South America
Real Madrid wins Intercontinental Cup
Sau Paolo, Brazil – Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid downed the 2015 Liga Americas champion, Bauru, 91-79 to claim the 2015 FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The reigning Turkish Airlines Euroleague champs were in regular-season form as they took down their hosts in Game 2 of the series. Bauru edged Real Madrid 91-90 in Game 1. This is…
Read MoreTautvydas Lydeka joins San Lorenzo
Tautvydas Lydeka (2o8 cm) is en route to Argentina to play for San Lorenzo de Almagra (Argentina-Liga A) this 2015-16. He spent the last three seasons playing in his home Lithuania for a couple of teams. In 2014/15 he played for Panevezys Lietkabelis (Lithuania-LKL). In eight games he recorded averages of 9.1 ppg and 4.5…
Read MoreKyle Lamonte heads to Atenas
Kyle Lamonte (191 cm, William Carey’08) is set to reinforce the roster of Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A) this 2015-16 season. The 31-year-old Lamonte started the 2014/15 season playing for Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL). In seven Baltic league games he averaged 7.6 ppg and 5.0 apg. He later moved to Brazil to play for Uniceub/BRB/Brasilia (Brazil-NBB).…
Read MoreVenezuela wins 2015 FIBA Americas Gold!
Venezuela has completed its series of upsets all the way to a 2015 FIBA Americas title, a fitting end to their unexpected Cinderella story. This is their first ever FIBA Americas championship. They completed a well earned 71-67 victory over Argentina. Canada captured the bronze medal after defeating Mexico 84-83 on Saturday. Both Venezuela and Argentina…
Read MoreBambale Osby signs with La Union
La Union Formosa (Argentina-Liga A) has landed the services of Bambale Osby (203 cm, Maryland’08) for the coming 2015/16 season. Osby is a 29-year-old American player who also holds a passport from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2014/15 Osby played for Socar Petkimspor from Turkey’s TB2L. In 33 games he posted averages of 18.8…
Read MoreDwight Burke to play for Sarmiento
Dwight Burke (202 cm, Marquette’09) has agreed to terms on a deal that lands him with CD Faustino Sarmiento de Formosa (Argentina-Liga A). He played for Asociacion Basquetbol Ancud (Chile-Liga Nacional) in 2014/15. Burke played 23 games for them and posted averages of 22.1 ppg and 12.0 rpg. In January 2015 Dwight transferred to Uppsala…
Read More2015 FIBA Americas: Argentina extends winning run
The Dominican Republic tipped off day 4 at the 2015 FIBA Americas by beating Uruguay 70-90 to remain in the hunt for qualification. The victory was the second in as many days for the Dominicans, and after losing their opening two contests the islanders are looking better having won two on the bounce to keep…
Read MoreFIBA Americas: Argentina wins second contest
Argentina went two for two in Mexico during day 2 of the 2015 edition of the FIBA Americas tournament, beating Canada 87-94. The victory pushed Argentina to the top of Group B, and while that may be brief the nation will be among those with an undefeated 2-0 record heading into day 3 on Wednesday.…
Read MoreJason Robinson inks with Flamengo
Veteran player Jason Robinson (198 cm, Pikeville’03) is taking his game to Brazil this 2015/16 after agreeing to a deal with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil-NBB). The 35-year-old Robinson has played extensively in Spain. In 2014/15 he was on the roster of CAI Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa). He played 15 games for his team during…
Read MoreFIBA Americas 2015 Day 1 Recap
The FIBA Americas 2015 tournament is underway. At stake, aside from national pride, are two berths to the basketball competition at the 2016 Olympic Games. Eight of the 10 participating took to the court to kick off Day 1 of the event. The action was intense from start to finish, with every win being ever-so…
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