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FIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
Read MoreIran takes 2014 FIBA Asia Cup crown
Wuhan, China – Iran has come out victorious in the 5th FIBA Asia Cup. They defeated Chinese Taipei, 89-79. The Philippine team took home the bronze medal after a tightly contested battle against cup hosts China, 80-79. This is Iran’s second regional championship in less than a year. They also won the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships…
Read MorePetrochimi wins 2014 Iranian Championship
Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor are now back-to-back Iranian Superleague Champions after winning Game 5 of the Finals in overtime, 110-106 against Mahram Tehran. The series was between two of the league’s top teams. Both clubs swept their match-ups in Playoffs en route to their clash in the Finals. Petrochimi had to overcome a monster of…
Read MoreJonathan Gibson transfers to Petrochimi
Jonathan Gibson (188 cm, New Mexico State’10) is moving to the Iranian Superleague to play for Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor. Gibson will be tasked to take the reigns of the team’s backcourt and orchestrate their offense. The 26-year-old guard is making the move from China’s CBA where he played for the Zheijiang Guangsha Lions. In…
Read MoreAnthony Grundy moves to Azad
Anthony Grundy (189 cm, North Carolina State’02) will continue his professional career with Azad University Tehran from Iran’s Superleague this 2013-14. The veteran guard is no stranger to Iran’s Superleague. In fact, the 34-year-old Grundy played there to start the 2012-13 season, suiting up for Mahrm Tehran. Anthony then moved to Greece for a stint…
Read MoreDan Gadzuric to play for Petrochimi
Former NBA big man Dan Gadzuric (211 cm, UCLA’02) will be getting a taste of Asian hoops as he signs with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor (Iran-Superleague) this 2013-14 season. The big man who hails from the Netherlands is coming off a stint playing for the Marinos de Anzoategui from Venezuela’s LPB, joining them in February…
Read MoreSean Williams moves to Petrochimi
Former NBA forward Sean Williams (208 cm, Boston College’07) will be taking his talents to Iran after agreeing to terms with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor. Petrochimi is currently sitting on a pristine 16-0 record in the Iranian Superleague. The addition of the former 17th overall NBA draft pick only serves to strengthen their already competitive…
Read MoreLuka Petkovic heads to Afra Fars
Afra Khalij Fars from Iran’s Superleague has recently added Croatian guard Luka Petkovic (190 cm) to reinforce their backcourt. The 25-year-old Petkovic is making the move from GKK Sibenik from Croatia’s A1 league, where he was able to log just one game before heading off to Asia. In that lone game Luka managed to tally…
Read MoreLasha Parghalava joins Esteghlal Qeshm
Georgian player Lasha Parghalava (191 cm, Montana State-Billin’10) is headed to Asia to play in Iran’s Superleague for Esteghlal Qeshm. Lasha is a former member of the Georgian National Team in 2011. He was initially with Olimpi Tbilisi (Georgia-Superleague), before deciding to test the waters in Iran. After he graduated, Lasha spent his pro career…
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