Archive for September 2019
Paulius Sorokas added by Sassari
Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) has bolstered its roster for the upcoming 2019-20 season with the recent addition of Paulius Sorokas (202 cm), a 27-year-old Lithuanian forward. In 2018-19 he originally began the season with Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-BBL). In November 2018, he transferred Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League). He mustered averages of 7.2 ppg…
Read MoreNych Smith begins career with Ibar Rozaje
Nych Smith (178 cm, Winthrop’19) will begin his professional basketball career this 2019-20 season playing for KK Ibar Rozaje (Montenegro – Erste Liga). The 24-year-old Smith logged 28 games in his senior year at Winthrop and was able to register averages of 16.8 ppg and 3.7 apg. He was named to the All-Big South Conference…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda Top Olympiacos in preseason action
More preseason games are being played as professional basketball teams are getting ready for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Crvena Zvezda got a nice feather in its cap recently after downing Olympiacos Piraeus 82-77 in Athens on Tuesday. Both clubs are warming up and fine-tuning their strategies. Red Star got off on the right foot with…
Read MoreMilano beats Khimki in Preseason friendly
The confetti from the FIBA World Cup may not have been completely swept away just yet, but we can see professional European teams already gearing up for the upcoming 2019-20 season. In one such preseason friendly, Olimpia Milano defeated Khimki Moscow Region 79-78 to claim the Citta di Cagliari title. Khimki came out roaring with…
Read MoreAndrew Bogut to be investigated by FIBA
Australia Boomers big man Andrew Bogut is in hot water as he’s under investigation by FIBA and could face disciplinary sanctions. After Australia’s 2OT loss to Spain in the FIBA World Cup, Bogut was caught on video as the team walked by the media where he was clearly overheard saying FIBA was a “f**king disgrace.”…
Read MoreSpain wins the 2019 FIBA World Cup
In a glorious culmination of a historic 2019 FIBA World Cup, Spain defeated Argentina 95-75 in the Finals to claim the gold, in Beijing, China on Sunday. Spain led from start to finish. Their balance of offense and defense was enough to lift them over Argentina and into the history books, regaining the top spot…
Read MoreHow 3-point shooting revolutionized the game
Decades before Del Curry, Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, and Stephen Curry raised the blood pressure of opposing NBA coaches, the American Basketball League developed the 3-point shot in 1961. Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein created the league and the shot was a relic of its brief history. The ABL folded after 1 1/2 seasons. But…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup: Serbia, USA win final games
Serbia and Team USA may have had disappointing runs in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, failing to make it into the semifinals. Both teams, however, were able to end the tournament on a high note, securing wins in their final games. True to form, Bogdan Bogdanovic capped off a string of inspirational performances in the…
Read MoreSpain and Argentina to play for FIBA World Cup gold
And then there were two… Spain and Argentina defeated their respective opponents in the semifinals of the 2019 FIBA World Cup and are set to face off and battle for the gold medal on Sunday. The Spain vs. Australia game was one for the Ages. The thrilling contest went down the wire, thrice, thanks to…
Read MoreFrance ends the American Dream at FIBA World Cup
France surprised everyone on Wednesday night as they ended the journey of Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, beating the back-to-back champions 79-89. France now advances in the tournament and is set to lock horns with Argentina in the semifinals. Team USA will not medal and will play against fellow eliminated tournament favorite, Serbia,…
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