Archive for August 29, 2017
EuroBasket 2017 will have strong NBA flavour
FIBA EuroBasket 2017 is set to tip off in two days and all the eyes of Global Basketball will be on the event. Yes, this is a European event at heart, but it is also among the most prestigious and watched tournaments in the sport. One of the most interesting aspect about EuroBasket 2017 is…
Read MoreBen Bentil pens with Chalons-Reims
Ben Bentil (206 cm, Providence’16) will continue his professional basketball career this 2017-18 on the roster of Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket (France-Pro A). Ben is a 23-year-old Ghanian-American international basketball player, who will be playing for a European team for the first time. He had a busy rookie season in 2016-17, seeing stops in the NBA…
Read MoreNicolas de Jong signed by Zaragoza
Nicolas de Jong (210 cm) will be donning the colors of Tecnyconta Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Nicolas is a 29-year-old Dutch player who has been a member of the Dutch National Team since 2015. This will be a fresh start for de Jong, who has spent most of his professional international…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 4 recap
Eight teams continued with group-stage action in the FIBA Americup 2017 on Day 4. Team USA made their debut in Group C and was, as expected, able to come away victorious. Other games brought a bit more excitement and could not be settled within regulation. Excellent basketball USA vs. Panama, 97-56 The Americans were dominant…
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