Posts by CJ Clarkson
Vladimir Micov kicked out of Serbian NT
The Serbian national team, which is already dealing with several injuries has lost another player. Coach Aleksandar Djordjevic has kicked Vladimir Micov (201 cm) off the team for disciplinary reasons. This is surprising turn of events considering that the 2014 Basketball World Cup is less than a week away. During Serbia’s 96-102 loss to New…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd Qualifying Round Day 5
After five days of exciting action in the Eurobasket 2015 second qualifying round, we have our first few teams who have booked their tickets, signed and sealed. Latvia’s impeccable 5-0 record allows them to cruise on through, while Bosnia and Herzegovina managed a 3-0 slate in their smaller three-team group to secure their berth as…
Read MoreDavid Hawkins vs Galatasaray Arbitration (BAT)
Galatasaray Spor Kulubu Denergi filed for arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against former player David Hawkins (194 cm, Temple’04). The Turkish club claims it suffered damages as a result of the player being banned for four years due to an anti-doping violation. Hawkins answered their claim with the argument that his contract did…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd Qualifying Round Day 4
Latvia is the only team in the Eurobasket 2015 2nd qualifying round that has played in all four days and has come out with as many wins. Only Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina can lay claim to being undefeated as well, but both countries are in three-team groups and have only played twice putting them…
Read MoreSerbia wins 2014 Belgrade trophy
As World Cup 2014 fever heats up, more and more teams are doing their best to get as much preparation done for the event. Four national teams came to Belgrade, Serbia to participate in a friendly tournament to do just that. Hosts Serbia were joined by Turkey, Argentina and Puerto Rico. At the end of…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd qualifying round Day 3
In the aftermath of Day 3 of the second qualifying round for Eurobasket 2015, four teams have managed to remain undefeated to lead their respective groups. They are Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0), F.Y.R. Macedonia (3-0), Latvia (3-0) and Italy (2-0). Group A In this three-team group Bosnia and Herzegovina managed to fend off Iceland 72-62,…
Read MoreNikola Radojicic arrested for drug smuggling
Lima, Peru – Serbian player Nikola Radojicic (196 cm) has been arrested by authorities. The 27-year-old Radojicic and his companion, Uros Dokic attempted to smuggle cocaine out of the country. Both men were escorted by the police to a hospital near the airport. X-rays revealed that Radojicic swallowed 23 capsules containing 10 grams of cocaine…
Read MoreGreg Oden faces felony charges
Former Miami Heat center Greg Oden (213 cm, Ohio State’07) is facing a felony charge resulting in serious bodily injury. He also is being charged with two misdemeanor charges. Oden was arrested last week for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face three times, hitting her in the eye, forehead and nose. He allegedly dragged…
Read MoreSerbia wins at Tournoi de Pau 2014
Serbia triumphed over host nation France 79-69, in the final game at the Tournoi de Pau 2014. It was a friendly tournament held over the weekend to help teams prepare for the upcoming 2014 Basketball World Cup which will be held in Spain this August 30 to September 14. Greece and Croatia were also participants…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 2nd Qualifying Round Day 1
The second qualifying round for Eurobasket 2015 began this weekend. The games will run from August 10 through August 27. There are five groups composed of four teams and two groups with three. The top team from each group and the six best second place teams will qualify for Eurobasket 2015. 12 games were played…
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