Recaps
Peñarol with tenth consecutive victory in Argentina
Peñarol has won its tenth consecutive game in Argentina 73 to 65 against Boca Juniors. This victory ensures its entry into the Super 8 Tournament. The Super 8 should begin in November. Peñarol has won the tournament three times previously and is eagerly awaiting another trophy.
Read MoreCharleroi eliminated by 2nd division club!
A sensation in the 1/8 final game of the Belgian cup. Top team Spirou Charleroi visited 2nd division team Cuva Houthalen (+5) and lost the game with 87-90. Charleroi is now eliminated.
Read MoreVenezuela’s Centauros are to take part in the South American Club League in Ecuador
Venezuela’s Centauros are to take part in the South American Club League in Ecuador. They make up Group A of the tournament and will play against Obras Sanitarias from Argentina, Mavort from Ecuador (the champion of LNB 2011), and the Pinheiros from Brazil. The Centauros’ key players are Michael Flores from the Lanceros and José…
Read MoreMarcus Fizer dominating in Argentina
Weber Bahía Estudiantes (from Argentina) have won their second game in a row thanks to the efforts of Marcus Fizer. He has been on fire scoring 29 points in the previous game and 21 in this match against the 9 de Julio de Rio III. The fans are ready to see what’s in store for…
Read MoreGrecia champions of Second Division in Costa Rica
Super Cable Grecia is the champion of the Second Basketball Division in Costa Rica. They were crowned recently after knocking the University of Costa Rica 76-65 in the championships. The key players were Edgar Barrante and Andrés Barrantes. This is the first title the team has won in several years after having lost many of their…
Read More3×3 – 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 MoreThe Adriatic league had a rocky start
The Adriatic league had a rocky start last night, with a lot going on during the game between Partizan Belgrade from Serbia and Zadar from Croatia. Partizan’s team is the youngest in the history of both the Adriatic league and the coming Euroleague. With an average age of just above 21 years old, the team…
Read MoreYima Chia-Kurr making a difference on his new team
Venezuelan team Atléticos have finally managed to win a game after a 9-game losing streak. The team beat their rival, the Estudiantes of Guarico, 85 to 78. Yima Chia-Kurr (196 cm, Arkansas State’09) was the star of the game. The forward rocked the opposition with 28 points and 7 rebounds. It looks like Yima Chia-Kurr…
Read More5th International Rixos Cup Finals Set
The Semi-Finals of the 5th International Rixos Cup were contested yesterday with Banvit BC and Anadolu Efes emerging as the squads in today’s final. Besiktas and Galatasray will duel for the bronze spot in the first contest. Banvit Basketbol Kulubu – Besiktas Istanbul 80-81 Banvit’s Samuel Majia’nin dropped two free throws with 10 seconds on…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Stankovic Cup Tips Off in Tokyo
The 4th FIBA Asia Stankovic Cup tipped off today at 1130 local time in Tokyo (GMT +9), with the first game being between Lebanon and Macau. Coming is as the defending champions, Lebanon wanted to get off to a quick start and got a very inexperienced squad from Macau lined up against them in their…
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