Posts by Bryce
Trifon Poch takes over as coach of Mad-Croc
Trifon Poch has been named the new head coach of Mad-Croc Feunlabrada (Spain-ACB) according to the club’s website and will take over the bench on Sunday when they take on FC Barcelona Regal in an ACB contest. His appointment comes as Mad-Croc released Porfirio Fisac on Tuesday. Poch was most recently the head coach of…
Read MoreEuroleague: FC Barcelona Regal stands alone
‘And then there was one…’ On the most busy day of the 2012-13 Euroleague schedule, the fans couldn’t have been treated to a better day of basketball. Five games were decided by a grand total of nine points; one of the games had a ‘didn’t beat the buzzer, but beat the light’ shot that turned…
Read MoreEuroleague response to Khimki-Fenerbahce shot
During today’s Euroleague contest between BC Khimki Moscow Region and Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul, KC Rivers dropped in a jumper at the buzzer, with Khimki down by 1. Looking at the video below, you’ll see that the game clock had expired, but the red LED that runs around the backboard had not lit up as Rivers…
Read MoreEurocup week 2: Sammy Mejia and Tywain McKee co-MVPs
For the first time this season, two players share Eurocup weekly MVPs honors due to their outstanding performances in respective winning efforts. Sammy Mejia of Banvit BK Bandirma and Tywain McKee of BC Triumph Lyubertsy not only led their teams to big home wins, but became Eurocup regular season Game 2 co-MVPs, each with a…
Read MoreEurocup: Lokomotiv near perfect behind arc
This weeks Eurocup games saw Lokomotive Kuban put on a shooting exhibition in their win over Trefl Sopot, connecting on 82.4% (14 of 17) from behind the arc; Stelmet Kielona Gora picked up their first ever Eurocup win when they traveled to Athens and handed Panionios their second loss on the season; Red Star used…
Read MoreNBA revenue up 20% to $5bn
New York (AP) — NBA Commissioner David Stern estimates revenue will be a record $5 billion in the current season, an increase of about 20 percent from the league’s last full season in 2010-11. Speaking Tuesday at Beyond Sport United, a gathering of global team, league and industry executives at Yankee Stadium that focuses on…
Read MoreEuroChallenge: Seven remain unbeaten
EuroChallenge week 2 fielded a roster of 13 games on Tuesday with the last three to be played today. After Tuesday’s matches Pinar Karsiyaka, BK Ventspils, Gaz Metan Medias, Khimik Yuzhne, Okapi Aalstar, EWE Baskets and BCM Gravelines came out of their second match with 2-0 records. Group A ETHA – Tofas SC, 57:78 Tofas…
Read MoreGiorgio Valli released as coach of Sidigas Avellino
Giorgio Valli has been released as the head coach of Sidigas Avellino (Italy-SerieA). Avellino has opened the Italian SerieA league 2-5 with many games decided by 10 points or more. The team’s official announcement stated that the two parties agreed to terminate Valli’s contract after “some problems have emerged in the first half of the…
Read MoreNBL Canada approves Ottawa team for 2013-14 season
(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa expansion bid has been approved for the 2013-2014 season. After reviewing the Ottawa ownership group’s application, NBL Canada’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to bring professional basketball to the great City of Ottawa. “I’m truly excited for the…
Read MorePorfirio Fisac released of coaching duties by Mad-Croc
Porfirio Fisac has been released of his coaching duties with Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada according to an official release posted on the club’s website. Fisac took over the head coaching responsibilities on August 1st, 2011, coached 57 games and amassed an overall record of 24 wins, 33 losses. The release thanks Fisac personally and professional and wishes…
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