Quarterfinals are set in the U17 World Championships for Women

The quarterfinal bracket is set in the U17 World Championships for Women. The United States came out seeded first in Group A and will face Australia (fourth in Group B), Canada (third in Group A) will match up with the Netherlands (second in Group B), Italy (second in Group A) will square off against Spain…

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Turkey remains unbeaten in U20 European Championships

Turkey remains the only undefeated team in the U20 European Championships for Women, being played in Debrecen, Hungary. The 12 teams will play their last qualification match on 22 August and will start the Quarterfinals on the 24th. Results from Aug. 21 Group E Netherlands – Lithuania 66-54 The Netherlands knocked Lithuania out of the…

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US – Japan Unbeaten in U17 World Championships

The USA and Japan have taken care of business at the U17 Women’s World Championships so far, entering the last day of the qualification round with perfect 4-0 records. USA – Belgium 80-50 The US defeated Belgium 80-50 behind 17 points from Rebecca Greenwell, Diamond DeShields added 14 points and 11 rebounds and Kaela Davis…

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U17 Women’s World Championship – Day 3

Group A Korea – Mali 76-61 Korea: H.Kim 19, Park 19, Shin 9 Mali: Dakouo 13, Maiga 11, Diallo 11, Fomba 10, Keita 9 USA – Italy 83-43 USA: Greenwell 16, Reimer 12, Harper 11, DeShields 11, Turner 11 Italy: Marangoni 8, Pan 7, Zandalasini 6 Canada – Belgium 50-45 Canada: Wolfram 12, Nurse 9,…

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Estudiantes extends Gabriel’s contract

German Gabriel renewed his agreement to play centre with Estudiantes for the 2012-13 season, with the option of adding an additional year. Gabriel averaged 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season. Prior to turning professional he played for the Spanish National team at the U18, U20 and U21 levels.

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Eidson leaves Barcelona

Chuck Eidson is leaving Barcelona and has signed for Russian team Uniks Kazan. For many, this came as a surprise since Eidson is under contract with Barcelona for the 2012/2013 season and there is an option for the 2013/2014 season as well. At the Final Four in Istanbul a rumor was launched that Eidson-Barcelona was…

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FIBA U17 World Championships (Women) – Day 2

FIBA U17 World Championships (Women) – Day 2 Group A USA – Canada 86-47 USA: Deshields 29, Davis 14, Reimer 10 Canada: Nurse 8, Jardine 7, Orum 7, Potter 7 Italy – Mali 71-31 Italy: Peresson 14, Pan 11, Ercoli 9 (20 Rebounds) Mali: Maiga 9, Keita 8 Belgium – South Korea 84-53 Belgium: Ben…

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2012 – European Championships U20 Women Schedule-Results

  Preliminary Round – Day 1 GROUP A Aug. 16, 2012 Lithuania-Latvia 71-66 Aug. 16, 2012 Belarus-Spain 39-73 GROUP B Aug. 16, 2012 Holland-Italy 72-67 Aug. 16, 2012 Sweden-Poland 56-54 GROUP C Aug. 16, 2012 Portugal-France 33-55 Aug. 16, 2012 Ukraine-Turkey 61-86 GROUP D Aug. 16, 2012 United Kingdom-Russia 49-55 Aug. 16, 2012 Slovakia-Serbia 67-68 OT…

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