Australia & Oceania
London 2012, Prelim Round: Aug 4
GROUP A Tunisia 69-73 France France advanced to the Olympic Quarterfinals by downing Tunisia 69-73 in Group A on Saturday. France will finish second in Group A if it beats Nigeria on Monday. Meanwhile, Tunisia dropped to 0-4 and is out of chances to reach the Quarterfinals. Tony Parker led the winners with 22 points.…
Read MoreUpsets in Cook Island basketball finals
Cook Islands Basketball Federation 2012 Main Season Basketball Championship finals were held on Tuesday night, July 24, and the competition saw some big upsets in the men’s and women’s divisions. The fight for third in the women’s division saw the third-ranked Ngatangiia E-Galz and four-ranked 88FM Boom Boom Baby’s clash. Both teams were going goal…
Read MoreFIBA Oceania 3×3 Youth Championship Report Released
A comprehensive post-Championship report from the 3×3 Youth Championships has been completed by FIBA Oceania staff. The report includes game results, photos and organisational overview, as well as the results of the post Championship online survey. If you would like to download the report, please click here. A copy of the report also appears on…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: July 29
Turkish Airlines Euroleague stars, past and present, are already shining at the 2012 Olympic basketball tournament. Russia, Spain and Brazil won their respective games in Group A. Spain topped China 97-81, Brazil edged Australia 75-71 on late free throws by FC Barcelona Regal playmaker Marcelinho Huertas while Russia downed Great Britain 95-75 behind 35 points…
Read MoreBik Dreams takes 2012 Coral Ace Open Men’s Championship
On Thursday afternoon, the open men grand finals kicks off in the Bairiki court. There were two strong teams compete in the final known as Bik Dreams and Betio. Therefore previously, one of the undisbuted team known as Bik Dreams wins the competition mostly approximately 7 years now and never loose from the opponent. Apart…
Read MoreSoana Lucet andCastors Braine agree to Contract Extension
Soana Lucet will continue playing for Castors Braine for at least one more season after they signed a contract extension this week. Lucet joined the club in January and immediately became their key player. For 16 games in the league the forward averaged 17.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 assists. She was the…
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