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Le Mans upsets Levallois at JEEP Elite Pro A
Things got extra exciting on Tuesday night in France’s JEEP Elite Pro A league. The second-ranked Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans suffered their second loss of the season at the hands of a 12th-ranked Le Mans Sarthe Basket (4-8), 104-83. Levallois is still in good shape but are now two games behind league-leading ASVEL, who are still perfect…
Read MoreIvan Buva to bolster Monaco
Ivan Buva (208 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for AS Monaco Basket (France-Pro A) this 2019-20 season. Buva is a 28-year-old Croatian international basketball player who has been on the Croatian National Team since 2017. Buva is coming off a productive 2018-19 campaign, lending his talents to Besiktas Sompo Japan…
Read MoreASVEL opens French Pro A title defense with win
The French Pro A league, named the Jeep Elite Pro A this season, tipped off the 2019-20 season this week (Sept. 20). All eyes were one game in particular in Round 1 and that was between ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne and Limoges CSP Elite. ASVEL are the defending Pro A champions. They defeated AS Monaco 3-2…
Read MoreFrance ends the American Dream at FIBA World Cup
France surprised everyone on Wednesday night as they ended the journey of Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, beating the back-to-back champions 79-89. France now advances in the tournament and is set to lock horns with Argentina in the semifinals. Team USA will not medal and will play against fellow eliminated tournament favorite, Serbia,…
Read MoreSpurs to retire Tony Parker’s jersey on November 11th
NBA – The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly retiring Tony Parker’s No.9 jersey in a special ceremony on November 11th, 2019. The club has yet to make an official announcement, but that date would be the end of a three-game home defense by the Spurs. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2018-19…
Read MoreGabe York inks with Strasbourg
Gabe York (190 cm, Arizona’16) will be joining SIG Strasbourg (France-Pro A) and will be part of their roster for the opening tipoff of the 2019-20 season. York played 43 games in the NBA G-League for the Lakeland Magic and recorded averages of 16.4 ppg an 3.0 apg. He also saw action in the Greek…
Read MoreSpencer Butterfield signed by Nanterre
Spencer Butterfield (190 cm, Utah State’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for JSF Nanterre (France-Pro A) for the 2019-20 season. In 2018-19 he lent his talents to Italian outfit Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Italy-Serie A). He played just four games for his former team but posted impressive stats, featuring 15.8 ppg…
Read MoreThomas Heurtel re-ups with Barcelona
FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) has opted to bring back French guard Thomas Heurtel (189 cm) for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Heurtel, who has been a member of the French National Team since 2013, is coming off a successful two-season stint with Barcelona. In the 2018-19 season, he played 35 games for them in the…
Read MoreASVEL wins 2019 French Pro A championship
After a gruelling five-game finals series vs. AS Monaco ASVEL has emerged victorious and are the 2019 French Pro A champions. They came away with a convincing 66-55 win over Monaco in a decisive Game 5 on Tuesday. The last time ASVEL stood atop of the winners’ podium was in 2016, so it’s a sweet…
Read MoreInternational players dominate 2019 NBA Awards
The 2019 NBA Awards were announced on Monday in the U.S. and it appears that international players took center .stage on this prestigious night. Most Valuable Player Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, nicknamed the “Greek Freak” for his freaky athleticism and amazing basketball talent took home the Most Valuable Player Award. He beat out Houston’s…
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