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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

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

JUAN CARLOS NAVARRO IS BACK AS EUROPE’S TOP GUN

May 11, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Like most European sensations, Juan Carlos Navarro wanted to try his luck in the NBA. He played one season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007-08, teaming with fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol. The Grizzlies acquired Navarro’s draft rights from the Washington Wizards – which selected the Spanish guard with the 40th overall pick in 2002 – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Euroleague Final, FIBA, Juan Carlos Navarro, Regal FC Barcelona, Spain, Turkey, World Championship

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