First win for Chile, beating Columbia with 76-66

Chile registered the first win at the South American Championship. They defeated Colombia in the second round of Group A action. Erik Carrasco (181-PG-83) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Chile dominated from start to finish. They ensured a 39:26 halftime lead. The gap grew in the third quarter.…

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Paraguay beats Bolivia 81-62

Paraguay opened with a vitory at the South American Championship in Argentina. They toppled Bolivia in Group B yesterday. Federico Mellone (193-F/G-85) stepped up with 15 points to pace the winners. Bolivia enjoyed a slightly better start to the game. They registered a 17:’15 lead ten minutes into the encounter. However Paraguay bounced back in…

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Home advantage for Rebels

The Tampa Bay Rebels have clinched home-court advantage for the 2012 Florida Basketball Association championship game. Tampa Bay earned the right to host the event after picking up their 10th win of the season this past weekend, which ensured that they would finish with the best regular-season record in the league. Currently standing at 10-1,…

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Flight win on the road

The visiting Florida Flight broke open a close game in the third quarter, en route to a second straight convincing 110-90 win over the Palm Beach Titans at Inlet Grove Community High School in Riviera Beach. Up by just six at halftime, the Flight (2-3) outscored the Titans 24-12 in the third quarter and were…

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Breakers did it again

The Santa Barbara Breakers survived to win their fourth West Coast Pro Basketball League Championship on Saturday, May 19. Santa Barbara overcome a 5-point deficit entering the final quarter of play to beat the Santa Monica Jump 118-109 to take home the trophy. It was Santa Barbara’s fourth WCBL championship in five years, but Santa…

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WBA presents plans for 2012 season

Premier professional league, The World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) has officially announced the launch of its 2012 season. Marking the 10 year anniversary since its inception, the athletic organization has assisted over 400 players in getting paid athletic contracts. The season will commence with the 9th Annual Professional Tryout Camp in partnership with Check…

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UBL title to Texas Wranglers

This past weekend the UBL had Playoffs and Championship games in Dallas, Texas. What a weekend. The first playoff game was the Texas Wranglers vs the Austin Rhythm. Austin gave the defending champs a fight all game long. The Wranglers pull off the win in the last 5 mins of the game. Wranglers 111 Rhythm…

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UBA Title to Disciples

Black and gold confetti raining down upon him, Jermaine Barnes (6’5”-G/F-82, college: Point, GA) walked to the scorers table, shook his fists and extended three fingers. When he looked up, UBA Commissioner was waiting to shake his hand. A Championship classic and this time, it finally went the Disciples way. Barnes, the finals co-MVP, scored…

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TRBL season ends with PrimeTime

PrimeTime Players – Cary Invasion 123:103 PrimeTime Player celebrated the title in their first Tobacco Road Basketball League season. They overcame Cary Invasion in the championship game yesterday. Antonio Houston (6’5”-G/F-88, college: Catawba) erupted for 33 points in the victory. He was named the tournaments MVP. PrimeTime Players pulled ahead in the opening quarter. They…

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Second Half Rally Carries SOU Past Evergreen

Southern Oregon shot 64 percent in the second half to rally from a halftime deficit and defeat The Evergreen State College, 91-79, in a Cascade Collegiate Conference men’s basketball game played Saturday night in CRC Gymnasium. The Raiders (10-3 overall, 3-0), ranked No. 10 in the latest NAIA Division II Top 25 poll, outscored the…

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