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13 Jun 10:06

Germany - BV Chemnitz Offically Sign Malte Ziegenhagen

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Malte
Ziegenhagen
Pro A team BV Chemnitz have officially signed Malte Ziegenhagen (199-G-91, college: Kaiser) for the upcoming season. Eurobasket had reported a few days ago that this transfer was going to happen and today the 25 year old 193cm guard from Berlin can call Chemnitz his new home. After a four year college career that took him to Louisiana, Hawaii and Florida, he was a rookie last season with medi Bayreuth playing 20 games and averaging 1,4ppg. "We are happy that he decided to join us. We have...

31 May 12:40

Thomas Scrubb inks with Giessen 46ers

The player inks in Germany
23 Mar 17:40

Adam Sollazzo leaves Recanati to sign in Argentina with Atenas

Sollazzo inks in Argentinean League
29 Feb 20:00

Corey Maynard signs with Nilan Bisons

He signed until the end of the season
22 Feb 13:42

Manital Torino to announce Chris Goulding

The guard returns to Europe
17 Feb 16:25

Euroleague - Zalgiris tab Jerome Randle

Jerome<br>Randle<br>
Jerome
Randle
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (LKL) inked 29-year old Ukrainian ex-international point guard Jerome Randle (175-77kg-87, college: California). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Randle started the season at 36ers in Australian NBL league. In 23 games he averaged impressive 23.0ppg, 2.8rpg and 5.2apg this season. The most of last season he spent at Eskisehir Basket (TBL) in Turkish league. In 24 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.8ppg, 2.1rpg, 5.0apg (top 4) and 1.0...

12 Feb 19:26

Germany - Philip Scrubb (Fraport Skyliners) Is The Mini Doornekamp In A Guards Body Following Every Players Dream Route

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Philip
Scrubb
What do Dashaun Wood, Andrew Rautins, Jon Leuer, Justin Cobbs, Aaron Doornekamp and Philip Scrubb all have in common? At first glance not much except for the last two, but before all is said and done in four months Philip Scrubb (190-G-92) could belong to the six best players Gordon Herbert has ever gotten since returning to the Fraport Skyliners in 2010. The only difference is that with Wood you had a Beko BBL MVP, with Rautins an ex NBA player, Leuer a current NBA player for the Phoenix...

18 Jan 15:19

BG Goettingen Add Ivy League Blood With Ian Hummer

Ian Hummer
Ian Hummer
2010 Eurochallenge winner BG Goettingen didn't waste any time finding a replacement for the departed Shane Edwards and have reeled in Ian Hummer (201-F-90, college: Princeton) Hummer is a 25 year old 201cm forward from Vienna, Virginia that has Beko BBL experience having laced up his sneakers with ratiopharm Ulm as a rookie and also tore up the league in Finland. BG Goettingen is the first team of Hummer in the 2015-2016 season. Last season he played for Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Koris...

07 Jan 13:22

Germany - Clevin Hannah (Bilbao Basket) Shooting Is Like Playing The Lottery

Clevin<br>Hannah<br>
Clevin
Hannah
Clevin Hannah (179-PG-87, college: Wichita St.) is a 27 year old 179cm guard from Holly Springs playing his sixth professional season and second in Spain and first season with Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). He started his basketball career at Paris JC (NJCAA) and Chipola JC (NJCAA). He then played his last two college years at Wichita St. (NCAA) and as a senior played 32 games: 12.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 45.1%, 3PT: 42.5%, FT: 90.4%. He started his professional basketball...

17 Dec 13:52

Italy - Kangur is back at Openjobmetis VA

Kristjan<br>Kangur<br>
Kristjan
Kangur
Openjobmetis Varese (Serie A) signed 33-year old Estonian international small forward Kristjan Kangur (201-96kg-82, agency: Entersport). It is actually his comeback to Openjobmetis VA as he played here before. Kangur already started the season at Laboral Kutxa in Spanish Liga Endesa, but left the team in Nov.'15. In three games he had 3.7ppg and 3.3rpg this season. He also played 6 games in Euroleague where he recorded just 2.0ppg and 1.8rpg. The last season Kangur played at Openjobmetis...

08 Dec 16:22

NBL: Jerome Randle says heart not height should be how NBA measures players - Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

NBL: Jerome Randle says heart not height should be how NBA measures players
Sydney Morning Herald
"It shouldn't be about height, it should be about heart and your ability." That is Adelaide 36ers import Jerome Randle's response when asked how clubs should assess their players. At 28 years old and 175 centimetres tall, Randle boils it down to that ...

08 Dec 14:24

Finland - Rannikko's double-double lands him Player of the Week award

Teemu<br>Rannikko<br>
Teemu
Rannikko
35-year old point guard Teemu Rannikko (189-PG-80) had a great game in the last round for Kataja Basket and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 14. He got a double-double of 16 points and 12 assists, while his team crushed Kouvot (#2, 9-5) with 25-point margin 102-77. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Kataja Basket is placed at 3rd position in Finnish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this seaso...

06 Nov 21:38

Italy - Rihards Kuksiks (ex Pitesti) agreed terms with Openjobmetis VA

Rihards<br>Kuksiks<br>
Rihards
Kuksiks
Openjobmetis Varese (Serie A) strengthened their roster with addition of 27-year old Latvian ex-international small forward Rihards Kuksiks (197-95kg-88, college: Arizona State, agency: Baltic SA). He already started the season at BCM U Pitesti in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 6 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 4.7rpg and 2.2apg this season. The last season Kuksiks played at BC Nizhny Novgorod in Russian league. In 7 Euroleague games he averaged 8.4ppg and 1.9rpg. He also p...

02 Nov 16:54

Greece - Arkadikos sign Anthony Ireland, ex Chalon

Anthony<br>Ireland<br>
Anthony
Ireland
SEFA Arkadikos (A1) signed 24-year old American point guard Anthony Ireland (175-79kg-91, college: Loyola Mary, agency: Entersport). He played last season at ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in French ProA. In 33 games he had 9.2ppg, 2.6rpg and 3.4apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Ireland's team made it to the WCC Tournament Semifinals in 2013. He was also voted All-WCC 1st Team in 2012, 2013 and 2014 at his college time. Ireland graduated from Loyola Marymount Unive...

29 Oct 14:27

Germany - Clevin Hannah (Bilbao Basket) I Am A Player That Continuously Has To Prove Himself Each Night And Season

Clevin<br>Hannah<br>
Clevin
Hannah
Clevin Hannah(179-PG-87, college: Wichita St., agency: Entersport) is a 27 year old 179cm guard from Holly Springs playing his sixth professional season and second in Spain and first season with Bilbao Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). He started his basketball career at Paris JC (NJCAA) and Chipola JC (NJCAA). He then played his last two college years at Wichita St. (NCAA) and as a senior played 32 games: 12.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 45.1%, 3PT: 42.5%, FT: 90.4%. He started his profes...

23 Oct 14:30

Basket Recanati signs Adam Sollazzo, parts ways with Shane Gibson

The Italian team changes one of its foreigners
21 Oct 16:14

Randle too hot to handle for 36ers' rivals - The Advertiser


The Advertiser

Randle too hot to handle for 36ers' rivals
The Advertiser
Adelaide's 2014-15 import playmaker and club MVP Jamar Wilson, now based in and representing Finland, has first-hand knowledge of Randle. When news Randle was sought by the 36ers broke, Wilson tweeted: “@jerome_randle will be a nightmare for all ...

19 Oct 13:56

Adelaide 36ers sign Jerome Randle and waive Kenyon McNeail

Randle played in Turkey last season
15 Oct 15:20

France - Energa Czarni tabs Derrick Nix, ex Orleans

Derrick Nix
Derrick Nix
Energa Czarni Slupsk (TBL) inked 25-year old American center Derrick Nix (206-122kg-90, college: Michigan State, agency: Entersport). He played most recently at Entente Orleans 45 in French ProA, but left the team in Feb.'15. In 16 games he recorded 9.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.6apg last season. The previous (13-14) season Nix played at VEF Riga (LBL) in Latvian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 10 LBL...

12 Oct 15:52

Euroleague - Laboral Kutxa tabs Kristjan Kangur

Kristjan<br>Kangur<br>
Kristjan
Kangur
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Liga Endesa) inked 33-year old Estonian international small forward Kristjan Kangur (201-96kg-82, agency: Entersport). He played most recently at Openjobmetis Varese in Italian Serie A. In 17 games he averaged 7.8ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.9apg and 1.0spg last season. The previous (13-14) season Kangur played at Armani Milano (Serie A) in Italy. In 37 games he had 3.7ppg and 2.5rpg in 2013-14 season. He helped them to win the league title. Kangur also played 17 games in Eurolea...

08 Oct 11:53

Johnny Dee signs with Siroki

The rookie lands in Bosnia
24 Sep 17:38

Kervin Bristol signs with Nea Kifisia

The big man inks in Greece
04 Sep 15:41

Kataja signs Thomas Scrubb

The player replaces Matti Nuutinen
24 Aug 12:19

Latvia - Pitesti signs Rihards Kuksiks

Rihards<br>Kuksiks<br>
Rihards
Kuksiks
BCM U Pitesti (Liga Nationala) signed 27-year old Latvian ex-international small forward Rihards Kuksiks (197-95kg-88, college: Arizona State, agency: Baltic SA). Kuksiks managed to play in four leagues in two countries last year (!!!). He played last season at N.Novgorod in Russian VTB league. In 7 Euroleague games he had 8.4ppg and 1.9rpg. He also played 14 games in VTB United League where he recorded 5.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Kuksiks also p...

11 Aug 13:00

Ukraine - Vyacheslav Bobrov (ex BC Kyiv) agreed terms with Pitesti

Vyacheslav<br>Bobrov<br>
Vyacheslav
Bobrov
BCM U Pitesti (Liga Nationala) inked 23-year old Ukrainian ex-international forward Vyacheslav Bobrov (201-102kg-92, agency: Hoops Internacional). He has played for the last two years at BC Kyiv in Ukrainian Superleague. In 17 games he recorded 13.1ppg, 6.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.0bpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Among other achievements Bobrov received Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Honorable Mention award back in 2012. He was also a member of Ukrain...

03 Aug 16:37

Israel - Kwame Vaughn (ex Ironi Ramat Gan) joins Antwerp

Kwame Vaughn
Kwame Vaughn
Port of Antwerp Giants (Scooore League) agreed terms with 25-year old American guard Kwame Vaughn (190-88kg-90, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Entersport). He played last season at Ironi Ramat Gan in Israeli National League. In 21 games he was second best scorer with impressive 26.0ppg and averaged 6.0rpg, 4.4apg and 1.7spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League 1st Team and All-Imports Team. The previous (13-14) season Vaugh...

03 Aug 16:33

AEK Athens signs Philip Scrubb for two years

The rookie signs in Greece
29 Jul 20:16

France - Chalon inks Jeremy Hazell, ex Granarolo BO

Jeremy<br>Hazell<br>
Jeremy
Hazell
ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (ProA) signed 29-year old American swingman Jeremy Hazell (195-86kg-86, college: Seton Hall). He was about to sign at Granarolo Bologna in Italian Serie A. The last season Hazell played also at Granarolo (Serie A) in Italy. In 33 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 15.8ppg and averaged 2.9rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted All-Big East 3rd Team back in 2009 and 2011 at his college time. Hazel...

28 Jul 18:47

Turkey - Evaldas Kairys (ex P.Zvaigzdes) agreed terms with Usak

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Evaldas
Kairys
Usak Sportlif (TBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old Lithuanian power forward Evaldas Kairys (207-105kg-90). He has played for the last four years at P.Zvaigzdes in Lithuanian LKL league. In 13 Baltic League games he recorded 11.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.2spg and 1.2bpg last season. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League 2nd Team. Kairys' team made it to the Lithuanian Cup final in 2013. He repres...

28 Jul 12:44

Belgium - Robert Loe (ex KAOD) joins Limburg United

Robert Loe
Robert Loe
Hubo Limburg United (Scooore League) agreed terms with 24-year old New Zealander forward Robert Loe (211-111kg-91, college: St.Louis). The last season Loe played also at KAO Dramas (A1) in Greece. In 26 games he had 7.3ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.2apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Atlantic 10 Regular Season for two years in a row (2013 and 2014). Loe was also voted Eurobasket.com All-World Championships U19 Honorable Mention back in 2009 at his colleg...