Archive for 2021
Iraklis, Ness Ziona complete FIBA Europe cup Quarter-Finals lineup
Iraklis BC and Ironi Ness Ziona punched the final two spots to the Quarter-Finals as they set up an intriguing showdown that will take place on Friday. The two teams join Arged BMSLAM Stal, BC Balkan, BC Parma, Belfius Mons-Hainaut, CSM CSU Oradea, and UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia as the last eight teams standing. Olivier Hanlan…
Read MoreNCAA: The Five Best Teams Coming into March Madness
There is no doubt that basketball remains one of the single most watched sports stateside, while it’s also becoming increasingly popular in nations and regions across the globe. While it is the NBA that commands the most support and attention in the US, however, America’s college teams are also about to claim their share of…
Read MoreNBA Seeking $75 Billion With Next TV Deal
The NBA could get $70.2 billion over nine years in its next television contract, according to one person familiar with sports media deals. According to the early thinking within league circles, the NBA will seek $75 billion, which would be more than an increase of 213 percent from its current deal of $24 billion. The…
Read MoreNizhny, Holon, and Tenerife make big strides in FIBA Championsleague playoffs
NIzhny Novgorod, Hapoel Unet-Credit Holon and Lenovo Tenerife became on Tuesday the first teams to reach three wins in their respective Play-Offs groups, making significant progress towards booking a trip to the Final 8. Nizhny Novgorod 96-82 Turk Telekom — Group K Nizhny Novgorod put one foot in the Final 8 on Tuesday as Kasey Shepherd…
Read MoreBuducnost takes the lead in the Eurocup quarter-finals
On a Buducnost VOLI Podgorica team that relied on a balanced attack all season long, two men stood out from the rest to lead the way to a historic 76-77 road win at AS Monaco on Thursday in the opener of their best-of-three 7DAYS EuroCup Semifinals series. Justin Cobbs and Willie Reed combined for 22…
Read MoreJordan Ford lands first overseas job
Jordan Ford (185 cm, G) has signed with Peristeri GS Athens in the Greek A1 league. Ford started this season in the G League. There, he played 15 games for Agua Caliente. Ford averaged 13.9 ppg and 3.4 apg in just over 27 minutes per contest. Jordan Ford, 22 years old, joins a Peristeri team…
Read MoreJabarie Hinds back in Turkey
Jabarie Hinds (180 cm, G) is back in Turkey. There he will join Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye and coach Ceyhun Cabadak. Buyuksehir is sixth in the TBL standings with a 13-9 record. Hinds started this season in Poland. There he played 19 games for Radom. Hinds averaged 21.7 ppg and 4.7 apg in just over 33…
Read MoreRay McCallum to Hapoel Jerusalem
Ray McCallum (190 cm, G) is on the move to Israel. There he will join Hapoel Jerusalem and coach Dainius Adomaitis. Hapoel is 12-5 in the Winner League and is in third place. McCallum started this season in the G League. Last season he played in China and averaged 22.3 ppg and 5.8 assists in…
Read MoreJermaine Hailey lands first pro gig, signs with Crailsheim
Jermaine Hailey (201 cm, G/F) has signed in the German BBL with the HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim. Crailsheim is doing well this season as the team and coach Tuomas, Iisalo sit in 5th place of the standings with a 17-7 record. Hailey already joined the team but saw no playing time in his first game against…
Read MoreShawnee State Captures First NAIA National Title in Men’s Basketball Program History
In a battle from start to finish, Shawnee State (Ohio) came away with the national title at the historic Municipal Auditorium on Tuesday night. The Bears shot just shy of 40 percent from three-point range in a 74-68 win in the 83rd Annual NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship. Shawnee State went back and forth with Lewis-Clark…
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