Archive for August 26, 2012
26 Federations take FIBA Europe to arbitration!!
Representatives from Russian and Lithuanian Basketball Federations have confirmed to media that 26 national federations have sued FIBA Europe in Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, for not obeying it’s own statutes.
Following the firing of FIBA Europe General Secretary Nar Zanolin by the president of FIBA Europe Olafur Rafnsson, 26 national federations (28 according to Lithuanian media) requested to hold an emergency meeting of the General Assembly.
Read MoreFalkner signs with Prievidza
Barkley Falkner (203 cm, Sam Houston State’09) has signed with Slovak team BC Prievidza. Falkner played in the German Pro B last season and participated in Court Side’s Eurochallenge camp in Las Vegas this summer.
Read MoreSpain – USA to meet up in U17 Worlds Final
The finals are set for the U17 World Championships for Women. Spain, with a 91-62 win over Japan, will match-up with the US, by virtue of an 84-59 decision over Canada. USA – Canada 84-59 The US used a balanced scoring attack nine players scored six or more points in their semi-final win over Canada,…
Read MoreLNB Fines Martinez and Matrille for punch
Marlon Martinez, a player in the Dominican Republic, was involved in a fight that broke out during the Indios – Huracanes game last week. During the fight, Martinez hit journalist Junior Matrille in the face with a punch. The LNB has fined Martinez 50 thousand pesos and Matrille has been fined 15 thousand pesos for…
Read MoreOnce Caldas announce import players
Once Caldas announced the three players that they will put on their roster as imports for the 2012 Federation Cup. Tayron Thomas is a 1.91m guard from the US who has been playing in the Dominican Republic. Alpha Bangura is a 1.95m guard who has played in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Coming in to…
Read MoreKyoto Hannaryz inks deals with trio
Japanese team Kyoto Hannaryz (JB League) signed deals recently with David Palmer, Leonardo Pomare and Gouki Kitamura. Palmer spent the 2011-12 season with Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa and averaged 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Pomare was with Hamamatsu Phoenix last year, averaging 7.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He’s also been a member…
Read MoreChina routs Japan, Iran blows 15-point lead to Korea in U18
China used a 30-15 margin in the second quarter to run over Japan 103-80 in their U18 Asian Championships for Men Quarter-Final contest, while Korea had to use the last three quarters to erase a 15-point deficit to set up a rematch in the finals of Thursday’s thrilling overtime contest with China. Semi-Finals China –…
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