Archive for November 22, 2017
Have FIBA’s World Cup qualifier killed International Basketball?
Before the start of the season, we discussed FIBA’s well-intentioned, but possibly ill-advised international Basketball breaks. Now that the first of these new mid-season windows is upon us, it is as good a time as any to revisit the subject. You may have noticed that there is no EuroCup action this week, but there is…
Read MoreMichael Porter Jr. (back surgery) out for season
Mizzou’s Michael Porter Jr. is out, probably for the remainder of the season as the player is set to undergo surgery to address an injury to his back. He will be sidelined for a minimum of 3-4 months, but will not likely be back to lift the University of Missouri’s hopes of making a run…
Read MoreTurkey withdraws nomination from 2023 FIBA World Cup
Turkey has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Turkish Basketball Federation has sent a letter to FIBA stating that it is stepping down. The Federation plans to use the budget intended for the 2023 FIBA World Cup for basketball development centers, the installation and the dissemination of basketball to the…
Read MorePedro Llompart to play for Reggio Emilia
Pedro Llompart has parted ways with the Spanish club, Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (Spain-Liga Endesa) this November and is set to sign with Italian team Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A). He is a 35-year-old Spanish international basketball player. He started the 2017-18 season with Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) but after one game, departed the…
Read MoreMatt Janning secured by Baskonia
Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) has guaranteed that Matt Janning (195 cm, Northeastern’10) will be with them for the entire 2017-18 season. The team originally inked him to a temporary deal but have now decided that they want him on their roster. Janning has logged 16 games for them this season across two leagues. In…
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