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Basketball Champions League Final Four draw
After an exciting first season of Basketball Champions League action, we are down to the final straight of the competition. At the end of this month, the remaining four teams will line up to compete in the Final Four of the competition. Tournament organizer FIBA has today announced the Basketball Champions League Final Four pairings.…
Read MoreVytautas captures first Baltic League crown in 2017
Vytautas Prienu (Lithuania-LKL) has captured its first-ever Baltic League crown this 2017 after defeating fellow Lithuanian club, Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL) in the finals, 74-89. They made it to the league finals twice. Once in 2013 and then again in 2014. Vytautas faced some fierce competition on their road to the top, having to down formidable opponents…
Read MoreNorth Carolina downs Gonzaga to win the NCAA Championship
A national championship is the most sought after prize for any student-athlete. You could see the craving for the title in both of the teams as they set out to accomplish their ultimate goal this season. The heart and willpower for each team were in full effect as they played with incredible defensive intensity. The…
Read MorePatrick Ewing Returning to Georgetown to Coach
Former Georgetown legend, Patrick Ewing, is heading back to school to take over the vacant head coaching position. Ewing played at Georgetown from 1981-1985 where he was one of the most ferocious and physical big men in the country. Winner of the Big East player of the year in both his junior and senior year,…
Read More7DAYS EuroCup: Unicaja Malaga evens title series
The 2016/2017 7DAYS EuroCup will go down to a deciding game after Unicaja Malaga tied the finals series with a 79-71 win over Valencia. The win gives Malaga a chance, although Valencia now has home advantage and can claim its fourth 7DAYS EuroCup title. Either way, it all to play for when the all-Spanish finals…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook sets NBA record
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA’08) has been taking his game up a notch in recent weeks. He’s chasing Oscar Robertson’s record of 41 triple-doubles in one season. Last night Westbrook not only recorded his 38th triple-double of the season, he also set a new NBA record. With 57 points, 13 rebounds,…
Read MoreJoakim Noah to begin 20-game suspension
New York Knicks center, Joakim Noah (211 cm, Florida’07) has been cleared by team doctors to play and will begin serving a 20-game suspension. The NBA suspended French-American big man after he tested positive for a banned substance. Noah had been dealing with multiple injuries throughout the 2016-17 season and bought an over-the-counter supplement that…
Read MoreRatiopharm Ulm keeps impressive perfect record
Germany’ Ratiopharm Ulm is definitely making waves this 2016-17 season. The club is sporting a perfect 26-0 record in the domestic German EasyCredit BBL. Ratiopharm Ulm has never won a German League championship. Such an aspiration could come into fruition if this impressive regular season run carries over into the post-season. The usual suspects, ALBA…
Read MoreNorthwest Missouri State wins NCAA Division II Championship
This is a big year for Northwest Missouri State. The school won two NCAA Division II titles, one in football and another in basketball. The Bearcats blasted through Fairmont State 71-61. The championship game was straightforward and clear cut from the get-go. Northwest Missouri State jumped ahead by seven points and did not look back…
Read More7DAYS EuroCup: Valencia completes final series picture
The finalists of the 7DAYS EuroCup have been set. Valencia overcame Hapoel Jerusalem in the semi-finals decider and will now face off against fellow Spanish club Unicaja Malaga in the championship series. We at least know that the 2017 7DAYS EuroCup champ will be from Spain. Malaga had already progressed by sweeping its series against…
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