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London 2012: Russia Reaches Semis
Russia 83-74 LithuaniaRussia reached the Olympic tournament semifinals as an independent country for the first time by topping Lithuania 83-74 in the Quarterfinals on Wednesday. Reigning Euroleague MVP Andrei Kirilenko led the winners with 19 points, …
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: Aug 6
The Olympic Preliminary Round has come to an end and the best eight teams in the competition will fight for gold at the O2, home of the 2013 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four. Lithuania became the last team to reacgh the Olympic quarterfinals by …
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: Aug 4
GROUP A Tunisia 69-73 France France advanced to the Olympic Quarterfinals by downing Tunisia 69-73 in Group A on Saturday. France will finish second in Group A if it beats Nigeria on Monday. Meanwhile, Tunisia dropped to 0-4 and is out of chances to reach the Quarterfinals. Tony Parker led the winners with 22 points.…
Read MoreCompetition format for VTB 2012-13 season defined
The Board of VTB United League at the meeting in Tallin today has defined the final list of participants and format of competition for season 2012/13. 20 clubs will play in the regular season of the League (two-rounds – home and visitor matches) in two groups. 19 participants is already known. They are – CSKA,…
Read MoreEuroChallenge Regular Season to Tip-Off Nov. 8
The EuroChallenge 2012/13 season was officially inaugurated in Freising, Germany on Friday with the competition Draw. The Regular Season tips off on 6 November and will feature 32 clubs, divided in eight groups of four teams each. 28 teams were drawn directly into the Regular Season groups. Four others will emerge following the EuroChallenge Qualifying…
Read MoreEuroChallenge Teams Announced for 2012-13 Season
FIBA Europe has announced the list of teams to participate in the EuroChallenge 2012/13 season. The Draw for the Regular Season will take place in Freising, Germany, on Friday 6 July. The EuroChallenge Regular Season line-up will feature 32 clubs, divided in eight groups of four teams each. 28 teams will be drawn directly into…
Read MoreBaltic League 2011-12 Final Standings
Regular season W | L P F/A PPG/OPPG % 1. Siauliai 16 | 4 36 1762/1646 88/82 80.0 2. Triumph 16 | 4 36 1667/1457 83/73 80.0 3. Ventspils 12 | 8 32 1575/1482 79/74 60.0 4. Kalev/Cramo 12 | 8 32 1502/1451 75/73 60.0 5. Rudupis 12 | 8 32 1673/1650 84/83 60.0 6.…
Read MoreKelati from Russia to Spain
Eritrean star player Thomas Kelati will not return to Russia where he played for Khimky the past two seasons. Instead, he will go to Spain where he has signed for Valencia Basket.
Read MoreAngola loses to Russia at London Olympics
Russia defeated Angola in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament with 80-65. Russia scored 25 points in the first quarter to take a 4-point lead. They held Angola to 5 points in the second term to ensure a 17-point halftime advantage. Russia and Angola traded baskets throughout the third quarter as Russia managed to…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round, Aug 2
Day 3 of the Preliminary Round brought thrillers and all-time Olympic records. In a showdown between undefeated teams in Group B, Russia edged Brazil 74-75 on a go-ahead three-pointer by BC Khimki guard Vitaly Fridzon. Spain had to battle hard to beat…
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