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FIBA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals Preview
We’re down to the last eight teams in the FIBA World Cup 2014! Teams representing Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania have all been eliminated from the competition. Brazil (South America) and USA face six other teams hailing from Europe. Four teams face off tonight looking to book their seats for the semifinals, while the other…
Read MoreDoron Perkins to play for Laboral Kutxa
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria (Spain-Liga Endesa) has added veteran American point guard Doron Perkins (188 cm, Santa Clara’05) to their roster this 2014-15. The 31-year-old Perkins played for Besiktas Integral Forex Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) in 2013-14. He played 13 games for them in the Eurocup and was able to produce averages of 9.6 ppg and 4.4 apg.…
Read MoreAndrew James Ogilvy to La Bruixa d’Or
La Bruixa d’Or Manresa (Spain-Liga Endesa) is reinforcing its frontcourt with the addition of Andrew James Ogilvy (211 cm, Vanderbilt’10) this 2014-15 season. AJ has dual citizenship from Ireland and Australia. He has also been a member of the Australian national team from 2008-09, 2011 and 2013. Ogilvy spent the 2013-14 season back home playing…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
Read MoreFIBA U16, France and Latvia in final
The semi-finals of the FIBA U16 Euros have been completed and we now know the two nations that will clash in Saturday’s showpiece final. Host nation Latvia downed reigning champions Spain to book safe passage to the finals, while the ever impressive France will join the Latvians after defeating Turkey. Latvia vs. Spain, 81-71 As…
Read MoreWilliams signs for Bilbao
Latavious Williams (202 cm) will return to Spain this season after leaving Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic, LNB) and will play for Bilbao Basket (Liga Endesa). The American played for fellow Spanish outfit Cajasol Sevilla last season, playing ten games and averaging 10.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He was also on the roster…
Read MoreDimitris Haritopoulos moves to Manresa
Greek forward Dimitris Haritopoulos (205 cm) is to play for La Bruixa d’Or Manresa from Spain’s Liga Endesa this 2014-15 season. The 30-year-old Haritopoulos was on the roster of a different Liga Endesa team in 2013-14, so he is familiar with Spanish hoops. He suited up in 34 games for Blancos de Rueda Valladolid and…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Q/F recap
France, Latvia, Spain and Turkey advanced into the semi-final of the FIBA U16 European championships and will now contest the last four on Friday. Latvia vs. Germany, 53-39 Host nation Latvia booked its place in the FIBA U16 European Championships semis with a low scoring success over Germany in Riga. The Latvians looked strong defensively,…
Read MoreKostas Vasiliadis inks with Unicaja Malaga
Kostas Vasiliadis (200 cm) will be making his return to Spain after signing a deal to play for Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2014-15 season. Kostas is a 30-year-old Greek player who has been a member of the Greek national team in 2005 and again from 2010 to the present. In 2013-14 he played for…
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