Alaska Aces (PBA) added to their roster 28-year old French forward Robert Dozier (206-102kg-85, college: Memphis). He already started the season at Cajasol in Spanish ACB league. In four games this season he recorded 8.8ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3bpg. Dozier also played 3 games in Eurocup where he averaged 11.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg and 1.0bpg. He also spent pre-season at the Heat (NBA) in NBA earlier that year. The last season Dozier played at Cholet Basket (ProA) in French ProA. In 22 games last year he averaged 9.5ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.1apg. He helped them to make it to the cup semifinals. The previous (10-11) season Dozier played at PAOK Thessaloniki (A1) in Greek A1. In 33 games that season he averaged 10.7ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.5apg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention. Dozier also played 5 games in Eurocup where he averaged 10.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.4spg. In 2009 he was drafted by Miami Heat (NBA) in second round (60th overall). The former University of Memphis star is in his fourth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as his college team won C-USA Tournament for four years in a row (between 2006 and 2009). Dozier has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos). The scouts decsribe him following way: A terrific finisher around the rim ... Has range out to the three-point line, but is better from the mid-range and in ... Has 7-foot-3 wingspan that he uses to his advantage ... Has ability to keep possessions alive by offensive rebounds/tips with his length ... Also able to block and alter shots on the defensive end with his wingspan.
Star Hotshots ink Cinmeon Bowers, ex Galil Elion - 21 hours ago
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Purefoods Star Hotshots (PBA) signed 24-year old American forward Cinmeon Bowers (201-118kg-93, college: Auburn). He played last season at Galil Elion in Israeli National League. In 30 games he had very impressive stats: 18.1ppg, 8.9rpg and 2.3apg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention. Bowers' team made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals in 2015. He graduated from Auburn University in 2016 and it will be his second season as a profe... [read more]
Purefoods Star Hotshots (PBA) signed 24-year old American forward Cinmeon Bowers (201-118kg-93, college: Auburn). He played last season at Galil Elion in Israeli National League. In 30 games he had very impressive stats: 18.1ppg, 8.9rpg and 2.3apg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention. Bowers' team made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals in 2015. He graduated from Auburn University in 2016 and it will be his second season as a professional player.
Gilas Pilipinas ends 2017 Jones Cup at 4th place after win over Iran - 1 day ago
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They weren't able to defend their title but Gilas Pilipinas still managed to end the 2017 William Jones Cup on a positive note, defeating Iran 90-82 on Sunday, July 23 in Taipei, Taiwan. Gilas finished the tournament with a 6-3 record, good for fourth place, after winning the title last year. With Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving making an appearance and watching the game at the arena, the Philippine national basketball team pulled away from old rivals Iran in the fourth quarte... [read more]
They weren't able to defend their title but Gilas Pilipinas still managed to end the 2017 William Jones Cup on a positive note, defeating Iran 90-82 on Sunday, July 23 in Taipei, Taiwan. Gilas finished the tournament with a 6-3 record, good for fourth place, after winning the title last year. With Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving making an appearance and watching the game at the arena, the Philippine national basketball team pulled away from old rivals Iran in the fourth quarter for the insurmountable double-digit lead. Import Mike Myers (206-F-92, college: Md-E Shore) topscored with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Matthew Wright (193-G-91, college: St.Bonaventure) added 20 points, while Christian Standhardinger (206-F-89, college: Hawaii) had 13 markers and 4 boards. Sajjad Pazrofteh and Masoud Soleymani conspired for 42 points to lead Iran. The Philippine team, comprised of the young Gilas cadets, will now move on to prepare for the Southeast Asian Games next month. Another roster of Gilas players led by the PBA veterans will also compete next month at the FIBA Asia Cup. Courtesy of: rappler.com
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