 David Andersen |
Liepaja/Triobet (LBL) landed 29-year old former Latvian international swingman Mareks Jurevicus (197-93kg-85). It is actually his comeback to Liepaja as he played here before. He managed to play in five leagues in three countries last year (!!!). Jurevicus played most recently at MBC Mykolaiv in Ukrainian Superleague. In 16 games he averaged 13.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.1apg and 1.9spg (in top 5). Jurevicus also played at Liepaja/Triobet that season. In 7 games he had 14.9ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.... |
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12 Sep 13:38
Baltic League - Liepaja/Triobet welcomes back Jurevicus
12 Sep 13:37
Estonia - TU/Rock welcomes back Talts
 Janar Talts |
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Alexela KML) landed 31-year old Estonian power forward Janar Talts (205-108kg-83). It is actually his comeback to Tartu as he played here before. Talts was about to sign at Credito di Romagna Forli in Italian A2 Gold. The last season he played at TU/Rock. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and Talts had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 31 Alexela KML games he averaged 10.8ppg, 6.4rpg (#5 in the league) and 1.5apg. He... |
11 Sep 14:38
Spain - Koroivos add Davis to their roster, ex UCAM Murcia
 Dwayne Davis |
ASA Koroivos Amaliadas (A1) added to their roster 25-year old American forward Dwayne Davis (196-93kg-89, college: S.Mississippi). He played last season at UCAM Murcia in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 29 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 2 |
10 Sep 15:26
Lithuania - TU/Rock inks Karolis Petrukonis, ex Juventus
 Karolis Petrukonis |
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (Alexela KML) agreed terms with 27-year old Lithuanian center Karolis Petrukonis (212-115kg-87, college: Clemson). He has played for the last three seasons at Juventus in Lithuanian LKL league. In 36 games he had 8.6ppg and 4.0rpg last season. Petrukonis also played 14 games in Baltic League where he recorded 9.2ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.1bpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of ACC Tournament in 2008. Petrukonis was also vo... |
08 Sep 02:09
Greece - Robert Loe agreed terms with KAO Dramas
 Robert Loe |
KAO Dramas (A1) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old New Zealander international forward Robert Loe (211-111kg-91). He just graduated from St.Louis (NCAA). In 33 games he recorded 10.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2bpg last season. He helped them to win the regular season. As mentioned above Loe is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Among other achievements his college team won Atlantic 10 Tournament in 2013. Loe received also Eurobask... |
03 Sep 14:04
Lithuania - Lietkabelis keep Nelyubov for another season
 Ivan Nelyubov |
Panevezys Lietkabelis (LKL) re-signed 26-year old Russian center Ivan Nelyubov (207-107kg-88). He played there last season. In 6 Baltic League games he averaged 10.8ppg, 5.7rpg and 1 |
26 Aug 13:57
Ukraine - Igor Zaytsev joins Khimik
 Igor Zaytsev |
Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny (Superleague) agreed terms with 25-year old international center Igor Zaytsev (210-99kg-89). He has played for the last three seasons at Azovmash (Superleague). In 31 games he had 12.2ppg, 6.0rpg and 1 |
25 Aug 22:09
Estonia - Tarvas ink Martin Jurtom
 Martin Jurtom |
BC Rakvere Tarvas (Alexela KML) agreed terms with 20-year old Estonian power forward Martin Jurtom (199-94). Jurtom managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. He played last season at the junior team of Enel Brindisi in Italian Serie A. But in two games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal. He also played at TYCO Rapla that season |
16 Aug 20:12
Euroleague - Egidijus Dimsa agreed terms with Neptunas
 Egidijus Dimsa |
Neptunas Klaipeda (LKL) inked 29-year old international center Egidijus Dimsa (205-95kg-85). He played most recently at P.Zvaigzdes (LKL). In 35 games he recorded 13.6ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.1apg previous season. A very good year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 1st Team and All-Domestic Players Team. Dimsa also played 14 games in Baltic League where he averaged 13.5ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.0apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. A very good seas... |
15 Aug 18:47
Serbia - Vladimir Stimac (ex Unicaja) signs at B.Muenchen
 Vladimir Stimac |
FC Bayern Muenchen (BBL) landed 27-year old Serbian international center Vladimir Stimac (211-118kg-87, agency: Interperformances). He played most recently at Unicaja in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 41 games he averaged 7.1ppg and 5.6rpg previous season |
12 Aug 13:59
VTB United League - Aigars Skele signs at VEF Riga
 Zygimantas Jonusas |
VEF Riga (LBL) landed 22-year old international forward Aigars Skele (192-88kg-92). He played most recently at Jurmalas Sports / Fenikss (LBL). In 43 games he averaged 12.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.6apg and 1.2spg previous season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League Honorable Mention and to the All-Star Game. The previous (12-13) season Skele played at BK Barons Kvartals Riga. In 28 games h... |
10 Aug 21:32
Italy - Kangur is back at Cimberio Varese
 Kristjan Kangur |
Cimberio Varese (Serie A) agreed terms with 32-year old Estonian ex-international small forward Kristjan Kangur (201-96kg-82). It is actually his comeback to Cimberio Varese as he played here before. Kangur played previous season at EA7 Armani (Serie A). In 37 games he had 3.7ppg and 2 |
03 Aug 17:34
Italy - Matt Shaw is a newcomer at CZG Veroli
 Matt Shaw |
CZG Veroli (A2 Gold) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old American power forward Matt Shaw (203-111kg-88, college: UNLV). He played most recently at Proger BLS Chieti (A2 Silver). In 32 games he recorded 14.7ppg, 7.3rpg and 1 |
31 Jul 14:06
France - Albicy comes back to Gravelines
 Andrew Albicy |
BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (ProA) added to their roster 24-year old ex-international point guard Andrew Albicy (178-90). It is actually his comeback to Gravelines-Dunkerque as he played here before. Albicy has played for the last two seasons at Paris-Levallois (ProA). In 10 Eurocup games he recorded 8.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 5.0apg and 1.8spg last season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won French Cup in 2013. Albicy was also voted Eurobasket.co... |
25 Jul 14:58
Michael Jenkins will attend Brooklyn Nets' training camp
The player played with Cantù last season
24 Jul 15:05
France - Orleans land Derrick Nix, ex VEF Riga
 Derrick Nix |
Entente Orleans 45 (ProA) tabbed 24-year old American center Derrick Nix (206-122kg-90, college: Michigan State). He played most recently at VEF Riga in Latvian LBL league. In 10 games he averaged 14.3ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.7apg and 1.5spg previous season. He can count that year as a very successful as was selected to Latvian League All-Star Game. Nix also played 10 games in Eurocup where he had 7.4ppg and 4.8rpg. He also spent pre-season at Krka (Telemach League) in Slovenia that year. Nix's tea... |
24 Jul 15:04
Euroleague - VEF Riga bring in Ronalds Zakis
 Kyndall Dykes |
VEF Riga (LBL) inked 27-year old international power forward Ronalds Zakis (207-105kg-87). It is actually his comeback to Riga as he played here before. Zakis has played for the last six years at BK Ventspils (LBL). In 28 games he averaged 13.7ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to win the league title. A very good season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League Center of the Year, selected to 1st Team and selected to All-Domestic Players Team. Zaki... |
21 Jul 18:40
Davis Bertans signs 3-year contract with Baskonia of the Spanish League - Pounding The Rock
Davis Bertans signs 3-year contract with Baskonia of the Spanish League Pounding The Rock The Spurs' second-round pick of three years ago has found a nice landing-place after his previous squad's financial troubles knocked them out of Euroleague play. Davis Bertans, the 21-year-old forward the Spurs drafted in the second round of 2011, has ... and more » |
21 Jul 16:08
Spain - CAI Zaragoza signs Chris Goulding, ex United
 Chris Goulding |
CAI Zaragoza (Liga Endesa) signed 26-year old Australian international guard Chris Goulding (192-88). He was about to sign at United in Australian NBL league. Goulding's team made it to the NBL Semifinals in 2010, 2012 and 2014. He was voted Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Guard of the Year in 2014. Goulding has been also a member of Australian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Australian senior team since 2009 and previously for U18 National Team ba... |
08 Jul 14:35
Bertans showing Celtics he's worth the long look
by JToscano
The Celtics spent plenty of time watching Dairis Bertans play overseas this past season. Now, they don't have to travel so far as he's on their summer league team.
03 Jul 14:14
Italy - Umana Venezia adds Dulkys to their roster
 Deividas Dulkys |
Umana Reyer Venezia (SerieA) added to their roster 26-year old Lithuanian ex-international shooting guard Deividas Dulkys (196-89kg-88, college: Florida State). He played previous season at Tofas in Turkish TBL league. In 10 games he recorded 11.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg. Dulkys also played at Anwil (TBL) in Polish league that season. In 19 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.8spg previous season. He helped them to make it to the Polish Cup Semifinals. A very... |
29 Jun 20:00
Viktor Gaddefors will play for Spurs in Vegas Summer League
The Swedish forward spent the season with the Virtus Bologna
29 Jun 19:59
Report: Celtics Add Latvian Guard Dairis Bertans To Summer League Team - NESN.com
NESN.com |
Report: Celtics Add Latvian Guard Dairis Bertans To Summer League Team NESN.com We won't pretend to know anything about Dairis Bertans, other than to let you know he reportedly has been added to the Boston Celtics' summer league team. Bertans, a 6-foot-4 Latvian shooting guard, has been invited to compete in Orlando, according to ... and more » |
28 Apr 14:58
Poland - Mateusz Ponitka declares for the 2014 NBA Draft
 Mateusz Ponitka |
21-year old Polish super-talent Mateusz Ponitka (197-F/G-93) has decided to enter 2014 NBA Draft. The player confirmed that he has already sent all the documents to the NBA. Ponitka is curently playing for Telenet BC Oostende in Belgian Ethias League. In 30 games played so far his stats are: 10.5ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.8apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 36.2%, FT: 72.5%. He also played 8 EuroCup games earlier this season averaging 8.9ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.7apg. Ponitka is a silver medalist of World Cham... |
21 Apr 20:45
Estonia - Kristjan Kangur selected the top Estonian playing abroad in last week's games
 Hernst Laroche |
We bring you last week's top performances from Estonians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an international small forward Kristjan Kangur (201-82). He managed to help EA7 Emporio Armani Milano in a victory against the closely-ranked Cantu in the Italian SerieA in Sunday night's game. |