Archive for April 24, 2021
Dirk Nowitzki named as FIBA EuroBasket 2022 ambassador
Germany legend Dirk Nowitzki has been named as the ambassador for FIBA EuroBasket 2022. The long-time national team star who was FIBA EuroBasket 2005 MVP after leading Germany into the Final, will first be present at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne during the Group Phase and then in Berlin for the Final Round. The event will…
Read MoreArged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow stays unbeaten and advances to FIBA Eurocup final
Arged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow continued their perfect record in this season’s FIBA Europe Cup as they defeated CSM CSU Oradea 77-66 to advance to Sunday’s final. The Polish side overturned a double-digit deficit to run out convincing winners and set up a repeat showdown with Ironi Ness Ziona from the Regular Season. Turning point: The Romanian team…
Read MoreJamel Morris to Orleans
Jamel Morris (193 cm, G) has signed with Entente Orleans 45. The 28-year-old joins coach Germain Castano and an 8-10 squad. Orleans sits in 11th place of the French Pro A. Morris started this season in the EBL in Poland. There he played 36 games for Legia. Morris averaged 17.4 ppg and 2.8 apg in…
Read MoreFC Barcelona fights back to remain alive in EuroLeague playoffs
FC Barcelona survived an overtime thriller against Zenit Saint Petersburg and remained alive in the EuroLeague playoff series. The Catalans managed to bounced back from their loss in Game 1 and defeated the Russians at home (81-78) to even the series (1-1). The hosts led by nine at halftime (38-29), but the visitors came back…
Read MoreIroni Ness Ziona in FIBA Europe Cup Final
Wayne Selden’s go-ahead three-pointer with 9.5 seconds remaining proved decisive as Israeli team Ironi Ness Ziona edged a dramatic duel to defeat BC Parma 81-80 to reach the FIBA Europe Cup Final. Having seen an 11-point advantage wiped out in the first half, Ness Ziona had to dig deep to prevail in an exciting finish in front…
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