Archive for August 2012
Angry Tanjevic calls NBA coaches “stupid”
Coach of the Turkish national men’s basketball team Bogdan Tanjevic has lashed out at his American counterparts, saying most of the NBA coaches are “stupid.” The Montenegrin coach was quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, where his team was to face Italy in a European Basketball Championship qualifying game yesterday. Tanjevic returned to coaching after…
Read MoreUS – Japan Unbeaten in U17 World Championships
The USA and Japan have taken care of business at the U17 Women’s World Championships so far, entering the last day of the qualification round with perfect 4-0 records. USA – Belgium 80-50 The US defeated Belgium 80-50 behind 17 points from Rebecca Greenwell, Diamond DeShields added 14 points and 11 rebounds and Kaela Davis…
Read MoreGeorgia Stuns Host BIH in EB Qualifier 96-95
In front of a crowd estimated at over 6,000 in Sarajevo, Georgia fought off a strong comeback by the squad from Bosnia and Herzegovina to earn a victory 96-95 and improve their EuroBasket Qualification Round record in Group D to 2-0. BIH drops to 2-1 with the loss. Georgia caught the hosts off-guard early, running…
Read MoreQBL: Weekend Round Up – Round 14
QBL: Weekend Round Up – Round 14 Cairns Dolphins – Northside Wizards 58-84 (W) The Dolphins held a narrow lead in the first quarter but lost it soon into the second term, with the Wizards proving too strong, stealing the lead and running away with it for the remainder of the match. Northsides Taylor Lilley…
Read MoreFC Bayern Munich bring on Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas, a 1.96m swingman, has signed on to play for FC Bayern Munich this coming season. Thomas played for the Artland Dragons last season, averaging 11.5 points per game in Bundesliga and 14.7 points per game in EuroChallenge.
Read MoreCenter Alex Chubrevich joins Maccabi Bazan Haifa
PRESS RELEASE: CENTER ALEX CHUBREVICH JOINS HAIFA The 7-foot Israeli-Russian center to add depth to the Green’s frontcourt MACCABI BAZAN HAIFA SIGNS ISRAELI CENTER ALEX CHUBREVICH FOR TWO SEASONS The 7-foot Israeli-Russian center to add depth to the Green’s frontcourt The Maccabi Bazan Haifa professional basketball team of the Israeli Basketball Super League announced today…
Read MoreThe Leicester Riders ink deal with John Fraley
The Leicester Riders have announced that they’ve signed a deal with 6’8″ John Fraley to play center for the squad. Fraley is a recent graduate of Austin Peay University where he averaged 11.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per game during his Senior year. He also was second in the Ohio Valley Conference…
Read MoreLarranaga to coach Boston Celtics
James Larranaga, head coach of D-League team Erie BayHawks, has been offered an assistant coach position with the Boston Celtics.
Read MoreMike Ojo re-signs with the Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders have officially retained Mike Ojo for the 2012-13 season. Ojo averred 13 points and 3.4 rebounds per game last season, his first season as a Professional since graduating from Lehigh University.
Read MoreJimmy Baron leaves ACB for Lokomotiv Kuban
Lokomotiv Kuban from Russia is signing Jimmy Baron (191 cm, Rhode Island’09) to replace the departing Valdo Ilievski. Baron spent his last three seasons in Spain.
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