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EuroBasket 2017: Greece, Ukraine complete Round of 16
After a grueling group phase, which is winding down to its final games, the teams to compete in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 Round of 16 is complete. There were two final spots remaining to be claimed before yesterday’s games and in the end, spirited plays earned Greece and Ukraine those seats. While the matter of…
Read MoreEuroBasket 2017: Three more teams into Round of 16
Teams from Groups C and D took to the hardwood in the group phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2017. With three games in the books, stronger teams have risen to the top. Three such teams have been so successful that they have secured their spots in the Round of 16. Group C Even with Pau…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017: USA tops Argentina, bags gold
Cordoba, Argentina – The finals of the FIBA Americup 2017 came to an epic showdown between two of the region’s fiercest competitors. The stage was set and the tournament would be decided by a game between the USA and Argentina. An amazing second-half comeback by the US propelled them to their seventh Americas title. This…
Read MoreFIBA AmeriCup 2017: Day 5
Day 5 of FIBA AmeriCup 2017 brought plenty of action through Group B and Group C as the hunt to find the best nation in the Americas continued. In Group B, the phase game to a close through Game 3, while in Group C there is still a round to play on Day 6. Three…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 4 recap
Eight teams continued with group-stage action in the FIBA Americup 2017 on Day 4. Team USA made their debut in Group C and was, as expected, able to come away victorious. Other games brought a bit more excitement and could not be settled within regulation. Excellent basketball USA vs. Panama, 97-56 The Americans were dominant…
Read MoreFIBA Americup 2017 Day 2: Mexico surges into semis
It’s going to be busy in the coming several weeks in global basketball. The FIBA Americup 2017 is in full swing, while the FIBA Eurobasket tournament is just around the corner. National teams vying to claim gold for pride and country will be heating up the hardwood with some amazing basketball action. Two games took place…
Read More2017 Eurobasket: France tops Italy in friendly
Helsinki, Finland – France has gained some momentum heading into the FIBA 2017 Eurobasket after defeating Italy, 88-63 in a recent friendly tournament on August 21st. Four nations participated in the preparatory tournament. They were France, Italy, Belgium, and Montenegro. France was a dominant powerhouse in this one, sweeping the competition to finish undefeated. France…
Read MoreAustralian Boomers bag first FIBA Asia Cup title
The Australian Boomers capped off an amazing 2017 FIBA Asia Cup showing by bagging the gold medal after defeating Iran in the final, 79-56. This was a particularly noteworthy feat for the Australians, who did not field any of the players from the Rio Olympics. Instead, a group of young players was assembled from their…
Read MoreFIBA travel rule change. Traveling now okay
There has been a FIBA travel rule change. Here is the new FIBA traveling rule: While moving and having one foot on the floor while catching the ball or ending a dribble the next foot or feet to touch the floor is Step 1 and will become the pivot foot. The purpose of this FIBA…
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…
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