South America
Iberostar Tenerife wins 2017 Intercontinental Cup
Spain’s Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias reigned supreme in the finals of the 2017 Intercontinental Cup, defeating a tough opponent in Venezuela’s Guaros de Lara, 76-71. The event, sponsored by FIBA, was a big success and fans of international basketball were treated to some amazing hoops. Iberostar Tenerife has been on a fantastic ride, since winning…
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 MoreWorld University Games: USA lays marker
Day 4 of the World University Games saw action across Group C and Group D, with the USA and Ukraine maintained their unbeaten records, while the chasing pack maintained their chase to the next round. Group C Romania went big with a 103-71 win over United Arab Emirates to open its win account at the…
Read MoreChevon Troutman extends with Regatas
Chevon Troutman (202 cm, Pittsburgh’05) has been re-signed by Argentinian club, Regatas Corrientes (Argentina-Liga A) and will play for them this 2017. The veteran big man had a productive run with the team in 2016-17 and they decided to continue with the successful relationship. He played 55 games for them in 2016-17 and was able…
Read MoreJayson Granger pens with Baskonia
Jayson Granger (189 cm) has agreed to terms with Spanish club Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will be strengthening their roster for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Granger is a 27-year-old Uruguayan-Italian international player who has been a member of the Uruguayan National Team since 2009. He is coming off a two-season stint playing in…
Read MoreVitor Faverani back at UCAM Murcia
Brazilian big man, Vitor Faverani (212 cm) will be reuniting with former team, Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. He began 2016-17 on their roster. Faverani played 10 games for Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB in the Eurocup where he posted averages of 11.0 ppg and 4.0 rpg. The big man also appeared in…
Read MoreCharlon Kloof lands with UCAM Murcia
Charlon Kloof (190 cm, St. Bonaventure’14) will be bolstering the roster of Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. Charlon is a 27-year-old Surinamese player who also holds a Dutch passport. He played for the Dutch National Team in 2015 and 2016. This will be his first stint playing for a Spanish club.…
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