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KRZYZEWSKI: DURANT IS A SUPERSTAR

September 15, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Coach Mike Krzyzewski recently visited with ESPN’s Mike & Mike Show and talked about 21-year-old phenom Kevin Durant and the significance of winning a world championship. Krzyzewski says winning a gold medal at the FIBA World Championships is a greater accomplishment than winning Olympic gold simply because of the competition. “It’s actually bigger because it’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Duke, FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Mike Krzyzewski, Olympics

FIBA: DURANT VOTED BEST IN THE WORLD

September 13, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Move over LeBron. Step aside D-Wade. Make room Kobe. Kevin Durant is coming fast and furious to join basketball’s Mt. Rushmore. After leading the United States to a 81-64 victory over host nation Turkey in the 2010 FIBA final, the 21-year-old forward of the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished something LeBron James and Dwyane Wade couldn’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Turkey, United States

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

USA-RUSSIA HOLDS SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE

September 10, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On Sept. 9, 1972, Russia shocked the United States in the controversial gold-medal game at the Olympics Games in Munich, Germany. It was a bitter loss for the Americans, who still refuse to accept their silver medals because they all believe the game was taken away from them by the officials. It was the United … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: 1972 Munich Games, David Blatt, FIBA, Kevin Durant, Mike Krzyzewski, Russell Westbrook, Russia, USA, 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: LUIS SCOLA POWERS ARGENTINA

September 2, 2010 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Don’t cry for Argentina just yet. Even though the South Americans don’t have their best player, Manu Ginobili, in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, the 2004 Olympic gold-medalists are still a threat to contend for a medal in Turkey. Luis Scola has become the unquestionable leader of the team and he having a very good … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Argentina, Carlos Delfino, FIBA, Luis Scola, Turkey, World Championship

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
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