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Ron Baker retires at 28

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Former Wichita State star Ron Baker has retired at the age of 28 due to injuries. Baker went undrafted in the NBA back in 2016 appeared in 96 games over three seasons with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards and he would average 3.1 points ,1.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his time in the Association. In 2019-20 Baker would suit up for CSKA Moscow and in 27 games he put up 2.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 11.1 minutes per contest. Baker has now been named…

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Rick Pitino says FIBA basketball is three times as physical as the NBA

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Rick Pitino shared his opinion on the toughness FIBA basketball brings to the floor compared to the NBA By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Rick Pitino’s Iona Gaels squad has been on the road trip across Greece as part of preparations for the upcoming season and their first opponent was Peristeri, with whom the American coach is quite acquainted. “It was a great experience for us. We played against a professional team that will compete in the Champions League. Three of their players played for my national team, they are…

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Overseas Hoops: Bayern Munich sign power forward Augustine Rubit

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The veteran forward who finished last season in Kaunas, returns to Germany for the local champions By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Augustine Rubit is the last addition of Bayern Munich as the club announced. The 32-year-old power forward who played last season in Lithuania, winning the double with Zalgiris Kaunas, returns to familiar ground. Rubit previously played in Germany for Tubingen, Ulm, and Bamberg. His point average from 187 BBL games is 13 points per game. In Munich, he is getting ready for his fourth season in the EuroLeague, where he is…

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Overseas Hoops: Cedevita Olimpija adds Zach Auguste

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Bigman Zach Auguste heading to Cedevita Olimpija By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Looking to strengthen inside after parting ways with Mangok Mathiang and Hayden Dalton, Cedevita Olimpija acquired Zach Auguste, the team announced Monday. Auguste. 28, is on his way back to the 7DAYS EuroCup. His run with Galatasarayproduced his first 26 appearances split between 2018-19 and 2019-20. The Greek-American center spent the previous season at Panathinaikos OPAP. His 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per Turkish Airlines EuroLeague contest made out his second stint at the Greens. He went on registering 6.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and…

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AEK signs Braian Angola

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Braian Angola returns to the Basketball Champions League By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net AEK announced that the club has penned a two-year deal with Braian Angola. The 27-year-old Colombian forward played for Nes Ziona in Israel last season, averaging 19.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. “I feel amazing that in the new season I will play in the AEK jersey. I have heard a lot about my new team. I have heard about its famous history, about the titles, about its… crazy fans. It is a unique opportunity for me…

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Overseas Hoops: DeVaughn Akon-Purcell signs with Galatasaray

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Another Basketball Champions League season, his fourth, coming up for DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Fresh off playing in the NBA Summer League, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell inked a one-year contract, including an option for one more season, with GalatasarayNef, the team announced Monday. Akoon-Purcell, 28, comes back for yet another campaign in the Basketball Champions League after logging 31 appearances between the Bakken Bears and Tofas. His new side is part of Regular Season Group E along with ERA Nymburk, PAOK, and Igokea. He posted 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and…

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Overseas Hoops: Galatasaray signs Sadik Kabaca

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Turkish forward Sadik Kabaca becomes the latest newcomer for Galatasaray Nef By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net/info@eurohoops.net Galatasaray Nef has added Sadik Kabaca on a 2+1 contract, the team announced Monday. Kabaca, 20, a regular with Turkey junior national teams, after his time at the club level with Bandirma joined Besiktas Icrypex for the 2020-21 season. The youngster logged 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in Turkey’s BSL over 29 appearances. As a member of the Lions, he will be back in the Basketball Champions League. His Banvit stint in…

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WNBA Recap: Elena Delle Donne returns to action

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After missing the entire 2020 season recovering from back issues, Elena Delle Donne returned to action yesterday and scored 16 points in Washington’s loss to Seattle. In 2019, Delle Donne became the first qualified player in WNBA history to have a 50 FG%/40 3P%/90 FT% season Who Got it Done Pts Reb Ast C. VanderslootCHI vs. MIN 27 3 8 2 stl Jewell LoydSEA @ NYL 29 5 4   7-9 3-pt S. Diggins-SmithPHO @ ATL 25 6 7 2 stl Allie QuigleyCHI vs. MIN 27 5 3 Sami WhitcombNYL vs. SEA…

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Overseas Hoops: Balsa Koprivica signs three-year deal with Partizan NIS

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Balsa Koprivica is officially a Partizan player By Eurohoops team at eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net As was expected, Balsa Koprivica and Partizan NIS have officially joined forces with a three-year deal, the club announced. Koprivica was a part of Partizan before moving to the USA where he played in the Nova Southwestern high school. His father, Slavisa Koprivica was a member of the 1992 Partizan team, which won the EuroLeague when Obradovic was on his rookie year as a coach. The former Florida State center is expected to have a key role in the…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Two teens facing murder charges in sneaker robbery

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Two Arizona youths are staring down murder charges in connection with a pair of armed robberies that claimed the life of a Tucson man. According to the Tucson Police Department, 17-year-old Aaron Jordan McComb and 16-year-old Rashie Ashburn both charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. Allegedly, Ashburn, McComb and another male posed as sneaker buyers on Offerup. On July all three suspects met their first victim at a Safeway. They robbed the victim of his shoes , but they were not harmed. Just two hours later they met with…

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