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Spanish ACB games broadcasted in the USA
Spanish ACB Liga Endesa games will be broadcasted twice per week in the USA. That’s the result of a deal in which “Univision” has purchased the broadcast right of the ACB for the USA. The Spanish-language station will broadcast two games per week and started off last Sunday with the best game imaginable; “El Clasico”…
Read MoreCharles Garcia released by Mad-Croc
Charles Garcia (206 cm, Seattle) has been released by Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada (Spain-ACB). Garcia was averaging 5.7 points per game on 13.9 minutes over 15 games in the Spain ACB. Over the last two season he spent most of his time in the NBA D-League where he accumulated an 11.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game…
Read MoreRobert Kurz signs with Mad-Croc
Robert Kurz (206 cm, Notre Dame’08) has agreed to join Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada (Spain-ACB) for the remainder of the season. Kurz was with the Boston Celtics for the 2012-13 training camp, but was released prior to the season opening. Last season he spent with UCAM Murcia (Spain-ACB), where he averaged 6.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per…
Read MoreSpain ACB: Barcelona hands Madrid First Loss
Real Madrid was just three matches away from running the table in the first leg of the Spain ACB, but long-time rival FC Barcelona Regal put a stop to the 14-game ACB winning steak Madrid had with a 96:89 victory in front of a reported 7,359 in attendance at the Palau Blaugrana on Sunday. Of…
Read MoreJoffrey Lauvergne possibly joining Partizan?
Lauvergne started the season in his native France where he played with ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in both the Euroleague and the French Pro A championship. He joined Valencia in November and so far averaged 5.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg in the ACB. Lauvergne had a short-term contract with Valencia, who might be interested to keep him.…
Read MoreRoman Montanez signs with Valladolid
Roman Montanez (193 cm) has joined Blancos de Rueda Valladolid (Spain-ACB) for the rest of 2012-13. Montanez most recently played three games for B.C. River Andorra (Spain-LEB Gold), where he averaged 9.0 points per game. Over the prior four years, Montanez suited up for Assignia Manresa (Spain-ACB) (formerly called Ricoh Manresa and Basquet Manresa). He…
Read MoreACB threatens coaches Katsikaris and Repesa
The Spanish ACB (Endesa league) made some strong statements in an interview with the Spanish newspaper “El Mundo Deportivo”
Read MoreFotis Katsikaris named Russian coach
Fotis Katsikaris was officially named the new head coach of the Russian Men’s National Team on Monday. It was also stated that an agreement has been worked out that will allow Katsikaris to continue with his position as the head coach of Spainish club Bilbao Basket. His contract with the Russian Basketball Federation will run through…
Read MoreBilbao Baskets announce new Sponsor
Bilbao Baskets held a press conference on Friday to introduce their new main sponsor, new name
Read MoreJames Gist – Andy Panko trade official
Both Panathinaikos and Unicaja announced the trade on their websites on Friday, making the rumors and speculation official, James Gist has headed to Greece to wear green and Andy Panko has headed to Malaga to return to the Spain ACB were he was the MVP just a season ago. Says Gist of the move: “I…
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