The new logo for the 2014 World Basketball Cup has made its debut today. The slogan is “The Basketball Dance”. “Two hands, symbolising the body part most directly involved in both basketball and Spanish dance, create a dynamic graphic that blends expressive gestures. The colourful design – inspired by the palette of colours found in [...]
Spain wins Eurobasket against a tough France team, with captain Juan Carlos Navarro leading the way with 27pts. Navarro named MVP of the Eurobasket Championships in Lithuania! Tony Parker lead France with 26pts. Spain’s tough defense and smart play on offense was key. Ibaka lead Spain with 5 block shots and the team made a [...]
Juan Carlos Navarro, co-captain of Spain’s Men’s National Team top shooting helped Spain get an important difficult win during the semifinals against, Macedonia. Scoring a game high 35 points and shooting 5/9 from the 3pt line, Navarro scored 19pts in the 3rd quarter to make it impossible for Macedonia to stop. Pau Gasol chipped in [...]
Spain’s offensive power was something that Slovenia could not solve during the 40 minutes of the game. Although Spain overpowered Slovenia on the offensive end, they also out-rebounded by double digits. Great performances and shooting percentages by Navarro (87.5%) specifically and the entire team who finished with over 54% from 2point field goals and 40% [...]
Spain had a tough feat against Germany, as they did not back down during the final period. The game was close throughout, but great play by Spain’s Marc Gasol who finished with 24 points proved hard to stop in the paint. Although out-rebounded, Spain was able to create some plays down the stretch scoring 9-2 [...]
Today marks the first lost by Spain against a strong Lithuania, 57-65. After being up most of the game, Turkey came back to surprise Spain during the last game in the first round of the Eurobasket Championship. During the first 35 minutes Spain controlled the tempo a play, however during the stretch in the 4th [...]
Spain came out stronger and more focused against Portugal and maintained more consistent play during the 30 minutes. Once again top performances by the most experienced of the team, Pau Gasol and Juan Carlos Navarro who finished with 20 and 17 points respectively. Spain out-rebounded Portugal while shooting better FG percentages at 49% from 2pt [...]
Huge play by Pau Gasol and Juan Carlos Navarro lead Spain to their first win over Poland during the first game of the Eurobasket Championships. During the first period Spain lead 22-15 and the second period Navarro was on fire by scoring 11 points straight and helped stretch Spain’s lead to 17 points. Poland reacted [...]
Spain’s National Team has arrived in Lithuania to start their road to the Gold Medal and direct Go-Pass to the 2012 Olympics in London. Spain will take on Poland at 15:15 on Wednesday, August 31st. View the Spain’s Pre Eurobasket Guide online:
Spain’s select teams are still racking up medals as last week the u16 team won the Gold Medal in Caligari, Italy. Both women and men’s teams continue to do well and show Europe why Spain is one of the top basketball countries.
Lithuania spoiled Spain’s three game friendly game winning streak, in Kaunas, Lithuania. Lithuania’s Men’s National Team proved to be strong going into the 2011 Eurobasket Championships by defeating one of the tournament favorites Spain. Just days ago, Spain clobbered Lithuania by over 20 points. Marc and Pau Gasol finished with 17 and 18 points respectively [...]
Spain’s preparation for the Eurobasket Championship later this month is going excellent, however, the team remains cautious and maintaining a high level of play until they reach their ultimate goal. GOLD MEDAL For Spain, Pau Gasol and Juan Carlos Navarro led the team is scoring and on the leadership end as well. Spain started the [...]
Made in Spain, are the only words to describe what the Spanish national and select teams are accomplishing this summer. The women’s U18 select team took home the Bronze medal in the European Championships held in Romania on Sunday. This is the sixth medal that Spain’s products have brought back this summer in European [...]
Spain’s Men’s national team is still on a roll during their route to the Eurobasket Championship held in Lithuania. Held in Madrid, a friendly game against the host of the 2011 Eurobasket, Lithuania had no answer for Spain. Right now they are unstoppable on all areas of the court, offense and defense. All players, [...]
Spain started their route to the Eurobasket Gold, by winning their first friendly game against France 76-53 in Almeria, Spain. Everyone contributed on the floor and great team basketball was evident. Gasol led all scorers with 19pts for Spain, while Tony Parker had a team high 15 points for France. Spain came out strong with [...]
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!
Basketball – Baloncesto
Pass – Paso
Shot – Tiro
Foul – Falta
Free Throws – Tiros Libres
Zone – Zona
Dribble – Bota
Rebound – Rebote
Turnovers – Balones Perdido
Dunk – Mate
Wing Guard/Guard – Alero
Point Guard – Base
Center – Pivot
More coming soon!
2011 Euroleague Women’s Champion
Highlights Copa de la Reina 2011 (Rivas Champion)
Video highlights from Spain vs USA (Global Community Cup) 85-86
Video highlights directly from the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza. Ros Casares win over yet again Perfumerias Avenida.
The city of Madrid had a parade and celebration for Spain’s Mens National Basketball Team on September 21st. Back from Poland with a Gold Medal for the country.
Rudy Fernandez 2009 All-Star Dunk Contest 42 points.
