Spain wins FIBA U18 Europe Title
It was a glorious Sunday for Spain after they bagged the 2019 FIBA U18 Europe Championship in Volos, Greece. They bested Turkey 57-53 in the finals. Spain completed a thrilling comeback in the second half to emerge victorious. They were led by MVP Santiago Aldama, who came through with a game-high 23 points on 3-of-10…
Read MoreGreece, Spain, Turkey, Slovenia advance to FIBA U18 Europe Final Four
After an exciting and exhilarating Thursday night, the Final Four of the FIBA U18 Europe is set and ready to go for gold. Host nation Greece came through with the hands-down most thrilling game of the night. They needed an overtime period to get the job done but they eventually were able to put away…
Read MoreFIBA U18 Europe Quarterfinals Set
The FIBA U18 Europe Top-8 is set after an exciting Wednesday night that was choc-full of basketball action for everyone. The quarterfinals are underway tonight in Volos, Greece. Spain demolished Latvia 87-52 thanks to the 19-point performance of Santiago Aldama, who connected on four 3-pointers to lead his team to victory. Usman Garuba also came…
Read MoreRon Baker to bolster CSKA Moscow
Ron Baker (193 cm, Wichita State’16) will be reinforcing the roster of Russian club CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) for the 2019-20 season. Baker saw limited run in 2018-19, his last season in the NBA. He played four games for the New York Knicks averaged 0.5 apg. Baker then later moved to the Washington Wizards, where he…
Read MoreWould a Yugoslavia national team beat the USA?
Half a world away from the NBA and its title-winning teams of the 1980s ( 76ers, Lakers, Celtics, and Pistons) and the transformation of the Chicago Bulls into a 1990s dynasty, the Yugoslavia national team had become synonymous with excellence. The Yugoslavian national basketball team was a powerful squad in European and FIBA World Championship…
Read MoreNBA: Redefining the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard’s Legacy
Las Vegas oddsmakers have anointed the Los Angeles Clippers as the betting favorites to win the 2020 NBA title. Caesars Sportsbook had them as 10-1 favorites at the beginning of July. Are they really that good? The Clippers are at the cusp of redefining their narrative. The once-lowlier Los Angeles franchise is now ready to…
Read MoreWill Thomas joins Zenit
Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB) has bolstered its roster with the recent addition of Will Thomas (203 cm, Mount St. Joseph’04). He is an American international basketball player who also holds a Georgian passport. Thomas played for Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) in 2018-19. He played 23 games for his former club in the 7Days EuroCup where…
Read MoreEkpe Udoh deals with Beijing Ducks
Veteran NBA big man Ekpe Udoh (208 cm, Baylor’10) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA). He is a Nigerian-American player who played for the Nigerian National Team in 2016. Udoh spent the last two seasons playing in the NBA for the Utah Jazz. In 2018-19 the…
Read MoreStefan Markovic added by Bologna
Stefan Markovic (198 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of Virtus Segafredo Bologna (Italy-Serie A) for the upcoming 2019-20 season. He is a 31-year-old Serbian international player who saw action for the Serbian National Team from 2007 to 2016. He spent the 2018-19 season suiting up for B.C. Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-VTB), Markovic…
Read MoreFive-star recruit B.J. Boston commits to Kentucky
The University of Kentucky just got a jolt of talent infused into their future roster with the commitment of five-star prospect B.J. Boston for the class of 2020. He was choosing between Duke, Florida and Alabama aside from Kentucky, but ultimately decided to pledge to the Wildcats. As a senior at Sierra Canyon, California, Boston…
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