After weeks of rumors, it seems that they the next home for Gal Mekel is Serbia. The 27 year-old point guard from Israel is about to sign his contract with BC Red Star, as the Belgrade red and whites continue strengthening all of their positions.

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Remember how yesterday, the most important signing for BC Red Star so far, Sofoklis Schortanitis, had to take the bus? Well, it turns out that this move was actually a very special candid camera project, carefully planned for the strong center. A warm welcome, that I’m sure he won’t forget.

Danas je otkriveno i zašto je najznačajnije pojačanje Crvene zvezde u dosadašnjem toku prelaznog roka, Sofoklis Skortsanitis, putovao gradskim autobusom. Sve je bilo deo, pažljivo isplanirane skrivene kamere, u znak tople dobrodošlice stamenom centru. Ovakav doček, sigurno neće zaboraviti.

Greece has announced their full squad on Sunday night, after beating Russia, in a four-nation friendly (80-65), a part of the Eurobasket preparations. Coach Fotis Katsikaris has decided to go with an experienced team, which is the reason why this year’s roster is filled by the country’s most well known names in the world of basketball.

As the transfer window is coming to a close, it is more than obvious that Belgrade’s red and whites want to do everything to further strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Ryan Thompson is landing at BC Red Star.

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The latest player to sign for the Serbian team is a 27 year-old, 1,98m (6’6) tall guard, that has spent the past season playing in the German Bundesliga. He can cover more than one position on court, by playing both as small forward, and point guard, depending on the team’s tactical ideas. A variety that will come in as very useful to coach, Dejan Radonjić.

Aside from Germany, he played four seasons for the Rider University, a season in Italy, and two more in Belgium, one for Okapi Aalstar and Oostende, where he won the League and the Cup, in the 2013/2014 season.  During the past season, in Brose Baskets Bamberg, he had an average of 12,3 points, 2,3 rebounds, and a 42% of 3 point hits.

He is the younger brother of Jason Thompson, another basketball player of the family, who was traded this summer for the Golden State Warriors. 

After weeks of wait, the Greek-cameroonian center has finally arrived. The most well known signing of this transfer window for BC Red Star, Sofoklis Schortsanitis, has reached Belgrade, ready to take on the trainings.

Nakon nedelja čekanja, Sofoklis Skortsanitis je stigao u Beograd. Kao po dogovoru, stameni grčko-kamerunski centar je pristigao na aerodrom Nikola Tesla danas popodne, gde mu je pružena tradicionalna srpska dobrodošlica. Nakon koje ga nije čekao luksuzan auto, pa čak ni taksi.

Vozi, Miško! / Definitely not photoshop.  Foto: kkcz
Vozi, Miško! / Definitely not photoshop.
Photo: kkcz

Tokom vikenda su odigrane sve utakmice sedmog kola Jelen superlige. Samo dva meča su prošla bez pogodaka. Solidan učinak  i ukupno petnaest golova.

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Foto: MN Press.

After two wins in as many matches against Israel, the Serbian National Team is leaving Tel Aviv more than contented. The players of coach Aleksandar Đorđević were able to prevail in another friendly, showing off good results from their preparation work. The final score was 79-71, in favor of the guests.

Another victory of a true champion. Usain Bolt wins gold at his favorite, 100m run in the Beijing World Championship. Another proof of absolute dominance over the rest of the world.

(In the commentary, an ecstatic Duško Korać: There is a God! This is a victory of sports over pharmaceuticals. This a victory of sports, over frauds… 

The second video is a full version of the competition segment, in Russian.)


Još jedno zlato za Bolta. Ponovna potvrda dominacije nad ostatkom sveta, na Šampionatu u Pekingu. I očekivano oduševljeni Duško Korać. 🙂

Jusein Bolt je postigao vreme od 9,79. Svakako ne njegov najbolji rezultat, ali dovoljno dobar da ponovo pokori sve ostale.

A fairly easy win for Serbia against Israel, the host of two friendly matches, as part of the Eurobasket preparation interval. The team lead by coach Aleksandar Đorđević and captain Miloš Teodosić has won by 85-70, in a match with a strong offense and series of easy shots for the guests.

Un día bastante lieve de noticias nos deja reflejar sobre un equipo antiguo y valorado, que no agita demasiadas portadas por su falta de fichajes de escándalo. Un equipo que hace sólo un par de días se ha ganado la Supercopa de España, de forma verdaderamente espectacular. Su primera en 31 años. Las celebraciones, dignas de una selección que se acaba de ganar un Mundial. Sólo faltaba la deseada gabarra.