Umana Reyer Venezia (SerieA) waived 27-year old American (has also Puerto Rican passport) point guard Denis Clemente (183-75kg-86, college: Kansas State, agency: KMG Sports Management). Clemente also played at VL_Pesaro earlier that season. In 8 SerieA games this season he recorded 3.9ppg and 1.5rpg. The other team he played shortly was Nuovo Napoli (Lega2). In three games this year he averaged impressive 15.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.3apg and 1.3spg. The last season Clemente played at BK Edymax SPU Nitra (Extraliga) in Slovakian Extraliga. In 34 games last year he averaged impressive 17.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.7apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian League Honorable Mention. Clemente also played 6 games in EuroChallenge where he averaged impressive 17.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.2apg and 2.8spg. The previous (2011) summer he played at Caciques (BSN) in Puerto Rican BSN. In 27 games he averaged 14.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.4apg (top 5) and 1.0spg. A very good season in his career as he was awarded Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Rookie of the Year and Honorable Mention. Another team Clemente played that season for was Marousi BC (A1) in Greek A1. In 13 games that year he averaged 8.4ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg. He received Florida Class A1 Player of the Year award back in 2004 at his college time. Clemente has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Rishon). He attended Kansas State until 2010 and it is his third season in pro basketball. The scouts decsribe him following way:
A PG with great personality and leadership; quick, aggressive and highly confident. His best offensive weapon is his ability to shoot off the dribble from long or midrange, and has the ability to penetrate and get into the paint. Hes at his best in transition, where he uses good speed and a good feel for the open floor. Has the ability to catch fire. Able to operate on the pick and roll. Good feel for the basket, can hit tough, off balance shots. He shows great intensity and competitiveness on both sides of the ball, which can help energize teammates and the crowd. Defensively, brings terrific toughness and intensity to the table. He competes on every possession and doesn't back down from opponents.
Avtodor Saratov (VTB) agreed terms with 25-year old American forward Coty Clarke (201-105kg-92, college: Arkansas, agency: BeoBasket). It is actually his comeback to Saratov as he has played here before. Clarke played last summer at Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rican BSN league. In 21 games he had very impressive stats: 15.8ppg, 8.5rpg, 4.5apg and 1.1spg. Clarke has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. The list of the past achievements is quite lo... [read more]
Avtodor Saratov (VTB) agreed terms with 25-year old American forward Coty Clarke (201-105kg-92, college: Arkansas, agency: BeoBasket). It is actually his comeback to Saratov as he has played here before. Clarke played last summer at Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rican BSN league. In 21 games he had very impressive stats: 15.8ppg, 8.5rpg, 4.5apg and 1.1spg. Clarke has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Puerto Rican BSN championship title in 2016. Clarke was also voted USBasket.com All-D-League 2nd Team in 2016. He is quite experienced player. Clarke has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Galilee), NBA (Boston Celtics), Russia (Unics Kazan) and NBA G League (Maine Red Claws). He attended University of Arkansas until 2014 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player.
Hapoel Eilat adds Bowles to their roster, ex Bayamon - 4 days ago
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Hapoel Eilat (Winner League) added to their roster 28-year old American power forward Denzel Bowles (208-116kg-89, college: JMU). He played last summer at Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rican BSN league, but left the team in May. In three games he had just 2.0ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.3apg. Part of last season Bowles spent at Al Moutahed in Lebanese Pepsi LBL where in two games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 5.0apg, 1.0spg and 2.5bpg. He also played that season for Al Naser (D... [read more]
Hapoel Eilat (Winner League) added to their roster 28-year old American power forward Denzel Bowles (208-116kg-89, college: JMU). He played last summer at Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rican BSN league, but left the team in May. In three games he had just 2.0ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.3apg. Part of last season Bowles spent at Al Moutahed in Lebanese Pepsi LBL where in two games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 5.0apg, 1.0spg and 2.5bpg. He also played that season for Al Naser (D1) in UAE league. In two games he averaged remarkable 17.5ppg, 7.0rpg and 5.0apg. Bowles has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the PBA Commissioner's Cup Final Four in 2013 and 2015. Bowles was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese CBA Honorable Mention back in 2014. He is quite experienced player. Bowles' career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in six different countries. Bowles tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally also in Lithuania (Siauliai), Philippines (Star Hotshots), Venezuela (Marinos), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers) and China (Golden Bulls and Jilin Tigers). Bowles attended James Madison University until 2011 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.
Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) tabbed 24-year old Puerto Rican international forward Christopher Ortiz (203-102kg-93, college: Kent State). He played most recently at Etha in Cypriot Division A, but left the team in Jan.'17. In 13 games he averaged 12.2ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.2apg last season. Among other achievements Ortiz's team made it to the MAC Tournament Semifinals in 2013. He received also Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 Championships Honorable Mention award back in 2010 at his col... [read more]
Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) tabbed 24-year old Puerto Rican international forward Christopher Ortiz (203-102kg-93, college: Kent State). He played most recently at Etha in Cypriot Division A, but left the team in Jan.'17. In 13 games he averaged 12.2ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.2apg last season. Among other achievements Ortiz's team made it to the MAC Tournament Semifinals in 2013. He received also Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 Championships Honorable Mention award back in 2010 at his college time. Ortiz has been also a member of Puerto Rican international program for some years. He played for Puerto Rican senior team this year and previously for U18 National Team in 2010. Ortiz represented Puerto Rico at the HS New York City Championship six years ago. He graduated from Kent State in 2016 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Ortiz's outlook:
Chris Ortiz is really athletic, and he is stronger and weighs more than he looks. He is a guy who brings some toughness to the defensive end. He brings a length and athleticism to the four spot. Chris is a shot-blocker. He is a rebounder. He finishes great in transition. He can shoot it.
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