Mega-Deal in China
Andray Blatche (211 cm) signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) in 2014/15 after failing to draw interest from NBA teams. The American player, who also holds a Philippine passport, has been a member of the Philippine National Team since 2014. Blatche settled in quite well in his new surroundings and proceeded to flourish with…
Read MoreSebastian Telfair heads to Xinjiang
Sebastian Telfair (183 cm) has been signed by the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA for his second stint in China. The American last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA and over fifteen games he averaged 8.2 points and 1.9 rebounds before getting the offer from the Flying Tigers. Telfair played…
Read MoreStefan Bonneau ink with Xinjiang Tigers
Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA added Stefan Bonneau (177 cm, LIU Post’12) for the duration of the 2014/2015 season. He has recently been with the London Lightning in the Canadian NBL and through the 2013/2014 campaign played for another NBL franchise, the Windsor Express. During the term the American played in 52 games…
Read MoreAndray Blatche heads to Xinjiang
Andray Blatche (211 cm) will continue his professional career with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2014-15 season. Blatche is an American player who also holds a Philippine passport. Despite dealing with some minor injuries Andray was one of the more inspiring performers at the FIBA World Cup 2014, playing for Philippine team Gilas Pilipinas.…
Read MoreJordan Crawford heads to China
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is bidding adieu to the NBA this 2014-15 and will continue his professional career in China, signing with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (CBA). Crawford began his 2013-14 season with the Boston Celtics. He filled in for injured point guard Rajon Rondo. He was able to play 39 games for Boston…
Read MoreReggie Okosa moves to Xinjiang
Reggie Okosa (208 cm, La Salle´02) has been signed by Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The Nigerian-American is no stranger to Asian Basketball as he has previously played in Japan, Lebanon, Philippines, South Korea, and China. The move to the Flying Tigers will be the power forward´s third club of the 2013/2014 season.…
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