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Richards Makes Swarm’s starting five

Basketball, News, Players OverseasFebruary 24, 202126Views 0Likes 0Comments

Richards posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds, five blocks, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes in Tuesday's 115-109 win over the Vipers. Richards posted a double-double off the bench during his first appearance with the Swarm on Sunday, and he earned a spot in the starting five for Tuesday's matchup. He was…

Hornets’ Nick Richards: Dominant in bench role

Basketball, News, Players OverseasFebruary 22, 202122Views 0Likes 0Comments

Richards tallied 26 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks over 25 minutes in Sunday's 122-109 loss to the G-League Ignite. Richards came off the bench during his first game with the Swarm, but he was highly efficient and posted a double-double in his debut. Even if he continues to play…

7’2″ Romaro Gill signed with Wellington Saints

Basketball, News, Players OverseasFebruary 19, 202143Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Wellington Saints have signed Romaro Gill for their second import spot. At 7'2", the largest import to ever play in the New Zealand National Basketball League, he is sure to make a statement with not only his height, but his pure athleticism and energy. New Zealanders are an understated and chilled people but also some…

Hornets’ Nick Richards: Dispatched to G League

NewsFebruary 18, 202165Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Charlotte Hornets assigned Jamaican rookie big man Nick Richards to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday to get some run in the G-League bubble. Richards, a second-round pick out of Kentucky, has played some 23 minutes in eight game appearances for the Hornets thus far. Richards had been providing emergency depth as a third-string…

Shevon Thompson signs with Brose Bamberg

Basketball, News, Players OverseasJanuary 10, 202127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brose Bamberg inked Shevon Thompson to a contract for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, the German club announced Saturday. Thompson, 27, started the season with Urbas Fuenlabrada averaging 5.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per ACB contest. “Of course I know Bamberg from the Basketball Champions League,” he said, per Bamberg’s official portal, “I have followed the team and am glad…

JaBA boss hails 2020 as breakout year for Jamaican basketballers

Basketball, News, Players OverseasNovember 25, 202044Views 0Likes 0Comments

Paulton Gordon, president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), has described this season as “a breakout year” after three players with strong Jamaican links were selected by National Basketball Association (NBA) clubs last week. Two of the players, Nick Richards, who played for Jamaica College, and Isaiah Stewart, were both selected in Wednesday's draft while another player,…

Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic Cancelled

Basketball, NewsNovember 22, 202035Views 0Likes 0Comments

The fourth annual staging of Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic Men's NCAA basketball tournament that was originally set to tip off tomorrow at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to a notice posted on the event's website “the decision follows the National Collegiate Athletic Association,…

Jamaican-American Isaiah Stewart Drafted to the NBA

Basketball, News, Players OverseasNovember 22, 202080Views 0Likes 0Comments

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Washington Huskies forward Isaiah Stewart (33) looks on during the first round game of the men's Pac-12 Tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Washington Huskies on March 11, 2020, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Isaiah Stewart, the star…

Nick Richards invited to 2020 NBA Draft Combine

Basketball, NewsOctober 10, 202047Views 0Likes 0Comments

This year’s combine features interviews, individual on-court programs consisting of strength and agility testing, anthropometric measurements, shooting drills and a “Pro Day” video, all conducted in October at NBA team facilities nearest to the player’s home or interim residence. Medical testing and examinations will be performed by NBA-affiliated physicians in the same market. Richards enjoyed…

Kofi withdraws from 2020 NBA Draft

Basketball, NewsAugust 3, 202033Views 0Likes 0Comments

Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn announced Saturday he'll return to school for his sophomore campaign after withdrawing his name from the 2020 NBA Draft. The seven-foot center averaged 13.3 points on 53.2% shooting along with 8.8 rebounds in 31 games for the Fighting Illini during the 2019-20 season en route to being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Cockburn…