Archive for July 2016
Venezuela repeats as South American champ
Home nation Venezuela cemented itself as the current dominant force in South American Championships hoops with 64-58 final win over Brazil. The victory ensured the nation its second consecutive title (after success in 2014) and its third overall. Success came at the expanse of Brazil, stopping the country from extending its position as the winningest…
Read MoreUSA clinches 4th U17 World Championships gold
The final of the U17 World Championships went entirely to form as the USA swept Turkey aside to clinch the gold and retain its title. Victory means the USA are untouched in this competition since it started in 2010, with the country claiming four titles in that time. Turkey had pieced together a fairytale tournament…
Read MoreU17 World Championships: USA and Turkey make final
The final of the U17 World Championships has been set. No surprises to see the United States in the showpiece game, but the inclusion of Turkey has added some spice to this game. The Turks produced a big performance to overcome hosts Spain in the final four, the result setting up an historic first ever…
Read MoreDwayne Benjamin goes pro with Bakken
Dwayne Benjamin (201 cm, Oregon’16) is set to begin his professional career this 2016-17 in Denmark, signing with the Bakken Bears (Denmark-Ligaen). The Bears are coming off back-to-back Danish league finals appearances, but want to take their game to the next level and capture that elusive crown. The last time they won the title was…
Read MoreBryce Taylor retained by Bayern Muenchen
FC Bayern Muenchen (Germany-BBL) has taken a major step towards improving on their semis appearance in the German Bundesliga in 2015-16. They have secured Bryce Taylor (193 cm) for one more season this 2016-17. He has been with the team since 2013 and has been a major cog in the team’s machinery for success. In…
Read MoreYannick Anzuluni headed to Phoenix Hagen
Yannick Anzuluni (204 cm, Houghton’10) has landed a deal with German club Phoenix Hagen (Germany-BBL) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Anzuluni is a 28-year-old Canadian player who will be making his debut for a German Bundesliga organization for the first time in his career. His 2015-16 season was spent playing for Umea BSKT (Sweden-Basketligan). He…
Read MoreJosip Sobin pens with Anwil
Anwil Wloclawek (Poland-TBL) has signed Croatian big man Josip Sobin (205 cm) for the upcoming 2016-17 season and the player will get his first shot at action in the Polish league. Josip has been a member of the This will be his second season playing professionally outside of his home Croatia. In 2015-16 he played…
Read MoreChampions League clubs named by FIBA
The FIBA Europe Champions League sparked a political tussle in European Basketball, but the sport’s governing body managed to get many clubs to commit to the format eventually. While the giants of European hoops remain in the Euroleague and Eurocup, the Champions League presents a compelling competition that gives smaller clubs a chance to compete…
Read MoreEurocup 2016/2017 teams announced
12 countries will be represented when the 2016/2016 Eurocup season tips off later in the year, with 24 teams lining up for a shot at the title. The Regular Season lineup was approved today and the Eurocup will once again provide the kind of exciting hoops that have made it a hit with fans. Five…
Read MoreEuroleague: 16 teams announced for revised format 2016/2017 season
The teams participating in the 2016/2017 Euroleague season have been named, with 16 elite European clubs making up the competition field. The new season will usher in a change to the competition format, with less teams competing from the start. However, less teams means more quality, and for the 2016/2017 campaign the Euroleague will truly…
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