Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, who hasn’t even played a single game in college, was part of a select squad that was invited to work out against the Olympic Team USA during its training camp in Las Vegas. The 17-year-old became the story of Monday’s practice, as he showed “no fear” and produced many power plays….
Vikos Ioanninon (National League 1) added to their roster 23-year old guard Dimitris Ermeidis (191cm-2000) for new 2024-25 season. Ermeidis played last season at Doxa Lefkadas in the Elite League. In 30 games he had 7.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.4apg and 1.1spg. National League 1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing…
OGM Ormanspor Genclik Ankara (TBL) landed experienced 34-year old American 183cm guard Troy Franklin (college: Coppin State) for upcoming season. Franklin is not a newcomer in Turkish League as he played most recently at Kapakli Spor in TB2L. He helped his team get promotion to TBL. In 31 games he was league’s fourth best scorer…
Defending champion Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (Liga Nova KBM) agreed terms with 21-year old forward Ziga Daneu (201cm-2002) for new 2024-25 season. It is actually his comeback to Ljubljana as he has played here before. Daneu played last season at Helios Suns (Liga Nova KBM). In 32 games he had 6.7ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.5apg. He helped…
Landers Nolley II Aris Thessaloniki (GBL) inked 24-year old American 201cm guard Landers Nolley II (college: Cincinnati) for upcoming season. Nolley played this summer at Marinos in Venezuelan SPB league. In 14 games just recently he averaged 14.6ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.1apg and 1.1spg.He has played previously professionally in USA and NBA G League (Birmingham Squadron). His…
Omar Ali Lions de Geneve (SBL) strengthened their roster with the addition of 20-year old 200cm center Omar Ali for the season 2024-25. Ali has played for the last two years at Lugano Tigers. In 6 SBL games, he recorded just 2.2ppg and 2.3rpg last season. He represented Switzerland at the FIBA U20 European Championship…
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson won the hearts of basketball fans around the world during last year’s FIBA World Cup, with his playing style and mannerisms all strikingly similar to those of Kobe Bryant. But more importantly, Hollis-Jefferson proved he could still play, despite not having a job in the NBA since 2021. Competing for the Jordanian…
Jayson Tatum is entering Team USA camp with a spring in his step after winning the NBA championship. He feels as though a weight has been lifted off his shoulders since the expectations placed upon him were fulfilled. “A hundred percent,” Tatum told ESPN. “Just being at the topic of discussion of so many debates…
Kawhi Leonard has addressed the most common criticism directed his way, his consistent unavailability due to injury. Leonard has now had three consecutive postseasons ended early due to injury, and his long-running poor health is a big reason why the Clippers have repeatedly fallen so far short of expectations. Most recently, he missed the final…
Before Klay Thompson decided on his future with the Warriors, he had one request of longtime teammate Steph Curry. The request was for “Curry not to exert his significant organizational influence and up the temperature with management to ensure Thompson’s return,” The Athletic’s Anthony Slater first reported. But Curry didn’t care for the request, and…
