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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 MoreAlex Stephenson signed by Istanbul B.B.
Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi is a new addition to Turkey’s premier TBL this season and they want to make a splash and are accumulating assets. Alex Stephenson (208 cm, USC’11) is the latest import signed by the club. The 27-year-old forward played in Slovenia in 2013-14 for Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-Telemach League). He played in 25…
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 MoreDavid Hawkins vs Galatasaray Arbitration (BAT)
Galatasaray Spor Kulubu Denergi filed for arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against former player David Hawkins (194 cm, Temple’04). The Turkish club claims it suffered damages as a result of the player being banned for four years due to an anti-doping violation. Hawkins answered their claim with the argument that his contract did…
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 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 MoreMartynas Pocius Inks with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is bringing in Lithuanian guard Martynas Pocius (196 cm, Duke’09) to reinforce their backcourt this 2014-15 as well as to bring in some extra firepower from long range. He’s been a member of the Lithuanian national team from 2010 up to the present. Pocius played the 2013-14 season in his…
Read MoreDamien Kinloch joins Spor Genclik
Damien Kinloch (203 cm, Tennessee Tech’03) is set to make his return to Turkey this 2014-15 season, agreeing to terms with Final Spor Genclik Bursa (Turkey-TB2L). Kinloch is familiar with the league, having played for Antalya Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-TB2L). He logged 30 games for them in the Turkish league and was able to put together…
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