Wendell Maxey serves as Scouting Director for the Nuremberg Basketball Club (NBC) in Germany’s Pro-A Second Division (Die Junge Liga) and operates Around The World Basketball Consulting, a consulting firm based in Nuremberg, Germany. Maxey spent nine years as a freelance sports writer and editor, covering the NBA in New York, New Jersey and Portland; Pac-12, West Coast Conference and Big Sky Conference college basketball; international basketball in Germany with Beko BBL, Die Junge Liga (Pro-A Second Division) and the 2011 European Championship in Lithuania. A previous featured writer with NBA.com, ESPN.com, SLAM Magazine/SLAMonline and a number of newspapers and media outlets, Maxey now contributes newsworthy basketball updates and insight on international basketball for Ridiculous Upside.
Another Big Season For John Bryant In Germany
There is one word that best describes John Bryant: Big. But there is another title that is becoming synonymous with the Ratiopharm Ulm center: MVP. Bryant is poised to take home most valuable player honors again and is thinking big in the BBL.
Waiting On Aron Baynes
When word spread from Slovenia to San Antonio earlier in the week that Aron Baynes and the Spurs had reached a multi-year deal, the news came as a bit of a surprise. And with no formal announcement on the signing, the waiting game continues.
Say My Name: Bobby Brown Lights Up The Euroleague
Two days removed from one of the most impressive scoring games in Euroleague history after scoring 41 points and dishing out 7 assists, Bobby Brown doesn't have to remind anyone what his name is.
Rudy Gobert: "I Want To Go To The NBA Next Season"
No one can say Rudy Gobert doesn't have size, youth and ability on his side. But what is unknown about the 7'1 center out of France is, can Gobert make the jump from Europe to the NBA or would a few more seasons overseas be the better move to make?
Next Stop Kazakhstan
Armon Johnson is no stranger to making his way around the league over the last two years in the NBA from Portland, to D-League stints, to New Jersey and Orlando. Now Johnson's on a whole new trip after signing overseas: Next stop Kazakhstan.
Panathinaikos Awaiting Kapono's Arrival In Greece
Two weeks ago NBA 3-point specialist and former NBA champ Jason Kapono was on his way to play in Greece before some family health matters delayed those plans. Now with a concrete date in place and all well at home, Kapono is once again Athens bound.
From Amnesty To Artland, Gomes Signs In Germany
After spending seven years in the NBA between Boston, Minnesota and Los Angeles, Ryan Gomes will get his first taste of playing overseas after signing with the Artland Dragons in Germany's BEKO BBL and EuroCup competition.
Can Marcus Banks Find Glory In Greece?
Critics are quick to write off Marcus Banks after spending nine years in the NBA and playing for seven different teams including a stint in the D-League. But at 30-years old, Banks has the chance to write a new chapter in Europe with Panathinaikos.
NBA In Europe: The Never-Ending "10-Year Plan"
David Stern's name will forever be linked to the NBA expanding to Europe, but as he prepares for retirement in 2014 the agenda falls to Adam Silver. Will Silver speed up the process of establishing an NBA division in Europe?
Flynn Goes Down Under To Find His Game
When the Minnesota selected Jonny Flynn 6th overall in 2009, he had no idea three years later he would find himself playing in Australia. Now Flynn is looking forward to getting on the floor and staying there with the Melbourne Tigers.