Posts by Morgan
Champions League clubs named by FIBA
The FIBA Europe Champions League sparked a political tussle in European Basketball, but the sport’s governing body managed to get many clubs to commit to the format eventually. While the giants of European hoops remain in the Euroleague and Eurocup, the Champions League presents a compelling competition that gives smaller clubs a chance to compete…
Read MoreEurocup 2016/2017 teams announced
12 countries will be represented when the 2016/2016 Eurocup season tips off later in the year, with 24 teams lining up for a shot at the title. The Regular Season lineup was approved today and the Eurocup will once again provide the kind of exciting hoops that have made it a hit with fans. Five…
Read MoreEuroleague: 16 teams announced for revised format 2016/2017 season
The teams participating in the 2016/2017 Euroleague season have been named, with 16 elite European clubs making up the competition field. The new season will usher in a change to the competition format, with less teams competing from the start. However, less teams means more quality, and for the 2016/2017 campaign the Euroleague will truly…
Read MoreSouth American Championships: Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina dominate
The biggest hitters in South American Basketball continued to put a stranglehold on the field on Day 3 of the South American Championships. Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela stayed undefeated to sit atop their respective groups, while Colombia also collected a second win of the tournament. Big wins were order of the day for the giants,…
Read MoreU17 World Championships: Quarter-finals set
The Round of 16 threw up plenty of exciting hoops in the U17 World Championships in Zaragoza, Spain on Tuesday. With eight ties there was plenty to see, but if anything this round showed that there is a gulf in class between almost half of the draw compared to the rest. Indeed, it was a…
Read MorePuerto Rico wins 11th Centrobasket gold
Puerto Rico is the Centrobasket 2016 champions after winning the showpiece contest over Mexico to take the gold. The country came through with an 83-84 success in Panama City, a victory born from the narrowest of margins. Title success means Puerto Rico wins its 11th Centrobasket gold, the most in the history of the competition…
Read MoreSan Lorenzo clinches historic Liga A title
San Lorenzo clinched the Argentine Liga A title with a 87-81 victory in Game 4 over La Union Formosa, marking the club’s first ever league success. The history making title comes at the end of a finals series dominated by Sam Lorenzo, with the club sweeping to victory with a 4-0 series win. Game 4…
Read MoreU17 World Championship opens with huge USA win
The U17 World Championship is underway in Zaragoza, Spain, and Day 1 saw the USA lay down its obvious claim to the title with a commanding victory. Also tasting victory at the start of the tournament were Turkey, Spain, Bosnia, Canada, and South Korea. Group A The FIBA U17 World Championship is in its fourth…
Read MoreReal Madrid retains Spanish league over Barcelona
Real Madrid has retained the Spanish Liga Endesa title with a 91-84 home win over bitter rival Barcelona in Game 4 of the Finals series. Los Blancos took the win in front of its home fans in the Spanish capital and wrapped the league with a 3-1 series win. The club won three consecutive contests…
Read MoreSan Lorenzo takes charge of Liga A finals
San Lorenzo took commanding charge of the Argentine Liga A finals series with an 86-67 home demolition over La Union formosa in Game 3. The result means San Lorenzo now takes a 3-0 lead in the series and considering the nature of the victories so far, the club is on course for a clean sweep…
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