 Deividas Gailius |
Union Olimpija - Zadar 90:66 Union Olimpija recorded just the fourth win in the Adriatic League season. They rallied past visiting Zadar for 4-8 record. Zadar suffered the eighth loss at the tournament. Deividas Gailius (200-F-88) stepped up with 19 points to pace the winners. Union Olimpija claimed an 18:15 lead after the opening frame. The hosts boosted the margin in the second term. Union Olimpija accumulated a 44:28 halftime advantage. The home side stayed aggressive in the third |
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23 Dec 22:49
Slovenia - Adriatic League: Union Olimpija bruise Zadar in Ljubljana
16 Dec 13:51
Aron Baynes: Aron Baynes nearly double-doubles for Spurs - Rotoworld.com
Aron Baynes: Aron Baynes nearly double-doubles for Spurs Rotoworld.com Aron Baynes came off the bench for nine points and eight rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting in 17 minutes on Saturday. The eight boards were a season high and while his play tonight was encouraging, it's hard to imagine him doing much on most nights. and more » |
14 Dec 13:51
Popovich: Aron Baynes just needs an opportunity - Project Spurs
Popovich: Aron Baynes just needs an opportunity Project Spurs San Antonio Spurs big man Aron Baynes is obviously trying hard to make the most of the opportunities he has been given thus far this year, whether it's mop-up duty in blowouts, or extended minutes when he's assigned to the Austin Toros. In Tuesday's ... and more » |
11 Dec 20:28
Bighorns Involved in Three-Team Trade - KOLO
Bighorns Involved in Three-Team Trade KOLO Reno — The Reno Bighorns have acquired Mickell Gladness from the Santa Cruz Warriors. The Maine Redclaws will acquire Zeke Marshall from Reno and their own original 2014 2nd round draft pick (originally traded to Santa Cruz) from Santa Cruz as part ... |
11 Dec 20:24
GIF Breakdown: Aron Baynes' career night - Pounding The Rock
GIF Breakdown: Aron Baynes' career night Pounding The Rock In the latest edition of PtR's GIF breakdowns, we'll look at all seven of Aron Baynes' field goals against the Raptors. The Kiwi had a career night, going 7-of-9 from the field in 21 minutes to finish with 14 points and six rebounds. Aron made a ... |
10 Dec 17:30
Worthington key to Tigers' win - Fox Sports
Worthington key to Tigers' win Fox Sports MELBOURNE Tigers coach Chris Anstey was told more than once that he should not recruit forward Mark Worthington. It was never anything personal against the two-time Olympian. But the two are close friends and there is an old saying you should never ... |
09 Dec 14:24
Slovenia - Adriatic League: Sasu Salin helps Union Olimpija past Mega Vizura
 Sasu Salin |
Union Olimpija - Mega Vizura 88:75 Sasu Salin (192-G-91) nailed 20 points and Union Olimpija defeated visiting Mega Vizura in Ljubljana. The hosts improved at 3-7 record following the victory. Mega Vizura slipped at 5-6 record after the loss. Union Olimpija unleashed 28 points in the opening quarter. They eked out a 2-point lead after ten minutes of action. The hosts stretched the gap in the second frame. Union Olimpija accumulated a 55:38 halftime advantage. Mega Vizura stopped the r |
09 Dec 14:24
Latvia - LBL Round 16: Barons kv. defeats leader Jekabpils
 Mareks Jurevicus |
Barons kv. - Jekabpils 68-60 Ventspils - VEF Riga 61-62 Turiba - U18 93-62 Jelgava - Liepaja/Triobet 79-81 Jurmala - LU 82-54 Saldus - Jekabpils 71-81 Valmiera - Liepaja/Triobet 78-65 Jelgava - Barons kv. 97-78 Liepaja/Triobet - U18 96-44 |
03 Dec 03:26
Germany - Aziz The Senegalnator N'Diaye Scores The Fraport Skyliners Past Phoenix Hagen 82-79
 Aziz N'Diaye |
In the last 30 years there have been many very very entertaining and well made NBA commercials that have made one boring evening watching a Charlotte Bobcats-Washington Wizards game even more worth while to watch as well as delaying the yawning and rubbing of the baby blues and turning the channel to Seinfeld reruns. Some of the classic NBA videos that have made the air waves that have remained unforgettable and plastered in the minds of basketball aficionados have been the Larry Bird-Magic John |
30 Nov 15:45
Melbourne Tiger Chris Goulding maintains his focus - The Age
Melbourne Tiger Chris Goulding maintains his focus The Age ... this game - two bad losses are all you need,'' Goulding said. Likely starters: Melbourne - Nate Tomlinson, Chris Goulding, Lucas Walker, Mark Worthington, Scott Morrison. Sydney - Charles Carmouche, Ben Madgen, Sam Young, Tom Garlepp, A.J. Ogilvy. |
29 Nov 15:24
Kristaps Valters selected the top Latvian playing abroad in last week's games
29 Nov 15:23
Russia - Kashirov is back at Walter Tigers
 Anatoly Kashirov |
Walter Tigers Tuebingen (BBL) added to their roster 26-year old Russian center Anatoly Kashirov (215-115kg-87). It is actually his comeback to Tuebingen as he played here before. Kashirov started the season at BK Ventspils in Latvian LBL league. In three EuroChallenge games he had 4.7ppg and 1.0rpg this season. He also played 3 games in Baltic League where he recorded 3.3ppg and 2.0rpg. The last season Kashirov played at Spartak St.Petersburg (VTB) in Russian league. In four games he recorded ju |
28 Nov 03:28
EuroCup: Sasu Salin paces Union Olimpija past ASVEL
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Sasu Salin |
Union Olimpija - ASVEL 86:48 Union Olimpija posted the third straight win in EuroCup Group C. They thrashed visiting ASVEL for 5-2 record. Sasu Salin (192-G-91) notched 25 points in the victory. ASVEL slipped at 3-4 record in the loss. Union Olimpija netted 21 points in the opening frame and opened a 5-point lead. The Slovenian powerhouse held the visitors to just 13 points in the second term. Union Olimpija recorded a 39:29 halftime lead. The hosts cleared off in the third term. Uni |
28 Nov 03:17
France - EuroCup: Paris-Levallois post just the second win
 Andrew Albicy |
Paris-Levallois - Cimberio Varese 77:65 Paris-Levallois celebrated just the second victory in the EuroCup regular season. They overcame Cimberio Varese for 2-5 record in Group C. Andrew Albicy (178-PG-90) scored 15 points to pace the hosts. Paris-Levallois eked out a 14:11 lead ten minutes into the game. The French team maintained the advantage throughout the second term. Paris-Levallois accounted for a comfortable 35:22 halftime lead. Cimberio Varese picked up the tempo in the third |
26 Nov 03:54
Drew Viney (ex Orleans) is a newcomer at BdR Valladolid
 Drew Viney |
Blancos de Rueda Valladolid (Liga Endesa) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old American forward Drew Viney (203-88, college: Loyola Mary). Viney managed to play in three leagues last year. He played last season at Entente Orleans 45 in French ProA. In 13 games he recorded 7.9ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.4apg. He also played 1 game in Eurocup where he had 7 points and 6 rebounds. Viney also spent pre-season at Asseco Gdynia (TBL) in Polish league that year. In only one game he had 12 point |
20 Nov 11:33
EuroCup: Valencia breeze past Paris-Levallois
 Oleksiy Pecherov |
Valencia - Paris-Levallois 98:52 Valencia had little problems thrashing Paris-Levallois at home court tonight. Oleksiy Pecherov (213-C-85) scored 17 points as the Spanish team improved at 4-2 record in EuroCup Group C. Valencia quickly cleared off in this one. The hosts fired 26 points in the opening frame and opened a 15-point lead. Valencia stayed in control throughout the second term. The Spaniards piled up a 21-point halftime advantage 45:24. The hosts exploded with 29 points in t |
17 Nov 21:12
Turkey - Vuk Radivojevic signs at Turk Telekom
 Vuk Radivojevic |
Turk Telekom Ankara (TBL) landed 30-year old Serbian ex-international guard Vuk Radivojevic (196-83). The last season Radivojevic played at Crvena Zvezda (KLS) in Serbian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 19 KLS games he averaged 5.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.7apg. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Radivojevic also played 12 games in Eurocup where he ha |
17 Nov 21:12
France - Nancy keeps Linehan for another season
 John Linehan |
Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (ProA) re-signed 35-year old American point guard John Linehan (175-78, college: Providence). He has played there for the last three seasons. In 20 ProA games he averaged just 2.3ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.6apg last season. Linehan also played 2 games in EuroChallenge where he had 6.5ppg, 1.5rpg, 4.0apg and 2.5spg. In 2002 St. Joseph Express selected him as first overall pick in USBL draft. The former Providence College staris in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Among oth |
10 Nov 17:03
Spain - Oleksiy Pecherov (ex Azovmash) agreed terms with Valencia
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Oleksiy Pecherov |
Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) inked 28-year old Ukrainian ex-international center Oleksiy Pecherov (213-106kg-85). He has played for the last two years at Azovmash in Ukrainian Superleague, but left the team in March'13. Pecherov managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). In 32 Superleague games he recorded 11.6ppg and 4.9rpg. He also played 6 games in Eurocup where he averaged 11.2ppg and 3.8rpg. Pecherov also played 13 games in VTB United League where he averaged 10.4ppg and 4.8rpg. In |
10 Nov 17:03
Slovenia - Adriatic League: Union Olimpija snap losing skid in Szolnok
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Deividas Gailius |
Szolnok - Union Olimpija 62:71 Union Olimpija finally delivered their first win of the Adriatic League season. They snapped six-game losing skid to upset Szolnok in Hungary tonight. Deividas Gailius (200-F-88) scored 16 points to pace the Slovenian powerhouse. Szolnok jumped to an early lead. The hosts piled up an 18:14 lead after ten minutes. But Union Olimpija turned things around in the second quarter. The visitors dropped 22 points in the period and established a 36:28 halftime lea |
07 Nov 15:35
Russia - EuroCup: Nilan Bisons eke out win over Spartak SP
 Tuukka Kotti |
Nilan Bisons - Spartak SP 74:73 Nilan Bisons survived a tough home test against Spartak Saint Petersburg and earned the second win in EuroCup Group H. Tuukka Kotti (205-PF-81, college: Providence) scored 22 points to lead Nilan Bisons to a narrow home win. The Finnish team looked dominant in the opening quarter. The hosts piled up a 27:15 lead after the starting quarter. However Spartak Saint Petersburg cut the deficit in the second term |
06 Nov 17:23
Italy - Angelico Biella signs Carl Wheatle, ex London GP
 Carl Wheatle |
As reported by hoopsfix Angelico Biella (DNA Gold), considered one of the best team in Europe for the development and the growth of the young players, signed 15-year old British forward Carl Wheatle (193-98) with a four-years contract. He played last season at London Greenhouse Pioneers in British EBL D3. Wheatle represented United Kingdom at the European Championships U16 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) this year. His stats at that event were 8 games: 6 |
01 Nov 16:41
Andrei Kirilenko set to return Friday vs. Miami - CBSSports.com
FanSided |
Andrei Kirilenko set to return Friday vs. Miami CBSSports.com Andrei Kirilenko missed the Nets' season opener in Cleveland Wednesday night with a back injury, but is set to rejoin the team on Friday. Andrei Kirilenko said he will play tomorrow vs. Miami. Not sure how many minutes, but says he's feeling good. Andrei Kirilenko Says Durant and Kobe are Harder to Guard Than LeBronSLAM Online Andrei Kirilenko says Kobe, Durant are harder to guard than LeBronFanSided Andrei Kirilenko Talks About Difficulty Of Guarding LeBron JamesRant Sports ESPN (blog) all 12 news articles » |
01 Nov 16:39
Kristaps Valters selected the top Latvian playing abroad in last week's games
01 Nov 16:37
Russia - Anatoly Kashirov will sign at Ventspils
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Anatoly Kashirov |
BK Ventspils (LBL) is about to strengthen their roster with addition of 26-year old Russian center Anatoly Kashirov (215-115kg-87). He has played for the last two years at Spartak St.Petersburg in Russian VTB league. In four games he recorded just 2.5ppg and 1.5rpg last season. Kashirov also played 7 games in VTB United League where he averaged only 2.1ppg. His team made it to the Eurocup Semifinals in 2012 |
31 Oct 13:11
Greece - EuroCup: Neptunas victorious in Athens
 Valdas Vasylius |
Panionios - Neptunas 86:91 Neptunas brought victory from the EuroCup trip to Athens. The Lithuanian team overcame local Panionios for 1-2 record in Group H. Panionios on the other hand suffered the first defeat in the tournament. Valdas Vasylius (203-F-83, college: ODU) stepped up with 23 points to pace the winners. Neptunas recorded a 21:18 lead after ten minutes of action. Panionios narrowed the distance in the second frame |
29 Oct 18:27
Zakis' 23 points and 9 rebounds give him Player of the Week award
 Ronalds Zakis |
26-year old power forward Ronalds Zakis (207-F/C-87) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Ventspils and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 7. He had the game-high 23 points adding nine rebounds for Ventspils in his team's victory, helping them to crush Valmiera (#4, 4-2) with 21-point margin 78-57. |
25 Oct 12:32
Rolands Freimanis selected the top Latvian playing abroad in last week's games
24 Oct 18:06
Croatia - EuroCup: CEZ Nymburk pip Cibona Zagreb in Czech Republic
 Rasid Mahalbasic |
CEZ Nymburk - Cibona Zagreb 84:76 CEZ Nymburk pip Cibona Zagreb in Czech Republic in Round 2 of EuroCup. The hosts posted an 84:76 win for 1-1 record. The team from Croatia meanwhile fell at 0-2 record in Group A. Both teams scored 20 points each in the first period and then CEZ Nymburk needed a 21-15 run in the second frame for 6-point lead at the halftime. Cibona Zagreb however dominated the third period and bounced back with a 24-17 rally |