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Author: Sven De Bolster

Belgian Players Abroad

Van Vliet opens season with a big loss (video)

Rookie Andy Van Vliet tipped-off his season in Lithuania with Siauliai with a big loss on the road at Zalgiris as his club went down with the 89-56 final score. Despite the loss Van Vliet can look back at a solid game as he finished as the top-scorer for his squad. Van Vliet was inserted…

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Liga Endesa 2020-’21 tipped off with 3 Belgians on the courts (videos)

Quentin Serron got his season with Bilbao underway with a close loss on the road at Gran Canaria with the 107-102 final score in Overtime. Serron played 19 minutes as a starter and finished with 4 pts (2-2 FG’s), 2 rebs, 1 ast & 1 stl. Next up came the season opener for Jonathan Tabu…

Belgian Players Abroad

Alhassan Barrie joins the DBL as he signs with newcomers The Hague

In what will be his second season as a pro the Antwerp-native Alhassan Barrie has now signed with The Hague Royals in the Dutch Basketball League. The Hague is a newly formed club that will make its debut at the highest level in The Netherlands and will be Barrie’s third team in his young career….

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Mons-Hainaut’s roster is now complete for the upcoming season

After the acquisition of US Center Skylar Spencer Mons-Hainaut has now signed Belgian youngster Igor Mintogo Ebang to a 2 year deal to complete their roster for the upcoming season. Originally hailing from Braine-Le-Comte Mintogo started his basketball career in the youth teams of Mons-Hainaut before making the step abroad when he joined Lille (France)…

Belgian Players Abroad

Solid performance for Andy Van Vliet (video)

In a friendly preparation game Andy Van Vliet had a solid performance for his new club Siauliai (LTU) as they faced off against BC Prometey (UKR). In the game that turned into a lopsided 99-77 defeat for Siauliai Van Vliet still managed to show his skills as he finished with 13 pts and also grabbed…

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Kevin Tumba signs with Kolossos

Belgian Lion Kevin Tumba is moving from Spain to Greece as he has signed a new deal with Kolossos in the Greek First Division. Tumba spent the last 3 seasons and a half with Murcia in Spain as their reserve Center and last season averaged 2.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg in 11.7 mpg (19 games).

Belgian Players Abroad

Benjamin Janssens renews at Avila in the Spanish EBA

21 year old Belgian swingman Benjamin Janssens has renewed his contract with Avila in the Spanish EBA for his second season with the club. Last season Janssens transferred to the club and went on to average 5.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.4 apg & 0.9 spg in 21.2 mpg as he appeared in all 20 games….

Belgian Players Abroad

Vincent Gielen remains with Zentro Basket as they move up to LEB Silver

19 year old Belgian Center Vincent Gielen has re-signed with Zentro San Jorge Madrid Basket for his second season with the club. Last season Gielen was amongst the team leaders as he averaged 12.7 ppg (2nd on the team), 6.1 rpg (2nd on the team), 1.3 apg, 0.8 spg & 0.5 bpg in a total…

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Killian Van Den Langenbergh signs with Den Helder Suns

Youngster Killian Van Den Langenbergh leaves Mons-Hainaut and signed with Den Helder Suns in the Dutch First Division for the upcoming season. It will be the first experience abroad for the 22 year old Small Forward who spent most of his development years with the Antwerp Giants (2011 – 2019). Last season Van Den Langenbergh…

Belgian Student-Athletes in the USA

Nicolas Dierynck committed to Glenville State (video)

21 year old swingman Nicolas Dierynck has announced his commitment to Glenville State (NCAA2) for the upcoming season. It will already be his fifth club in the USA since the Roeselare native left Belgium back in 2016 to finish out his High School at Lee Academy. After graduation he then joined Lindenwood-Belleville (NAIA), the following…