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3×3 – Serbia, USA and France win U18 World Championship
There was an air of deja vu as the FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships, presented by Nike, came to a close on Sunday in Alcobendas, Spain. Serbia won the Boys tournament, the USA ended Spain’s reign in the Girls event and France came out on top in the Mixed competition. This was very similar to…
Read MoreScavolini is back!
Scavolini is back in Italian basketball. For over 37 years the brand name Scavolini was a household name in the Basketball community as the kitchen manufacturer was the main sponsor of the basketball team Victoria Libertas Pesaro. Just a few months ago that tradition came to an end. Due to the economic crisis Scavolini pulled…
Read MoreGilbert Arenas to China?
The Artist Formerly Known as Agent Zero is, according to an ESPN report, strongly considering the possibility of taking his talents to China. Arenas hasn’t been able to draw interest from any NBA teams: “L.A. native Gilbert Arenas was playing pickup ball in the Lakers’ practice facility as recently as Thursday, but Arenas has yet…
Read MoreRadnicki Kragujevac secures Fiat as main sponsor
Radnicki Kragujevac from Serbia has made the headlines for the last couple of weeks, with one signing after the other. According to the club itself, they now have the strongest team in the club’s history and could be a dangerous outsider in the Adriatic League. However, the biggest signing of the club came today, when…
Read MoreZiyed Chennoufi missing for five days
According to German ProA squad VfL Kirchhelm Basketball’s website (link in German) Ziyed Chennoufi hasn’t been heard from since late Monday and car he was loaned was found at the airport on Thursday. Speculation is that since Chennoufi’s former team, Tunisian squad Erstligaclub Etoil Du Sahel Sousse, won’t release him from his contract, he’s returned…
Read MoreFC Bayern Munich cuts ties with Dirk Bauermann
In a surprise move, just days before the German BBL is set to open their season, FC Bayern Munich has decided to part ways with their head coach, Dirk Bauermann. The team released a statement on their website today announcing the move: “Dirk Bauermann has had a significant role in the development of the basketball…
Read MorePhoenix Mercury lands top pick in WNBA Draft
The WNBA held their Lottery Drawing tonight live on ESPN with the four teams that did not make the 2012 WNBA playoffs. With an amazing class of talented collegiate players eligible for the draft, including Baylor’s 6’8″ Brittney Griner, the lottery has been anxiously awaited. The results: 1st Overall Pick: Phoenix Mercury 2nd Pick: Chicago…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2013 Seedings Announced
FIBA Europe has confirmed the seedings the EuroBasket 2013 Draw, which will take place later this year. The 24 teams are divided into 6 seeding pots and they will be drawn into 4 round-robin groups of 6 teams for the First Round of competition. The top 3 teams from each group will progress to the…
Read MoreEuroChallenge 2013: Qualifying Round 1 Results
EuroChallenge 2013 opened it’s schedule yesterday with the first round of qualifying to determine the final four slots in the 32-team field. The second and final games of the qualifying round will be contested on Tues., Oct., 2nd. Joensuun Kataja (FIN) vs. Aliaga Petkim (TUR) at Joensuun (FIN) 82-70 Mounting a stunning comeback from down by…
Read MoreShelden Williams cleared to workout with Chalon
Shelden Williams (2.06m, college: Duke) has been cleared to start working out with his new squad, Elan Chalon (France-ProA) on Tuesday. Williams suffered a torn hamstring earlier this summer and has only been able to rehab until today. Accoring to the Chalon website, they expect him to get some playing time in on Saturday in…
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