Archive for August 2012
Centauros shine at home
The Centauros de Apure are the victors of the first match of a series at home after beating the Lanceros de Cojedes 88-84. The victors controlled every quarter but the last one but the Lanceros’ admirable effort was still not quite enough. Tulio Cobos made an impressive effort for the Centauros, scoring 18 points and…
Read MoreAdvice from a veteran
Rubén Wolkowyski, a player with many years under his belt, still has it after so much time on the court. He feels the same as when he played in the NBA or won the gold medal for Argentina in Athens. But, besides his youthful outlook, his maturity shines through: “I need to enjoy what is…
Read MoreStrasbourg signs veteran Louis Campbell
Strasbourg has signed guard Luis Campbell (190 cm, Buffalo’02). Campbell has played most of his career in Germany and Japan.
Read MoreAleksandar Rasic signs with Siena
Experienced Serbia guard Aleksandar Rasic has signed with Euroleague team Siena from Italy. Rasic played for Lietuvos Rytas from Lithuania last season.
Read MoreLevour Warren signs with Avellino
Levour Warren (196 cm, South Carolina’03) has signed with Sidigas Avellino from the Italian Serie-A. He already played for this club during the 2008/2009 season, while last season he played for Cedevita Zagreb from Croatia.
Read MorePoisoning at women’s U20 European Championship
A severe case of food poisoning has taken place at the women’s U20 European Championship in Hungary. Several teams were affected but Serbia and Portugal were hit the worst. Six players of the Serbian team (4 of Portugal) plus several members of the coaching staff ended up in hospital where lab results concluded that “salmonella”…
Read MoreEidson leaves Barcelona
Chuck Eidson is leaving Barcelona and has signed for Russian team Uniks Kazan. For many, this came as a surprise since Eidson is under contract with Barcelona for the 2012/2013 season and there is an option for the 2013/2014 season as well. At the Final Four in Istanbul a rumor was launched that Eidson-Barcelona was…
Read MoreFIBA U17 World Championships (Women) – Day 2
FIBA U17 World Championships (Women) – Day 2 Group A USA – Canada 86-47 USA: Deshields 29, Davis 14, Reimer 10 Canada: Nurse 8, Jardine 7, Orum 7, Potter 7 Italy – Mali 71-31 Italy: Peresson 14, Pan 11, Ercoli 9 (20 Rebounds) Mali: Maiga 9, Keita 8 Belgium – South Korea 84-53 Belgium: Ben…
Read MoreBynum’s knee treatment gains acceptance in U.S.
While 76ers center Andrew Bynum has chosen to have the creator of the noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure administer the injections to his knees that he hopes will extend his career next month in Dusseldorf, Germany, the procedure – known as regenokine treatment – has been administered in the United States for almost a decade. “Regenokine is…
Read MoreGigantes crush Leonas to open 2012 season
Gigantes de Carolina opened the 2012 BSNF season with a decisive win over Leonas de Ponce, 102-54. Five players scored in double-figures for Carolina led by former national team shooter Cynthia Valentin, who netted 16 points, Yolanda Jones added 12 and Carla Cortijo 11.
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