Basket rumors

Virtus Roma signs Jaylen Barford

Virtus Roma made official the signing of Jaylen Barford.
The American guard comes from VL Pesaro where he was averaging 16ppg.

“I am happy to join Virtus Roma, I can’t wait to start” Barford said. “I am ready to play and I look forward to do that for the team and the city. My goal is to win most as many game as possible.”

PAOK replies to Adam Smith: The player has been fully paid. We already informed FIBA of his behavior

PAOK Thessaloniki replied to Adam Smith with a press release.
Smith told Sportando that he is leaving the Greek team due to late payments.

“The athlete has been paid and currently there are no debts with him. What Smith said is an unsuccessful attempt to explain his unjustified absence.

PAOK has already informed FIBA of Smith’s behavior and his unjustified absence and will take legal action to protects his interests”.

Italian Basketball Federation president says Paolo Banchero will get Italian passport in a few days

Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) president Gianni Petrucci confirmed the news anticipated by Sportando: five-star prospect Paolo Banchero will get his Italian passport in a few days.

“He has the rights to become Italian. The passport will come in a few days. In Paris I have also spoken with Donte DiVincenzo” Petrucci told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Victor Rudd, Wurzburg part ways

Victor Rudd and S.Oliver Wurzburg have parted ways.
The American was averaging 7 points per game in Bundesliga.

BC Igokea, Rashad Vaughn part ways

Rashad Vaughn is no longer a member of Igokea, the team announced

Vaughn appeared in 19 ABA League games this season, averaging 16.5 points (43% FG, 41% 3p, 80% FT) The g, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

A.S. Ramat Asharon ink Ricky Tarrant

Ricky Tarrant signed with A.S. Ramat Hasharon, his agent announcend.

The guard out of Memphis started the year for Yeni Mamak, in the second turkish division, with averages of 27.2 points and 5.2 assist.

 

Panionios to sign DeAndre Liggins

According to FIBA Basketball Agent Vassilis Kouros, former Kentucky swingman DeAndre Liggins will sign a contract with Panionios.
This season Liggins played 5 games in ACB, for Montakit Fuenlabrada.

Russ Smith joins Los Cariduros de Fajardo

Russ Smith signed with Los Cariduros de Fajardo, the Puerto Rican team announced.
The former Louisville guard averaged over 34 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assist in his last season in China.

Piratas de Quebradillas sign Lamar Patterson

Lamar Patterson is a new player of Piratas de Quebradillas, the Puerto Rican team announced.
The former Pittsburgh forward started the year for Brisbane in NBL, with averages of over 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assist per game.