Posts by CJ Clarkson
MZT Skopje wins 2013 Macedonian title
KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom completed a sweep of the Prva Liga Finals via a 93-84 victory over Kozuv Gevgelija. MZT Skopje’s successful defense of the Macedonian League Championship they won in 2012 has now established them as the dominant top team in the league. Kozuv led for most of the game, keeping the visiting team…
Read MoreACB play offs to continue without strike
Since last Friday it was unclear if there would be any play off games in the ACB this weekend, as the players and their union threatened with a strike. However, good news from Spain is the order of the day today, as ACB officials have announced that at least a temporary agreement is in place…
Read MoreLeiden Dutch champion
Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden have won their a fourth victory in a row over Aris Leeuwarden to win the Dutch title. Before sweeping Leeuwarden 4-0 in the finals, Leiden had seen off Magixx Wijchen 3-0 in the first round of the post-season and then GasTerra Flames Groningen with the same score in the semi-finals. Leiden’s…
Read More2013 NBA Draft Lottery: Cleveland wins!
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery and will have the first pick of the 2013 NBA draft. The franchise has had luck on its side for three straight years now. They had the fourth pick in the 2012 draft and came away with Dion Waiters. They scored big time as they…
Read MoreKrka wins Slovenian league Championship
Krka Novo Mesto has defeated Union Olimpija Ljubljana 71-61 to capture their fourth-straight Telemach League
Read MoreYokohama B-Corsairs win Japan’s BJ title
The Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 101-90 win over the Fukuoka Rizing marked a couple of firsts in Japanese basketball. The
Read MoreDanilović was attacked by friend
The stabbing of Predrag Danilović is still big news in Serbia. His family has now released a statement in which
Read MoreBobcats begin name change back to Hornets
The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to “Hornets”, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname. There is no timetable for the switch though NBA commissioner to be Adam Silver told Bobcats season ticket holders in April that such a change would take at…
Read MoreCoach Mike Krzyzewski still considering coaching Team USA?
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged Saturday that he’s in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. “There’s a chance,” Krzyzewski said. “That’s correct.” Krzyzewski said he hasn’t made a final decision, but his openness to the position represents a significant change. For eight months, Krzyzewski has maintained he’s not…
Read MoreBuducnost grabs title in Montenegro
Buducnost Podgorica has won the Montenegrin Campionship by sweeping the series 3-0 against runner-up Sutjeska. Yesterday Buducnost wrapped the series up at home with a 67-51 victory. No other team in the history of Montenegro has ever won the title, except for Buducnost.
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