Posts Tagged ‘FIBA Europe’
FIBA Men U18: Division B semis are set
Division B Montenegro vs. F.Y.R. Macedonia, July 27 The Montenegrin U18 National Team snuck passed Israel in a 63:60 victory to claim the last slot in the Division B semis. Montenegro took control of the game in the first half. They were able to fend off Israel’s rally in the final quarter and hold on…
Read MoreEuroChallenge 2013-14 teams announced
In a press release from FIBA Europe, the teams that will participate in EuroChallenge 2013-14 have been announced. The list is headed by defending champions Krasnye Krylia from Russia. It also includes 2011 winners Krka Novo Mesto of Slovenia; 2012 Final Four participants Szolnoki Olaj and Triumph Lyubertsy; as well as 2009 runners-up Cholet Basket…
Read MoreCoomans named interim FIBA President
FIBA Europe has confirmed that current Vice President Cyriel Coomans will step in as interim President following the untimely passing of Olafur Rafnsson. The organization has said that Coomans will take control of European Basketball until a FIBA general assembly can be held to elect a new leader. Belgian born Cyriel Coomans has been serving…
Read MoreRafnsson, FIBA Europe President dies
Olafur Rafnsson, president of FIBA Europe has passed away at the age of 50. He was found in his hotel room in Geneva, Switzerland. He was there to attend the official opening of FIBA’s new headquarters. Rafnsson, who hails from Iceland, was a former player and won the Icelandic Championship in 1988. He was elected…
Read MoreEurocup now open to 48 teams
Next season’s Eurocup will go through a change in format as the competition announced today that the number of teams will be increased from 32 to 48. The decision has been made to bring “more games and more excitement” to the 12th edition of the competition by increasing the Regular Season roster of teams to…
Read MoreFIBA Europe wins arbitration case at CAS
It has been announced in an official press release that FIBA Europe has received a favorable ruling in the case “Lithuanian Basketball Federation et al vs. FIBA Europe.” The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has rejected a motion put forth by around 20 federations to bring forward elections for a new Board…
Read MoreBetancor leaves FIBA Europe
Miguel Betancor will leave FIBA Europe it has been announced today, who has been the organisations Head of
Read MoreOfficial Eurobasket 2013 schedule
The official schedule for the upcoming Eurobasket in September has been announced by FIBA Europe and the EuroBasket 2013 Local
Read MoreEttore Messina ready to coach Turkey
The Turkish Basketball Federation is in the final stages of talks with famed coach Ettore Messina over coaching the
Read MoreDejan Bodiroga to be President of FIBA Europe
Dejan Bodiroga from Serbia will be the new President of FIBA Europe. He will replace Olafur Rafnsson from Iceland
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