Archive for 2020
Coronavirus outbreak forces leagues to cancel, postpone games
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world, international basketball leagues are adjusting their schedules to deal with the crisis. From Italy to China to Japan to South Korea and beyond, competitions are being moved behind closed doors, postponed or canceled. Other leagues, of course, may follow suit. The ASEAN Basketball League, a 10-team…
Read MoreEmanuel Terry signs with Hapoel Jerusalem
Emanuel Terry, who has already suited up for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat in his still-young pro career, will make his debut with Hapoel Jerusalem in the coming days. The 23-year-old Lincoln Memorial (Tennessee) University product switches uniforms from Teksut Bandirma of the Turkish League to Hapoel Jerusalem. Previous experience In Turkish League competition,…
Read MoreC.J. Leslie joins Al Hilal Riyadh
C.J. Leslie is on the move to Al Hilal Riyadh. The veteran American forward joins the Saudi Arabian League club after competing for Bivouac in the Big3 in 2019. The 206-cm Leslie attended North Carolina State. His pro career has included stops in 11 countries, including Turkey, South Korea, Israel, and the Philippines. Leslie has…
Read MoreReal Madrid collects 17th Spanish Liga ACB victory of season
Real Madrid maintained its solid form on Sunday, defeating Unicaja Malaga 92-88 in the Spanish Liga ACB. Coach Pablo Laso’s club earned the victory by building a comfortable lead and holding off the hosts down the stretch. Jaycee Carroll and Walter Tavares scored 17 points apiece for Real Madrid, with Tavares also pulling down nine…
Read MoreThe battle for the EuroLeague playoffs intensifies
Khimki, Zalgiris Kaunas and Fenerbahce claimed crucial victories in Round 26 and remained alive in the EuroLeague playoffs race. The Muscovites boosted their playoff hopes after decimating ASVEL Villeurbanne 108-79 at home. Alexey Shved was the star performer with a double-double of 24 points and 13 assists. Five more players scored in double figures for…
Read MoreBarcelona earns first win in Moscow since 2012; advances to the EuroLeague playoffs
Barcelona grabbed its seventh consecutive win and punched its ticket to the EuroLeague Playoffs by downing CSKA Moscow 80-82. The Catalans improved to 20-6 in the standings, clinching their spot in the postseason. On the other hand, the Muscovites dropped to 17-9 and are fifth in the standings. Nikola Mirotic led the winners with 23…
Read MoreWhich teams are in the running to make the NCAA final four?
March madness and the race for the NCAA Final Four is well and truly on and competition is hotting up as teams vie to play a role in the showpiece chapter of the season. Form will certainly be a factor in who makes it, although other teams have shown that finding momentum at the right…
Read More2021 FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers: Georgia, Poland earn shock wins
Thad McFadden scored 33 points and Giorgi Shermadini poured in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Georgia to a 94-90 Group E upset win over Serbia in 2021 FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers on Sunday in Belgrade. Indeed, it’s the first year of a four-year cycle after the 2020 FIBA World Cup and rosters aren’t…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes extends EuroLeague winning streak to 10 games
Anadolu Efes made another outstanding performance in the EuroLeague and earned its 10th straight win. The Turks dominated Bayern Munich on the road (63-88) and remained on top of the standings (22-3). Efes has already secured its place in the postseason. On the other hand, Bayern is still on the bottom of the standings, at…
Read MoreReal Madrid decimates Fenerbahce in EuroLeague classic
Real Madrid made another stellar performance and decimated Fenerbahce on the road (65-94) in another EuroLeague classic. The “Whites” handed the Turks one of their worst defeats ever on their home in the EuroLeague. The result ensured Real at least a share of second place with a 19-6 record. For its part, Fenerbahce fell to…
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