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Rowland signs to play professionally in Russia

Rowland signs to play professionally in Russia

Former Saint Mary’s guard E.J. Rowland has signed to play with Russian side BC Khimki of the VTB United League.  He played last season at Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel, where he averaged 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game.  He helped lead Hapoel to the league final and played 16 games in EuroCup.  He is a 3-time honorable mention all-EuroCup honoree.

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O'Leary's Spanish side earns spot in Eurocup finals

Former Saint Mary’s men’s basketball standout Ian O’Leary and his Herbalife Gran Canaria side have advanced to the championship final of the 2015 Eurocup after defeating Unics Kazan in a 2-game semifinal series.

Gran Canaria will face Khimki Moscow after the Russian team defeated Banvit Bandirma, which features another prominent Gael in guard E.J. Rowland, in its semifinal series.

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Pair of Gaels advance to Eurocup semifinals

Former Saint Mary’s basketball standouts E.J. Rowland and Ian O’Leary have led their professional teams to the semifinals of Eurocup, an international basketball competition.

Rowland’s Banvit Bandirma side takes on Khimki Moscow Regio, while O’Leary’s Herbalife Gran Canaria plays Unics Kazan.  Both games will be played on April 1.

Teams qualify for Eurocup through placement in its domestic league…

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