Archive for June 25, 2014
Philippine NT to play vs. NBA All-Stars
Smart Gilas Pilipinas (Philippine NT) is set to play in a charity game against a select group of NBA “All-Stars” this coming July 22-23. The event which is being called “Gilas’ Last Home Stand” will feature NBA stars such as Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan and Paul Pierce. The game is geared to help the…
Read MoreArtsiom Parakhouski to Novgorod
Belarusian big man Artsiom Parakhouski (211 cm, Radford’10) has been picked up by BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) for the 2014-15 season. Parakhouski has been a member of the Belarusian National Team in 2008 and 2010-2013. He spent the 2013-14 season playing for Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League). He logged 19 games for them in the…
Read MoreFC Barcelona takes 2-1 lead over Real Madrid
After emerging from Madrid with a 1-1 score in the series, FC Barcelona has the chance to take charge of the Spanish Liga Endesa finals. The Catalan giant did just that at home by cruising to a 94-79 victory over the clubs greatest rival to take a 2-1 series lead. The hosts looked in control…
Read MoreLeBron James opts out of Heat contract
LeBron James has decided to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat and explore the free agency market. The four time MVP and two time NBA champion has made the post season in the US a lot more interesting, not an easy feat considering the excitement of the NBA Draft on the way.…
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