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FIBA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals Preview
We’re down to the last eight teams in the FIBA World Cup 2014! Teams representing Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania have all been eliminated from the competition. Brazil (South America) and USA face six other teams hailing from Europe. Four teams face off tonight looking to book their seats for the semifinals, while the other…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Day 2
Spain – The last four teams to fill out the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup 2014 have been determined after some intense action in Day 2 of the Round of 16. Brazil, Serbia, Lithuania, and Turkey are all moving on in the competition after securing wins in these knockout rounds. Turkey vs Australia, 65-64…
Read MoreMantas Kalnietis remains with Lokomotiv
Lithuanian player Mantas Kalnietis (195 cm) will be entering his third season with Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) this 2014-15. He has been a member of the Lithuanian national team in 2006, 2010-11, and again in 2014. In 2013-14 Mantas played 24 games for Lokomotiv in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to put up averages…
Read MoreDarrick Leonard stays with Lietkabelis
Panevezys Lietkabelis from Lithuania’s LKL has opted to bring back Darrick Leonard (190 cm, Aurora’07) for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Leonard joined the team in January 2014 and was able to represent the club in two leagues during the season. He played four games for them in the Baltic league and was able to post…
Read MoreFIBA 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…
Read MoreU16 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…
Read MoreFIBA 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…
Read MoreFIBA 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…
Read MoreFIBA 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…
Read MoreFIBA 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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