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S. Korea Stuns China in Asian World Cup Qualifiers
FIBA – The Asian World Cup Qualifiers got off to a hot start on June 28th and basketball fans witnessed the latest upset in this window. China, which launched their morale-boosting “This is My House” slogan, fell to South Korea 74-82 in one of the more surprising results in Group A. This was a pivotal…
Read MoreBest basketball players from Asia & Oceania
Who are the all-time best basketball players from Asia & Oceania (we include Australia and New Zealand here)? Success on the national, regional, and global levels is a key component of being among the best of the best. All-time best basketball players stay in the collective memory of the public at large. They create lasting…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 recap
The 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 6 action came in hot with Groups A and B bringing some exciting basketball action. Top teams surged ahead into the quarterfinals as both leaders and favored teams racked wins. Group A Syria punched its ticket into the Quarterfinals with an 87-78 win over India. It was a tremendous…
Read More2017 FIBA Asia Cup Day 2: Mixed results from China, Iran
Day 2 of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup was chock full of brilliantly exciting games. Eight more teams took to the hardwood to play out their openers. Groups A and B had two games each. Tournament favorites China and Iran came up with mixed results in their first games of the competition. Group A Jordan…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Cup 2017: China and Iran faces new challenges
The group phase of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 begins today and excitement is bubbling among fans of Asian hoops. Lebanon is hosting the event this year and the tournament will run from August 8-20. Since 1999 every Asian Championship has been won by either China or Iran. China is the defending champion from 2015. This…
Read MoreNBA opens academy in India
The NBA has expanded its reach in Asia. On May 9 the league proudly opened its first academy in India. The training center is located at the Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum attended the opening. Tatum had this to say at the event: “India is a country with nearly 1.3…
Read MoreSim Bhullar to bolster Guangxi
The Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL) have secured the services of Sim Bhullar (226 cm, New Mexico State’14) this 2017, drastically strengthening their frontcourt. Sim is a 24-year-old Indian-Canadian big man who was a member of the Canadian national team in 2015. Bhullar is coming off a productive stint playing in Taiwan in 2016-17, helping the Dacin…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Challenge 2016 Tips Off Tonight
The FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 tips off tonight. Defending champions Iran (2014) are hosting the 12-team event, which will take place from September 9th to the 18th. This competition is part of the process in determining the qualifiers for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, formerly known as the “FIBA Asia Championship.” The 12 teams are…
Read MoreAsian Championships U18: Quarterfinals set
The last eight teams of the FIBA Asian Championships U18 have been decided after a day of impactful Basketball in Tehran. The Iranian capital city has provided a backdrop for exciting hoops, and Wednesday saw the competing nations bring it to the court. By the end of the evening the Quarterfinals had been locked and…
Read MoreRobbie Sihota added by Bremerhaven
Robbie Sihota (201 cm, Calgary’10) has been landed by Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-BBL) this 2016 and will join the team for the remainder of the season. Robbie is a 28-year-old Indian-Canadian player who has spent most of his professional career playing in Europe. He is joining the German club after starting the 2015-16 season playing for…
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