Archive for February 1, 2014
FIBA selects wildcards for 2014 World Cup
The four wildcards for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup have been named by FIBA´s Central Board after a meeting in host nation Spain. The teams chosen to be wildcards at FIBA´s most prestigious event include some of international Basketball´s powerhouse teams. The named teams were Brazil, Finland, Greece, and Turkey. Finland is ranked 39th…
Read MoreAndrew Washington inks with Paysandú
Andrew Washington (191 cm, Delaware´06) has penned a deal to join the roster at Wanderers Paysandú in the Uruguayan LUB. The American has already played in the LUB this season for Union Atletica Montevideo over four games in January. His stint with Union ended with averages of 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8…
Read MoreNicholas Covington to Pertevniyal
Nicholas Covington (189 cm, Oklahoma City´07) has been signed by Pertevniyal Istanbul (Turkey, TB2L) for the rest of the season. The guard was released by the Erie Bay Hawks (USA, D-League) in January after playing eight games with franchise. During those appearances he collected 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. The American…
Read MoreBarcelona continues Euroleague streak
FC Barcelona continued its impressive Euroleague Top 16 form by claiming a 56-63 victory against Panathinaikos Athens on the road. It is never easy to go to the Olympic Sports Center in Athens but the Spanish club grabbed the win on the back of a strong performance against one of the competitions outside favourites. The…
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