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FRATELLO RETURNS TO COACHING

September 3, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Mike Fratello is taking time off from his role as The Czar of the Telestrator on TV in order to fulfill his obligation as coach of Ukraine’s men’s national team. Fratello, 64, dusts off his coaching clipboard at the 2011 European Championship, which started Aug. 31 in Lithuania and runs through Sept. 18. The Ukrainian … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: EuroBasket 2011, Mike Fratello, TNT, Ukraine basketball

CHILDRESS ON EUROLEAGUE’S UGLY SIDE

July 25, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Josh Childress started his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks, but spent two seasons in Europe playing for Olympiacos in Greece before returning to the NBA last season with the Phoenix Suns. It’s fair to say that Childress is an authority on the Euroleague. Europe has become a hot-button topic lately, with NBA superstars such … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Atlanta Hawks, Euroleague, Greece, Josh Childress, Olympiacos, Phoenix Suns

FIBA: TURKEY SAVES BEST FOR LAST

September 12, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Lucky or not, host nation Turkey will be competing for a gold medal in the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Down 82-81 to Serbia with 4.3 seconds to play, Turkey coach Bogdan Tanjevic’s designed a play for his best player, Hedo Turkoglu. But as the Phoenix Suns forward made his move toward the sideline he lost … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Bogdan Tanjevic, Dusan Ivkovic, FIBA, Hedo Turkoglu, Kerem Tunceri, Serbia, Turkey, World Championship

TEODOSIC’S SHOT ENDS SPAIN’S REIGN

September 9, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

With one incredible long shot, Milos Teodosic lifted Serbia into the semifinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship and ended Spain’s reign as world champions. After Spain tied the game at 89 with 25.8 seconds left in the game on Marc Gasol’s dunk, Serbia put the ball in the hands of its playmaker, Teodosic, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: FIBA, Milos Teodosic, Serbia, Spain, World Championship

DIAMANTIDIS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

September 7, 2010 by Joel Huerto 3 Comments

Dimitris Diamantidis is not a name most American basketball followers are familiar with. But to those hardcore fans in Europe and especially Greece, Diamantidis is considered a basketball god. The 30-year-old guard/forward known for his defense and versatility has a resume worthy of Greek mythology. He is a four-time Greek League MVP, five-time Euroleague defensive … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Dimitris Diamantidis, Greece

FIVE BEST PLAYERS IN FIBA WORLDS

September 4, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Because of the lack of star power currently competing in the FIBA World Championship in Turkey, some members of the basketball media have tabbed this year’s event as the “B-rated” championships. But don’t tell that to the individuals who have clearly set themselves apart from the rest of the competition and put together A-plus performances … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Ersan Ilyasova, FIBA, Kevin Durant, Linas Kleiza, Luis Scola, Turkey, Vassilis Spanoulis, 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

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

EUROPE’S BEST CENTER JOINS SPURS

July 15, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Spurs’ signing of Euroleague center Tiago Splitter earlier in the week had very little fanfare. There were no ESPN one-hour specials, no Jim Gray playing emcee and the news was absent from all the 24-hour news networks. It was your typical Spurs offseason transaction. Very low key and very business-like. The move may not look … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Caja Laboral Vitoria, Euroleague, San Antonio Spurs, Spanish League, Tiago Splitter, Tim Duncan

EUROLEAGUE: BEST PLAYERS IN 2010

May 14, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The best players of the 2009-10 Euroleague Basketball season were honored last week at the annual Euroleague Basketball Awards Ceremony held at the historic Paris city hall, Hôtel de Ville. Olympiacos point guard Milos Teodosic was voted the 2009-10 Euroleague MVP after a breakout season. Teodosic, who led Olympiacos to the Euroleague Final against Regal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General Tagged: Aleks Maric, Euroleague, Josh Childress, Juan Carlos Navarro, Linas Kleiza, Milos Teodosic, Ricky Rubio, Tiago Splitter, Viktor Khryapa
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