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Overseas Hoops: ERA Nymburk signs Gorjok Gak

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Gorjok Gak becomes the first Australian player to sign with ERA Nymburk By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net ERA Nymburk continues its rebuild ahead of the 2021-22 season with the addition of Gorjok Gak. The Australian center penned a one-year contract with an option for one more season, the team announced Friday. Gak, 24, will launch his pro career in the Czech Republic powering the Basketball Champions League outlet. He is fresh out of California Baptist averaging 13.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 blocks per NCAA match in his senior season.…

Overseas Hoops: Jarvis Williams signs with Rytas

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Jarvis Williams will continue with Rytas By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Rytas Vilnius announced that the team has penned another signing this summer by bringing in American power forward Jarvis Williams. Rytas Vilnius strengthened their frontcourt and signed a contract with explosive power forward. Next season, American Jarvis Williams will play in Vilnius. Williams (2.03 m, 28 years old) can play in power forward and center positions. Jarvin is happy to join Rytas and is looking forward coming to Lithuania. “Joining the Rytas team is a step forward in my career. I…

Overseas Hoops: Rio Breogan signs Dzanan Musa

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Staff

Rio Breogan is the next team for former NBA player Dzanan Musa By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Dzanan Musa aims for a fresh start at Rio Breogan. The ACB newcomer announced his addition on Wednesday. The Bosnian forward inked a one-year contract. Musa, 22, following an uneventful run in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, joined Anadolu Efes last January. He was limited to 12 appearances between the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and Turkey’s BSL and was released one month ago. He was selected with the 29th overall pick of the 2018…

Overseas Hoops: Hapoel Holon signs veteran guard Joe Ragland

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Staff

Experienced guard Joe Ragland joins Hapoel Holon By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Hapoel Holon has signed Joe Ragland for the next season, the team announced Wednesday. Ragland, 31, is coming off a strong season helping Hapoel Eilat make it to the semifinals of the Winner League playoffs. The American-Liberian guard averaged 14.7 points, 7.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per match in the Regular Season. He also logged 15.5 points per playoffs contest. He will stay in Israel but adding the Basketball Champions League to the list of…

Overseas Hoops: Dijon adds Sek Henry

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Staff

Sek Henry moves from Turkey to France and JDA Dijon By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net JDA Dijon has signed Sek Henry for the next season, the team announced Wednesday. Henry, 34, will be part of the second straight edition of the Basketball Champions League. In his first season, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.4 rebounds helping Pinar Karsiyaka make it to the Final 8 championship game. His previous side settled for second place after the loss to Hereda San Pablo Burgos. “I am very, very happy to join Dijon,” he said, per…

Overseas Hoops: Ekpe Udoh close to contract with Virtus Bologna

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Staff

The former EuroLeague champions with Fenerbahce returns to Europe for EuroCup contender Virtus Bologna By Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net/ barkas@eurohoops.net Ekpe Udoh had said on Eurohoops that his intention was to return to the EuroLeague in order to finish his career in the old continent. And he is about to return to a club that’s currently on the waiting hall of the EuroLeague and 7DAYS EuroCup contender. According to Eurohoops sources, Udoh is near a deal with Italian champions Virtus Bologna, which is aiming to be part of the EuroLeague sooner than later. …

Jordan Brand signs Vladimir Guerrero Jr

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Brandon King

Jordan Brand made a major addition to their baseball roster with the addition of Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The 22-year-old is the son of Baseball Hall of Famers and Montreal Expos legend Vladimir Guerrero, Sr was ranked as the top international free agent by Baseball America in 2015, at just the age of 16. He was signed by the Blue Jays on July 2, 2015 for $3.9 million and quickly progressed through the minor league ranks, and was called up to the big show on April 24,…

July 10, 2021 WNBA Recap

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Tina CharlesWAS vs. CHI 34 17 2 2 stl Candace ParkerCHI vs. WAS 17 13 6 2 stl , 2 blk Stefanie DolsonCHI vs. WAS 20 6 0 C. VanderslootCHI vs. WAS 13 4 15 4 stl Allie QuigleyCHI vs. WAS 16 2 3 Yesterday’s Scores Washington Mystics (7-10) Chicago Sky (10-9) PTS T.Charles-WAS – 34 TRB T.Charles-WAS – 17 Today’s On Court Docket Indiana Fever (2-16) Atlanta Dream (6-11) Las Vegas Aces (14-5) Dallas Wings (9-11) Minnesota Lynx (10-7) Los Angeles Sparks (6-12) Connecticut Sun (12-6) New York Liberty (10-9) Phoenix Mercury (8-9) Seattle…

July 9, 2021 WNBA Recap

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast S. Diggins-SmithPHO vs. SEA 26 3 6 3 stl , 2 blk Brittney GrinerPHO vs. SEA 29 15 2 DeWanna BonnerCON vs. ATL 22 5 4 2 stl Jonquel JonesCON vs. ATL 24 16 2 D. RobinsonIND vs. NYL 18 3 5 2 stl Yesterday’s Scores Atlanta Dream (6-11) 72 Connecticut Sun (12-6) 84 PTS J.Jones-CON – 24 TRB J.Jones-CON – 16 series tied – New York Liberty (10-9) 69 Indiana Fever (2-16) 82 PTS B.Laney-NYL – 23 TRB T.McCowan-IND – 9 Minnesota Lynx (10-7) 77 PTS 2…

Dmitri Uzinskii signs extension with UNICS Kazan

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Staff

Uzinskii is set to make his EuroLeague debut next season with UNICS By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net UNICS Kazan has signed forward Dmitrii Uzinskii to a one-year contract extension, the club announced Friday. 27-year-old Uzinskii averaged 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12 minutes per game in the 2020-21 season, helping UNICS reach the 7DAYS EuroCup Finals. He also averaged 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in VTB League, where UNICS also reach the finals, in his second season with the club. Uzinskii started his career with Spartak Primorie Vladivostok…