FIBA announces hosts for Eurobasket 2015

After the removal of Ukraine as host nation of Eurobasket 2015 by FIBA in June, 2014, due to concerns over current geo-political tensions, eight federations officially filed bids to host the event. Today, FIBA has announced that Croatia, France, Germany, and Latvia will be hosting Eurobasket 2015. The competition will take place between September 5-20,…

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Boris Barac lands with Cibona Zagreb

Boris Barac (205 cm) is a new addition to the roster of KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia-A1) for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Barac is a  22-year-old player from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and has spent most of his recent professional career playing at home. In 2013-14 he played for HKK Siroki Primorka (Bosnia-Division 1). Barac played…

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FIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2

In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…

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U16 European Championships quarters locked

The U16 European Championships are taking shape as the quarter-final stage was set tonight, with eight teams progressing to the next stage. Serbia, Latvia, Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina emerged from Group E, while Italy, France, Spain, and Germany progressed from Group F. Here is how the action played out. Group E Bosnia and Herzegovina…

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FIBA U16 European Championships Day 5

Both Serbia and France now hold solo leads of their respective groups in the FIBA U16 European Championships at the end of Day 5 of the competition. Here is a quick recap of the action that took place among the teams battling it out for gold and glory. Group E The Turkish team upset hosts…

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FIBA U16 European Championships Day 4

We’re now in the second round of the FIBA U16 European Championships and only three teams are unbeaten with 3-0 records. Group E’s Serbia and Group F’s France and Italy hold that distinction. Group E Lithuania defeated host nation Latvia 79-71 in what was a must-win game. It was their first win, bringing their record…

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FIBA U16 Euros gather pace: day 3

Day 3 of the FIBA U16 Euros tournament threw up a few key clashes among the four groups as the nations jostled for position with one eye turning to the next round. Group A Serbia won the top of the group clash against Turkey with a 63-67 score line. It was the toughest game for…

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Zvonko Buljan signed by Kolossos

27-year-old Croatian forward Zvonko Buljan (206 cm, Texas Christian University’10) has agreed to terms wit VAP Kolossos Rodou (Greece-A1) for the 2014-15 season. He played the 2013-14 season for Slovenian powerhouse Krka  Novo Mesto (Telemach League). In 26 games in the regional Adriatic league, Buljan delivered averages of 9.4 ppg and 4.9 rpg. He also…

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FIBA U16 European Championships day 2

Game 2 of the FIBA U16 European Championships has helped to put the competing nations in their places and helped the groups take shape. There was plenty of excitement through the round, and a few shocks along the way too. Group A Turkey overcame Finland 61-74 in Ogre to continue its unbeaten start to the…

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U16 European Championships day 1

The U16 European Championships are underway in Latvia and there was plenty of action across the groups on day 1, with reigning champs Spain getting their title defence off to a good start. Group A Serbia emerged victorious with a relatively comfortable 79-55 win over Finland in Ogre. The teams were tied at 8-8 after…

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