Coach Mike Krzyzewski still considering coaching Team USA?

By CJ Clarkson | May 19, 2013 |

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…

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Kalev/Cramo Estonian Champion

By CJ Clarkson | May 18, 2013 |

Kalev/Cramo has won the Estonian title for the third season in a row. Yesterday they beat TU/Rock on the road with 81-69, sweeping the series 4-0. Kalev/Cramo dominated the game and was never really contested. Frank Elegar (208 cm, Drexel’08) scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Champs.

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Messina or Obradovic: First European NBA coach?

By CJ Clarkson | May 17, 2013 |

Will we see a European-born coach at the helm of an NBA team sometime soon? Possibly. The race is on. Italian Ettore Messina is receiving serious consideration from Atlanta Hawks’ general manager Danny Ferry. Messina, coach of CSKA Moscow, is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Larry Drew. Messina has four Euroleague titles and…

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Kings sold to Sacramento group

By CJ Clarkson | May 17, 2013 |

According to ESPN, one day after the NBA owners rejected the bid for the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle, the Maloof brothers have agreed to sell the team to the Sacramento-based group led by billionaire Vivek Ranadive. The group will be purchasing 65 percent of the ball club for approximately $348 million, sources said.…

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