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2016-17 NBA Awards: Westbrook voted MVP
Basketball season is finally over, officially, as the NBA’s family and friends gather around for one night to celebrate the season that was and honor players, coaches, and executives for their individual performances in 2016-17. The award show was a first for the league. It was held in New York and hosted by rapper and…
Read MoreValencia clinches historic title success as Real Madrid falls
In one of the most shocking stories in Spanish Basketball, Valencia has defeated Real Madrid to win the 2017 ACB Liga Endesa. An 87-76 victory in Game 4 handed Valencia a 3-1 series win and allowed the club to claim an historic first ever league title. Real Madrid, the defending champs and record holding 33-time…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow ups ante to keep Milos Teodosic
The “Arms Race” is on! A quiet “Cold War” has begun between NBA clubs and CSKA Moscow in order to land/keep Serbian superstar, Milos Teodosic. Several NBA teams have expressed serious interest in luring the 30-year-old guard to the NBA this 2017-18. Some of which include the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets. Teodosic has…
Read MoreCEZ Nymburk claims 16th straight NBL title
CEZ Nymburk continued its utter dominance of Czech Republic Basketball with a title series victory over BK Decin. The victory allowed the club to sweep the series 3-0 and claim its 14th consecutive league title. It is an amazing record and CEZ Nymburk shows no signs of letting go of its iron grip on the…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Fenerbahce wins historic title
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague came to a triumphant close on Sunday as Fenerbahce Istanbul won the Final Four to become the 2017 champion. It was a historic rewriting of the record books for the club as it lifted the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy for the first ever time. In doing so, Fenerbahce also became the…
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 MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague names three MVPs
EuroLeague Basketball made a unique decision on Thursday by naming three MVPs for Game 3 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Play-Offs. Real Madrid teammates Gustavo Ayon and Luka Doncic and Bryant Dunston from Anadolu Efes Istanbul take the honor. This is the first time in history that the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague has three MVPs at…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League 2018 winner to get €1 million
Despite being a lower tiered competition in Europe, the FIBA Basketball Champions League has been an enormous success. During its inaugural campaign, it has managed to co-exist with the EuroLeague and EuroCup. Buoyed by the success, Basketball Champions League CEO Patrick Comnino has discussed how the competition will grow next season. Firstly, the winning club…
Read MoreNorth Carolina downs Gonzaga to win the NCAA Championship
A national championship is the most sought after prize for any student-athlete. You could see the craving for the title in both of the teams as they set out to accomplish their ultimate goal this season. The heart and willpower for each team were in full effect as they played with incredible defensive intensity. The…
Read MorePatrick Ewing Returning to Georgetown to Coach
Former Georgetown legend, Patrick Ewing, is heading back to school to take over the vacant head coaching position. Ewing played at Georgetown from 1981-1985 where he was one of the most ferocious and physical big men in the country. Winner of the Big East player of the year in both his junior and senior year,…
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