Archive for August 2012
Montepaschi improves backcourt with Brown
Montepaschi Siena improved its backcourt for the upcoming season by inking point guard Bobby Brown to a one-year deal, the club announced Wednesday. Brown (1.88 meters, 27 years old) arrives from EWE Baskets Oldenburg, where he became the German Leag…
Read MoreAsseco Prokom signs Pamula, extends contracts with three
Asseco Prokom Gdynia improved its roster for the upcoming season by extending a core of Polish players and bringing in a new face. On Wednesday, Prokom announced that small forward Piotr Szczotka, center Adam Hrycaniuk and swingman Robert Witka re-si…
Read More2012-13 – Belgian Women’s Division 1 Schedule
Regular Season – Round 1 Sep. 29, 2012 Jeugd Gentson-Castors Braine Sep. 29, 2012 Kangoeroes-B.-Tulikivi Deerlijk Sep. 29, 2012 Houthalen-Spirou Monceau Sep. 29, 2012 Point Chaud-Belfius Namur Sep. 30, 2012 Blue Cats-Willebroek Sep. 30, 2012 Sint Katelijne-Waregem Regular Season – Round 2 Oct. 6, 2012 Waregem-Jeugd Gentson Oct. 6, 2012 Belfius Namur-Houthalen Oct. 6, 2012…
Read More2012-2013 – Belgian Men’s Division II Schedule
Regular Season – Round 1 Sep. 7, 2012 M.Hainaut II-Sprimont Sep. 8, 2012 Gent Dragons-Waregem Sep. 8, 2012 Tongeren-Houthalen Sep. 9, 2012 Essor Charleroi-Kangor.-Boom Sep. 9, 2012 Gembo BBC-St-Niklase Sep. 9, 2012 Giants II-Sint-Jan Ant. Sep. 9, 2012 Oudenaarde-Excelsior Regular Season – Round 2 Sep. 14, 2012 Point Chaud-CEP Fleurus Sep. 15, 2012 Waregem-Oudenaarde Sep.…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: Aug 4
GROUP A Tunisia 69-73 France France advanced to the Olympic Quarterfinals by downing Tunisia 69-73 in Group A on Saturday. France will finish second in Group A if it beats Nigeria on Monday. Meanwhile, Tunisia dropped to 0-4 and is out of chances to reach the Quarterfinals. Tony Parker led the winners with 22 points.…
Read MoreSaigon Heat surprise winner of ASEAN League
Saigon Heat finished their inaugural ASEAN League season on a high note. They toppled the Bangkok Cobras away from home to earn the 8th win. Jonathan Jones (211-C-79) fired 32 points and grabbed 16 boards to lead the effort. The Cobras stunned the visitors in the opening frame. They ensured a 22:9 lead after ten…
Read MoreAl Ahli keep coach Schomers
Al Ahli and German coach Peter Schomers have reached an agreement for the 2012/2013 season, after Schomers already coached Al Ahli this past season. Schomers coached previously in Germany, Austria, Romania, Lebanon and Kuwait before coming to the UAE last season.
Read MoreAnother SEBA Cup to Phillipines
Philippines defended their SEABA Cup title. They knocked down Thailand at SEABA Cup last round to clinch the top position. The victory also punched the ticket to Fiba Asia Championship in Tokyo for Philippines. Marcus Douthit (college: Providence) finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Philippines jumped to an early lead…
Read More2011-12 – Belgian Men’s Ethias League Results
Regular Season – Round 1 Oct. 1, 2011 Aalstar-M.Hainaut 90-76 Oct. 1, 2011 Gent-Liege 74-77 Oct. 1, 2011 Oostende-Leuven 91-77 Regular Season – Round 2 Oct. 7, 2011 Liege-Spirou 60-87 Oct. 8, 2011 M.Hainaut-Verviers-Pep. 88-69 Oct. 7, 2011 Leuven-Aalstar 84-78 Oct. 8, 2011 Gent-Oostende 60-78 Regular Season – Round 3 Oct. 12, 2011 Spirou-Antwerp 72-65…
Read MoreLinsanity in Taiwan
On the first trip to his parents’ native Taiwan since emerging from basketball obscurity to become one of the NBA’s biggest stars, Jeremy Lin (191-PG-88, college: Harvard) has pledged to remain true to himself and not be overwhelmed by the fame that accompanies the phenomenon that is “Linsanity.” Showing his modesty, Lin said Sunday he…
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