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7-foot-4 phenom Wembanyama is the top prize in 2023 NBA draft. Here are the 10 best prospects.

May 17, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Victor Wembanyama doesn’t like being called “The Unicorn.” It’s the nickname mostly associated with Latvian standout Kristaps Porzingis. About the only thing Wembanyama and Porzingis have in common is their height. Both are extremely tall men raised on European soil. But the comparisons end there. Wembanyama is a far, far better prospect at this stage … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Euroleague, Featured, FIBA, NBA Tagged: Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Brandon Miller, Cameron Whitmore, Dereck Lively, Gradey Dick, Keyonte George, NBA draft 2023, San Antonio Spurs, Scoot Henderson, Taylor Hendricks, Victor Wembanyama

Doncic, Jokic, Antetokounmpo make stunning exits at FIBA EuroBasket 2022

September 15, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Italy, Poland, and Germany pulled off three massive shockers in the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, ending the phenomenal tournament runs of arguably the three best players in the world. All-NBA first-teamers Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo put up impressive games throughout EuroBasket 2022, but their individual greatness were not enough to carry their nations … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, Featured, FIBA, NBA Tagged: Dennis Schroder, Domantas Sabonis, EuroBasket 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jonas Valanciunas, Juancho Hernangomez, Lauri Markkanen, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert, Willy Hernangomez

Why LaMelo Ball is top prospect in 2020 NBA draft

November 5, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Memo to rebuilding NBA franchises. When evaluating LaMelo Ball, let your eyes dictate. Ignore the noise. If you’re an NBA scout or executive, don’t judge LaMelo because of what you’ve read or heard about him. Don’t let your disdain for his outspoken father, LaVar Ball, influence your decision.  Don’t listen to the noise from pundits … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Euroleague, Featured, NBA Tagged: 2020 NBA draft, Anthony Edwards, Cole Anthony, Deni Avdija, Isaiah Stewart, James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Onyeka Okongwu

Scouting report on FIBA World Cup qualifiers

September 22, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The FIBA Basketball World Cup, known from 1950 until 2010 as the FIBA World Championship, is arguably the second-biggest sporting event behind the FIFA World Cup. And, based on all the stunning play during the qualifying rounds, the world can’t wait for #Spain2014. Spain will host the first-ever FIBA World Cup a year from now … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: FIBA, FIBA World Cup of Basketball, Spain 2014

Best players who didn’t make the NBA

September 8, 2013 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Basketball is arguably the second-most popular sport in the world, trailing only soccer. The number of foreign-born players in the NBA has risen dramatically since 1992 when the Dream Team took the sport into a different stratosphere. One of the sport’s greatest international stars is Brazil’s Oscar Schmidt. Oscar is one of 12 new members … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Allan Caidic, Caloy Loyzaga, Dejan Bodiroga, Dimitris Diamantidis, Drazen Dalipagic, Juan Antonio San Epifanio Ruiz, Marques Haynes, Mu Tiezhu, Oscar Schmidt, Sergei Belov

FINALS: Could this be Ginobili’s last ride?

June 15, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When Manu Ginobili ever decides to retire from the NBA, he’ll go down in basketball history as one of the greatest to play the game. He’s a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of international players who changed the NBA landscape, a short list that includes Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Heat, Manu Ginobili, NBA Finals, Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

‘Amazing’ Tony Parker pushes Spurs to Finals

May 28, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Moments after dismantling the top-ranked defense in the NBA, Tony Parker walked into the interview room wearing a T-shirt that read “Best in the West.” The shirt was a perfect fit for Parker and his Spurs. San Antonio is back in the NBA Finals for the fifth time in franchise history after sweeping the Memphis … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker

Olympiakos tops Madrid in Euroleague final

May 12, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Led by Euroleague MVP Vassilis Spanoulis, Olympiakos Piraeus used a dominant second half to defeat Real Madrid, 100-88, to capture Europe’s premier basketball trophy for the second year in a row. The game was a stark contrast to last year’s final when it took a game-winning shot from Georgios Printezis at the buzzer to overcome … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General Tagged: Euroleague Final, Olympiakos, Real Madrid

Injuries to Parker, Ginobili could alter West playoff picture

April 4, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The San Antonio Spurs are limping down the stretch, and the 100-88 loss to Oklahoma City Thursday night was just the tip of the iceberg. Parker appeared to have hurt his leg against the Thunder, which explains his 1-for-6 shooting night and finishing with just two points. The Spurs are saying Parker has a shin … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker

FC Barcelona’s unbeaten streak vs. NBA

October 9, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Dallas Mavericks found out first hand just how good FC Barcelona Regal is, as the 2011 NBA champs went down 99-85 to the European powerhouse in an exhibition game at Palau Sant Jordi in Spain on Tuesday. It is Barcelona’s third win in three tries against an NBA team, beating the Phildelphia 76ers and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Chris Kaman, Dallas Mavericks, Euroleague, FC Barcelona Regal, Juan Carlos Navarro, Marcelinho Huertas, NBA Europe Live, Pete Mickeal
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