Archive for 2018
Zalgiris Building Steam in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas has become a team to watch in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague recently. In Round 13 they bounced back nicely after falling to F.C. Bayern Muenchen in Round 12, with a solid win over Darussafaka Istanbul, 71-75. The win improves them to a 6-7 record and are at the doorstep of a spot…
Read MoreFenerbahce Survives CSKA in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague tipped off Round 13 of their 2018-19 regular season with four games on Wednesday, December 18th. Fans were got a huge treat as teams from the top-4 locked horns in what was an epic clash between two of Europe’s elite. It was one for the Ages as league top dog, Fenerbahce…
Read MoreAugusto Lima joins Burgos
Augusto Lima (206 cm) will continue his professional basketball career in 2018-19 as a new addition to the roster of San Pablo Inmobiliaria Miraflores Burgos (Spain-Liga Endesa). He is a 25-year-old Brazilian international basketball player who has been playing for the Brazilian National Team since 2011. The big man already started his 2018-19 campaign suiting…
Read MoreWho are the NBA rookie of the year candidates?
A Prestigious Award The NBA rookie of the year award is one of the most prestigious awards in the league. It typically indicates a young player’s success. Players like LeBron James, ChrisPaul, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving all won NBA Rookie of the Year. James won the award in the 2003-2004 season and Kevin Durant…
Read MoreUpsets Plague Top Teams in Liga ACB
FC Barcelona Lassa held on to their leadership position in the Liga ACB on Sunday, but their dominance over the domestic Spanish League was challenged after a 78-73 upset loss to fourth-ranked Unicaja Malaga. This was their second defeat on the season, taking them to 10-2. Three formidable teams are hot on their heels with…
Read MoreFenerbahce seems invincible
Fenerbahce decimated Afyon Belediyespor yesterday and extended its impressive streak in all competitions. Thereby Fenerbahce remained undefeated in the Turkish Basket League (10-0) and extended its winning streak to 15 games in all competitions. The 2017 EuroLeague champions have made an excellent start to the season and have won 21 of their 22 matches. More…
Read MoreDirk Nowitzki sets new record in come-back
It was a historic night for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Despite the loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Mavs had a reason to celebrate. Dirk Nowitzki made his season debut and set a new NBA record. The German legend entered his 21st NBA season, which will probably also be his final. He…
Read MoreRivalries Renewed in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Tilt
Round 12 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague tipped off on Thursday, December 13th and the five games played were highlighted by a couple of domestic rivalries that were played out in this league’s setting. Spanish and Russian hoops fans were in for an extra treat as some local rivals took to the hardwood to settle…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda Punches Ticket to 7Days EuroCup Top 16
Finally. Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd can breathe a collective sigh of relief after dispatching with Germani Brescia in convincing fashion, 103-67, and advance to the 7Days EuroCup top-16. Their 5-4 finish after Round 9 gives takes them to second place in Group A. The loss for Brescia may have been heartbreaking but leaves them with…
Read MoreFrank Elegar lands with Tofas
Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) will be a new veteran presence on the roster of Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) for the 2018-19 season. The big man is an experience American international player who also holds a passport from the U.S. Virgin Islands. He’s a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Virgin Islands National Team, suiting up for…
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