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France wins FIBA U16 Euros
U16 European Championships host nation Latvia clashed with France in the final of the competition, but there was to be no fairy-tale on home soil. France has looked imperious throughout the competition and took down Latvia 53-78 to lift its second U16 tournament, after 2004’s success. The truth of the game is that it went…
Read MoreFIBA U16, France and Latvia in final
The semi-finals of the FIBA U16 Euros have been completed and we now know the two nations that will clash in Saturday’s showpiece final. Host nation Latvia downed reigning champions Spain to book safe passage to the finals, while the ever impressive France will join the Latvians after defeating Turkey. Latvia vs. Spain, 81-71 As…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Q/F recap
France, Latvia, Spain and Turkey advanced into the semi-final of the FIBA U16 European championships and will now contest the last four on Friday. Latvia vs. Germany, 53-39 Host nation Latvia booked its place in the FIBA U16 European Championships semis with a low scoring success over Germany in Riga. The Latvians looked strong defensively,…
Read MoreMichal Ignerski heads to Le Mans
Le Mans Sarthe Basket from France’s Pro A league has acquired veteran Polish player Michal Ignerski (207 cm, Mississippi State’03) for the 2014-15 season. Ignerski initially began the 2013-14 season with Virtus Roma (Italy-SerieA). He played four games for them in the Eurocup and averaged 7.8 ppg and 2.8 rpg. Michal logged the same number…
Read MoreJoe Trapani signed by Rouen
SPO Rouen Basket from France’s Pro A league has agreed to terms with Joe Trapani (203 cm, Boston College’11) and will add him to their roster this 2014-15. Joe is 26-year-old American player who also holds an Italian passport. In 2013-14 Trapani signed with Belgacom Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Ethias League). He played seven games for them…
Read MoreU16 European Championships quarters locked
The U16 European Championships are taking shape as the quarter-final stage was set tonight, with eight teams progressing to the next stage. Serbia, Latvia, Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina emerged from Group E, while Italy, France, Spain, and Germany progressed from Group F. Here is how the action played out. Group E Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Read MoreChris Braswell joins Sharks Antibes
Chris Braswell (206 cm, Charlotte’13) will continue his professional career this 2014-15 season with Sharks Antibes (France-ProB). The 22-year-old forward played his rookie season as a pro in Asia, signing with the Chiba Jets from Japan’s NBL. He logged 24 games for the jets and delivered averages of 12.6 ppg and 5.2 rpg. In Chris’…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Day 5
Both Serbia and France now hold solo leads of their respective groups in the FIBA U16 European Championships at the end of Day 5 of the competition. Here is a quick recap of the action that took place among the teams battling it out for gold and glory. Group E The Turkish team upset hosts…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Day 4
We’re now in the second round of the FIBA U16 European Championships and only three teams are unbeaten with 3-0 records. Group E’s Serbia and Group F’s France and Italy hold that distinction. Group E Lithuania defeated host nation Latvia 79-71 in what was a must-win game. It was their first win, bringing their record…
Read MoreFIBA U16 Euros gather pace: day 3
Day 3 of the FIBA U16 Euros tournament threw up a few key clashes among the four groups as the nations jostled for position with one eye turning to the next round. Group A Serbia won the top of the group clash against Turkey with a 63-67 score line. It was the toughest game for…
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