Archive for March 12, 2021
Kavell Bigby-Williams from Italy to Belgium
Kavell Bigby-Williams (211 cm, C) has found his next team. The British big man is headed to the Euromillions League and joins Telenet Giants Antwerp. Bigby-Williams played in the G-League this past season, which was his first as a pro. He played for three teams but logged the most games for Erie, where he averaged…
Read MoreEttore Messina will be the new coach of the Italian National Team
For the third time in his career, Ettore Messina will lead the Italian National Team. However, that will be AFTER the Tokyo Pre-Olympic Tournament. The current National Team coach is Romeo Sachetti. His relationship with the Italian Basketball Federation has been problematic, so he is expected to leave the bench after the Pre-Olympic Tournament. Ettore…
Read More7DAYS EuroCup Quarterfinals pairings, calendar set
Eight teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2021 7DAYS EuroCup crown. The quarterfinals will be in a best-of-three format, just like all the remaining series in the EuroCup playoffs. The opening games of each quarterfinal series will be played on Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, on the home courts of the…
Read MoreKevin Punter’s career high leads Armani Milano to first EuroLeague road win over CSKA Moscow in more than a decade
Kevin Punter went for a new career high in the EuroLeague and helped Armani Milano rally past CSKA Moscow on the road (76-84) and maintain a top four push. Punter exploded for a career-high 32 points (9/16 shooting), as Armani dominated CSKA from start to finish to cruise to win. The Italians defeated the Muscovites…
Read MoreUSA beef up the list of finalists for Tokyo Olympics
Team USA announced 57 players as finalists for the team that will play at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In addition to the 42 NBA players previously selected, USA Basketball has added 15 to their list, including second-year star Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, the top pick in the 2019 draft, and Trae Young of…
Read MoreLakeland Magic wins NBA G League Championship
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Delaware Blue Coats, 97-78, in the NBA G League Finals presented by YouTube TV. It’s the first championship in franchise history. Throughout the season, the Lakeland Magic performed like one of the best teams in the NBA G League, and now, the…
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