Marchand Cup, Canada and Puerto Rico win

Day 2 of the 2015 Marchand Continental Cup organized by FIBA Americas saw Canada and Puerto Rico collect victories, both nations remaining undefeated after two contests. The Canadians got the better of Brazil to leave their opponents winless after two games, Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic after a high scoring encounter. Brazil vs. Canada, 64-80…

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Eugene Spates returns to Nuwaidrat

Eugene Spates (203 cm, Northeastern’09) has penned a deal with Nuwaidrat in the Bahrain Premier League for the remainder of the season. The American has played for the club before, suiting up for the team during the 2012/2013 campaign. He impressed during that first stint and doubled up with averages of 23.4 points and 12.9…

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Mexico takes Gold at 2013 FIBA Americas

It was a huge and exciting victory for the dark horses of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship, Mexico. The Mexicans defeated their Puerto Rican opponents, 91-89. This win was the final chapter in the “Cinderella story” that Team Mexico played out in this competition. It’s amazing to think that Mexico was just a replacement addition…

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FIBA Americas: Medal matches are set

Caracas, Venezuela. We are nearing the culmination of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship. The semifinal matches are done and we will be in for a good battle between tournament leaders Puerto Rico and dark horse bet Mexico for the gold medal. Argentina and the Dominican Republic will face off to determine the bronze medalist. Even…

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FIBA Americas: Four teams set for 2014 World Cup

After some grueling games, stunning upsets and heartbreaking results, four nations have emerged from the 2013 FIBA Americas tournament as representatives of the continent to the 2014 Basketball World Cup. Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic have all booked tickets to Spain next year. The Dominican Republic earned their berth after 86:78 victory…

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FIBA Americas: Who can stop Puerto Rico?

It’s Day 6 of the FIBA Americas and the first games of the second stage of the competition are done. Puerto Rico doesn’t show any signs of wavering as they remain undefeated (4-0), downing Argentina. Will Puerto Rico’s next opponents, the Dominican Republic find their weakness, or will Puerto Rico continue on a similar path…

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