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Poland shocks the basketball world and sends reigning champs Slovenia home at FIBA Eurobasket 2022
Poland reached the FIBA Eurobasket 2022 semi-finals yesterday with a stunning 90-87 triumph against reigning champs Slovenia. It was one of the biggest upsets at FIBA EuroBasket 2022 so far. Slovenia had fought back from a 23-point first-half deficit, but Poland had the final say with a strong finish to seal their place in the last four…
Read MorePoland through to FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Quarter-Finals, their first in 25 years
Poland advanced to the Quarter-Finals at FIBA EuroBasket for the first time since 1997 as they came through a tight battle to defeat Ukraine 94-86 to open Sunday’s action. Turning Point: Both teams had their moments in the ascendancy, but neither could pull away ahead of the fourth quarter. The game was evenly poised at 76-76 with 6:46…
Read MoreFinTech Companies Stamp a Footprint in the League
FinTech companies have now started making their mark in the Polish Basketball League. Cinkciarz.pl, the FinTech leader dealing with the trading of cryptocurrency, has signed a sponsorship contract for several years. At present, it is the official sponsor of the Chicago Bulls. But now, it will sponsor the Polish Basketball League and support it. According…
Read MorePolish and Estonian teams leave the VTB league
Polish team Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora and Kalev/Cramo from Estonia are leaving the VTB United League due to the war in Ukraine. VTB United League is an international professional men’s Club Basketball League founded in 2008. It includes predominantly Russian clubs and some others from neighboring countries. Since 2013, this has been the first…
Read MoreKobi Simmons goes overseas
Kobi Simmons (196 cm, G) has signed his first contract outside the United States of America. Simmons committed to play basketball overseas for Arged BM Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski in the Polish EBL. Simmons has played four years of pro ball since leaving college. All four seasons, he either played GLeague or NBA games. During the…
Read MoreNikola Miskovic tabbed by Asseco Arka Gdynia
Nikola Miskovic (208 cm, F/C) has signed with Arka in the Polish EBL. The 22-year-old talented Serbian big man is expected to play this weekend. Miskovic played for Mega Soccerbet in the Adriatic League last season. In almost 15 minutes per game, he averaged five ppg and 2.8 rebounds.
Read MoreLamonte Turner starts pro career with Arka
Lamonte Turner (188 cm, G) has signed with Asseco Arka Gdynia in Poland. It is Turner’s first pro contract. The 24-year old American finished school just four months ago. Arka started the Polish EBL season with two losses and plays Slask this weekend. Lamonte Turner played college basketball in the SEC, where he averaged 12.3…
Read MoreKodi Justice tabbed by Slask
Kodi Justice (199 cm, F/G) has been tabbed by WKS Slask Wroclaw in the Polish EBL. Slask will also play EuroCup this coming season. Justice comes from Zadar, where he averaged 9.9 ppg and 3.2 rebounds in the Adriatic League. He returns to Poland as he played the 18/19 season for Zielona Gora. Kodi Justice…
Read MoreTrey Drechsel from Serbia to Poland
Trey Drechsel (198 cm, F/G) has signed with defending Polish champion Arged BMSlam Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski. Drechsel comes from KK Partizan NiS Beograd. Trey Drechsel played 15 games for NiS Partizan in the Adriatic 2 league. He averaged 18.5 ppg and 11.5 rebounds. Trey Drechsel, 25 years old, played his two years of pro ball…
Read MoreKerem Kanter from Greece to Poland
Kerem Kanter (204 cm, F) has signed with WKS Slask Wroclaw in the Polish EBL. Head coach Petar Mijovic recruited the 26-year-old Turkish big man away from Greece. Kanter played last season for Kolossos in the Greek A1. He put up great numbers as he averaged 17.2 ppg and 7.5 rebounds in 24 games. Before…
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