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U16 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 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 MoreDaniel Clark signed by Fuenlabrada
Daniel Clark (210 cm) has signed on with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2014-15 season. Clark, a forward from the United Kingdom, was briefly on the roster of Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2013-14. He managed to play only one game before being released by the team. In 17 minutes of action in…
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…
Read MoreClevin Hannah pens with Badalona
Clevin Hannah (180 cm, Wichita State’10) is heading to Spain for the 2014/2015 season after inking a deal with Liga Endesa outfit FIATC Joventut Badalona. The American will play in the Spanish top flight for the first time in his career but has plenty of experience in some of Europe’s top leagues, where he has…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships day 2
Game 2 of the FIBA U16 European Championships has helped to put the competing nations in their places and helped the groups take shape. There was plenty of excitement through the round, and a few shocks along the way too. Group A Turkey overcame Finland 61-74 in Ogre to continue its unbeaten start to the…
Read MoreU16 European Championships day 1
The U16 European Championships are underway in Latvia and there was plenty of action across the groups on day 1, with reigning champs Spain getting their title defence off to a good start. Group A Serbia emerged victorious with a relatively comfortable 79-55 win over Finland in Ogre. The teams were tied at 8-8 after…
Read MoreSpencer Butterfield moves to Melilla
Spencer Butterfield (190 cm, Utah State’14) will take up his first professional position with Melilla Baloncesto in the Spanish LEB Gold. The American is coming off completing his college career with Utah State University in the NCAA and will now start his rookie campaign on the roster of the Spanish club. In fact, Butterfield will…
Read MoreFIBA U17 final: USA and Australia to meet
The final of the The final of the FIBA U17 World Championships in Dubai has been decided and it will be a repeat of the trophy game from 2012. Tournament favourites the USA along with Australia will contest the final on Saturday, while Spain and Serbia will meet to decide the third and fourth places.…
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