Archive for May 2013
Bobcats begin name change back to Hornets
The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to “Hornets”, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname. There is no timetable for the switch though NBA commissioner to be Adam Silver told Bobcats season ticket holders in April that such a change would take at…
Read MoreCoach Mike Krzyzewski still considering coaching Team USA?
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged Saturday that he’s in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. “There’s a chance,” Krzyzewski said. “That’s correct.” Krzyzewski said he hasn’t made a final decision, but his openness to the position represents a significant change. For eight months, Krzyzewski has maintained he’s not…
Read MoreBuducnost grabs title in Montenegro
Buducnost Podgorica has won the Montenegrin Campionship by sweeping the series 3-0 against runner-up Sutjeska. Yesterday Buducnost wrapped the series up at home with a 67-51 victory. No other team in the history of Montenegro has ever won the title, except for Buducnost.
Read MoreTsmoki-Minsk champion of Belarus
Tsmoki-Minsk has won the Belorussian title for the fourth season in a row. Yesterday they beat Grodno-93 on the road with 74-66, sweeping the series 3-0.
Read MoreKalev/Cramo Estonian Champion
Kalev/Cramo has won the Estonian title for the third season in a row. Yesterday they beat TU/Rock on the road with 81-69, sweeping the series 4-0. Kalev/Cramo dominated the game and was never really contested. Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Champs.
Read MorePredrag Danilović stabbed!
Predrag Danilović was attacked and stabbed last night in a Belgrade restaurant. Danilović is a former player of the national
Read MoreVTB United: Khimki & CSKA Moscow go up 2-0
The VTB United League playoff quarterfinals reached Game 2 in all four best-of-five series on Friday with Khimki pounding VEF Riga, 103:82, to improve to 2-0, and CSKA Moscow beating Krasnye Krylya, 87:78, giving CSKA a two game advantage. On Saturday Zalgiris
Read MoreNBA conference finals become Euro battle
The NBA Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies is not just a battle between two of the league’s best teams. It will also prove a heavyweight tussle between famed players from Europe, making the series an echo of the 2008 Western Conferences Finals. Both franchises secured their place in…
Read MoreDeshaun Thomas refuses the Spurs
Deshaun Thomas (201 cm, Ohio State’13) raised some of the tension surrounding the draft process by turning down one of the NBA’s biggest franchises when
Read MoreSwedish Basketball in dissaray
Swedish Basketball has been rocked by the news that 08 Stockholm and Stockholm Eagles will not participate in
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