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Slovakia fully reinstated by FIBA
Slovakia – FIBA has officially lifted its suspension of the Slovak Basketball Association and reinstating it with full rights, allowing its national teams and officials to participate in all FIBA competitions and activities. According to the FIBA Europe website: This means the Slovak Republic will take its place in the EuroBasket 2015 Men’s and Women…
Read MoreChristian Burns wins arbitration vs Sutor
Christian Burns (203 cm, Philadelphia’07) filed a claim at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against his former team, S.S. Sutor Montegranaro for outstanding salaries, agents fees, tax certificates and interest. In addition, the Claimants filed a request for provisional measures preventing the Club from depleting its funds, and requested injunctive relief. Burns played 30 games for…
Read MoreKolossos Rodou sanctioned by FIBA
It has been found that Kolossos Rodou (Greece-A1) continues to be in breach of its obligation to honor an award order by the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). For that reason FIBA banned the Greek club from registering new players. The BAT awarded American player Laron Dendy (photo above) his claim against his former team for…
Read MoreEurobasket 2015 decision postponed by FIBA
The future of Eurobasket 2015 is still up in the air after FIBA announced that a decision on the tournament has been postponed until the beginning of June. An accord was made to uphold a request made by the Ukrainian Basketball Federation to postpone any decision regarding Eurobasket 2015. The tournament was due to be…
Read MoreSergio Rodriguez named Euroleague MVP
Real Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa) has had a truly strong season so far. The hands-down favorites to win this year’s Turkish Airlines Euroleague competition made a solid case for their cause thanks to an impressive regular season run. A key cog in the machine that is their exciting fast-paced offense has former NBA guard Sergio Rodriguez…
Read MoreKyle Johnson wins arbitration vs Sutor MGR
British-Canadian basketball player Kyle Johnson (195 cm, LIU Brooklyn’11) filed a claim against his former S.S. Sutor Montegranaro (Italy-SerieA) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Johnson was with Sutor Montegranaro during the 2012-13 season and 2013-14 pre-season. He sought assistance in claiming outstanding bonuses, penalties, tax certificates and interest owed to him by his former…
Read MoreValladolid sanctioned by FIBA
FIBA banned Club Baloncesto Valladolid, S.A.D. (Spain-Liga Endesa) from registering new players. The imposition of the ban came after the club continued to be in breach of its obligation to honor a Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) award. American player Othello Hunter won his claim at the BAT against his former team for outstanding salaries and…
Read MoreSteven Smith wins arbitration vs Bologna
Steven Smith (203 cm, La Salle’06) filed a case at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against his former team, Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A (Italy-Serie A). The 31-year-old player played for Bologna in the 2011-12 season. His claim was for outstanding image payments and interest. The BAT issued the following ruling on the claim: 1. Virtus…
Read MoreMire Chatman wins arbitration vs Karsiyaka
Mire Chatman (187 cm, UTPA’02) sought assistance from the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT), filing a claim against his former team Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-TBL). The player played for Karsiyaka in the 2011-12 season and alleged that the club only made partial payments to him and that he is demanding his outstanding salaries plus interest.…
Read MoreEurocup First and Second teams named
With the Eurocup season over and Valencia crowned champions for a record third time, it is that time of the season where the best players in the competition are honoured. Euroleague Basketball has revealed the players who have made the most impact in the Eurocup this season by naming the Player of the Year, the…
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