European Basketball
-
We know Lithuania is wary of Russia but if last week’s Top 10 is any indication, it’s actually the Americans flying overhead… In any case, Lithuania has officially been introduced to lob city.
-
Usak Sportif overcame an early deficit to defeat visiting BC Siauliai 79-69 in Group H play yesterday in Turkey. Americans Justin Carter (Creighton) and Courtney Fells (NC State) led the way for Sportif with 19 points each. Siauliai’s 12 point first half lead was erased quickly on a strong shooting night from Sportif, finishing 31-62…
-
2011 National Champion Alex Oriakhi has signed with Pieno Zvaigzdes of the Lithuanian National League (LKL) and Baltic Basketball League (BBL). Last season, Zvaigzdes advanced to the quarterfinals of both the LKL and BBL before eventually falling short. Notable Americans who have suited up for Zvaigzdes in the past include Trevon Hughes (Wisconsin), Tyrell Biggs (Pittsburgh)…
-
Tyler Olander has joined his older brother in Lithuania, signing with BC Siauliai of the Lithuanian National League (LKL). Siauliai won the 2014 Baltic Basketball League (BBL) title this past season led by former Georgia Bulldog/Los Angeles Clipper Travis Leslie and former Fairfield guard Derek Needham. This season, Siauliai will compete in the EuroChallenge featuring teams…
-
The 2013-14 Lietkabelis season officially came to a close Saturday afternoon. Needing a victory in their final regular season game to clinch a playoff berth, Lietkabelis was forced to play the waiting game after coming up short April 23rd. Sitting at #9, with the top eight clubs advancing to the playoffs, Lietkabelis needed #8 Nevezis…
-
UCONN Where Are They Now: Josh Boone/Hilton Armstrong
ASVEL, Atlanta Hawks, Beijing Ducks, CBA, Chinese Basketball Association, ESPN, Eurocup, European Basketball, Fab Melo, French Pro Series, Hilton Armstrong, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Josh Boone, JR Smith, NBA, NBA D-League, New Jersey Nets, Randolph Morris, Santa Cruz Warriors, Spurs, Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Tyson Chandler, UCONN, UCONN basketball, UCONN Huskies, Washington Wizards, Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden BullsIf JR Smith is the only recognizable face in the picture above, do not be alarmed, even die hard UCONN fans would have a hard time identifying Josh Boone without his signature braids popularized during his days of dominating the Big East paint. Boone shed his cornrows back in 2010 following a move…
-
Lietkabelis took advantage of 58 points in the paint to dismantle #11 LSU-Atletas by a score of 93-71 in Round 19 play. The game was not only a big road win for #10 Lietkabelis but also put them another game ahead of last place LSU. The victors controlled the glass…
mattwemet 