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FIBA: BARBOSA FALLS SHORT AGAINST U.S.

September 1, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Despite the absence of forwards Nene and Anderson Varejao, Brazil came within a basket of tying the United States at the end of regulation in Monday’s Group B matchup in the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. Fortunately for the Americans, Leandro Barbosa took the point-blank shot and – not surprisingly – missed. It was … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General Tagged: Brazil, FIBA, Leandro Barbosa, Turkey, USA, World Championship

FIBA: FRANCE’S BACKUP PLAN WORKS

September 1, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

With Les Bleus still reeling from the debacle that occurred at the World Cup in South Africa, the French basketball team is doing its best to bring some much needed amour and dignite back to the country. Through the first three games at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, France is in first place … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Boris Diaw, FIBA, France, Mickael Gelabale, Nicolas Batum, Turkey, World Championship, Yannick Bokolo

FIBA: GORDON LEADS U.S. OVER CROATIA

August 29, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When training camp started a month ago, Eric Gordon was a longshot to make the United States national team. But with each passing scrimmage and exhibition game, it became more and more evident that the L.A. Clippers guard had the perfect game to play against international competition. Gordon made it extremely difficult for team officials … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Croatia, Eric Gordon, Team USA, Turkey

RONDO’S EXIT WON’T HURT TEAM USA

August 27, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

In somewhat of a surprising move, Rajon Rondo has decided to withdraw from the United States basketball team. Rondo told USA Basketball President Jerry Colangelo that he had some personal matters. Translation: Rondo saved himself the embarrassment of being cut from the squad. The Boston Celtics All-Star point guard saw the writing on the wall … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Chauncey Billups, derrick rose, Eric Gordon, Jerry Colangelo, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, USA Basketball

WILL SPAIN REIGN AGAIN AT WORLDS?

August 24, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The year 2010 has been very kind to Spain. In June, Pau Gasol won his second NBA championship with the Lakers. A few weeks later, Rafael Nadal won his second Wimbledon title. In July, Alberto Contador captured his third consecutive Tour de France title and the Spanish soccer team won its first World Cup. It … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: FIBA World Championship, Juan Carlos Navarro, marc gasol, Ricky Rubio, Spain, Turkey

EXHIBITION: ROSE LIFTS U.S. OVER SPAIN

August 23, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

In a possible semifinal preview at the 2010 World Championship in Turkey, the United States and Spain – arguably two of the best teams in the world – went toe to toe in an exhibition game on Sunday in Madrid and the Americans barely won, 86-85, thanks to two free throws by Derrick Rose. Kevin … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Madrid, Spain, Team USA

U.S. DEFEATS RUGGED LITHUANIA

August 23, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Team USA got a little taste of what the 2010 World Championship will be like when Kevin Durant and Co. struggled against a rugged Lithuanian squad in Saturday’s exhibition game in Madrid, Spain. The U.S. managed to pull out a 77-61 despite a very slow start. Playing in their first international game outside of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Lithuania, Madrid, Team USA

SCOUTING REPORT ON TEAM USA

August 16, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Not a single player from the 2008 U.S. national team will compete in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, so Team USA will have a brand new look. If the 2008 U.S. squad – a group that included Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade – was nicknamed the Redeem Team, then the 2010 U.S. team … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Andre Iguodala, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, derrick rose, Eric Gordon, FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Lamar Odom, Rudy Gay, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Tyson Chandler, USA Basketball

U.S. TEAM TRIMS ROSTER DOWN TO 15

July 31, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

USA Basketball President Jerry Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski have trimmed the U.S. roster to 15 players, which meant four players were cut. Those who were left off the 15-man roster were guards Tyreke Evans and O.J. Mayo, forward Gerald Wallace and center JaVale McGee were cut. Evans could have made it the final … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: FIBA World Championship, gerald wallace, JaVale McGee, O.J. Mayo, Turkey, Tyreke Evans, USA Basketball

KEVIN DURANT: THE FACE OF TEAM USA

July 23, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

While Kobe Bryant rested his ailing knee and finger in L.A., Carmelo Anthony said “I do” to Lala Vazquez in New York, and LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hosted parties down in South Beach to celebrate their union, Kevin Durant worked up a good sweat with the U.S. men’s national team in the sweltering heat … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: FIBA, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Turkey, USA Basketball, World Championships
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