Archive for 2014
Gussing Knights clinches Austrian title
UBC Magnofit Gussing Knights won the Austrian A Bundesliga for the first time after clinching a third consecutive victory against Kapfenberg. After being 2-0 down in the series, the Knights looked down and out, but this 72-76 road win capped a remarkable three game streak that turned the series around and won the title for…
Read MoreKrka repeats as Slovenian champions
Krka Novo Mesto has defended the Slovenian Telemach League after taking out Union Olimpija Ljubljana 65-61 in the finals series. It was the decisive fifth game between the clubs and Krka came through a low scoring contest to clinch its fifth straight Slovenian title, continuing the clubs’ dominance over the league. Krka Novo Mesto vs.…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow and Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius win
CSKA Moscow took charge of its VTB United semi-final series against Unics Kazan with a low scoring 61-65 road win in Game 2. It was CSKA’s second away victory in Kazan, setting the defending champions up to snatch the series at home and reach the final. Kazan faces an uphill struggle in stopping CSKA Moscow…
Read MoreMiami Heat routs Pacers 92-117 to reach finals
It is a potentially make or break season for the Miami Heat, but whatever happens post campaign the franchise will be able to look back on another NBA finals series. The franchise booked its fourth finals appearance in as many years (joining the Lakers and Celtics in that club) by humbling the Indiana Pacers 117-92…
Read MoreJordan wins WABA Championship
Jordan has won the 2014 WABA Championship, the country’s first title at the tournament in nearly a decade. The Jordanians have been in supreme form throughout the West Asia Basketball Association league and have now booked a place in Asia’s premier international tournament, the FIBA Asia Cup, which will be played in Wuhan China from…
Read MoreBryan Davis heads to the Saints
Bryan Davis (206 cm, Texas A&M’10) has inked a deal that will take him to New Zealand to play for NBL outfit the Pacific Jewellers Saints. The American has been playing for the Reno Bighorns in the D-League most recently, where he played 52 games through the 2013/2014 season and averaged 9.5 points and 6.2…
Read MoreUter pens with Ponce
Adrian Uter (200 cm, Hofstra’06) will return to Puerto Rico this summer to play for BSN franchise Leones de Ponce. It will be the power forwards second stint in the country after he played for Caciques de Humacao during the summer of 2013. During his time with the franchise he played fourteen games and logged…
Read MoreJustin Doellman to Barcelona?
FC Barcelona (Spain, Liga Endesa) is bolstering its roster for next season with the addition of Justin Doellman (206 cm, Xavier’07) it is being reported this morning. The American is enjoying his best season ever as he helped propel Valencia Basket to win the Eurocup and put the club in contention for the Spanish Liga…
Read MoreVTB League – CSKA and Nizhny win
The semi-finals of the VTB League are underway and Game 1 brought plenty of excitement, including an overtime victory from CSKA Moscow. The line-up includes CSKA, Unics Kazan, and Nizhny Novgorod from Russia, while Lithuanian giant Lietuvos Rytas is also in the last four. CSKA capped its good week with a strong comeback against Unics…
Read MoreOlympiacos Pireus one game from Greek title
Olympiacos Pireus took control of the Greek A1 Finals series by picking up a second consecutive win over bitter foe Panathinaikos Athens in Game 3. The 64-69 success came on the road as The Reds visited the Greek capital and came away with a 2-1 lead in the series, and the club can now wrap…
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