Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (B League) signed 30-year old American center David Weaver (207-113kg-87, college: Wake Forest) from Shiga L-Stars. In 28 B League games in Japan he had 8.7ppg and 6.1rpg this season. The last season Weaver played at Afyon Bld in Turkish TBL where in 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.0ppg and 7.5rpg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TBL 3rd Team. He is quite experienced player. Weaver has played also professionally in Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg), Greece (Ilysiakos), Lithuania (Siauliai), Poland (Energa Czarni and MKS Dabrowa Gornicza), Portugal (Benfica) and Ukraine (DniproAzot). He attended Wake Forest University until 2010 and it is his seventh season as a professional player. Weaver could be described:
Versatile big man who possesses a defensive-minded game. An excellent shot blocker and post defender. Powerful dunker who finished with 45 dunks in his NCAA career. Can play at both the power forward and center positions.
Coach Shawn Dennis takes over at Shiga L-Stars - 6 days ago
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Shiga Lakestars (B League) will be led by experienced 52-year old Australian coach Shawn Dennis from Tochigi Brex. He helped them to win the league title. Dennis used to coach New Zealand Women National Team back in 2009. He has coached also professionally for other Australian teams like Illawarra Hawks, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocodiles. By Eurobasket Data Center Check also Complete Transfers List in Japan [read more]
Shiga Lakestars (B League) will be led by experienced 52-year old Australian coach Shawn Dennis from Tochigi Brex. He helped them to win the league title. Dennis used to coach New Zealand Women National Team back in 2009. He has coached also professionally for other Australian teams like Illawarra Hawks, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocodiles.
Daniel Dillon (ex Hiroshima D.) agreed terms with Kilsyth Cobras - 6 days ago
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Kilsyth Cobras (SEABL) inked 31-year old former Australian international guard Daniel Dillon (193-86, college: Arizona, agency: Babcock Sports). He played most recently at Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japanese B League D2. In 63 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.6apg last season. Dillon helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in B League D2 West Division. They also advanced to the league semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com... [read more]
Kilsyth Cobras (SEABL) inked 31-year old former Australian international guard Daniel Dillon (193-86, college: Arizona, agency: Babcock Sports). He played most recently at Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japanese B League D2. In 63 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.6apg last season. Dillon helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in B League D2 West Division. They also advanced to the league semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League D2 Honorable Mention. He played in the final of Romanian League in 2014. Dillon was a member of Australian international program for some years. He was called to Australian Senior National Team back in 2009 and previously for University National Team in 2005. Dillon has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Dillon has played previously professionally in Poland (PGE Turow), Australia (United, Cairns Taipans, Waverley Falcons and Sabres) and Romania (Oradea). He attended University of Arizona until 2008 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. Dillon's game is described as:
A very good defender and a skilled ballhandler with the ability to play both guard positions. Possesses great mental toughness and fits very well into an up-tempo system. Also a very good rebounder for his size, he still needs to improve his jump shot accuracy.
Shimane Susanoo Magic (B League D2) signed experienced 35-year old naturalized Brazilian forward Kazuya Hatano (192-97kg-82). It is actually his comeback to Shimane Magic as he has played here before. Hatano played last season at Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa in the B League. In 60 games he had just 2.8ppg and 2.5rpg. B League D2 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Hatano helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in B League West Division. H... [read more]
Shimane Susanoo Magic (B League D2) signed experienced 35-year old naturalized Brazilian forward Kazuya Hatano (192-97kg-82). It is actually his comeback to Shimane Magic as he has played here before. Hatano played last season at Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa in the B League. In 60 games he had just 2.8ppg and 2.5rpg. B League D2 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Hatano helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in B League West Division. He was selected to Japanese BJ-League All-Star Game back in 2013. Hatano was a member of Japanese U22 National Team in 2001. He has spent his entire career in Japan playing for five other teams: Saitama Broncos, Senshu University, Osaka Evessa, Orange Vikings and Shiga L-Stars. Hatano is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Shimane Magic. Hatano could be described:
A very good passer from the forward position, who can play the 3 and even the 4 spot if needed, thanks to his great rebounding and shot-blocking skills.
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